New hub will help adults support children and young people experiencing self-harm
A new online resource has launched to help professionals respond with confidence and compassion when a child or young person is experiencing, or at risk of, self-harm. The Cheshire and Merseyside Self-Harm Professional Resource Hub provides clear, practical guidance for anyone who works with or regularly comes into contact with children and young people. Self-harm
Social and affordable homes boost welcomed
Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has welcomed news that Liverpool City Region is to receive £380m to support the construction of around 3,100 homes.
Home: A Celebration of Place community grant recipients revealed
Culture Liverpool has announced its first recipients of community grants as part of the Home: A Celebration of Place programme, supporting a wide range of grassroots arts, heritage, and community-led projects in neighbourhoods across the city. Earlier this year, Culture Liverpool invited applications for grants of between £500 and £5,000 to support community celebrations, creative
BLOG: Building the workforce of the future
Applications are currently open for the Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme. It will create 29 paid apprenticeship opportunities for young Liverpool residents to earn, learn and build a career while making a difference in their city. Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Cllr Ruth Bennett, explains why the council has
Liverpool celebrates foster carer Linda Hurst’s MBE at Town Hall reception
The fostering community came together at Liverpool Town Hall to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of foster carer Linda Hurst following her recent MBE award. Joined by the Lord Mayor over afternoon tea, Linda – pictured above to the right of the Lord Mayor – shared memories and stories from more than 45 years of fostering,
Get free bike checks this summer
As part of its commitment to improving road safety and supporting active travel, Liverpool City Council is working in partnership with Cycling UK to deliver a series of free “Dr Bike” drop-in sessions across the city, to the end of September.
