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

Initially funded by a £10 million gift from Innova Medical Group, the Pandemic Institute will be headquartered in The Spine, soon to be designated one of the world’s healthiest buildings, at Paddington Village.

River of Light is back!

After the event’s huge success in March which saw around 120,000 people safely enjoy the River of Light Trail, River of Light is back to illuminate Liverpool’s waterfront this autumn. From Friday 22 October to Sunday 7 November, light installations with the theme Rhythm of the Light will take over the city centre, each inspired by Liverpool’s musical heritage. Details of the artists who will be part of the 17-night trail will be unveiled next month.

The autumn route will be designed to allow people to maintain social distancing, but anyone experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 should not visit the trail. Please note, there will no fireworks at this year’s River of Light event.

To get the latest information visit www.visitliverpool.com/riveroflight

Plan welcomed for former Margaret Beavan School

The West Derby Society (WDS) has welcomed plans for the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed former Margaret Beavan School.

Liverpool developer Hassett Homes has unveiled proposals to convert the former school into 11 apartments. Twenty-one new homes will also be built in the grounds, which is part of the West Derby Village conservation area. The new development has been called Danson Park after cotton broker Danson Cunningham, who lived in the house originally called Eddesbury. Main access to the development will be a new road off Haymans Green, opposite Field House.

Stephen Guy, WDS chairman, said, “This building needs to be seen and enjoyed and we’re delighted with the plans.” Artist’s impression of refurbished former Margaret Beavan School. Image courtesy of Hassett Homes.

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