Joanna Fitzsimmons, the Prevent Education Officer for Liverpool City Council, writes about the support given to schools over the last month. This blog was originally published on Educate Against Hate, which provides practical advice, support and resources to protect children from extremism and radicalisation. Six weeks of summer holidays is usually something I look forward … Read more
Head of UNESCO City of Music Kevin McManus explains why Spellow Library is more than just a place to borrow books… Like everyone else I was shocked when I heard the news about the senseless attack on Spellow Library at the weekend. For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home. I … Read more
Liverpool City Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, reflects on the events in Southport in recent days.
Following the #KingsSpeech, Professor Matthew Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, shares his views on the proposed UK smoking ban, and #Liverpool’s new six-year Tobacco Control Strategy. This week marked a significant step in Liverpool’s #SmokeFree journey as the Liverpool Tobacco Control Alliance, a multi-disciplinary forum of professionals committed to making smoking in Liverpool history, … Read more
Liverpool’s Interim Director of Housing, Louise Harford, outlines the success of the city’s Private Sector Housing Intelligence and Enforcement Force…
Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, reflects on the Hillsborough Law being included in the King’s Speech, meaning it will become law in the near future…
The Rector of Liverpool, Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, is stepping down from the role, and has been reflecting on his time in the city…
Preparation is well under way in Liverpool for the General Election on Thursday 4 July, in which around 340,000 people are eligible to go to the polls, writes Liverpool Returning Officer, Andrew Lewis.
The football season is over. Jurgen is out, Arne is in. Players and coaching staff are on the beach and fans are waiting for the Euros thinking what players their club should buy – but away from the pitch, the work doesn’t stop for one team, writes Phil Smith, Head of Building Control at Liverpool City Council.
In a week that saw Liverpool at the heart of announcements involving Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli and George Harrison, Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music, explores why Liverpool is in the global music spotlight again. For me every week in Liverpool is music week, but this week has been stellar even by our … Read more
As people are asked to Wear It Green tomorrow (Thursday, 16 May) for Mental Health Awareness Week, Kate Robinson, our Physical Activity and Sport Development Officer has penned her thoughts on the importance of looking after your body to support your mind…whatever your age!
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, reflects on the news that the Commissioner-led intervention is to end in June 2024, with the Council having its powers handed back.
Liverpool is leading the way in sexual health care, with several innovative approaches allowing us to reach more people across the city. In this blog, James Woolgar, Advanced Public Health Practitioner at Liverpool City Council, talks us through our city’s pioneering approach. Innovative STI testing and treatment methods mean that many patients in Liverpool are … Read more
As local authorities continue to feel the squeeze when it comes to investing in the cultural sector, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, reflects on the current financial landscape, and his pride that Liverpool continues to support this vital local sector. We need to talk about culture. As a … Read more
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, on why you should protect your loved ones against measles, which is one of the most infectious diseases in the world. There is a large outbreak in Birmingham and Coventry mainly affecting children under 10 years old. Many children have now been admitted to hospital. Liverpool has … Read more
Professor Louise Kenny CBE is Executive Pro Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Louise – who is also a medical doctor, was a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from 2006-2018. In this blog, she recounts her experience of treating a young boy who caught measles when he was a baby and sadly did not survive.
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson urges everyone, living or working in Liverpool, to take part in a consultation on the Council’s equality objectives 2024-2028.
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, writes about the importance of getting the MMR vaccine to protect against measles.
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, on why you should protect your loved ones against measles, which is one of the most infectious diseases in the world.
Hearing what residents think about Council-run services and the services they would like to see in the future is very important to us. And that includes listening to children and young people. Here, Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills Cllr Lila Bennett explains why the Liverpool Schools’ Parliament is such an important forum … Read more