Blog · 10 February 2026
Liverpool has always been a city with a big heart, a place shaped by people arriving from all over the world and contributing to its culture, community life, and identity. From students and workers to families seeking safety and a fresh start, generations of newcomers have helped build the vibrant, diverse city we are proud
A strong and fair economy for all · 22 January 2026
In this blog, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health, discusses how whole system public health can spark real change, uniting partners, communities, and evidence to build fairer, healthier places where everyone can thrive. Sir Michael Marmot often draws a powerful distinction between hope and despair. Despair is when we can describe a problem but
News · 17 May 2023
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, looks back at the unforgettable Eurovision 2023 Festival in Liverpool — a celebration of music, culture, and public health The curtains have closed on the record-breaking Eurovision 2023 finale, held in Liverpool. After a spectacular two-week celebration, the city and the world look back on this monumental cultural
Eurovision · 2 February 2023
The countdown is on to Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. The 31 January saw a milestone moment when 2022 hosts Turin officially handed over the Eurovision keys to Liverpool, so now all eyes are on the city. Director of Culture Claire McColgan CBE writes about how the city has got to where it is
Blog · 23 June 2022
With the release of the Music Industry Body (BPI) ‘All About The Music 2022’ report, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus tells why it confirms what all sensible music fans already know – that Liverpool is simply the best music city in the whole world! “Well, in reality the report doesn’t quite
News · 6 May 2022
A brand new food and drink festival is coming to Liverpool next month which is central to re-positioning the city’s reputation as a must-visit gastronomic destination. Culture Liverpool’s Commercial Director, Sue Finnegan writes about how the stars aligned to bring Taste Liverpool. Drink Bordeaux to the city and how, as with all events staged here,
Blog · 17 January 2022
With multiple twists and turns throughout the Novak Djokovic story – Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton shares his thoughts on the importance of elite sports stars promoting vaccine confidence and why there are no real winners in this situation. “I’ve been following the Djokovic story not only with my public health hat on, but
Blog · 2 July 2021
“We have seen a steady increase this year on those thinking about fostering, our enquiry rates continue to rise, but there is so much more to do.” Stuart Williams, Service Manager. Stuart Williams, Service Manager, Fostering, Adoption and Residential Care Services takes time out to reflect on the delivery of the Foster Care campaign and
News · 18 June 2021
In a heartfelt blog, Mayor Joanne Anderson reflects on the last year and makes a plea for people to put their health and wellbeing first. Burnt-out, dog-tired, agitated. Just three feelings you might be experiencing after a 15 months like no other. From the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic, when it all felt quite
Blog · 6 April 2021
Beryl Bellew is a founding volunteer at the North Liverpool Foodbank. This month, Beryl explains how the Foodbank helps out with more than food. “All users of our Foodbank bring with them a voucher or e-referral reference number. This is provided by any support agency or professional who is supporting them. The voucher provides us
Blog · 4 April 2021
For the last couple of years, Ollie Cooke has worked as a Marketing Officer in the Liverpool Film Office, based at Liverpool City Council. He gives us a deeper look into the history of Sherlock Holmes’ film and TV history with Liverpool. “Liverpool is no stranger to the world of Sherlock Holmes – with the
Blog · 3 April 2021
Sarah Thwaites fell ill in March 2020, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has
Blog · 29 March 2021
Phil Watson and his family have been fostering for Liverpool City Council since 2010. Phil is also a fostering recruitment officer for Liverpool City Council Fostering Service and offers support and advice to prospective foster carers. When men turn 40, it’s traditional to have a midlife crisis. I decided to become a foster carer. More
Blog · 20 March 2021
Liverpool is the most filmed UK city outside of London, with crews currently filming all over the city region. But why do film-makers gravitate to the ‘pool and who’s responsible for making it happen? Lynn Saunders heads up Liverpool City Council’s Film Office and is directly responsible for attracting £100 million worth of film and
Blog · 16 March 2021
Richard Jones is Head of Intelligence and Analytics at Liverpool City Council. He shares with us the history of the National Census and the important reasons we should complete it. There has been a National Census every 10 years (apart from in 1941 for obvious reasons) since 1801, when William Pitt the Younger was Prime
News · 15 March 2021
Donna has been a foster carer for more than ten years. For the first five years, Donna fostered with an independent agency, until she transferred to become a foster carer with Liverpool City Council, because of the investment in enhanced training and support. I had always thought about fostering and when I worked for the
Blog · 10 March 2021
Sarah Thwaites fell ill last March, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has agreed
Blog · 6 March 2021
Sunday 21st March marks a once-in-a-decade moment – the 2021 Census. Why should you stand up and, quite literally, be counted? Happening every 10 years, the Census is a national survey completed by everyone resident in the UK. It asks about who lives in each household, their ages, occupations, education, country of birth and health among a wide range of
Blog · 19 February 2021
Chris and Amanda have been foster carers with Liverpool City Council since March 2020. They decided to start off supporting children and young people on a part-time basis, but the Covid-19 pandemic encouraged them to become full-time foster carers. Amanda says her work in mental health was a deciding factor. “Working in mental health, I
Blog · 19 February 2021
Sarah Thwaites fell ill last March, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has agreed to write a monthly blog for us, chronicling
