<![CDATA[Mersey Waves]]>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:50:53 +0000Captivate.fmniall.walsh@liverpool.gov.uk (Liverpool City Council)https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e0b6c84-9614-4a42-9701-9689260c20a4/full-1580990653-artwork.jpgMersey WavesLiverpool City Councilniall.walsh@liverpool.gov.ukLiverpool City CouncilProduced by Liverpool City Council, each episode will dive in to a variety of topics – from music and film, culture and climate change right though to history, heritage and health. Through conversations with those in the know, we’ll shine a spotlight on different aspects of Liverpool life and explore subjects that matter to you.http://www.merseywaves.co.uknoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/merseywaves/Talking Culture and what we can look forward to in 2022Talking Culture and what we can look forward to in 2022When you think about Liverpool, something cultural will surely come to mind – music, football, events, shopping... So, it’s not surprising to find out that the leisure, creative and cultural sector makes up 38% of the city’s economy and brings in around a massive £270 million to the council which is then invested in core services such as social care, health and education. With the exceptional challenges the pandemic has posed over the past 24 months, how has the city’s cultural sector fared and is it business as usual once again? In this episode we chat to Director of Culture Claire McColgan MBE and Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle, and we reflect on the past two years and find out what events we can look forward to in 2022. And we even throw some questions from you, our listeners, at them – covering everything from fireworks to Giants. Presenter: Sarah Latcham Panellists: Claire McColgan and Councillor Harry Doyle Editor: Niall Walsh Recording Locations: Zoom When you think about Liverpool, something cultural will surely come to mind – music, football, events, shopping... So, it’s not surprising to find out that the leisure, creative and cultural sector makes up 38% of the city’s economy and brings in around a massive £270 million to the council which is then invested in core services such as social care, health and education.

With the exceptional challenges the pandemic has posed over the past 24 months, how has the city’s cultural sector fared and is it business as usual once again?

In this episode we chat to Director of Culture Claire McColgan MBE and Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle, and we reflect on the past two years and find out what events we can look forward to in 2022.

And we even throw some questions from you, our listeners, at them – covering everything from fireworks to Giants.

Presenter: Sarah Latcham

Panellists: Claire McColgan and Councillor Harry Doyle

Editor: Niall Walsh

Recording Locations: Zoom

]]>11501c16-4c4f-4f9b-ba45-ca016bc81b18Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:27:00 +000037:10nofull139When you think about Liverpool, something cultural will surely come to mind – music, football, events, shopping... So, it’s not surprising to find out that the leisure, creative and cultural sector makes up 38% of the city’s economy and brings in around a massive £270 million to the council which is then invested in core services such as social care, health and education.Liverpool City CouncilScousers in Hollywood: Movie composer John MurphyScousers in Hollywood: Movie composer John MurphyHe may not be a household name but&nbsp;local lad John Murphy is a major player in the Hollywood film world.&nbsp;After beginning his career playing guitar in local bands John moved into making music for film and is now amongst the most respected&nbsp;film composers in the world.&nbsp; In this&nbsp;fascinating podcast&nbsp;Kevin&nbsp;McManus (Culture Liverpool) and Olly Cooke (Liverpool Film Office) catch&nbsp;up with John in his LA&nbsp;studio to talk about his Liverpool roots, his path to Hollywood, and his work on blockbuster films like&nbsp;Suicide Squad. He may not be a household name but local lad John Murphy is a major player in the Hollywood film world. After beginning his career playing guitar in local bands John moved into making music for film and is now amongst the most respected film composers in the world. 

In this fascinating podcast Kevin McManus (Culture Liverpool) and Olly Cooke (Liverpool Film Office) catch up with John in his LA studio to talk about his Liverpool roots, his path to Hollywood, and his work on blockbuster films like Suicide Squad.

