Author: Paul Johnston

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

Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has recently sent a letter to the new Local Government Secretary, Angela Rayner MP, updating them on the Council’s journey of improvement and outlining their ambitions for the city. The Government intervention at Liverpool City Council was concluded in June 2024, as the Commissioners found that the Council… Continue reading Council Leader updates new Local Government Secretary on city’s ambitions

Liverpool City Council’s leader has issued an open letter to the newfound Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expressing the council’s willingness to support the government’s mission for growth and change. The council has emphasized the city’s potential in the innovation of health and life sciences, the development of the north of the city, the innovation… Continue reading Liverpool’s message to the new Government: We stand ready to help you deliver

A celebration of nature is taking place in Liverpool’s Central Library in the form of a Butterfly Ball. Held in honor of the Botanicals exhibition, which will showcase nature-inspired artwork and historical prints, the event will be held on June 29th from 10am to 4.30pm. The free event is family-friendly and will feature insects and… Continue reading Calling all social butterflies young and small we are going to have a ball!

As Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing prepares to step down from his role as Rector of Liverpool, he reflects on the changes he has seen in the city during his tenure. Pailing’s first visit to Liverpool was more than twenty years ago, but upon returning as Rector, he found the city to be completely transformed.… Continue reading BLOG: The Rector of Liverpool reflects on his time in the city

The city of Liverpool is gearing up for the upcoming General Election on July 4th, with an estimated 340,000 eligible voters. There are five parliamentary seats being contested including Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, there will be three council by-elections for the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley… Continue reading BLOG: Be prepared for the General Election!