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In the midst of a large outbreak of measles in Birmingham and Coventry, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, has urged parents to protect their children against the disease. Liverpool has been free from measles for several years, but Ashton is worried that the current outbreak could easily spread and infect the city.… Continue reading BLOG | MMR vaccine reassurance

Liverpool is hosting a screening party for the Eurovision Grand Final, called “Malmö on the Mersey,” at the site of the 2023 final. Hosted by BBC Radio presenter Ngunan Adamu, the show will include last year’s Eurovillage stars, the Vengaboys, as well as sets from Sonic Yootha and more. Liverpool City of Music and OGAE… Continue reading Epic Eurovision Grand Final Screening Party in Liverpool

Are you interested in pursuing a career in film and TV? Liverpool City Council’s Film Office has launched a brand-new skills initiative called ‘Action’ for people wanting to kickstart their career. The programme will run for the next three years and aims to support around 1,000 people who want to join the industry by providing… Continue reading It’s Lights, Camera, ‘Action!’ for new film and TV training programme

For the 14th consecutive year, Liverpool’s nightlife has been recognized with Purple Flag status. This is a significant achievement that cements the city’s position as one of the best places to go out in the United Kingdom. The rigorous judging process examines all aspects of a city’s nightlife, including safety, cleanliness, and entertainment options. A… Continue reading Why Liverpool deserves its Purple Flag status

Liverpool has once again earned Purple Flag status for their commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and Green Flag for Parks, Purple Flag is awarded to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of… Continue reading Liverpool’s night-time purple reign continues

Liverpool, the spiritual home of Cunard, is set to host the grand Naming Ceremony of the cruise line’s newest ship, Queen Anne. The ceremony will form part of a lap-of-honour introductory voyage around the British Isles on Monday 3 June. Renowned British pop star Matt Willis and his TV presenter wife, Emma, will host the… Continue reading Liverpool chosen to host spectacular naming ceremony for Cunard’s new Queen Anne

Liverpool has partnered with local groups Axess, PaSH and Sahir House to promote free and confidential HIV testing, as part of HIV Testing Week, which runs from 5-11 February and is now in its 10th year. The various programmes offer tailored outreach and access to testing for diverse communities across the city. Home testing or postal self-sampling is… Continue reading You can get tested for HIV

Liverpool has revealed plans for a new festival to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. Just days after handing over hosting duties to Malmö, Liverpool is launching “Liverpool Loves Eurovision,” a citywide campaign that invites fans from across the UK and Europe to party in style in Liverpool. A number of major events are… Continue reading Liverpool to be ‘Malmö on the Mersey’ for Eurovision 2024

The leaders of eight major English councils, including Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, as part of the Core Cities group, have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, urging them to extend funding provided to local authorities by the Household Support Fund. The letter highlights concerns about the impact of ending the funding on thousands of… Continue reading Core Cities leaders urge government to continue Household Support Fund

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has been joined by a group of new Assistant Cabinet Members appointed to support their work. The members, who were selected by the council’s leader Cllr Liam Robinson, will be unpaid and will not have decision-making responsibilities or voting rights at cabinet meetings. Instead, their roles will involve completing specific tasks… Continue reading Assistant Cabinet Members appointed by Council Leader