]]>095eaa26-7289-4d52-a702-6fe35daaa827Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:51:00 +000059:05nofull38He may not be a household name but local lad John Murphy is a major player in the Hollywood film world. After beginning his career playing guitar in local bands John moved into making music for film and is now amongst the most respected film composers in the world. In this fascinating podcast Kevin McManus (Culture Liverpool) and Olly Cooke (Liverpool Film Office) catch up with John in his LA studio to talk about his Liverpool roots, his path to Hollywood, and his work on blockbuster films like Suicide Squad.Liverpool City CouncilTalking theatresTalking theatresLiverpool has a proud theatre history dating back over 150 years.&nbsp; The Playhouse is the oldest repertory theatre in England while the Everyman has a huge history helping launch the careers of the likes of Julie Walters, Jonathan Pryce, Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman through to the likes of Bill&nbsp;Nighy, Alan Bleasdale, Willy Russell, David Morrissey and Stephen Graham.&nbsp;The city is also home to other much loved venues ranging from the Royal Court through to the Empire and the Unity.&nbsp; For this edition of Merseywaves, we brought together actress Josie Lawrence - who is currently in the city playing the role of Sylvie in ‘Our Lady of&nbsp;Blundellsands’ at the Everyman, and Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet member for culture at Liverpool City Council to discuss why theatres are so important to the lifeblood of the city and the fabric of the nation. &nbsp; Guests: Josie Lawrence and Cllr Harry Doyle Presenter: Paul Johnston Producer: Niall Walsh Location: Zoom Liverpool has a proud theatre history dating back over 150 years. 

The Playhouse is the oldest repertory theatre in England while the Everyman has a huge history helping launch the careers of the likes of Julie Walters, Jonathan Pryce, Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman through to the likes of Bill Nighy, Alan Bleasdale, Willy Russell, David Morrissey and Stephen Graham. The city is also home to other much loved venues ranging from the Royal Court through to the Empire and the Unity. 

For this edition of Merseywaves, we brought together actress Josie Lawrence - who is currently in the city playing the role of Sylvie in ‘Our Lady of Blundellsands’ at the Everyman, and Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet member for culture at Liverpool City Council to discuss why theatres are so important to the lifeblood of the city and the fabric of the nation.

 

Guests: Josie Lawrence and Cllr Harry Doyle

Presenter: Paul Johnston

Producer: Niall Walsh

Location: Zoom

]]>32144126-ee2a-4ad8-869b-e73c349b1086Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:51:00 +000027:40nofull37Liverpool has a proud theatre history dating back over 150 years. The Playhouse is the oldest repertory theatre in England while the Everyman has a huge history helping launch the careers of the likes of Julie Walters, Jonathan Pryce, Pete Postlethwaite and Alison Steadman through to the likes of Bill Nighy, Alan Bleasdale, Willy Russell, David Morrissey and Stephen Graham. The city is also home to other much loved venues ranging from the Royal Court through to the Empire and the Unity. For this edition of Merseywaves, we brought together actress Josie Lawrence - who is currently in the city playing the role of Sylvie in ‘Our Lady of Blundellsands’ at the Everyman, and Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet member for culture at Liverpool City Council to discuss why theatres are so important to the lifeblood of the city and the fabric of the nation. Guests: Josie Lawrence and Cllr Harry Doyle Presenter: Paul Johnston Producer: Niall Walsh Location: ZoomLiverpool City CouncilLiverpool announces world leading end-to-end pandemic instituteLiverpool announces world leading end-to-end pandemic instituteLiverpool is to headquarter the Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics. The&nbsp;Pandemic Institute&nbsp;is a medical, academic and civic partnership between the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool). The partners have an unrivalled breadth of world-leading clinical, academic, public health and data-driven expertise, all co-located on one campus. The Institute will have significant global reach with collaborations and hubs located across the world. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Liverpool has pioneered innovative approaches including a&nbsp;https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/coronavirus/research-and-analysis/covid-smart-pilot/ (whole city community testing pilot)&nbsp;which cut transmission rates by a fifth, as well as&nbsp;https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings (hosting large-scale pilot events on behalf of the Government)&nbsp;that provided evidence of how to safely reopen important sectors of the economy – developing Liverpool’s reputation as a leader in pandemic management and resilience. Initially funded by a £10 million gift from&nbsp;https://innovamedgroup.com/ (Innova Medical Group), a global health innovator and the world’s largest provider of rapid antigen tests, the&nbsp;Pandemic Institute&nbsp;will be headquartered in The Spine, at Paddington Village. The Spine is soon to be designated one of the world’s healthiest buildings and the newest addition to KQ Liverpool’s impressive Health and Life Science campus. The&nbsp;Pandemic Institute&nbsp;will offer world-leading clinical and research expertise across all stages of the pandemic lifecycle. It will have global reach, working across the world to deliver new science and build preparedness for future pandemics. The outputs of its work will be rapidly translated into tangible policy, solutions and activity, ensuring real world impact for governments, businesses and individuals across the globe. The overall aim is to accelerate the global response to pandemics, unify global intelligence and increase the reach and impact of pandemic research. Liverpool is to headquarter the Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics.

