Liverpool is to become the first English city to have universal Covid-19 testing in an approach which aims to bring down the city’s number of Covid-19 cases. Everyone living or working in Liverpool will now be offered COVID-19 testing, whether they have symptoms or not, in the first pilot of whole city testing in England … Read more
Liverpool’s Public Health bosses are welcoming the news that the city is seeing a drop in Covid-19 cases, but are urging residents not to get complacent. Figures released today show that the total number of confirmed cases in the city in the last seven days is 2,044 – which is a decrease of 739 on … Read more
Work to create a new, much larger, main entrance to Aintree University Hospital starts on Monday, 2 November. The scheme is part of the renovation of the hospital’s Tower Block and provides improvements to the hospital’s main entrance and reception area, benefitting patients and staff. A temporary entrance will be in place just yards from … Read more
A festival of celebration and exploration of black music on Merseyside and the role it has played in communities over the past 70 years will launch online this week as part of Black History Month. From 5pm on Friday 30th October, On Record will host a vast array of specially commissioned original content including streamed … Read more
Liverpool’s Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for culture, tourism and events Councillor Wendy Simon, has released a statement about this year’s Christmas Markets and the extended festive lighting programme city centre visitors can enjoy . Councillor Wendy Simon, said “After weeks of consultation with our markets operator, they have made the understandable decision to cancel … Read more
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has unveiled its new intake of future music stars. The festival’s award-winning LIMF Academy has selected ten Merseyside-based artists to work with over the next year, honing their skills and providing them with help and support to launch their careers. The work of the academy is even more important during … Read more
“In response to the high and rising Covid-19 cases in the City Region, we have been working collectively throughout the whole weekend to negotiate a package of support from the Government in the best interests of the people of the Liverpool City Region. “Following further conversations with the Government today, we are writing to set out the current … Read more
This last month has been so frustrating watching the numbers of Covid-19 infections rise alarmingly and unable to do anything about it. These last few days with even more stricter restrictions has been a worrying time for us all, especially for those whose businesses and livelihoods are bleeding before their very eyes. I’ve had business … Read more
As the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, Phil Redmond has been responsible for some of the most gritty and impactful shows on British television. He has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and arts in the regions. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “For almost half a century, … Read more
In light of the ongoing health pandemic, Liverpool City Council has been constantly reviewing the remainder of the city’s 2020 events calendar. The Culture Liverpool department – the team behind some of the city’s biggest and most successful events – has been looking carefully at each city council-run event and whether it can go ahead … Read more
To mark the memory of John Lennon on the occasion of his 80th birthday today (Friday October 9) the city of Liverpool is launching a worldwide contest to find another great songwriter to inspire and brighten his home town as it faces one of the darkest times in its history. The Liverpool International Song For … Read more
Act 1 of The Good Business Festival takes place online this Thursday 8th October, bringing together some of the biggest names in business and society to debate the big issues facing a world rocked by both pandemic and lockdown, and promoting purposeful, creative and sometimes radical approaches to doing good business in a time of coronavirus. Commissioned by Liverpool … Read more
Nearly 8,500 hospitality and leisure businesses have been given the lifeline of a financial boost during the pandemic. A one-off cash grant of either £10,000 or £25,000 was offered to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with a rateable value of below £51,000 in order to increase their chances of survival after their business were affected … Read more
Liverpool’s business leaders have written to the Government in a plea to protect the hospitality sector from imminent collapse. In a heartfelt letter produced by Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce, BID Company, the Hospitality Association and Downtown in Business – the plight of the industry is explained, saying it’s ‘in real danger’ and support is essential. … Read more
Cultural organisations across Liverpool have come together to curate an exciting programme of outdoor and virtual events which celebrate Black History Month this October. Supported by Culture Liverpool, the Creative Organisations of Liverpool (a network of city arts venues) have curated a special programme which responds to the murder of George Floyd and the Black … Read more
Council chiefs have praised a number of businesses across Liverpool after unannounced visits revealed 95.7 per cent of those inspected have implemented Covid-safe measures. From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September, Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Team visited 70 pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in the evening to make sure the government recommended measures … Read more
Schools are reinforcing their guidance on testing – pupils and teachers should only get tested if they are exhibiting one of the Covid-19 symptoms. There is currently huge demand for coronavirus tests, and the message is being emphasised that people only need to get tested if they: Have a high temperature Have a new or … Read more
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton are urging people to stay Covid-19 safe following a worrying rise in cases in the city. Latest figures show that the rate per 100,000 is 106.4 – and in just one week (7-13 September) there were 530 positive cases. If the rate continues … Read more
A brand new competition has been launched to bring a bit of creative flair to the latest fashion trend – face coverings! The ongoing health pandemic has meant that everyone (unless medically exempt) should wear a face covering when they’re out and about to keep themselves, and those around them safe – especially if social … Read more
With the furlough scheme set to end on 31 October, the latest episode of the Mersey Waves podcast finds out what this really means for workers and their employers who have real concerns about covering costs when, at the moment, it’s anything but business as usual. We hear from three people who have taken advantage … Read more