Liverpool City Region COVID-19 Updates

Archbishop of Liverpool joins students to tell world leaders the 'eyes of the world are watching' in mass climate stunts

ON Tuesday, 14 September 2021, students from Liverpool called on UK and world leaders to tackle the climate crisis and ensure those worst affected are put at the heart of this year's climate conference COP26 in Glasgow, by taking part in stunts outside two Liverpool landmarks. Over 70 children and young people gathered with handmade images of eyes and a large banner to remind the Government that:- "The 'Eyes of the World' are watching" ahead of the UK hosting world leaders at the UN climate conference 'COP26' in Glasgow, this November.  

Joined by Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, pupils from St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School and students from Boughton Hall High School met outside of the Liver Building for the 1st stunt, at 10am. At the unvaling, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve  Rotheram said:- "The children I met today are our future; we owe it to them to save our planet. In the Liverpool City Region, we are taking urgent action to address the climate emergency. We are developing Mersey Tidal Power, investing in green jobs and apprenticeships, and will become net zero carbon at least a decade before national targets."

"The world needs our help! I think that Boris Johnson should set some rules and listen to other people's opinions," said a year 6 pupil from St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, who explained why they got involved with the campaign run by Catholic aid charity CAFOD.

Another pupil added: - "I would like the UK Government and world leaders to stop burning fossil fuels and support the poorest countries. It's important that we make things fair for all."

At 2pm, the banner headed to the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral where it was met by pupils from St Nicolas Catholic Primary School, students from Carmel College and the Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm McMahon. At the event Archbishop Malcolm McMahon said:- "The climate emergencies that we have witnessed over recent months have demonstrated very starkly just how crucial it is that we face up to the climate crisis. The Eyes of the World campaign is a brilliant and creative way to show that we each can play our part to help in holding leaders to account, and that together, in solidarity with people across the world, we can make a difference to our planet."

Expressing how proud he was to see young people take a stand and fight against climate change, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon had this message for them:- "Continue to be courageous! With you, as the eyes of the world, we have what it takes together to ensure as Pope Francis has said, a just, equitable, and environmentally safe planet, which is protected for future generations. Being courageous isn't always easy. But your courage; your message; will change lives, and will inspire more people than you will ever know, because your message isn't just your own, but is one which is inspired by God."

Sharing how they felt about taking part in the Eyes of the World campaign, a year 5 student from St Nicolas Catholic Primary School said:- "It felt great to take part in the Eyes of the World campaign because I'm helping the community and changing lives; but it makes me angry that people drop litter and don't look after the planet. People are not being responsible and it's causing the world to suffer."

A year 13 student from Carmel College said:- "Taking part in the campaign has opened my eyes to the true state of climate change and our collective role in raising awareness and doing our part to reduce carbon emissions stop the temperatures from rising. Hearing of the impact of it, especially on poorer communities, proves the necessity of doing our part to resolve the issue."

The 'Eyes of the World' banner 1st made an appearance on the opening day of the G7 summit, in Cornwall, back in June 2021.   Accompanied by a massive art installation, created by pupils from St Mary's Primary School, in Falmouth, over 14,000 young people have now joined CAFOD's campaign, urging world leaders to take action on issues like the climate crisis.   Over the next two months, the banner will travel to the remaining landmarks across the UK; including:- Blackpool Tower, York Gateshead and Edinburgh; reaching its final destination in Glasgow at 'COP26' in November.  

Headteacher at St Nicolas Catholic Primary School, Mr Davies said:- "Whilst we are all watching closely, those eyes of the world that belong to the next generation are indeed the most important ones, as it is this next generation who will feel the impact of leaders' actions, or inactions, in their lifetimes as they grow older."

Siobhan Farnell, Community Coordinator at CAFOD, concluded:- "We would like to say a huge thank you to the Schools and Colleges in Liverpool who took part in the 'Eyes of the World' campaign; your actions will make a huge difference to those living with poverty and injustice.   In the run up to COP26, I hope that the UK Government does listen to the voices of young people and the Catholic community and takes seriously their duty to look out for global communities already impacted by the climate emergency."  

Catholic aid charity CAFOD, who has coordinated the journey of the banner, hopes that over the coming months, thousands more young people will get involved in the:- 'Eyes of the World' campaign. 

Please us at:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com. your thoughts and views on this topic...

LGA responds to Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations

RESPONDING to the Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) in England, concluded by the Department for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Cllr Gerald Vernon Jackson, Chair of the LGA's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said:- "The LGA is pleased this new report recognises the importance of local authorities to tourism, both as leaders of place and as direct deliverers of tourist attractions. We agree that DMOs should continue to work closely, and in some cases even more closely, with councils and combined authorities towards their shared ambition to grow the visitor economy in their area. Access to high quality data is crucial to this and we strongly endorse the proposal for creating the Tourism Data Hub as a matter of urgency. The tourism industry plays an important role in supporting many local economies and communities, but can be supported to do more. The substantial amount of work and evidence poured into the report has resulted in a strong set of recommendations that if supported by central Government, will play a pivotal role in sustaining and developing tourism in these areas."

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 26,628 cases and the total number now stand at:- 7,282,810 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 185 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 134,446, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 157,669.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 8,413. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 1,056 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 1,009.

In England, there are a total of:- 6,237,505 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 993,598 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

Archbishop of Liverpool joins students to tell world leaders the 'eyes of the world are watching' in mass climate stunts

LGA responds to Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region

Archbishop of Liverpool joins students to tell world leaders the 'eyes of the world are watching' in mass climate stunts