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<item><title><![CDATA[Payments system unavailable]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:49:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Payment services will be offline from 9.00am to 11.00am on on Sunday 21st March.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/payments_system_unavailable.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[A song and dance on obesity]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every parent of a child under 5 in Liverpool is being invited to make a song and dance about preventing obesity – with the help of the UK’s first free, purpose made healthy CD and action song book.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3436.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Cultural champions unveiled]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:50:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s first team of grassroots ‘cultural champions’ are to be unveiled tonight - as the city launches a four year plan to build on its European Capital of Culture legacy.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3435.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Shamrock gift for Lord Mayor]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s Lord Mayor is to take early delivery of a St Patrick’s Day Shamrock.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3434.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[No messing]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:18:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hard-hitting campaign to rid Liverpool’s streets of dog mess has been launched. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3433.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Around the world in five days]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:08:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Liverpool school is becoming a Capital of Culture this week, with a huge celebration of life, music, art, dance and food from across the globe.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3432.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Civic surprise brings statue to city]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:04:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s Lord Mayor is to fund the final stages of a long-awaited Liverpool landmark.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3431.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Lambananas make super return]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:28:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[In 2008 they came, they saw and they conquered - wowing millions and raising hundreds of thousands for charity. And then they left.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3430.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[''08 boost for perception of city]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[University researchers have found that Liverpool’s historic stereotypical image, often associated with social deprivation, has been replaced by a renewed emphasis on the city’s contemporary culture and creative assets as a result of its year as European Capital of Culture.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3429.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Step Up to Social Work]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:08:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new programme designed to attract high calibre graduates looking to re-train as social workers.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/stepuptosocialwork.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Pageant Prize fit for a Lord]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:03:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool City Council has launched a special competition for three community groups to parade in front of thousands of people at the Lord Mayor’s Pageant on June 5.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3425.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Poster message for voters]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool City Council is  launching a poster campaign to remind electors in the city to make sure that nothing stops them being able to vote in the forthcoming local and general elections.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3428.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Home and memorials listed]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:37:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Victorian home where orphans lived before being sent to Canada , a memorial to Merchant Seamen and a statue of a prominent Liverpool MP have all been listed as being of special architectural or historic interest.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3427.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Everton Respect Week]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:33:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[The final Respect week of the season kicks off in Everton on Monday (15 March).]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3426.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Young role models honoured]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s Lord Mayor, a Commonwealth gold medal winner and a soap star are to honour almost 500 young role models at an Oscars style event on Thursday 11 March. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3424.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe heads for Liverpool]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[International tennis legend John McEnroe will play at this year’s Tradition-ICAP Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3423.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Be prepared - businesses advised]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:32:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Businesses in Liverpool city centre are being invited to attend a special briefing advising them how they can continue to operate during emergencies.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3422.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Bicentennial honour]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:28:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A spectacular community event in honour of William Gladstone’s bicentennial will take place in the stunning Isla Gladstone Conservatory today (10 March).]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3421.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Meet your neighbours]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A series of community events are being held in Liverpool where residents can find out more about the cultural traditions of people in their neighbourhood. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3420.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Kids design foul message]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:46:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Creative youngsters are leading a blitz on dog fouling.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3419.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Women''s Enterprise Hub opens]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leading social enterprise centre, Blackburne House officially launched their Women’s Enterprise Hub yesterday (8 March) to mark International Women’s Day.  Flo Clucas, Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council officially opened the hub. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3418.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Transport views sought]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[People are being invited to share their views on the future of transport in Merseyside. As part of preparations for the next Local Transport Plan (LTP3), the Merseyside Transport Partnership (MTP) wants to hear opinions of people from all sectors of the community.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3417.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Pupils have the ''rights'' stuff]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[It''s fingers on buzzers for local teens as they prepare to show the nation they’ve got the knowledge when it comes to street-wise shopping. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3416.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Let''s dance]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:32:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new international outdoor dance festival will be held in Liverpool in June. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3415.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Sports heroes honoured]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:10:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[The cream of Liverpool''s sporting talent were celebrated at the city''s 16th Sporting Honours Award Ceremony last night (March 4).]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3414.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Business boost for North Liverpool]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:39:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Budding entrepreneurs in North Liverpool and South Sefton are to get a multi-million pound boost thanks to funding from the Stepclever initiative.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3413.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[City praises school governors]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:37:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s Lord Mayor is holding a civic reception for the city’s ‘amazing, dedicated and essential’ school governors.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3412.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Project Triangle]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hollywood actor Sir Ian McKellen has backed a groundbreaking anti-hate project by a group of gay and lesbian Merseyside teenagers which is being rolled out to 100 schools and youth centres across Liverpool.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3411.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Helping hand for teenage parents]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:52:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teenage parents will get arty, crafty and energetic at a special event aimed at opening up a world of opportunities for them.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3410.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Lord Mayor returns to school]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s Lord Mayor is returning to the school which shaped his long-standing love of learning.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3409.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New Bulky Bob''s service]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:08:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bulky Bob’s is now collecting small electrical items such as kettles or toasters to make sure Liverpool residents do not fall foul of European law.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3408.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Green light for BSF]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[Liverpool''s biggest ever school rebuilding programme – worth a third of a BILLION pounds - has been given the go ahead.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3407.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Recycled art marks green success]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:24:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new sculpture made out of recycled materials is to be unveiled in Liverpool on Monday (1 March).]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newdetail_3406.asp]]></link></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Cycle Speke]]></title><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:16:00 GMT]]></pubDate><description><![CDATA[The next Cycling Sunday in Speke will be an excursion along the country lanes around Hale to Pickerings Pasture and Spike Island, on Sunday 7 March.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/News/newsdetail_3405.asp]]></link></item>

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