The Pandemic Institute is a medical, academic and civic partnership between the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool).

The partners have an unrivalled breadth of world-leading clinical, academic, public health and data-driven expertise, all co-located on one campus. The Institute will have significant global reach with collaborations and hubs located across the world.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Liverpool has pioneered innovative approaches including a whole city community testing pilot which cut transmission rates by a fifth, as well as hosting large-scale pilot events on behalf of the Government that provided evidence of how to safely reopen important sectors of the economy – developing Liverpool’s reputation as a leader in pandemic management and resilience.

Initially funded by a £10 million gift from Innova Medical Group, a global health innovator and the world’s largest provider of rapid antigen tests, the Pandemic Institute will be headquartered in The Spine, at Paddington Village.

The Spine is soon to be designated one of the world’s healthiest buildings and the newest addition to KQ Liverpool’s impressive Health and Life Science campus.

The Pandemic Institute will offer world-leading clinical and research expertise across all stages of the pandemic lifecycle. It will have global reach, working across the world to deliver new science and build preparedness for future pandemics. The outputs of its work will be rapidly translated into tangible policy, solutions and activity, ensuring real world impact for governments, businesses and individuals across the globe.

The overall aim is to accelerate the global response to pandemics, unify global intelligence and increase the reach and impact of pandemic research.

]]>d5697358-2b0b-449d-bedf-d1462518f624Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +000037:12nofull36Liverpool is to headquarter the Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics.Liverpool City CouncilIs Liverpool's World Heritage status worth saving?Is Liverpool's World Heritage status worth saving?A draft recommendation has been made to UNESCO’s annual World Heritage committee to delete Liverpool of its World Heritage status. The committee will make its decision next month in mid-July, with the focus on proposed plans around the £5bn Liverpool Waters scheme. Listen to this podcast where Cllr Sarah Doyle, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Development; Ian Wray, vice chair of World Heritage UK; and Pete Swift, co-founder of place-making consultancy firm Planit-IE, which advises on the masterplan for Liverpool Waters, talk about the journey Liverpool has been on since it achieved the status in 2004. The trio also discuss the merits of Liverpool Waters, the value of World Heritage status and what steps could be taken to retain it. &nbsp; A draft recommendation has been made to UNESCO’s annual World Heritage committee to delete Liverpool of its World Heritage status.

The committee will make its decision next month in mid-July, with the focus on proposed plans around the £5bn Liverpool Waters scheme.

Listen to this podcast where Cllr Sarah Doyle, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Development; Ian Wray, vice chair of World Heritage UK; and Pete Swift, co-founder of place-making consultancy firm Planit-IE, which advises on the masterplan for Liverpool Waters, talk about the journey Liverpool has been on since it achieved the status in 2004.

The trio also discuss the merits of Liverpool Waters, the value of World Heritage status and what steps could be taken to retain it.

