Author: Paul Johnston

In the summer of 2022, the city of Liverpool was rocked by a series of tragic shootings that claimed the lives of three individuals, leaving their families devastated. The incidents prompted a focused response to combat serious and organized crime in the area. The first victim, 22-year-old Sam Rimmer, was shot and tragically did not… Continue reading EVOLVE marks three years of building safer, stronger communities

Liverpool City Council is aiming to enhance residents’ access to face-to-face services by implementing a new approach that allows inquiries to be addressed in libraries. This initiative is part of the council’s ‘Customer Experience Improvement Plan’, which focuses on meeting the demands of residents who have expressed the need for more integrated, responsive, and user-friendly… Continue reading Libraries expand to offer face-to-face services

In a unified effort, all political parties in Liverpool have come together to support a cross-party motion that will lead to the council reaching out to the Government to push for the implementation of the Hillsborough Law. The motion highlights the disappointment felt by the council due to the Government’s failure to bring forth the… Continue reading Council calls on the Government to introduce Hillsborough Law

A local Chinese restaurant owner has been forbidden from operating a food establishment for the next four years following a revelation that the premises were infested with rodents. Wei Tai Zheng, owner of New Lorens on Rice Lane in L9, has been hit with a total bill of £4,320 – a fine of £2,520 plus… Continue reading Rodent infested takeaway’s owner fined and banned

Liverpool residents have just one month left to voice their opinions on a proposed updated charging policy for non-residential adult social care in the city. This marks the first time in at least three years that changes to the policy have been suggested, as the current costs do not accurately reflect the true cost of… Continue reading Have your say over non-residential adult social care charging proposals

Liverpool City Council has been commended by the government for its progress in no longer needing external oversight and statutory intervention. Minister of State for Local Government, Jim McMahon, acknowledged the council’s improvement journey in a statement to the House of Commons regarding councils that have previously required intervention. The government-appointed commissioners departed in June… Continue reading Council welcomes praise over successful conclusion to government intervention

This week, Liverpool is playing host to experts in oral cancer from around the world as they gather to address the challenges posed by this deadly group of diseases. The International Association of Oral Oncology, under the leadership of Liverpool surgeon Professor Richard Shaw, is holding its annual conference at the ACC, attracting cancer specialists… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes experts to tackle high rates of oral cancer

In Merseyside, a rise in measles cases is posing a threat to children and young individuals, with several children currently in a serious condition and undergoing treatment at hospitals. It is crucial for families to ensure that they are updated with the MMR vaccine to guard against measles. Measles is a severe disease that can… Continue reading Measles on the increase – what to do

Liverpool City Council’s Landlord Licensing team, in conjunction with Merseyside Police, successfully transformed a drug den in Anfield into a safe and compliant property. After receiving complaints about the property on Manningham Road in 2022, the council took action to address the issues. The evidence showed that the house had become a hub for Class… Continue reading Drugs den transformed

In a somber display of respect, the flag at Liverpool Town Hall has been lowered to half-mast following the tragic death of Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota. The talented 28-year-old striker lost his life in a devastating car crash in Portugal, along with his brother, Andre Silva. Expressing her condolences, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor… Continue reading Town Hall flag lowered following death of Diogo Jota