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Mersey Waves

Liverpool City Council•www.merseywaves.co.uk
Society & Culture
News
Government
Produced 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.
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Episodes

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.

Dec 20, 2019•32 min•Ep. 9

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.

Dec 06, 2019•30 min•Ep. 8

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?

Nov 27, 2019•33 min•Ep. 7

Homelessness - The story of our streets

The 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.

Nov 08, 2019•23 min•Ep. 6

Hatches, matches and dispatches

In 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.

Oct 25, 2019•27 min•Ep. 5

Mersey Waves Budget Special

Sometimes 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?

Sep 26, 2019•21 min•Ep. 3

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.

Sep 19, 2019•32 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the Mersey Waves podcast

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.

Aug 12, 2019•30 sec•Ep. 1
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