 

]]>032b65bb-6a85-4f3b-8bb4-c31c91fd6bbaMon, 21 Jun 2021 17:45:00 +000041:32nofull35A draft recommendation has been made to UNESCO’s annual World Heritage committee to delete Liverpool of its World Heritage status. The committee will make its decision next month in mid-July, with the focus on proposed plans around the £5bn Liverpool Waters scheme. Listen to this podcast where Cllr Sarah Doyle, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Development; Ian Wray, vice chair of World Heritage UK; and Pete Swift, co-founder of place-making consultancy firm Planit-IE, which advises on the masterplan for Liverpool Waters, talk about the journey Liverpool has been on since it achieved the status in 2004. The trio also discuss the merits of Liverpool Waters, the value of World Heritage status and what steps could be taken to retain it. Liverpool City CouncilTime with Jimmy McGovernTime with Jimmy McGovernWe sat down with legendary award-winning TV writer Jimmy McGovern who talked openly about what inspired him to write his latest drama, Time, and what fuels his creative process. With Tom Sherry producer of the show. The Liverpool writer also reveals how much of his personal life he brought to the script, and goes on to talk about his views on law and justice, Hillsborough and his award-winning dramatisation of the 1989 tragedy, as well as his take on diversity in TV and his hopes for the city’s new pop-up film studios currently being built on Edge Lane. Jimmy and Tom also talk about the trials and tribulations the cast and crew faced to make Time during the second wave of Covid, and the role Liverpool Film Office played in helping to bring the hard hitting BBC ONE drama to our screens. Tom Sherry is the Executive Producer of Time and&nbsp;Head of Drama North and Scotland – BBC Studios Presenter:&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Doran Guests:&nbsp;Jimmy McGovern&nbsp;and Tom Sherry Editor:&nbsp; Niall Walsh Recording Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool We sat down with legendary award-winning TV writer Jimmy McGovern who talked openly about what inspired him to write his latest drama, Time, and what fuels his creative process. With Tom Sherry producer of the show.

The Liverpool writer also reveals how much of his personal life he brought to the script, and goes on to talk about his views on law and justice, Hillsborough and his award-winning dramatisation of the 1989 tragedy, as well as his take on diversity in TV and his hopes for the city’s new pop-up film studios currently being built on Edge Lane.

Jimmy and Tom also talk about the trials and tribulations the cast and crew faced to make Time during the second wave of Covid, and the role Liverpool Film Office played in helping to bring the hard hitting BBC ONE drama to our screens.

Tom Sherry is the Executive Producer of Time and Head of Drama North and Scotland – BBC Studios

Presenter:  Michael Doran

Guests: Jimmy McGovern and Tom Sherry

Editor:  Niall Walsh

Recording Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool

]]>6169943b-34b3-4072-b8ae-9a1f6b71559cSun, 13 Jun 2021 18:29:00 +000055:54nofull34We sat down with legendary award-winning TV writer Jimmy McGovern who talked openly about what inspired him to write his latest drama, Time, and what fuels his creative process. With Tom Sherry producer of the show.Liverpool City CouncilThe IrregularsThe IrregularsLiverpool is no stranger to being the star of major motion pictures and television shows; Netflix’s THE IRREGULARS is the latest production that was made in Liverpool. The show follows a gang of troubled street teens, solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson &amp; his mysterious business partner. We sat down with the shows creator and writer Tom Bidwell to discuss making the series and why they chose to film in Liverpool. Liverpool is no stranger to being the star of major motion pictures and television shows; Netflix’s THE IRREGULARS is the latest production that was made in Liverpool. The show follows a gang of troubled street teens, solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson & his mysterious business partner.

We sat down with the shows creator and writer Tom Bidwell to discuss making the series and why they chose to film in Liverpool.

