Author: Charlene Smith

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

Liverpool City Council has formed a group of young people, known as ‘Young Inspectors’, to ensure youth organisations are working towards the betterment of young people, and they’re looking to add more people to their project. Their responsibilities include giving advice on whether provisions are safe, and whether organisations are doing their part in prioritising… Continue reading Young people invited to help shape services them