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The World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool from September 4-14, 2025, generated significant economic, social, and cultural benefits for the city and surrounding region. **Economic Impact:** – Visitors spent £1.83 million locally in hotels, shops, and the hospitality sector. – Overall, the event delivered a £4 million boost to the Liverpool economy. – Nearly 8,000… Continue reading World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million

Liverpool commemorated international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a solemn Service of Remembrance. The occasion also marked the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, honoring the memory of all victims of the Holocaust alongside those affected by more recent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. This act of collective remembrance aimed to… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative aimed at bolstering the city’s small live music venues, which serve as crucial incubators for emerging musical talent. This grassroots support programme combines financial aid with customised business development services to help these venues navigate ongoing difficulties and continue showcasing original music created by artists based in… Continue reading Liverpool launches support programme for grassroots music venues

Cervical cancer prevention remains a critical public health priority, with cervical screening continuing to be one of the most effective methods to reduce the risk of developing this disease. Health organizations across the city are actively encouraging all women and individuals with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 to make sure they… Continue reading Cervical screening in communities saves lives

Liverpool City Council has announced the introduction of a new mobile breast screening unit to improve access to essential screening services for women aged 50 to 70 throughout the city. This initiative represents an important development in offering life-saving breast cancer screening to communities where attendance rates have traditionally been low. The official unveiling took… Continue reading New mobile breast screening unit to improve women’s health in Liverpool

Liverpool is preparing to welcome five additional Family Hubs throughout January and February, further expanding local support services for families. The first of these new hubs, located at Belle Vale Children’s Centre, will officially open with a celebration event on Wednesday, 28 January. The event aims to offer a welcoming environment for all, featuring a… Continue reading Five more Family Hubs opening in Liverpool

Last month in Liverpool, a workshop aimed at supporting visually impaired children and young people was led by England’s blind international football player, Roy Turnham. The event focused on enhancing the abilities of school staff in the city to create a more inclusive sports environment for visually impaired pupils. This initiative was a collaborative effort… Continue reading Blind England Football star hosts workshop in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has expressed strong support for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s recent decision to enforce new advertising restrictions on unhealthy foods, sugary beverages, and vaping products across sites owned by the Combined Authority. This move represents a significant advancement in promoting public health and improving health equity throughout the city region. The… Continue reading Liverpool City Council welcomes Liverpool City Region move to restrict unhealthy advertising

Liverpool City Region has recently adopted a new strategic approach aimed at drawing a greater number of major events to the area. This decision was formalized during the latest Combined Authority meeting, emphasizing the region’s ambition to build on its strong international reputation. Known for hosting prominent cultural, sporting, and business gatherings such as Eurovision,… Continue reading New strategy to attract, develop and grow more major cultural, sports and business events in Liverpool City Region

It looks like you’ve provided a substantial excerpt from a blog or article discussing whole-system public health approaches, focusing on equity, prevention, collaboration, and sustained political commitment, referencing frameworks like PHWSA (Public Health Whole System Approach), WHO’s Healthy Cities, and examples such as Liverpool’s experience. How can I assist you with this content? For example,… Continue reading BLOG | Whole systems approaches in public health: from framework to movement