Liverpool will reflect how the pandemic brought communities together, on the second anniversary of the 2020 lockdown. The Museum of Liverpool is hosting the finale of ‘Visible Virals’ – a unique arts project which has provoked public discussion and celebrated the city’s resilience, kindness and scouse spirit. Throughout March, Culture Liverpool partnered with the city’s … Read more
With the Government recently outlining their plan for the roadmap out of lockdown, many control measures will no longer be a legal requirement from 19 July. Collective statement from the Liverpool Health Protection Board In light of the current high rates of Covid-19 infection in Liverpool, coupled with a lower vaccine uptake compared to other … Read more
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, from Monday 17 May we will see a further easing of Coronavirus restrictions in England. Up to six people – or two households can now meet indoors, with overnight stays allowed Care home residents will be allowed up to five named visitors Groups of up to … Read more
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, from Monday 29 March we will see a further easing of Coronavirus restrictions in England. Outdoor gatherings of either six people – or two households – will be allowed. This includes private gardens, but there should be no mixing of households indoors Outdoor sports facilities will … Read more
Liverpool to mark one year since England’s first lockdown began with a series of tributes. Tuesday 23 March is being recognised across the country as a day of reflection after such a challenging year. In the city, a one-minute silence will be observed at midday and immediately after the silence, a special event called Liverpool … Read more
With England still in the tight grip of a third national lockdown, Liverpool feels still and quiet once again, as it has done for much of the last 12 months. Many of us are missing the vibrant businesses that make our city a great place to live. We thought it would be interesting to hear … Read more
Phil Watson and his family have been fostering for Liverpool City Council since 2010. Phil is also a fostering recruitment officer for Liverpool City Council Fostering Service. Here, he writes about his experience of fostering and lockdowns… I wonder what you’ve missed most in lockdown? Whatever your situation, I’m sure your life has been limited … Read more
As a city, we came together during lockdown and it proved to be a busy time for Liverpool City Council’s communications team. Keeping everyone informed and up-to-date was a priority, and so by working with partners and agencies across Merseyside, as well as the incredible teams across the council, a record number of messages and … Read more
With a busy weekend of football, Father’s Day and beautiful weather coming up, many people on Merseyside will be getting that first taste of ‘normality’, since Coronavirus restrictions were introduced in March this year. Although lockdown restrictions have begun to ease, a key challenge for the UK and indeed Merseyside is to navigate these changes … Read more
We are living through a strange and unprecedented time. Children are out of their normal routines and lockdown is presenting a real parenting challenge for most — but you are likely to be doing an amazing job in these extraordinary times — nobody has it all figured out but here are some of my top … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis — and resulting national lockdown — has gifted all of us with more time to spend at home. And what better way to relax and escape the stresses and strains of the world than by dipping into a book — says Councillor Barbara Murray, the brains behind Liverpool’s 2020 Year of Reading. … Read more