With Liverpool taking centre stage in a Sky Arts documentary focused on the debate around statues, Mayor Anderson reflects on the importance of instigating a conversation about these city landmarks, and what they mean to us now. Walking through Liverpool this summer, I was fascinated to see the Queen Victoria statue in Derby Square draped … Read more
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and other Liverpool councillors have signed a statement objecting to the electronic warfare exhibition AOC Europe 2021. It is proposed to come to Liverpool in October. The official statement by Mayor Anderson is as follows: I have made it clear that I am opposed to the Electronic Warfare Conference that … Read more
In a heartfelt blog, Mayor Joanne Anderson reflects on the last year and makes a plea for people to put their health and wellbeing first. Burnt-out, dog-tired, agitated. Just three feelings you might be experiencing after a 15 months like no other. From the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic, when it all felt quite … 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
Two Liverpool care homes run by Shaw Healthcare are to close due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A formal consultation has begun at Brushwood in Speke and Millvina House in Everton, and work is getting under way to identify new homes for residents to move to.
Liverpool is to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy by creating a temporary memorial in the city centre.
Mayor Anderson responds to the Hillsborough trial outcome.
Liverpool has reached a milestone in its ambition to become the first Unicef Child Friendly City in the North West.