Measles outbreaks are currently happening in Birmingham and Coventry with most cases being children under 10 years old. Unfortunately, this is not a new issue. The story of eight or nine-year-old Ben serves as a haunting reminder about the dangers of the highly contagious virus. Ben was a happy and healthy boy until he had… Continue reading BLOG | ‘Let’s make measles history’
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Energy contract planning for 2026 onwards set to start
Liverpool City Council is being advised to start planning for the purchase of renewable energy from 2026, in order to secure the most competitive deal. The council currently has a contract with Crown Commercial Services for gas and electricity until March 2025. The organisation recommends that the deal is also rolled over for a further… Continue reading Energy contract planning for 2026 onwards set to start
Education sector invited to special Liverpool-Shanghai twinning celebration
Liverpool City Council is offering the opportunity for education partners to participate in a business mission to China to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s twinning with Shanghai. The council is planning to lead a high-level education business delegation to the city in June and has created a delegation pack to allow partners to… Continue reading Education sector invited to special Liverpool-Shanghai twinning celebration
BLOG | Liverpool City Council’s Equality Objectives consultation
Liverpool City Council is asking for residents’ and employees’ feedback on its equality objectives for 2024-2028. The Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, is urging everyone who lives or works in Liverpool to take part in the consultation. The Council’s equality objectives are reviewed every four years and help to focus on what is most important… Continue reading BLOG | Liverpool City Council’s Equality Objectives consultation
A Lunar New Year message from the Leader of Liverpool City Council
The start of the year marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, a time to focus on prosperity and happiness. Exciting events are set to take place in Liverpool to celebrate the Lunar New Year and it is hoped that everyone will be able to enjoy them. Liverpool is lucky enough to have… Continue reading A Lunar New Year message from the Leader of Liverpool City Council
BLOG: “Let’s embrace the spirit of unity, diversity, and cultural exchange that defines our community”
Pagoda Arts, an organization with over 40 years of experience working with Liverpool’s local community to develop and deliver high-quality activities and performances, celebrates Lunar New Year with passion for Chinese music and arts. The CEO of Pagoda Arts, Zi Lan Liao, reflects on a promising year ahead. Pagoda Arts expresses immense gratitude towards Arts… Continue reading BLOG: “Let’s embrace the spirit of unity, diversity, and cultural exchange that defines our community”
Merseyside unites behind new plan to drive forward the work to prevent serious violence
A plan to prevent and reduce serious violence in the Merseyside region will be launched today by a coalition of organisations. The Merseyside Serious Violence Duty Strategy has been created to help agencies collaborate more closely and continue the downward trend of serious violence in the region. The strategy will focus on prevention, aiming to… Continue reading Merseyside unites behind new plan to drive forward the work to prevent serious violence
Applications now open for new photography and film awards
Liverpool-based charity fund, The Ant Clausen Fire it up Fund, is offering £20,000 to young people looking to break into the creative industry. The fund was created in the name of Ant Clausen, a well-known photographer who passed away in New Zealand last year. The monetary grant will be offered to any individual aged between 16… Continue reading Applications now open for new photography and film awards
Heart health checks keep you Pumping Marvellous!
The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, the UK’s largest Heart Failure charity, is heading to Liverpool this month for a Heart Health Event in Williamson Square on Thursday 15 February. Heart disease is one of the most significant causes of death and disability in the city with an increasing number of fatalities predicted over the next 16… Continue reading Heart health checks keep you Pumping Marvellous!
St George’s Grand Breakfast
Looking for a unique way to experience the Grand National? Look no further than the ultimate Grand National breakfast, taking place at St George’s Hall on April 13, 2024. Experience the historic grandeur of the Great Hall as you enjoy a relaxed breakfast, complete with a glass of fizz or beer upon arrival. After breakfast,… Continue reading St George’s Grand Breakfast