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Youngsters enjoying a River of Light installation in 2024

News · 22 January 2025

River of Light smashes previous festival records

An illuminating report has revealed that last year’s River of Light festival was the most successful ever. The 12-night light festival attracted double the number of visitors from previous years and was worth £18.9m to the local economy – a significant increase on previous editions of the event.   The festival’s popularity was felt right across

News · 20 January 2025

‘Slum’ landlord prosecuted

A Liverpool landlord has been hit with a fine of almost £14,000 for allowing tenants to live in what have been described by a District Judge as “slum” conditions. Roach Estates and Property Management Ltd, and directors Phillip Range and David Kellard, were found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on 7 January with non compliance

Books titled 'Dream Book' lying on a table

News · 17 January 2025

Your dreams and memories could shape a festival coming to Dovecot

Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park residents are being invited to share their dreams to help shape a special festival commissioned by Liverpool City Council as part of its Creative Neighbourhoods Programme. Memories and dreams will be gathered, discussed and interpreted through a series of creative workshops, community gatherings, schools activities and pop-up public events, the

Lunar New Year advert with two snakes

News · 17 January 2025

Ssspectacular celebrations as Liverpool marks the Year of the Snake

Liverpool is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in ssstyle, with a series of vibrant free events and activities taking place to mark the Year of the Snake. The main Chinese New Year city centre celebrations will be held on Sunday 2 February in and around Europe’s oldest Chinatown. The festivities will feature the

Community · 16 January 2025

Get Support to Quit Smoking and Start Your Journey to a Healthier Future

Take the first step to a smoke-free life and quit smoking for just 24 hours! That’s the advice from health leaders who believe a small step could lead to a life-changing transformation.  In Liverpool, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and illness. Two in three smokers will lose their lives to a smoking-related

Uncategorized · 15 January 2025

Transport Changes and Support for Children and Young People   

Liverpool City Council is set to introduce a series of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy from September 2025.  The updates to the policies, which aim to encourage active travel, promote greater independence for students and align policies with those of neighbouring authorities, will take effect at the start

help us to help you - stay well this winter

News · 10 January 2025

Cold weather health advice

Given current pressures on hospitals we all need to do our bit to keep ourselves and our families well this winter, especially during periods when there is a weather alert. Cold weather can be dangerous for many groups, especially those aged 65, pregnant women, as well as people with pre-existing health conditions as a fall

Liverpool Town Hall

News · 10 January 2025

Independent panel recommends increases in allowances for Liverpool Councillors

An independent remuneration panel is recommending that the payments received by Liverpool City Councillors should be increased, after a comparison with other similar cities showed allowances are currently far lower. The recommendations follow a six month study which has benchmarked the current allowances against other local authorities across the country, as well as taking into

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News · 9 January 2025

A reminder of the support services available following the death of The Vivienne

Following the tragic death of James Lee Williams, known professionally as drag icon The Vivienne, Liverpool City Council encourages residents affected by the news to make the most of the support services available. Liverpool’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle said: “The Vivienne’s passing has shocked the LGBTQ+ community and it

Uncategorized · 8 January 2025

Innovative HIV Testing Expanded in Liverpool

HIV testing is set to increase across Liverpool’s hospitals, with “Opt-Out” testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. This approach is being introduced in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments at Aintree University Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. This innovative approach will ensure that all patients undergoing routine blood tests in A&E are

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