News · 15 October 2024
A six-week public engagement has been launched, giving people an opportunity to comment on the issues facing hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool. It follows the approval of a case for change document by the board of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside at a meeting on 9 October 2024. The case for change highlights that
News · 15 October 2024
With just over a week to go until River of Light returns, Liverpool City Council unveils plans to make the popular event even more accessible, inclusive and engaging. Building on the success of last year, the FREE event will once again offer Quiet Hour sessions to accommodate visitors with additional sensory needs. These special sessions
Climate Change · 15 October 2024
Liverpool has scored a unique treble at a major international climate change awards ceremony.
News · 14 October 2024
Liverpool is hosting an international conference looking at how to create healthier places for people to live.
Uncategorized · 14 October 2024
A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of
News · 14 October 2024
Head of Liverpool Film Office, Lynn Saunders, reacts to the news that the UK’s indie film sector finally has something to celebrate, following the announcement of the eagerly anticipated Independent Film Tax Credit. The Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) has finally been confirmed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Culture secretary Lisa Nandy. The
Community · 11 October 2024
At Liverpool City Council, we truly value the incredible work of kinship carers and are proud of our ongoing partnership with Liverpool Kinship Carers. Based in Norris Green, this dedicated charity provides vital resources, support and advocacy for kinship families. Kinship carers are relatives or friends who step in to care for children when their
A well-run council · 11 October 2024
Liverpool City Council has published the outcome of a Corporate Peer Challenge by the Local Government Association, which took place in July. The Peer Challenge is a highly valued improvement and assurance tool that is delivered by the sector for the sector. The Peer Challenge team was made up of Councillors and senior officers from
Uncategorized · 11 October 2024
A new exhibition which looks at Anfield and Garston through the eyes of its residents has opened at Open Eye Gallery. The Flowers Still Grow, which runs 27 October, is the culmination of creative residencies People of Anfield and Childhood is a Garden, commissioned by Culture Liverpool and Open Eye Gallery. Through a series of
News · 10 October 2024
Raise one of the most famous roofs in Liverpool when A Gospel Christmas comes to St George’s Hall. This unique event on Thursday 19 December is set to showcase the uplifting power of gospel music to promote love, unity, and faith and to bring people together in the glorious Great Hall. Some of the UK’s
News · 10 October 2024
Some of Liverpool’s iconic buildings will glow green on Thursday 10 October to spotlight World Mental Health Day and raise awareness of workplace wellbeing, this year’s theme. World Mental Health Day is a global initiative observed annually on 10 October, aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting support for mental wellbeing.
A well-run council · 9 October 2024
Liverpool City Council's Cabinet meeting took place last night, with a raft of key decisions on some major projects and events were taken.
News · 8 October 2024
Netball will make a triumphant return to Liverpool in May next year when M&S Bank Arena team up with Manchester Thunder to host a highly anticipated Netball Super League (NSL) match, reaffirming the city’s status as a destination for top-tier sporting events. The event will see some of the UK’s finest netball talent compete against
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 7 October 2024
Budding young actors, musicians, photographers, fashion designers and film directors from across Liverpool are being invited to sign up to a creative programme that could give them a head-start in their chosen career.
Care · 7 October 2024
To mark National Kinship Carers Awareness Week (7th–11th October), Liverpool-based charity Kinship Carers Liverpool is organising a week long series of exciting events. Kinship children are those who are looked after by a family member or a family friend. As the longest-running and largest kinship care support group in the UK, the charity has been
Blog · 4 October 2024
What do you get if you cross an artist-in-residence with the 86 bus? A relatable, heart-warming and humorous collection of observations and conversations that celebrate the beauty found in everyday interactions. Author Nicki McCubbing explains … From November 2023 to April 2024 as part of a ‘Listening’ residency with Metal, I sat (and stood) on
Road Safety · 3 October 2024
Liverpool City Council is supporting Tyre Safety Month by asking all drivers to “Be a tyre safety hero” and remember to get in on the A.C.T!
News · 3 October 2024
A pioneering disability and Deaf arts-led organisation which receives funding from Liverpool City Council, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. DaDa is an award-winning, cutting-edge multi artform charity was founded in 1984 and since then has become an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts and cultural sector.
News · 2 October 2024
Smokers in Liverpool are being encouraged to quit for “Stoptober” as new data shows the city’s residents are stubbing out the habit in record numbers. Over the past decade, Liverpool has made significant progress in its work to tackle the harms caused by smoking – and for 2024 a new campaign is being launched informing scousers
Thriving communities · 2 October 2024
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries have more than halved in three south Liverpool wards, thanks to a project to cut crime and create safer streets.
