Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool has made significant strides towards its goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. Recent data from 2024 highlights a surge in testing, increased uptake of HIV prevention medication PrEP, and a notable decrease in late diagnoses. As part of the city’s commitment to the global Fast Track Cities initiative, Liverpool has seen positive… Continue reading Liverpool celebrates major HIV prevention milestones

vital to our city’s creative economy, and this event perfectly encapsulates that. The 10 large-scale artworks inspired by the theme The Science of Light truly showcase the intersection of art, science, and technology in a captivating way.” With the support of Liverpool’s science and innovation community, River of Light promises to engage visitors in new… Continue reading River of Light 2025 gets under way this Friday

Africa Oyé is set to undergo significant changes for its 2026 festival, signaling a new chapter for this beloved event. After taking a break in 2025 due to various challenges such as rising costs and the difficulty of maintaining a free event, the largest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture in the UK… Continue reading A new era for Africa Oyé begins in 2026 with Earlybird festival tickets on sale now

Liverpool has been named as one of the final three contestants for the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards, according to the European Commission. The iCapital prize, backed by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, is designed to recognize cities at the forefront of leveraging innovation to build more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban… Continue reading Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist

Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, Mayor Steve Rotheram, and other city region leaders have come together to unveil a 10-year plan aimed at boosting the Liverpool City Region economy by billions of pounds and creating thousands of new jobs. The plan, known as the Liverpool City Region Growth Plan, focuses on increasing wages,… Continue reading Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is 10-year blueprint to boost the economy

Liverpool City Council has recently received a significant increase in funding to address the issue of rough sleeping and homelessness in the city. The Government has announced that the rough sleeping prevent and recovery grant for Liverpool will nearly double from £1.7 million to £3.1 million. This funding will support various additional services aimed at… Continue reading Homelessness funding boost welcomed

On the upcoming date of Friday, 10th October, World Mental Health Day will be observed. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2025 centers around the mental health repercussions of challenging events, crises, and conflicts worldwide. Unfortunately, tragic events continue to occur globally and locally, making it challenging for individuals to cope during such distressing… Continue reading BLOG | ‘When times are hard, it’s ok to not be ok, and help is out there’

Liverpool City Council has recently taken decisive action in response to outstanding debts related to the Breck Road library, which is managed by Alt Valley Community Trust (AVCT). Despite the lease of the building being transferred to AVCT in 2016, the organization has failed to fulfill its financial obligations, resulting in an accumulating debt of… Continue reading Breck Road library

In honor of World Elders’ Day, local officials joined Lord Mayor, Cllr Barbara Murray, at the Joseph Lappin Centre in Old Swan to commemorate the elderly residents and acknowledge their significant role within our community. The gathering was more than just a festive occasion; it served as a platform for older residents to voice their… Continue reading World Elders’ Day marked in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council and Smokefree Liverpool are supporting the national Stoptober campaign with a strong local initiative aimed at helping residents kick the smoking habit for good. This year, there is an increased level of assistance available to those looking to quit. The campaign will showcase real-life success stories from individuals like Jason Scott, 58,… Continue reading Public health officials back Stoptober