Support for victims of terrorism

If you have been affected by the incident in Liverpool Women’s Hospital on 14 November, you can access dedicated information and emotional and practical support via a new Government website. Please visit https://victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk/ It provides details of official helplines and support services available to victims, survivors, witnesses, family members, and all those affected. You can … Read more

New Chief Operating Officer appointed

Liverpool City Council has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer to support its ongoing improvement. Jacqui McKinlay will take up the newly created position – a key role in our senior team – in January 2022. She is joining LCC from the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS) – a national charity based in London, … Read more

Sefton Park and Stanley Park fly the flag as amongst the country’s best parks

Sefton Park

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Sefton Park and Stanley Park are two of the 2127 celebrating success today After 18 months that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and … Read more

Our Liverpool (Scouser’s Delight)

Liverpool

I’m very proud to be a Scouser everywhere I goreal communities proving conclusively the warmth that Scousers showLiverpool stands for many things, we stand for love and lightwe celebrate and appreciate, it makes my heart take flightwe were European Capital City of Culture in 2008no matter where you come from, we are happy to be … Read more

Public Health chiefs warn of difficult winter ahead

Public Health officials in Liverpool have responded to the Government’s autumn and winter plan for the NHS, warning the city faces a difficult winter ahead. With rates of Covid-19 still high, and seasonal illnesses such as flu and norovirus on their way – they believe the next few months will be difficult not only for … Read more

Ravers Return

Circus

Thousands of partygoers were allowed to enjoy the first legal nightclub evening without Covid restrictions since the pandemic began. The ‘First Dance’ trial event was staged by Circus at Bramley Moor Dock, Liverpool as part of an events research programme. It aims to study the possibility of safely reopening small and large-scale events without social … Read more

Carers in Liverpool to receive Covid-19 vaccine

The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are appealing to unpaid carers whose role currently isn’t recorded, to make themselves known so that they can have the Covid-19 vaccine. Anyone in Liverpool already identified as a carer in their GP records, those who receive Carer’s Allowance, or those known to Liverpool City Council or Liverpool … Read more

New £10m Local Business Support Grants Launched for Liverpool City Region

A further £10m round of financial support has been announced for Liverpool City Region businesses. The new Local Business Support Grants, of between £3,750 and £13,500 per business, are aimed at businesses who have not yet accessed funding from the Liverpool City Region. The £10m fund is the latest round of the Liverpool City Region … Read more

Surviving Covid-19

Surviving Covid

A Covid-19 survivor speaks out about his brush with death and the realities of Long Covid.

Graham’s been to some scary places, but this is the scariest place he’s ever been.

Please listen to his warning and stick to the Hands | Face | Space rules.

Statement on Coronavirus procedures in Liverpool’s care homes

a carer helping an elderly man and woman at dinner a table. They are smiling.

Following comments by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the spread of Coronavirus in care homes cabinet member for health and social care Cllr Paul Brant, has issued this statement: “On Monday (6 July), the prime minister made some comments which implied that care providers’ practices were responsible for the spread of coronavirus in care … Read more

Mayor launches charity lifeline for Liverpool’s most vulnerable residents

THE MAYOR of Liverpool is today calling on the famous Scouse spirit of giving to help support community and voluntary groups during Liverpool’s hour of need. Mayor Joe Anderson is launching a special charity appeal to help fund the work of groups across the city which are supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak. Praising … Read more