Tag: Local News

The leaders of eight major English councils, including Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, as part of the Core Cities group, have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, urging them to extend funding provided to local authorities by the Household Support Fund. The letter highlights concerns about the impact of ending the funding on thousands of… Continue reading Core Cities leaders urge government to continue Household Support Fund

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

Liverpool City Council is hiring residential workers for a new children’s home that is set to open soon. The council has invested significantly in developing its own children’s homes, which will allow vulnerable children and young people to remain in their home city, avoiding disruption in education and training, and maintaining relationships with family and… Continue reading Join us and find out more about new Children’s Services roles

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

Liverpool City Council has activated additional automated cameras designed to regulate moving traffic offenses. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being installed at several locations as part of new enforcement powers aimed at reducing congestion, improving air quality and road safety, and promoting sustainable travel. The Traffic Management Act (2004), Part 6, enables authorities… Continue reading Second phase of reg plate cameras go live

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?