Author: Paul Johnston

In Liverpool, a new, simpler Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age individuals will be implemented next month. This scheme provides a discount to low-income households on their annual tax bill, with about one-third of Liverpool households currently benefiting from it. The upcoming changes, set to take effect in April, aim to assist those on the… Continue reading Revised Council Tax Support Scheme introduced

In a bid to address issues related to organized crime and anti-social behavior, two properties in Liverpool have undergone a significant transformation. Over the past couple of years, the Council’s Private Sector Housing team has collaborated closely with Merseyside Police to combat organized crime within rental properties in Liverpool. The Landlord Licensing scheme by the… Continue reading Problem properties undergo “heavenly” transformation

Liverpool City Council’s budget for the upcoming year has received approval from councillors. The budget will see an additional £15.3 million allocated towards frontline services for residents. A particular emphasis will be placed on neighbourhood services, with an extra £1.5 million designated to address issues like flytipping, street cleansing, and blight. Efforts to enhance street… Continue reading Council budget for 2025/26 agreed

Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with local community groups and the University of Liverpool Architecture School, is currently seeking feedback on proposed enhancements to the public realm in the Chinatown area of Liverpool city center. The focus is on the development of plans for Great George’s Square at the intersection of Upper Pitt Street and… Continue reading Consultation on Chinatown improvements under way

Liverpool City Council is gearing up to allocate an extra £15.3 million towards enhancing frontline services for residents in the upcoming year. The Council’s ‘core spending power,’ which is the Government’s gauge of local authorities’ financial capabilities, has surged by 10.3 percent in cash terms, largely due to Government funding and a proposed 4.99 percent… Continue reading Budget delivers investment in frontline services to residents

Liverpool City Council has revealed plans to revolutionize its approach to handling resident inquiries by introducing a new, advanced system. This system will seamlessly integrate front-office customer experiences with back-office systems, utilizing AI and automation to streamline processes and provide enhanced self-service options. The main goal is to offer residents convenient access to services online,… Continue reading Liverpool City Council to use AI and automation to transform the way it deals with customer enquiries

Liverpool City Council has recently released a report regarding the flooding events that took place on Queens Drive in 2023. This report comes in response to a tragic incident on August 26, 2023, where Elaine and Philip Marco lost their lives after their vehicle became submerged in water. In accordance with Section 19 of the… Continue reading Queens Drive flooding report published

Liverpool City Council has announced that it is currently running a survey to review the current supply and demand for wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), as well as other adaptations or assistance that people using hackney or private hire vehicles may need. WAVs are special vehicles that have been adapted by mobility experts to allow disabled… Continue reading Wheelchair accessible taxis consultation launches

Liverpool City Council will be setting its budget for 2025/26 in the upcoming weeks, according to Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Cllr Ruth Bennett. The budget has been in the works for many months, with extensive planning and detailed work carried out. From government grants to locally raised money, every… Continue reading BLOG | Making the most of every pound

Liverpool City Councillors may receive an increase in pay after an independent remuneration panel compared their current allowances with those of similar cities and found they were substantially lower. The panel took into account national pay awards given to council staff since 2019 as well as the workload involved in being an elected member. The… Continue reading Independent panel recommends increases in allowances for Liverpool Councillors