Some interesting news for households struggling with their energy bills.

On 18 September, Liverpool City Region announced plans for a £5 million pilot to provide free plug-in solar kits to homeowners experiencing fuel poverty.

The plans took another step forward on 25 September, when the Combined Authority authorised submitting a funding proposal to the government.

For anyone unfamiliar with plug-in solar, these are small solar panel systems, only recently made legal in the UK, that could save households around £95–£155 a year on their electricity bills, without the hefty upfront cost of a conventional rooftop installation.

The pilot is aimed at owner-occupiers experiencing fuel poverty, with delivery targeted for July 2027.

Government funding still needs to be approved, so it's not a done deal, but it could be welcome news for households facing high electricity bills.

More information, including links to the official documents:

https://www.pluginsolarcalculator.com/news-and-updates/plug-in-solar-schemes-manchester-liverpool

Former CEO Dan Cathy, the son of Chick-fil-A’s founder Truett Cathy drew ire in 2012 when he told Christian publication The Baptist Press that he believed in the “biblical definition of the family unit,” signalling his opposition to marriage equality.

The Chick-fil-A Foundation donated $1.8 million to three anti-LGBTQ+ organizations in 2017, $1,653,416 going to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which enforces a "sexual purity" policy that bars "homosexual acts."

Cathy was revealed by the Daily Beast in 2021 to be among several Christian billionaires who gave millions to the National Christian Charitable Foundation (NCF), which has spearheaded the blockage of the Equality Act, which would update federal laws to protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, credit, and jury service.

Source: https://www.advocate.com/news/chick-fil-a-lgbtq-record

Cathy is no longer CEO. Instead, he is now Chairman. His son is now CEO instead. The above quotes are of course related to the US, but this is a family business. Their views and opinions still guide the business now that it's in Liverpool too.

Liverpool's Chick-fil-A brings it to six in the UK. They're pushing to open more. Would you support a Liverpool-based business knowing the above? Especially in Liverpool, the city is (at least for the most part) open and welcoming to minorities. Having a business recently open up that has had a CEO and still has a Chairman that is still actively against those minorities is completely at odds with the city's "all are welcome" nature.

The majority of people walking through into its Liverpool venue won't know about the active campaigning against equal rights. There will be a huge demographic of particularly young people who may be giving money to the same business fighting against them.

In 2019, they tried to open in Reading, but closed a year later due to these reasons. They tried in Scotland, and also closed a year later due to the same reasons. They have since hired a "head of diversity".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick-fil-A#United_Kingdom

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66813904

How you feel about stepping foot in a Liverpool-based business that is actively trying to make it harder for people to live their life?

I've got two kittens (15 weeks) coming to live with me on Saturday and i need to get their 2nd vaccinations within two weeks. The rescue centre advised a few vets in the area. Does anyone have a history and can advise which vets to use?

• Adams Vets
• Noah’s Ark Vets
• Parker and Crowther
• Rutland House Vets
• The Liverpool Vets
• Vets4Pets
• Whitecross Vets
• University of Liverpool Small Animal Practice

I don't have any experience with cats in my adult life, can anyone advise on the cost? Will this be covered under pet insurance or do I just have to suck it up and pay?

Update: Lots of great advice ITT and I appreciate it all, I've decided to go with my local vet after their name popped up in here a couple times and my friend recommended them too. Thanks for the time and effort everyone and i'll be sure to revisit this thread if this vet doesn't work out. ≽(•⩊ •マ≼

can’t suffer through the absolute waste of time that is nhs talking therapies anymore. Anyone know of any private therapists around liverpool that won’t treat queer issues like mind boggling math equations (ehem talking therapies ehem)
also if you know their price range that would also be immensely helpful. Thanks.

Hi, 24M here from Ireland

Going solo to Liverpool for a few days in 2 weeks, just looking for any recommendations on what to do because I have absolutely nothing planned.

I'll probably do some Beatles stuff but I doubt that would take up 3 days, also any food recommendations I would really appreciate it.

