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Professor Matthew Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, has shared his thoughts on the proposed UK smoking ban and the new six-year Tobacco Control Strategy for Liverpool following the #KingsSpeech. This week marked a significant move in Liverpool’s journey towards being smoke-free as the Liverpool Tobacco Control Alliance joined together to launch the city’s new… Continue reading BLOG: Let’s make smoking in Liverpool history

The Private Sector Housing Intelligence and Enforcement Force of Liverpool was established in December 2019 to tackle the activities of rogue and criminal landlords in the City’s private rental sector. This initiative forms part of a Government-funded pathfinder programme designed to identify best practices for local authorities, and Liverpool will receive funding for the project… Continue reading BLOG | How we are cracking down on rogue landlords

The Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority has launched a new campaign aimed at educating Liverpool residents about the journey of recycling in the city region. The campaign features a series of videos that showcase where recycling goes after it is collected from curbsides, how it is sorted for reprocessing and redistributed to recycling markets. It… Continue reading Journey of recycling campaign launches

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has approved the adoption of a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) aimed at improving walking and cycling facilities in the city over the next ten years. The document will shape the design of both council-led and privately-led development schemes with the primary objective of encouraging residents and visitors to… Continue reading Active Travel plan gets green light

The inclusion of the Hillsborough Law in the King’s Speech has been hailed by Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, as a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The law, which is set to be enacted in the near future, represents a major victory for the families of those who died in 1989 and… Continue reading BLOG: Hillsborough Law means campaigners long fight for the truth was not in vain

The LCR Pride Foundation is encouraging LGBT+ voices to be heard as it reveals plans for Liverpool’s flagship pride festival weekend in 2024. The charity’s annual theme, “Be Heard,” will be front and center of Pride in Liverpool’s programme set to be held from July 26th to 28th. The proceedings will begin with “Pride Classical,”… Continue reading Full Pride in Liverpool Weekend Programme Revealed

Stanley Park, one of Liverpool’s most well-known parks, will host its first weekly market this summer. The historic Grade II* listed park will see around 50 stalls offering a vast range of items, including crafts, fashion, fresh produce and accessories. A food and drinks area will also be in place for visitors. The market will… Continue reading Summer Market Fun at Stanley Park

The city of Liverpool has nominated eight individuals to become Citizens of Honour for their unique contributions to the city and beyond. The nominations include Professor John Ashton, the Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, Leroy Cooper, Chrissie Byrne, and the four members of The Real Thing. The honourees will be considered for approval at a… Continue reading City gr-eight-ful to its latest Citizens of Honour

The issue of decolonizing the sculpture gallery in Liverpool’s Walker Art gallery has sparked a broader discussion in the UK about exhibiting art that challenges the country’s history of slavery and colonialism. However, a series of psychological studies have shown that implicitly held attitudes towards Black people can influence the viewing of paintings, indicating that… Continue reading How race influences our perception of art | Letter

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to implement changes to home to school transport. The proposed policy aims to bring the Council in line with revised guidance from the Department for Education, and to target funding at those who most need assistance. Following a consultation that took place between March and May… Continue reading A final decision to be made on new policy for Home to School transport