Author: Charlene Smith

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new trial of solar-powered “smart bins” that use sensor technology. When a bin starts to become full, a compactor is triggered that compresses the waste, reducing the need for the bin to be emptied. This will allow up to 100% more space than standard litter bins. The technology also enables bins to… Continue reading Liverpool to pilot super-smart solar bins

Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Service have been commended by Ofsted for their improvement progress, with reports stating that “the permanent senior leadership team is driving improvement plans at a timely pace.” The visit in July of 2024 concluded that caseloads have reduced over the last few months, allowing social workers more time… Continue reading Ofsted praise “continued improvement” to Children and Young People Services

Liverpool City Council has announced the launch of the Workforce Academy, a training centre designed to bolster service delivery by equipping staff within the Children’s and Young People’s Service with the tools, knowledge and support needed to make a real difference in the lives of their clients. The Academy, nicknamed ‘Care, Inspire, and Thrive’, is… Continue reading Council launches new Workforce Academy to help staff support young people

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to implement changes to home to school transport. The proposed policy aims to bring the Council in line with revised guidance from the Department for Education, and to target funding at those who most need assistance. Following a consultation that took place between March and May… Continue reading A final decision to be made on new policy for Home to School transport

Liverpool City Council is planning a day full of hands-on activities to help parents and carers get ready for their children’s first steps into education in the upcoming school year. The event will take place at Liverpool FC’s stadium on Friday, July 19, promising fun for young people and an opportunity for parents and carers… Continue reading Children to ‘get ready’ for school with fun-filled event at Anfield stadium

Liverpool City Council has partnered with the Liverpool Parent Carer Forum (LivPaC) for the Local Offer LIVE Event. The event provides a big opportunity for families to connect with professional organizations that support children and youths with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liverpool Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool will host… Continue reading Council to host event for parents and carers with children and young people with SEND

A new recruitment hub called Foster4 has been launched in the Northwest to help recruit foster carers in Cheshire and Merseyside. The collaboration is made between eight Local Authorities, including Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, and Wirral. Approximately, 4600 children are in need of foster care in the… Continue reading Northwest Local Authorities launch fostering recruitment hub

Liverpool has a new Lord Mayor as Cllr Richard Kemp takes up the mantle. Kemp, who has been a councillor for 40 years, will dedicate his time in the role to supporting care leavers in the city. The Lord Mayor has established a Care Leavers’ fund, which has received £100k per annum for three years… Continue reading Liverpool’s new Lord Mayor pledges to support care leavers

The Liverpool City Council has launched the ‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ program to help reduce frequent arguments between parents. Several studies have revealed the adverse consequences of parental conflict on children’s mental health. This program aims to provide support services to help parents reduce conflict and improve the quality of life for their children. It includes relationship… Continue reading Liverpool City Council is helping to reduce the harmful effects that parental conflict has on children

Liverpool has been chosen to launch a new service to support people who have lost a loved one. FuneralExperts.com, a free advice service from Liverpool City Council and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will offer support via phone and online. The service gives relatives time and space to choose the right funeral directors for… Continue reading Liverpool is to be the first city in the UK to trial a free bereavement advice service