]]>b09ee025-d006-49a6-b826-3a52cb0c5180Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:32:00 +000031:13nofull33Liverpool is no stranger to being the star of major motion pictures and television shows; Netflix’s THE IRREGULARS is the latest production that was made in Liverpool. The show follows a gang of troubled street teens, solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner. We sat down with the shows creator and writer Tom Bidwell to discuss making the series and why they chose to film in Liverpool.Liverpool City CouncilCovid-19 : On the frontlineCovid-19 : On the frontlineScott Beeland, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, was recently reconnected with Graham Smith, a patient he helped save from Covid-19 during the first wave of the pandemic and a member of our Liverpool Street Scene Services team. Graham surprised Scott when he gave him an army medal for services in Bosnia to say thank you.24fce01b-3039-4fed-ae05-8267f4897241Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:19:50 +000024:53nofull32Scott Beeland, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, was recently reconnected with Graham Smith, a patient he helped save from Covid-19 during the first wave of the pandemic and a member of our Liverpool Street Scene Services team. Graham surprised Scott when he gave him an army medal for services in Bosnia to say thank you.Liverpool City CouncilLiverpool's role in the vaccineLiverpool's role in the vaccineLiverpool played a key role in the trials of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca jab through the city’s world-famous School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM).041039f2-9e8d-43e1-adac-aa24a18e8975Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:52:57 +000022:53nofull31Liverpool played a key role in the trials of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca jab through the city’s world-famous School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM).Liverpool City CouncilAnorexia - Regaining controlAnorexia - Regaining controlIn our latest episode, we talk to Ashleigh about her teenage battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia, and how she overcame her issues and is strong enough now to help others.e151634f-5d34-4bf8-8cb2-f3caf337e058Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:48:09 +000026:04nofull30In our latest episode, we talk to Ashleigh about her teenage battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia, and how she overcame her issues and is strong enough now to help others.Liverpool City CouncilWendy Simon, Acting Mayor of LiverpoolWendy Simon, Acting Mayor of LiverpoolWe talk to Cllr Wendy Simon who was made Acting Mayor of Liverpool in December 2020, to find out more about the woman leading Liverpool. cd0f8d0c-1c99-4846-8c33-36d2852797a3Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:23:09 +000015:34nofull29We talk to Cllr Wendy Simon who was made Acting Mayor of Liverpool in December 2020, to find out more about the woman leading Liverpool. Liverpool City CouncilTin Star: LiverpoolTin Star: LiverpoolLiverpool is no stranger to being the star of major motion pictures and television shows and this December we’re taking centre stage in the Sky original drama, Tin Star: Liverpool - We sat down with Alison Jackson, who is the Executive Producer for Tin Star, to talk about why they choose move to Liverpool for series 3 and how they found it.5717a73b-3d7e-461c-9092-6ae371609ffbFri, 18 Dec 2020 09:18:45 +000027:38nofull28Liverpool is no stranger to being the star of major motion pictures and television shows and this December we’re taking centre stage in the Sky original drama, Tin Star: Liverpool - We sat down with Alison Jackson, who is the Executive Producer for Tin Star, to talk about why they choose move to Liverpool for series 3 and how they found it.Liverpool City CouncilSurviving Covid-19Surviving Covid-19Graham’s been to some scary places, but this is the scariest place he’s ever been.01d7c313-25f8-4247-9988-b7a85295a2b8Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:14:16 +000015:55nofull27Graham’s been to some scary places, but this is the scariest place he’s ever been.Liverpool City CouncilMayoral Q&A - Liverpool enters tier-3 coronavirus restrictionsMayoral Q&A - Liverpool enters tier-3 coronavirus restrictionsLiverpool has entered tier-3 of the new coronavirus restrictions. Mayor Anderson was joined by health experts and business leaders in a special live Q&A to find out what the new restrictions will mean for residents and businesses in Liverpool ahead of the restrictions kicking in.5697f020-9eb2-4804-898c-f4c37cf39e2dWed, 14 Oct 2020 14:08:48 +000057:03nofull26Liverpool has entered tier-3 of the new coronavirus restrictions. Mayor Anderson was joined by health experts and business leaders in a special live Q&A to find out what the new restrictions will mean for residents and businesses in Liverpool ahead of the restrictions kicking in.Liverpool City CouncilRoger and out! Roger and out! After 42 years at Radio Merseyside, legendary phone-in presenter Roger Phillips turned off his mic for the last time on 28 August. In this episode, Roger shares his memorable guests, explains how the phone-in works behind the scenes, and tells us how he felt about the reaction to this retirement announcement.07453d62-f0fc-4973-853f-57b1cee17f5aFri, 