Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool City Council has reported progress in recovering owed income and managing its finances as part of a wider transformation programme. The improvements, which come amid tough times for all local authorities, include ensuring money owed is paid in a timely manner, such as by streamlining payments and processes via an online system. Other successes… Continue reading New report shows Liverpool City Council is putting its financial house in order

An operation aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in Anfield has been held by the Private Sector Housing team. The day, called a “community impact day”, was arranged after the Council received intelligence about threats to vulnerable tenants. The event was attended by various organisations including the Safer Stronger Communities team, Streetscene, Merseyside Police, and volunteers… Continue reading Partners unite to tackle anti-social behaviour in Anfield

Liverpool’s public health leaders have hailed the UK Government’s new measures in the fight against smoking and vaping. The measures include a planned ban on disposable vapes, new powers to limit vape flavours and change the way vapes are displayed, as well as plain packaging for vapes and a law making it illegal to sell… Continue reading Government action on smoking and vaping welcomed

Measles is a highly contagious disease that has been making news recently due to a major outbreak in Birmingham and Coventry that has primarily affected children under 10 years of age. This outbreak has led to several hospitalizations, and as such, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, has expressed concern that measles could… Continue reading BLOG: What is measles?

After being assessed by our Building Control team, it has been confirmed that although the structure has suffered substantial damage from the fire, it currently remains stable. The immediate vicinity has been cleared of damaged and loose debris by our Streetscene team to ensure the safety of the area. Our Building Control team will continue… Continue reading Fox Street fire update

EVOLVE Liverpool-Knowsley, a community safety scheme, has seen a reduction in crime over the past year since its launch. The initiative was established with the support of the Home Office in response to a series of three murders in August 2022 and introduced in Liverpool’s Yewtree and Dovecot areas as well as areas within Knowsley.… Continue reading EVOLVE Liverpool-Knowsley celebrates crime reduction success

Liverpool City Council has launched a public consultation on its equality objectives, inviting residents and workers to have their say in shaping the city’s aims for the next four years. The Council is committed to creating a fairer, more inclusive, and equal city and designing these values into all of its work and decisions. The… Continue reading Have your say on the Council’s equality objectives

Liverpool City Council has approved an £11m investment in the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC Liverpool) in Kings Dock. The funding includes £3.1m for the replacement of worn-out items and £7.5m for repairs, service upgrades and new roofing. The work will include upgrades to power supply, air conditioning, heating, sound proofing, drainage, paving, roof membrane,… Continue reading Investment proposed in ‘Eurovision’ arena

Following an inadequate inspection judgment in May, Ofsted has found that Children’s Services in Liverpool have made improvements. The Ofsted team has praised the local authority for identifying and responding to immediate risks to children and for applying appropriate thresholds at the “front door” for children who need a social work service. However, inspectors note… Continue reading Ofsted praise improvements in Children’s Services

Liverpool City Council has made improvements to its Freedom of Information (FOI) request system resulting in a commendation from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The improvements came after the issuing of a “Practice Recommendation” last year, following concerns about the council’s performance. Measures taken include clearing the backlog of cases, bringing in additional resources, shortening… Continue reading Council reports significant progress in Freedom of Information requests