Author: Paul Johnston

A plan to prevent and reduce serious violence in the Merseyside region will be launched today by a coalition of organisations. The Merseyside Serious Violence Duty Strategy has been created to help agencies collaborate more closely and continue the downward trend of serious violence in the region. The strategy will focus on prevention, aiming to… Continue reading Merseyside unites behind new plan to drive forward the work to prevent serious violence

The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, the UK’s largest Heart Failure charity, is heading to Liverpool this month for a Heart Health Event in Williamson Square on Thursday 15 February. Heart disease is one of the most significant causes of death and disability in the city with an increasing number of fatalities predicted over the next 16… Continue reading Heart health checks keep you Pumping Marvellous!

Liverpool City Council has decided not to disclose the names of councillors who received summonses for non-payment or late payment of Council Tax. The Council received a Freedom of Information request to produce the information. However, following careful consideration of the balance between public interest and privacy rights over tax matters, the Council concluded that… Continue reading STATEMENT | Freedom of Information request about Councillors and non-payment of Council Tax

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