Author: Louise Powney

Kevin McManus, who is the Head of UNESCO City of Music, spoke out about Spellow Library and why it is more than just a place to borrow books in light of a recent attack on the establishment. McManus explained that he was shocked when he heard about the attack, describing it as an incident that… Continue reading BLOG | “For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home.”

Following violent incidents in the city over the weekend, Liverpool City Council has released an update on its services for families. Despite the incidents, all Family Hubs and Children’s Centres are operating as usual, ensuring that families and children who depend on these services still have access to them. Providers who support the council with… Continue reading Holiday activities programme and family services update

To celebrate its 170th anniversary, St George’s Hall in Liverpool is inviting a host of talented performers to take centre stage in its iconic spaces. Culture Liverpool and the St George’s Hall team have curated a programme of events that will run from August until September, featuring a range of acts from comedians to singer-songwriters… Continue reading SGH170 Festival to celebrate the old and the new

Liverpool’s Adult Learning Service is offering information and assessment sessions for individuals interested in starting a new career. Starting on Monday, learners can visit either the Newsham or Granby Adult Learning Centres to have their skill level evaluated for a variety of vocational courses, including Maths and English. The programme is free for individuals who… Continue reading Adult Learning assessment days

The city of Liverpool has nominated eight individuals to become Citizens of Honour for their unique contributions to the city and beyond. The nominations include Professor John Ashton, the Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, Leroy Cooper, Chrissie Byrne, and the four members of The Real Thing. The honourees will be considered for approval at a… Continue reading City gr-eight-ful to its latest Citizens of Honour

Liverpool has launched a tobacco control strategy with the ultimate goal of seeing the habit eradicated. The plan involves changing attitudes to smoking and includes lobbying for legislative changes to support the aim of reducing smoking in Liverpool to just 5% of the population by 2030 – down from over 17% today. In a campaign… Continue reading Liverpool aims to stub out smoking in a generation

Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) is holding open days later this month to showcase the courses it will offer from September. Drop-in sessions will be held at four centres across the city where the ALS team will answer questions about courses ranging from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and IT to beauty, volunteering,… Continue reading Open up a world of skills with the Adult Learning Service

A commemorative parade was held by veterans in Liverpool City Centre on Sunday, 9 June, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event brought people together to pay their respects to the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Normandy on 6 June 1944. The parade began at the Royal Albert Dock, with prayers… Continue reading Liverpool marks #DDay80

St. George’s Hall Market is set to showcase more than 80 of the best independent local businesses. The market will be held on Father’s Day, which is Sunday, June 16th, and visitors will be able to explore both the inside and outside of the hall where a range of goods will be sold. The visitors… Continue reading “Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!

Father’s Day will be celebrated in Liverpool at Anfield Crematorium. A commemorative service and period of reflection will be held on Sunday, June 16, between noon and 2pm, with the event delivered in partnership with Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will open from 11am-noon for those who would like to take a moment of… Continue reading A Celebration of Father’s Day