Author: Paul Johnston

In the midst of a large outbreak of measles in Birmingham and Coventry, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, has urged parents to protect their children against the disease. Liverpool has been free from measles for several years, but Ashton is worried that the current outbreak could easily spread and infect the city.… Continue reading BLOG | MMR vaccine reassurance

Liverpool has partnered with local groups Axess, PaSH and Sahir House to promote free and confidential HIV testing, as part of HIV Testing Week, which runs from 5-11 February and is now in its 10th year. The various programmes offer tailored outreach and access to testing for diverse communities across the city. Home testing or postal self-sampling is… Continue reading You can get tested for HIV

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has been joined by a group of new Assistant Cabinet Members appointed to support their work. The members, who were selected by the council’s leader Cllr Liam Robinson, will be unpaid and will not have decision-making responsibilities or voting rights at cabinet meetings. Instead, their roles will involve completing specific tasks… Continue reading Assistant Cabinet Members appointed by Council Leader

The NHS has launched a new initiative that will allow patients to receive treatment for seven common conditions from their local high street pharmacy. Known as Pharmacy First, the service will be available in 95% of community pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. Patients will not need a GP appointment or prescription to see a pharmacist… Continue reading NHS pharmacies begin treating people for common conditions

Liverpool City Region is looking for experts to secure major sports events for the region. The Sport Liverpool Board, which is in its second term, is hunting for a new Chair and board members to provide advice, make recommendations to the Local Visitor Economy Partnership Board (LVEP) and the six boroughs within the city. One… Continue reading Elite candidates sought for the Sport Liverpool Board

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