11 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +000037:17nofull25After 42 years at Radio Merseyside, legendary phone-in presenter Roger Phillips turned off his mic for the last time on 28 August. In this episode, Roger shares his memorable guests, explains how the phone-in works behind the scenes, and tells us how he felt about the reaction to this retirement announcement.Liverpool City CouncilFurloughFurloughAround 10 million workers in the UK have been unable to do their jobs because of covid-19 and they have so far benefited from the furlough scheme, which essentially means the government is paying the majority of their wages and redundancies can be avoided but with the scheme set to end on the 31st of October, what does that mean for workers? And what does it mean for employers who have real concerns about covering the costs when it's anything but business as usual at the moment. debe0c76-e11e-4084-9afc-2053c8a6e5b3Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:29:48 +000027:19nofull24Around 10 million workers in the UK have been unable to do their jobs because of covid-19 and they have so far benefited from the furlough scheme, which essentially means the government is paying the majority of their wages and redundancies can be avoided but with the scheme set to end on the 31st of October, what does that mean for workers? And what does it mean for employers who have real concerns about covering the costs when it's anything but business as usual at the moment. Liverpool City CouncilLet’s Get PhysicalLet’s Get PhysicalWe talk to two fitness professionals who embraced lockdown and went virtual with their classes. Leading Liverpool personal trainer Richie Swan and Natalie Butler who spotted a gap in the market and opened the city’s first over barre studio talk about how it has changed their profession, how physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand and whether gyms reopening signal the end of this new normal.8f947beb-2f74-469b-807b-08948c1735c6Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:45:37 +000023:58nofull23We talk to two fitness professionals who embraced lockdown and went virtual with their classes. Leading Liverpool personal trainer Richie Swan and Natalie Butler who spotted a gap in the market and opened the city’s first over barre studio talk about how it has changed their profession, how physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand and whether gyms reopening signal the end of this new normal.Liverpool City CouncilBe Our GuestBe Our GuestAs lockdown restrictions continue to be eased, the latest relaxation means parts of the hospitality sector can reopen their doors. We caught up with two award winning restaurant and deli owners who talk frankly about their lockdown experience and the stark reality they now face as a result of the health pandemic. 1d28b680-80b4-4a73-b26d-4fdfd713e208Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +000027:48nofull22As lockdown restrictions continue to be eased, the latest relaxation means parts of the hospitality sector can reopen their doors. We caught up with two award winning restaurant and deli owners who talk frankly about their lockdown experience and the stark reality they now face as a result of the health pandemic. Liverpool City CouncilRacism – Why History MattersRacism – Why History MattersIn this episode Liverpool’s first black Lord Mayor, Councillor Anna Rothery, joins Bristol City Council’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Asher Craig to talk about the response their respective cities have shown to the Black Lives Matter campaign, their own personal experiences of racism and what plans are in place for each city to tackle racial inequality.ae9217d5-0343-427e-b85a-618cab7136cfFri, 26 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +000032:42nofull21In this episode Liverpool’s first black Lord Mayor, Councillor Anna Rothery, joins Bristol City Council’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Asher Craig to talk about the response their respective cities have shown to the Black Lives Matter campaign, their own personal experiences of racism and what plans are in place for each city to tackle racial inequality.Liverpool City CouncilLiverpool’s Year of ReadingLiverpool’s Year of ReadingIn this episode, we speak to Cllr Barbara Murray, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for education employment and skills, and the driving force behind #Liverpoolreads.97fa06cf-cc97-4fcf-8354-eb9615725ffaFri, 05 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +000025:47nofull20In this episode, we speak to Cllr Barbara Murray, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for education employment and skills, and the driving force behind #Liverpoolreads.Liverpool City CouncilOpening UpOpening UpIt’s been ten weeks since the UK went in to full lockdown, but with the easing of restrictions there is a glimmer of light at the end of the long Covid-19 tunnel....7e7fa5cd-8f3c-4c1f-bc5d-3f21ce82af11Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:00 +000028:05nofull19It’s been ten weeks since the UK went in to full lockdown, but with the easing of restrictions there is a glimmer of light at the end of the long Covid-19 tunnel....Liverpool City CouncilView from the FrontlineView from the FrontlineThis episode gives you the inside story from those