Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, has released an 80-page document called ‘State of Health in the City’, looking at health and life expectancy in Liverpool since 1984. Ashton is calling for radical changes to the way the city responds to health challenges after his report found that unless changes are made, under… Continue reading Stark report outlines health challenges in Liverpool by 2040 and the actions needed to tackle them

Liverpool’s annual Remembrance Sunday service drew a large crowd of approximately 10,000 people who came to pay their respects to fallen servicemen and women. The service took place at St George’s Plateau, and featured performances from The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment Band and The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association Pipes and Drums before the start of… Continue reading Thousands turn out for Remembrance Sunday in Liverpool

Merseyside police stations are providing a drop-off point for people to hand in bladed weapons in a knife surrender running from November 13 to 19. The initiative is linked to national knife crime campaign Operation Sceptre, and follows the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which bans possession of offensive weapons in private places, including homes. A… Continue reading Operation targeting knife crime rolls out across Merseyside

Liverpool City Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has made an appeal to the Government, urging them to shelve the proposed plan to abolish the Household Support Fund. Alongside Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Cllr Ruth Bennett, they have joined forces with the Local Government Association (LGA) to petition the government to… Continue reading Council leadership requests government cancel plans to scrap the Household Support Fund

Liverpool City Council has launched an initiative to tackle tooth decay among the city’s young people. The Sugar Detectives programme, developed to support the council’s Save Kids from Sugar campaign, saw council staff use their volunteer days to educate children about the dangers of tooth decay. Six staff delivered oral health awareness sessions to 15… Continue reading Council volunteers help tackle tooth decay

Liverpool schools have achieved worldwide recognition at the Educate Awards 2023, with three schools receiving top prizes for their outstanding performance. The event, now in its 12th year, focuses on celebrating hard work and creativity in the education sector in a variety of categories, including Sports, STEM, and Performing Arts, while also recognising the teachers… Continue reading Liverpool schools honoured at Educate Awards 2023

Merseyside Police and its partners have been successful in removing almost 250 knives and dangerous weapons from the streets as part of a national week of action to tackle knife crime. The initiative, known as Operation Sceptre, took place between Monday 13 November and Sunday 19 November and was implemented as part of a nationwide… Continue reading Knife crime success

Residents of Liverpool can take advantage of a free Winter Survival Fuel Poverty awareness day at Radio Merseyside on Hanover Street on 30 November. The three hour event offers a range of advice and support for vulnerable locals on topics such as health and wellbeing, fuel poverty, staying warm and energy efficiency. Information about grants… Continue reading Come along to our winter survival event

On November 25th, several buildings and landmarks in Liverpool lit up in bright orange as part of the “Orange the World” campaign. The global campaign represents hope for a future that is free of violence or abuse against genders. The illuminated landmarks include Liverpool Town Hall, World Museum Liverpool, Merseyside Police Headquarters, and St George’s… Continue reading Landmarks light up to back call to end gender-based violence

Liverpool City Council has launched a social work degree apprenticeship programme for those interested in working in children’s social care. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a qualified social worker while achieving a social work degree. Five candidates will attend the University… Continue reading Social work degree apprenticeships offered