News · 16 March 2023
On-street parking proposals set for new consultation
A report on proposed changes to on-street parking in Liverpool city centre is set to be debated next week.
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Elections · 16 March 2023
Voters advised to be aware of changes at this year’s local elections
An information campaign has been launched ahead of this year’s May local elections in Liverpool.
Blog · 15 March 2023
BLOG: “We have to invest in tackling health inequalities”
With the announcement of the Public Health Grant, Cllr Frazer Lake, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet member for Health and Social Care, explains how this funding is used. “There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Council’s finances and how the budget is managed. One of the key elements in how we support residents, and
News · 15 March 2023
HEMISPHERE building sets sights on UK first Net Zero goal
Liverpool's newest statement building - HEMISPHERE - is set to be one of the world's leading climate friendly developments.
News · 14 March 2023
Liverpool gateway to be floral Eurovision tribute to Ukraine
A symbolic seed-spreading event which will transform one of Liverpool’s major gateways into a nature-rich sea of yellow and blue, as a floral Eurovision tribute to Ukraine, takes place tomorrow (Wed, 15 March).
News · 14 March 2023
Mark Mothering Sunday this weekend
PEOPLE in Liverpool are invited to come together this Sunday to mark Mother’s Day at Anfield Crematorium. On 19 March, a commemorative service will be held at 1pm, delivered in partnership with the Good Funeral Company, with the crematorium chapel open from noon-2pm for people who would like to take a quiet moment of reflection
News · 14 March 2023
Liverpool Communities United By Music
LIVERPOOL City Council is today launching the next part of its Eurovision engagement programme and there is also the chance for communities to bring their own projects to life. Following on from EuroFest, the two-week cultural festival, and EuroLearn, the education programme, EuroStreet, will make sure that communities across the city region can bask in Eurovision’s
Eurovision · 11 March 2023
BLOG: “This is a chance for us all to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime event.”
As the city’s Eurovision plans step up a gear, Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, looks ahead to how May’s events will be transformative for the city. When I became Mayor in 2021, I introduced triple-lock values into the Council’s decision-making processes. The triple lock is a very simple way of viewing everything through a prism
Blog · 10 March 2023
Blog: Women’s Hubs: “This is ground-breaking work and women are benefitting.”
With the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launching a £25 million fund to support Women’s Hubs – Sexual & Reproductive Health Commissioning lead for Liverpool, James Woolgar tells us why this new fund is so vital, and how the city is already trailblazing in this field. “Many people will know that the Women’s
Health · 10 March 2023
What does good health and wellbeing mean to you?
Liverpool’s Public Health team is hosting a free health and wellbeing event on Thursday 23 March – and everyone is welcome. From 10 am to 2.30pm, Liverpool Town Hall will be transformed into a health and wellbeing marketplace – providing a perfect opportunity for residents to pop in and learn more about the local services
Eurovision · 10 March 2023
Huge Eurovision Outdoor Party Announced!
The National Lottery is delighted to announce it will be hosting ‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ – a spectacular live show, outside St George’s Hall in the heart of Liverpool. Taking place on the evening of Sunday 7 May this crucial part of Liverpool’s ambitious Eurovision host city plans, will see up to 30,000
Eurovision · 9 March 2023
Support for businesses to get Eurovision-ready
Liverpool BID Company has invested a six-figure sum to support hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The funding, which will come directly from the city’s private sector businesses, will ensure that the benefits of Eurovision are felt as widely and keenly through the city centre economy as possible. With tens of thousands of visitors
Blog · 9 March 2023
Blog: “We need to get serious about our relationship with alcohol – individually and collectively”
With latest data revealing that Liverpool has high rates of alcohol dependency, Director of Public Health, Professor Matthew Ashton talks about alcohol harm, the support available for those struggling and how society needs to get serious about our relationship with alcohol. “It’s clear that alcohol plays a significant role in the lives of people in
Best Value · 8 March 2023
Commissioners report welcomed
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the latest update report from the government-appointed Commissioners.
Blog · 8 March 2023
Blog: “The chemicals in cigarette smoke is also causing damage to our brains”
As part of No Smoking Day (8 March) Advanced Public Health Practitioner, and the Smoking Cessation lead for Liverpool, Ian Canning shares the latest research, and how stopping smoking not only reduces the risk of developing illnesses like heart disease and cancer – but will reduce the risk of developing dementia. “Many people will already
Eurovision · 8 March 2023
Liverpool’s eggs-traordinary Eurovision schools programme gets cracking
EGGS, brass bands, and folktales are just a few of the ways that the region’s schools will be invited to celebrate Eurovision as Liverpool prepares to host the iconic song contest. Following the announcement of EuroFest – a two-week cultural festival that will run alongside the competition – Liverpool’s education programme, EuroLearn is now getting
Blog · 7 March 2023
BLOG: Planning Eurovision is all in a day (and night’s) work
Ever wondered what it must be like to be on the organising team for one of the world’s most iconic music events? To mark International Women’s Day, City Events Manager Susan Gibson -who is part of the small team overseeing Liverpool’s Eurovision Host City activities – writes about how more than 20 years’ experience in
News · 7 March 2023
Active trail to be given a revamp
One of Liverpool’s key active travel corridors is to be given its first major upgrade since the start of the century.
Armed forces · 7 March 2023
80-day countdown to Battle of the Atlantic commemorative weekend
An 80 day countdown has been launched to a commemorative weekend in Liverpool to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Family · 6 March 2023
LGBT+ community encouraged to think about fostering and adoption
Could you adopt or foster?
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