News · 6 December 2022
The local NHS in Liverpool is urging people to do whatever they can to help themselves stay well and avoid unnecessary illnesses this December – particularly with many health services already so stretched this winter. No one wants to get ill, especially over Christmas – but with the colder weather now here and people spending
News · 6 December 2022
A new report has revealed Liverpool’s hotel sector is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels.
News · 6 December 2022
The world’s biggest Eurovision fan club is polishing its dancing shoes as it prepares to host Liverpool’s official Eurovision party next year. The OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) – which is made up of 42 fan clubs from across the world – has announced that it is bringing its EuroClub to Camp and
Community · 6 December 2022
A series of drop-in events for tenants in the private rented housing sector who are facing issues with their property are to take place in Liverpool this month.
News · 5 December 2022
It’s been another eventful few days for Liverpool’s Public Health team – but thankfully it’s been more celebrate than outbreak! First up, Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton accepted a national award from the ADPH (Association of Directors of Public Health) at their annual conference in London – followed by a visit from Chief Medical
News · 2 December 2022
The Littlewoods Project has reached a major milestone with a deal signed that kick starts work on the high-profile scheme.
Health · 2 December 2022
Health chiefs are warning Christmas shoppers to massively step up their hand hygiene after a public health study identified thousands of bacteria lurking on self-service screens and handrails. With the festive shopping period in full swing and time-poor consumers opting for speedy self-service checkouts, public health chiefs are calling on people to take extra care
News · 1 December 2022
Liverpool's Safer Streets campaign has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for its educational campaigns aimed at improving the city's safety.
News · 1 December 2022
Liverpool City Council is offering a warm welcome in their libraries this winter, with free access to books, wi-fi and public computers – with additional activities planned throughout the winter period. The council will continue to explore how council buildings could be used (if needed) – but will continue to focus on making sure people
News · 1 December 2022
Liverpool City Council has launched a public consultation on extending the city’s ‘Football Match Parking Zone’ around Everton Football Club’s new stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Community Safety · 30 November 2022
Merseyside Police and partners including Liverpool City Council are pledging their commitment to invest in prevention with new force teams and a new force approach to help make the area a safer place to live, work and visit.
Blog · 29 November 2022
Each year, people around the globe come together to commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December. Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Sexual Health and HIV lead), James Woolgar explains how Liverpool is once again uniting to show support for people living with HIV, the progress being made to eradicate the virus and how we’re remembering those
News · 29 November 2022
Following the news that Liverpool is to be the first city in the UK to introduce an Accommodation BID, Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson reflects, on this milestone moment for the city’s cultural and hospitality sector. We are in the middle off a budget consultation where the council must make £72 million cuts in order
News · 28 November 2022
John Lennon famously once said: “Life is what happens to us while we’re busy making other plans.”Well, in Liverpool we sure are busy with plans, writes Sam Campbell, Chief Planning Officer at the city council. The city council’s planning department deals with more than 3,000 planning applications every year. And by September this year, my team
News · 28 November 2022
Liverpool City Council has launched a consultation on how it intends to communicate and involve residents and businesses on all planning matters.
Blog · 27 November 2022
Flu season is now well and truly upon us, and with an increased risk of people getting flu and being hospitalised as a result, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matthew Ashton urges those who are eligible for their seasonal flu jabs to get protected as soon as they can “With colder weather here, people
News · 25 November 2022
A new service designed to provide enhanced care and support for all victims of crime in Merseyside has been launched.
News · 24 November 2022
A survey has been launched for people to have their say on Liverpool City Council's budget proposals.
News · 24 November 2022
Liverpool City Council has been shortlisted for two public sector communications awards.
Community · 23 November 2022
Has your son or daughter missed any of their routine immunisations at their GP? Over the coming month, Mersey Care’s School Immunisation Team will be hosting a series of weekly ‘catch-up clinics’ offering children in Liverpool any childhood immunisations that they may be overdue. These catch-up clinics will be held at County Children’s Centre, Arnot