on the frontline of fighting Covid-19. We hear from two nurses who have been caring for coronavirus patients as the pandemic reached Liverpool and the dark, difficult days that followed.ba69b336-9735-46c1-a5e9-858521335e15Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:00 +000022:57nofull18This episode gives you the inside story from those on the frontline of fighting Covid-19. We hear from two nurses who have been caring for coronavirus patients as the pandemic reached Liverpool and the dark, difficult days that followed.Liverpool City CouncilLiverpool life after lockdownLiverpool life after lockdownWe talk to Professor Michael Parkinson who has chartered Liverpool's history to find out how he thinks a post-coronavirus Liverpool will look like for residents and businesses.c38c2566-5da8-4c9c-b4ba-131a5c9fc709Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:00 +000020:01nofull17We talk to Professor Michael Parkinson who has chartered Liverpool's history to find out how he thinks a post-coronavirus Liverpool will look like for residents and businesses.Liverpool City CouncilJoining up with Roger McGoughJoining up with Roger McGough2020 is also Liverpool’s Year of Reading so as well as speaking to Roger about reading and writing he gives us advice on how to get reluctant readers to pick up a book.6c1142d6-a817-4e51-a2eb-5600c35e73a8Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +000037:47nofull162020 is also Liverpool’s Year of Reading so as well as speaking to Roger about reading and writing he gives us advice on how to get reluctant readers to pick up a book.Liverpool City CouncilLiverpool’s Coronavirus Community SpiritLiverpool’s Coronavirus Community SpiritLiverpool’s community spirit is in full force with 3,000 volunteers committed to tackling the coronavirus challenge but who is doing all the work behind the scenes? What will the volunteers really do for our communities and does this new initiative contradict national guidance to stay at home?aef7b66e-8ce7-4bac-b088-ab86b8dacc08Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +000018:23nofull15Liverpool’s community spirit is in full force with 3,000 volunteers committed to tackling the coronavirus challenge but who is doing all the work behind the scenes? What will the volunteers really do for our communities and does this new initiative contradict national guidance to stay at home?Liverpool City CouncilCoronavirus (COVID-19): Liverpool updateCoronavirus (COVID-19): Liverpool updateFollowing the Government’s announcement that the country is now in the delay phase, we look at the updated guidance and what people should do to keep themselves safe.5616aa93-f9ec-4b41-bcc1-e4d2a6f53035Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +000010:57nofull14Following the Government’s announcement that the country is now in the delay phase, we look at the updated guidance and what people should do to keep themselves safe.Liverpool City CouncilCoronavirus (COVID-19): Liverpool Prepares Coronavirus (COVID-19): Liverpool Prepares This episode looks at what it really means for the city, what plans are being put in place to keep people healthy and how organisations are working together to keep the city running.ec168c25-801a-4831-9dcf-bcbd2b8542c3Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +000014:23nofull13This episode looks at what it really means for the city, what plans are being put in place to keep people healthy and how organisations are working together to keep the city running.Liverpool City CouncilChina in Our HandsChina in Our HandsLiverpool is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe, dating back to 1834 when Chinese immigrants arrived at the port but what does it mean today and is the relationship standing the test of time?95ca743f-8e25-4484-b9e5-4f943128a662Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +000023:13nofull12Liverpool is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe, dating back to 1834 when Chinese immigrants arrived at the port but what does it mean today and is the relationship standing the test of time?Liverpool City CouncilWhat has Europe ever done for Liverpool?What has Europe ever done for Liverpool?As a city that decisively voted to remain in the EU, Liverpool is coming to terms with being part of a post-Brexit UK. What does this new era mean for the city, and was Liverpool ever really that reliant on Europe and the EU in the first place?f823329e-5b7e-45ba-97a3-6dfcaeb8d7aeTue, 11 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +000035:32nofull11As a city that decisively voted to remain in the EU, Liverpool is coming to terms with being part of a post-Brexit UK. What does this new era mean for the city, and was Liverpool ever really that reliant on Europe and the EU in the first place?Liverpool City CouncilMind over matterMind over matterIt’s a new year and the time when we set our intentions for the year ahead. But should our main resolutions be to look after and be kinder to ourselves?Buzzsprout-2453246Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +000021:15nofull10It’s a new year and the time when we set our intentions for the year ahead. But should our main resolutions be to look after and be kinder to ourselves?Liverpool City CouncilThe most wonderful time of the year?The most wonderful time of the year?It’s a time of year we associate with