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Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to extend the city’s sexual and reproductive health service, known as Axess, for an additional three years. This continuation will see the service, managed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), operating until October 2029. Alongside the extension, the Cabinet has approved new preventative initiatives… Continue reading Liverpool backs award-winning Axess sexual health service for another three years 

Liverpool has celebrated a significant achievement with eight of its parks and green areas receiving prestigious Green Flag awards, marking them as some of the best in the country. This year’s success represents more than triple the number of awarded sites compared to the previous year. Notably, Sefton Park has maintained its Green Flag status… Continue reading Eight Liverpool parks fly the Green Flag

Liverpool City Council is considering moving forward with a significant project to establish a new active travel corridor connecting two of the city’s well-frequented parks. The proposal, pending approval from the Council’s Cabinet, involves appointing a contractor responsible for both the design and delivery of the initiative, which carries a budget of £3.68 million. The… Continue reading New active travel corridor set to connect Princes Park and Sefton Park

Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool has initiated an exciting new programme titled *Home: A Celebration of Place*, designed to highlight and celebrate the distinct character, creativity, and identity of communities throughout Liverpool. Building upon the achievements of earlier Creative Neighbourhoods and Creative Communities projects, this city-wide initiative will run through 2026 and 2027, uniting artists,… Continue reading Culture Liverpool launches Home: A Celebration of Place

Communities throughout Cheshire and Merseyside are uniting this autumn to host a range of initiatives aimed at fostering open dialogue about suicide, combating stigma, and ensuring that mental health support resources are widely known and accessible. Unfortunately, some parts of Cheshire and Merseyside report some of the highest suicide rates in the UK, highlighting the… Continue reading Cheshire and Merseyside come together this autumn to raise awareness of suicide prevention and support for all

Keir Starmer is anticipated to prioritize the passage of the Hillsborough law during his final week in office, aiming to complete its journey through the Commons after several months of delays. This legislation is designed to enhance support for families pursuing justice following significant disasters and introduce new offences targeting officials who intentionally mislead the… Continue reading Starmer is expected to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Abdullah, an asylum seeker from Sudan, shields his eyes against the bright midday sun as he looks out over the lush greenery of Tŷ Mawr country park in north Wales. Nestled along the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen, the park is part of a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The pastoral scene… Continue reading ‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside

Liverpool City Council is hosting a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing later this month at the Cunard Building, inviting local residents, partners, and stakeholders to participate. This event is part of the council’s broader climate engagement strategy, intended to shed light on the pressing issues related to climate change and the loss of nature,… Continue reading People’s Emergency Briefing set for Liverpool screening

In 1960, the Beatles embarked on a significant chapter of their early career by traveling to Hamburg, Germany. Although young and relatively inexperienced—George Harrison was even underage—the band spent two formative years performing frequently in the city’s vibrant music scene. Between 1960 and 1962, they played over 250 shows, many times entertaining lively crowds composed… Continue reading Beatles mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama

Families can take advantage of more budget-friendly outings this summer through a variety of free and low-cost experiences. The Government has lowered VAT on selected children’s and family activities, including theatre and cinema tickets, dining at restaurants, and admission to amusement parks. This reduced VAT rate will be in effect until 1 September 2026. Additionally,… Continue reading Summer Savings for families