http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/ Larry Neild gives his views from the Liverpool Council Chamber. en-gb Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk no Larry Neild gives his views from the Liverpool Council Chamber. Larry Neild, council chamber, liverpool council, daily post http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/18/it-s-the-culture-club-64375-20487845/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/18/it-s-the-culture-club-64375-20487845/ OUR children should be force-fed healthy portions of culture in the school classrooms, according to the latest proclamation from Westminster. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/11/larry-neild-a-historical-link-64375-20460037/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/11/larry-neild-a-historical-link-64375-20460037/ ONCE upon a time – well, not that long ago, actually – a historic concordat was signed. Its aim was to proclaim to the world that Liverpool and its slightly smaller rival, Manchester, were hitherto to be known as kissing cousins. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/04/larry-neild-playground-antics-64375-20431438/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/02/04/larry-neild-playground-antics-64375-20431438/ REMEMBER those dramatic serials in the Saturday morning matinees down at the local picturedrome? The episode always ended with a seemingly unresolvable cliff-hanger, guaranteed to have you queuing a week later. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/28/a-taxing-matter-64375-20401197/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/28/a-taxing-matter-64375-20401197/ THE despised Poll Tax was an attempt, by the Conservatives, to iron out the anomalies of the old council rating system. The riots it sparked has meant no Prime Minister since has been eager to get his, or her, fingers burned. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/21/four-are-truly-fab-64375-20375011/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:13:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/21/four-are-truly-fab-64375-20375011/ ONE thing that struck me about the events to mark the launch of the 08 Capital of Culture Year is The Beatles are big, really big. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/14/larry-neild-start-at-the-top-64375-20349293/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:20:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/14/larry-neild-start-at-the-top-64375-20349293/ I WISH I had a quid for everybody I have heard these last two weeks berating the moaners and groaners allegedly dragging down Liverpool’s name. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/07/we-need-a-miracle-64375-20320126/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2008/01/07/we-need-a-miracle-64375-20320126/ MERSEYSIDERS are voting with their feet and giving buses the thumbs down, according to latest figures. The number of bus passenger journeys in the past year has fallen by over nine million. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/12/17/welcome-to-the-jungle-64375-20258880/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/12/17/welcome-to-the-jungle-64375-20258880/ WHEN I started my career as a cub reporter, heading off to the local town hall was an awesome experience. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/12/03/driving-nightmare-64375-20194266/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/12/03/driving-nightmare-64375-20194266/ IF THE rocket scientists who launched Liverpool’s new road systems had been in charge of space exploration the moon would still be unconquered. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/26/save-our-heritage-64375-20160402/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/26/save-our-heritage-64375-20160402/ ONE OF Liverpool’s boasts is that it has more architecturally listed buildings than any city outside London. It is not true and, indeed, we are way down the league table. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/19/a-need-for-plan-z-64375-20125644/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/19/a-need-for-plan-z-64375-20125644/ AS OUR spectacular culture year looms large on the horizon, Liverpool, almost to order, is embroiled in recriminations and controversy. It reminds me of that saying, why make things easy when you can just as easily make things difficult? http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/12/perks-of-the-job-64375-20094454/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/12/perks-of-the-job-64375-20094454/ AS A young journalist, I was once invited to dine at a local factory and I was allowed to use the executive loo. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/05/run-by-the-locals-64375-20063412/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/11/05/run-by-the-locals-64375-20063412/ ALEX SALMOND wants a referendum to determine whether the Scots want indepen-dence, while Tory leader David Cameron calls for a ban on Scottish MPs from voting on issues that affect only England. Both moves will, some say, pave the way for a Disunited Kingdom, a break-up of a nation formed over 300 years ago. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/29/get-it-right-in-08-64375-20023394/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/29/get-it-right-in-08-64375-20023394/ THERE are just 64 days to go before Liverpool becomes European Capital of Culture. Good cue for Ringo Starr to sing his catchy ballad When I’m Sixty Four, but more reason for a new investigation to be demanded by our political masters and mistresses. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/22/a-healthier-lifestyle-64375-19987164/ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/22/a-healthier-lifestyle-64375-19987164/ WASHING cabbage as a child, I would squeal if I spotted a creepy-crawly caterpillar marching across the leaves. I’m not eating that – the cabbage not the insect – I would remonstrate to my mother as we prepared Sunday dinner. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/15/world-legacy-lost-64375-19955474/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/15/world-legacy-lost-64375-19955474/ OVER the past few weeks, thousands of people have been intrigued and spellbound as a team of archaeologists uncovered an amazing slice of Liverpool’s maritime legacy. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/08/not-on-the-buses-64375-19912277/ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/08/not-on-the-buses-64375-19912277/ FORGET road works, chicanes, bollards, diversions and forests of traffic lights. If you think the Big Dig is bad, wait till the Big Shop arrives in a few months’ time. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/01/legacy-of-2008-64375-19873376/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/10/01/legacy-of-2008-64375-19873376/ SO, AFTER holding our collective breath, the culture people have finally unveiled their programme for 2008. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/09/24/under-the-spotlight-64375-19836226/ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/09/24/under-the-spotlight-64375-19836226/ WHEN people groan about ending up in the media spotlight I have, as a journalist, had the same message: If you don’t do it, we can’t write about it. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/09/24/under-the-spotlight-64375-19839213/ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/larry-neild/2007/09/24/under-the-spotlight-64375-19839213/ WHEN people groan about ending up in the media spotlight I have, as a journalist, had the same message: If you don’t do it, we can’t write about it.