And if anyone is up for a pint I would be glad of the company,

Cheers!

Hello! I work at the Post and we got funding to offer a few free one-year memberships for younger readers (who statistically consume news less often than older readers). "Postcode Lottery is funding a free one-year membership of The Post for readers aged 16 to 25, as part of their commitment to strengthening communities and supporting local journalism. Verify your age below to claim yours." https://www.livpost.co.uk/postcode-lottery/

Edit - TICKETS GONE

Starts at 7pm, doors open at 6 :)

I’m unfortunately unable to go to this. Got 3 tickets so can send them to people individually or all at once if needed, as long as they get used.

The seats are in the front at row D, so would feel sly leaving them empty 😂

Let me know below if you can make it!

sorry to be that person

But will Liverpool ever get a marathon again?
I feel like it was totally unnecessary to add a 10k to our half marathon when we already have numerous 10ks

We are bringing a big fancy dress Halloween party to The Jacaranda on Thursday 29th October, featuring four live acts from Liverpool's grassroots music scene: LOONIK, PLAYMATE, MALCOM & PATCHY BLONDE.

All our discounted tickets sold out in a day and general sale are already 60% sold out, so grab yours while you can!

Come down for a night of live music and support independent artists this Halloween: https://www.skiddle.com/e/42673035

Hello folks, rightly so got slagged for a previous post but just wondering if anyone knows what nightclub this is in the city centre?, was around 2 years or so again last time we were down for a stag do and back down this weekend, cheers in advance!

Hi all.

Im really stuck here. Im trying to find someone who can come to my house and repair my treadmill. Obviously will pay for any parts and labour. Ive tried to fix it myself to no avail (its second hand and out of warranty).

Im desparate as the weather is getting colder and I want to keep running in prep for Liverpool half marathon next year where I am raising money for charity.

Looking for help from our scouse network. Thanks guys

Looking for a 3d printing services near that offers PLA material and tree supports. Just for a one off project so don’t need a batch. Any recommendations that offer the service for cheap?

Hello! I'm an international student here in Liverpool and started noticing this specific graffiti with the same font that says "Beard" I'm so confused I looked it up and found nothing about this. Does anyone have any information on what this means?

RASA are running multiple free active bystander training sessions. These sessions look at how to recognise harmful behaviour happening and safe ways to intervene.

If you’ve ever seen something happening that you know isn’t right like racism, homophobia etc and haven’t known what to do, this is a fantastic training to go to.

Note: I am not associated with RASA and can’t answer any details about the course I just saw it and thought it was worth sharing. If you have any questions, reach out to RASA directly.

You can book via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rasa-merseyside-121730154769

Good morning,

I'm travelling to Kirby later this week by train, but I will need to travel via taxi while I'm there.

Can anyone recommend a reliable firm? (not alpha I've had bad service using their services at home).

Ideally I would like to use a company that has a app for bookings, so I can track it.

Thanks

Emptying the loft and found this nice little drawing. Artist says Peter Shaw I think

Hi all,

Could you please suggest ideas of where can take a baby that yet to walk when it rains apart from children groups that need booking in advance?

Ta loves 💕

Hello!

I’m an international prospective student looking to do a MSc in Project Management at LJMU.

I’ve got a Bachelors in Hotel Management, about 8 years of total work experience in ad marketing/publishing, 3+ of which are in IT Project Management. This masters course comes with an accreditation in PRINCE2 and includes a lot of valuable optional modules that I would love to dive into, such as Sustainable Construction & Innovation, Energy Management and Risk Management.

It would be super helpful for me to tune into perspectives of locals and PMO specialists on this university and this course.

Please feel free to share. Thank you!

hey guyss! i study at ljmu and i really enjoy going to events etc and meeting new people.

i noticed however there aren’t many desi students here.
anyone else who studies at ljmu who would like to hangout.
only asking because i feel homesick !

Ive got 3 spare tickets for kapsule, I will take £22 for each they’re currently going for +£28 final release
Please either comment or message me thanks