Tag: Local News

In September, Liverpool will be hosting the first-ever World Boxing Championships for Elite men and women, alongside a community engagement program to enrich the event. The city will welcome top boxers from around the globe from 4th to 14th September, with Culture Liverpool collaborating with creative partners to leave a lasting impact. The initiative includes… Continue reading Community engagement programme launches alongside World Boxing Championships

The upcoming British Science Festival in collaboration with Culture Liverpool is set to showcase an intriguing art piece called ‘Geist’ by This is Loop (artists Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes) at Liverpool ONE from September 10 – September 14. This innovative sculpture will shed light on neutrinos, the enigmatic building blocks of the universe known… Continue reading New installation brings science to life in Liverpool

The residents of Speke are gearing up for a weekend of celebration with the launch of SpekeFest25, a community event highlighting diversity and culture. Taking place this Saturday (30 August) from 12pm to 6pm at Speke Adventure Playground and the Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson Car Park, the event aims to bring people together in a family-friendly… Continue reading Speke residents gather to celebrate community cohesion

Eric Midwinter, who passed away at the age of 93, played a key role in the formation of the University of the Third Age (u3a) in 1982. Collaborating with social entrepreneur Michael Young and historian Peter Laslett, the self-funded organization was established to provide a platform for individuals who have transitioned out of full-time work… Continue reading Eric Midwinter obituary

Liverpool City Council is taking a firm stance against the upcoming UKIP march set to occur in the city on the 23rd of August. The council emphasizes that Liverpool prides itself on diversity, resilience, and unity, with a strong reputation for being a welcoming and inclusive place where communities from all backgrounds come together to… Continue reading Open Letter from Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council

Liverpool’s groundbreaking efforts to decarbonize its cultural and creative sectors are setting an example for cities across the UK. As the world’s first UN Accelerator City, Liverpool has dedicated the past nine months to researching and experimenting with ways to transition its cultural sector to a net-zero future. In collaboration with the Tyndall Centre for… Continue reading Liverpool to co-host national workshop on decarbonising culture and creativity

Everton supporters are encouraged to alter their game-day strategy by ditching their cars and utilizing public transportation to reach the newly inaugurated Hill Dickinson Stadium. The team is gearing up to take on Brighton on Sunday, August 24th at 2pm, with an expected audience of nearly 53,000 fans crowding the stadium for the first Premier… Continue reading Everton fans urged to switch tactics – and use public transport

Cobalt Housing has recently introduced a new Smokefree Homes policy in an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of its tenants. This policy is designed to encourage residents to maintain smoke-free homes, aiming to safeguard themselves, their families, and their communities from the detrimental effects of tobacco and second-hand smoke. Working in collaboration with… Continue reading Smokefree Homes policy launched by Cobalt Housing

This article addresses some common myths and misconceptions about people seeking asylum and refugees. It clarifies that asylum seekers do not immediately receive housing, do not jump the queue for social housing, do not receive a significant amount of spending money, and are not given free iPhones. It also explains that asylum seekers are not… Continue reading The Truth About Immigration, Refugees and People Seeking Asylum 

Liverpool City Council has taken another step in its efforts to crack down on illegal littering, fly-tipping, and dog fouling by introducing new environmental enforcement officers. These officers are part of a three-step plan by the Council to address the concerns of residents regarding these environmental issues. Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) has been… Continue reading Liverpool City Council takes next step in battle against littering