Author: Paul Johnston

Smokefree Homes policy launched by Cobalt Housing

Cobalt Housing has recently introduced a new Smokefree Homes policy in an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of its tenants. This policy is designed to encourage residents to maintain smoke-free homes, aiming to safeguard themselves, their families, and their communities from the detrimental effects of tobacco and second-hand smoke. Working in collaboration with… Continue reading Smokefree Homes policy launched by Cobalt Housing

Free school meal automatic enrolment campaign in Liverpool moves to next phase

A new initiative in Liverpool has seen over 100 families sign up to automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals. Despite approximately 26,000 households in the city already receiving free school meals, national figures reveal that about one in ten children are missing out on this benefit. Liverpool City Council has taken steps to… Continue reading Free school meal automatic enrolment campaign in Liverpool moves to next phase

EVOLVE marks three years of building safer, stronger communities

In the summer of 2022, the city of Liverpool was rocked by a series of tragic shootings that claimed the lives of three individuals, leaving their families devastated. The incidents prompted a focused response to combat serious and organized crime in the area. The first victim, 22-year-old Sam Rimmer, was shot and tragically did not… Continue reading EVOLVE marks three years of building safer, stronger communities

Libraries expand to offer face-to-face services

Liverpool City Council is aiming to enhance residents’ access to face-to-face services by implementing a new approach that allows inquiries to be addressed in libraries. This initiative is part of the council’s ‘Customer Experience Improvement Plan’, which focuses on meeting the demands of residents who have expressed the need for more integrated, responsive, and user-friendly… Continue reading Libraries expand to offer face-to-face services

Council calls on the Government to introduce Hillsborough Law

In a unified effort, all political parties in Liverpool have come together to support a cross-party motion that will lead to the council reaching out to the Government to push for the implementation of the Hillsborough Law. The motion highlights the disappointment felt by the council due to the Government’s failure to bring forth the… Continue reading Council calls on the Government to introduce Hillsborough Law

Have your say over non-residential adult social care charging proposals

Liverpool residents have just one month left to voice their opinions on a proposed updated charging policy for non-residential adult social care in the city. This marks the first time in at least three years that changes to the policy have been suggested, as the current costs do not accurately reflect the true cost of… Continue reading Have your say over non-residential adult social care charging proposals

Council welcomes praise over successful conclusion to government intervention

Liverpool City Council has been commended by the government for its progress in no longer needing external oversight and statutory intervention. Minister of State for Local Government, Jim McMahon, acknowledged the council’s improvement journey in a statement to the House of Commons regarding councils that have previously required intervention. The government-appointed commissioners departed in June… Continue reading Council welcomes praise over successful conclusion to government intervention

Liverpool welcomes experts to tackle high rates of oral cancer

This week, Liverpool is playing host to experts in oral cancer from around the world as they gather to address the challenges posed by this deadly group of diseases. The International Association of Oral Oncology, under the leadership of Liverpool surgeon Professor Richard Shaw, is holding its annual conference at the ACC, attracting cancer specialists… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes experts to tackle high rates of oral cancer