As part of EuroLearn, Liverpool City Council in partnership with Liverpool ONE, has commissioned six artists to work with schools and members of the Ukrainian community to decorate giant eggs. Artist Amrit Singh (MrASingh) explains the meaning behind the project. It is amazing to be part of something which feels revolutionary. This is the first … Read more
Liverpool has always taken massive pride in its appearance. Let’s face it, us Scousers love an excuse to dress up to the nines. So while keeping the city looking fabulous is business as usual for the teams within the Neighbourhoods directorate, it comes as no surprise that they’re pulling out all the stops for Eurovision. … Read more
With the announcement of the Public Health Grant, Cllr Frazer Lake, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet member for Health and Social Care, explains how this funding is used. “There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Council’s finances and how the budget is managed. One of the key elements in how we support residents, and … Read more
As the city’s Eurovision plans step up a gear, Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, looks ahead to how May’s events will be transformative for the city. When I became Mayor in 2021, I introduced triple-lock values into the Council’s decision-making processes. The triple lock is a very simple way of viewing everything through a prism … Read more
With the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launching a £25 million fund to support Women’s Hubs – Sexual & Reproductive Health Commissioning lead for Liverpool, James Woolgar tells us why this new fund is so vital, and how the city is already trailblazing in this field. “Many people will know that the Women’s … Read more
With latest data revealing that Liverpool has high rates of alcohol dependency, Director of Public Health, Professor Matthew Ashton talks about alcohol harm, the support available for those struggling and how society needs to get serious about our relationship with alcohol. “It’s clear that alcohol plays a significant role in the lives of people in … Read more
As part of No Smoking Day (8 March) Advanced Public Health Practitioner, and the Smoking Cessation lead for Liverpool, Ian Canning shares the latest research, and how stopping smoking not only reduces the risk of developing illnesses like heart disease and cancer – but will reduce the risk of developing dementia. “Many people will already … Read more
Ever wondered what it must be like to be on the organising team for one of the world’s most iconic music events? To mark International Women’s Day, City Events Manager Susan Gibson -who is part of the small team overseeing Liverpool’s Eurovision Host City activities – writes about how more than 20 years’ experience in … Read more
A public consultation has begun to find out the views of residents on what they would look to see happen on a key plot of land next to Liverpool’s world famous Anfield stadium.
When Ukraine came under attack on 24 February 2022, Veronika Yasynska could never have predicted that 12 months on she’d be in Liverpool helping to promote her home nation on a global scale. The Events Project Assistant looks back at how she came to be in the city and what she hopes her country will … Read more
Cllr Paul Brant is the Assistant Mayor for Transformation; a role which involves working with the Mayor to ensure our transformation agenda is delivered. In this blog post, Cllr Brant outlines his approach and philosophy for the programme.
Liverpool City Council Internal Audit officer Paul Stratton was recently the subject of a heart-warming surprise by Michael McIntyre on BBC One – making his debut for Everton FC – in recognition of his voluntary work helping refugees fleeing Ukraine. In this blog he explains more about the surreal experience…
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson on the work the council has been doing tackle historic issues with transparency and accountability.
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (6 – 12 February) and this year’s theme is all about connecting. Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Mental Health, Jayne Cook explains how encouraging children, young people (and the adults around them) to make meaningful connections is essential to supporting mental health and wellbeing. “Children and Young People’s … Read more
As part of National HIV testing week (6-12 February 2023) Advanced Public Health Practitioner, James Woolgar explains more about the annual campaign and how fighting stigma and providing better access to testing and treatment will see us eliminate HIV within the next decade. “This year, the national HIV testing campaign returns with a new strapline, … Read more
Over the past fifteen years, a defining feature of Liverpool’s economic growth has been its investment in its leisure and hospitality sector, which has been a driving force for the regeneration of the whole city, writes Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson. Liverpool is world renowned for music, football and heritage, and boasts the largest collection … Read more
The countdown is on to Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. The 31 January saw a milestone moment when 2022 hosts Turin officially handed over the Eurovision keys to Liverpool, so now all eyes are on the city. Director of Culture Claire McColgan CBE writes about how the city has got to where it is … Read more
By Martin Green CBE, Managing Director, BBC Eurovision 2023 The countdown is on and excitement is building. Right now, the whole Eurovision team across the BBC, along with our Ukrainian counterparts, Liverpool and all our other amazing partners are working together to deliver an unforgettable Eurovision Song Contest for 2023. The TV shows will … Read more
On the 200th anniversary of the death of Edward Jenner – the pioneer of the world’s first vaccine, Director of Public Health, Professor Matthew Ashton reflects on Jenner’s legacy and how life-threatening diseases like measles haven’t gone away – but are being kept at bay through immunisation. “Edward Jenner (17 May 1749 – 26 January 1823) was … Read more
Following the publication of the Best Value Inspection report, Liverpool City Council embarked on a three-year improvement journey. Interim Chief Executive Theresa Grant outlines how a restructure of the organisation will help deliver best value for residents. “A tremendous amount of work has been going on in Liverpool over the last 18 months to address … Read more