happiness, over-indulgence, family and friends. But for a large number of people, it’s anything but a magical time, and can feel like the loneliest time of the year.Buzzsprout-2323058Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +000032:28nofull9It’s a time of year we associate with happiness, over-indulgence, family and friends. But for a large number of people, it’s anything but a magical time, and can feel like the loneliest time of the year.Liverpool City CouncilWho runs the world?Who runs the world?Latest reports show just six female CEOs run the UK’s largest companies but when it comes to Liverpool’s cultural organisations - the majority of them are run by women. We talk to three of those women to try and find out why Liverpool's culture scene is bucking the trend.Buzzsprout-2232518Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +000030:06nofull8Latest reports show just six female CEOs run the UK’s largest companies but when it comes to Liverpool’s cultural organisations - the majority of them are run by women. We talk to three of those women to try and find out why Liverpool's culture scene is bucking the trend.Liverpool City CouncilThinking differently Thinking differently ADHD –or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to give it its full name - is a medical condition which affects many people. In recent years it has become better understood, but how far have we really come?Buzzsprout-2179583Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +000032:44nofull7ADHD –or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to give it its full name - is a medical condition which affects many people. In recent years it has become better understood, but how far have we really come?Liverpool City CouncilHomelessness - The story of our streetsHomelessness - The story of our streetsThe city council is fiercely proud of how it tackles the problem – investing more than £20m a year to support people and families in crisis - ut the city council needs support - both homelessness and rough sleeping in the city are on the rise.Buzzsprout-2021775Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +000023:03nofull6The city council is fiercely proud of how it tackles the problem – investing more than £20m a year to support people and families in crisis - ut the city council needs support - both homelessness and rough sleeping in the city are on the rise.Liverpool City CouncilHatches, matches and dispatchesHatches, matches and dispatchesIn this episode we're going to chat to a team that play a part in some of the most important moments in people's lives, the Registrar's team.Buzzsprout-1936466Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +000027:14nofull5In this episode we're going to chat to a team that play a part in some of the most important moments in people's lives, the Registrar's team.Liverpool City CouncilLittlewoods Building - The past, present and futureLittlewoods Building - The past, present and futureThe Littlewoods Building has a bright future ahead as the Hollywood studios of the north, but it’s own history is worthy of a star-turn on the silver screen.Buzzsprout-1851499Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +000024:56nofull4The Littlewoods Building has a bright future ahead as the Hollywood studios of the north, but it’s own history is worthy of a star-turn on the silver screen.Liverpool City CouncilMersey Waves Budget SpecialMersey Waves Budget SpecialSometimes it can seem as a city council we send out mixed messages. We talk about savings and austerity but then on the other hand we announce major investment projects or cultural events. Does it really add up?Buzzsprout-1773010Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:00:00 +000021:13nofull3Sometimes it can seem as a city council we send out mixed messages. We talk about savings and austerity but then on the other hand we announce major investment projects or cultural events. Does it really add up?Liverpool City CouncilLibraries - Are they on 'borrowed' time?Libraries - Are they on 'borrowed' time?We're living in a time when the tide of austerity has not turned. This means we need to think differently about libraries and the service they offer to residents and visitors.Buzzsprout-1738408Thu, 19 Sep 2019 22:00:00 +000032:05nofull2We're living in a time when the tide of austerity has not turned. This means we need to think differently about libraries and the service they offer to residents and visitors.Liverpool City CouncilIs the Liverpool music scene too Beatles - centric?Is the Liverpool music scene too Beatles - centric?Is Liverpool a one-trick pony when it comes to its music scene and is the city too Beatles-centric?Buzzsprout-1645693Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:00:00 +000032:25nofull1Is Liverpool a one-trick pony when it comes to its music scene and is the city too Beatles-centric?Liverpool City CouncilWelcome to the Mersey Waves podcastWelcome to the Mersey Waves podcastThrough conversations with those in the know, we’ll shine a spotlight on different aspects of Liverpool life and explore subjects that matter to you.Buzzsprout-1536955Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +000000:30notrailer1Through conversations with those in the know, we’ll shine a spotlight on different aspects of Liverpool life and explore subjects that matter to you.Liverpool City Council