Author: Paul Johnston

Asylum seekers and refugees in the UK may be entitled to housing assistance while they wait for a decision on their asylum application. This is provided by the Home Office as soon as an asylum application is made. However, having refugee status does not put a person in priority need for housing. They will go… Continue reading FAQs | Asylum seekers, refugees and housing

Liverpool Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has released a statement addressing the recent disorder that has taken place in the city. Robinson expressed his gratitude to the police and fire services for their action in keeping Liverpool safe, as well as to Council staff for their support, including emergency response, clean-up operations, and outreach work… Continue reading Council Leader responds following serious disorder over the weekend

Liverpool’s religious leaders have come together to call for unity and peace following the disturbing attacks in Southport. The call to arms came as protests were rumoured to be taking place, following similar events earlier in the week. Imaam Ahmed Ali from the Al-Rahma Mosque was one of those calling for solidarity: “We are calling… Continue reading Faith leaders call for unity and peace following Southport incidents

In a show of solidarity with those impacted by the recent tragedy in Southport, Liverpool will join forces with other nearby areas to illuminate public buildings and landmarks. This display is meant to serve as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic incidents. Starting from August 2nd and running until the 4th,… Continue reading Liverpool landmarks to light up pink in tribute to those affected by Southport incident

Liverpool City Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has expressed his grief and condolences for the Southport community following the tragic events of Monday. Three children lost their lives while others have been seriously injured at a dance studio in Southport. Robinson stated that Liverpool’s civic buildings would lower their flags to half-mast as a mark… Continue reading BLOG | ‘It is vital we stand together to ensure justice is done for the people of Southport’

The Private Sector Housing Intelligence and Enforcement Force of Liverpool was established in December 2019 to tackle the activities of rogue and criminal landlords in the City’s private rental sector. This initiative forms part of a Government-funded pathfinder programme designed to identify best practices for local authorities, and Liverpool will receive funding for the project… Continue reading BLOG | How we are cracking down on rogue landlords

The Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority has launched a new campaign aimed at educating Liverpool residents about the journey of recycling in the city region. The campaign features a series of videos that showcase where recycling goes after it is collected from curbsides, how it is sorted for reprocessing and redistributed to recycling markets. It… Continue reading Journey of recycling campaign launches

The inclusion of the Hillsborough Law in the King’s Speech has been hailed by Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, as a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The law, which is set to be enacted in the near future, represents a major victory for the families of those who died in 1989 and… Continue reading BLOG: Hillsborough Law means campaigners long fight for the truth was not in vain

Liverpool City Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord who failed to remove a significant accumulation of waste at a private rented property, resulting in inconvenience for neighbours. Antonio Boscarino, who lives on Edgewell Drive in Childwall was sentenced in Wirral Magistrates Court on Thursday 4 July to fines and costs totalling £1,960 due to various… Continue reading Old Swan landlord fined after refusing to remove rubbish which led to rodent infestation

Leaders from 11 major cities in the UK have sent a letter to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, outlining how big cities can help drive economic growth and become central to the success of the government’s missions, according to a report from The Business Desk. Led by Liverpool’s City Council Leader, Cllr Liam… Continue reading Liverpool joins other big cities in writing to new Prime Minister over economic growth