Community Safety · 29 April 2021
New domestic abuse legislation welcomed
New legislation designed to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is being welcomed in Liverpool.
Community Safety
News · 23 February 2021
Council granted first closure order of the pandemic
LIVERPOOL City Council has issued its first Closure Notice since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, following a hearing at Sefton Magistrates Court, an order was made against Prophecy Performance Centre gym on Gaskill Road, Speke, following an application made by the council. The gym must remain closed to members of the public for
Blog · 14 February 2021
BLOG: Covid-19 and the impact on domestic abuse victims
Angela Clarke has worked in the domestic abuse sector for over 20 years, as a front line professional. She offers services for victims and more recently has become the strategic lead for domestic abuse at Liverpool City Council. Here, she talks about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on victims. Reducing domestic abuse is a key
News · 1 February 2021
High rise fire alarm safety fund launched
Residents in high-rise buildings in Liverpool can now access financial support to help make their home safer.
Health · 11 August 2020
Landlord Licensing consultation – your questions answered
Liverpool City Council is conducting a public consultation over its proposals to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme – known under legislation as ‘Selective Licensing’. Different proposals are being consulted on covering up to 16 (out of 30) council wards. If approved by the Government, the preferred scheme is expected to start in June 2021
Community · 29 July 2020
Liverpool takes a stand against hate crime
Liverpool City Council and its partners have set out a vision to create a fair city for everyone by taking a stand against hate crime. This week Liverpool’s Citysafe partnership launches its Hate Crime Strategy 2020-2023, which sets out how partners including the council, police, health service, voluntary sector, the business community and more will
Health · 17 July 2020
New COVID-19 local powers welcomed
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of new local powers to tackle coronavirus outbreaks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed that councils will get new powers from Saturday to force owners to shut pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants, close public places such as parks and cancel events. Permission will no longer be needed
News · 19 June 2020
Public urged to avoid illegal gatherings this weekend
Officers are continuing to work alongside our local councils to urge the Merseyside public to continue acting responsibly and to avoid hosting and attending unlicensed events and illegal gatherings. We would like to thank the vast majority of you who are adhering to social distancing measures and protecting the wider community from the virus as
Blog · 5 June 2020
You Are Not Alone
‘Annie’ (not her real name) was subjected to two years of abuse at the hands of a violent partner. Here she tells how she sought help and how she emerged from the ordeal. Promises are easily given, but seldom kept. It’s a sad fact about the nature of human existence. Despite what might be pledged,
News · 19 May 2020
Signature Living hotel fined for food safety breaches
The operator of Liverpool’s 30 James Street Hotel has today been ordered to pay a £60,000 penalty after pleading guilty to four breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations in Liverpool Crown Court. A £34,000 fine (plus £26,877 in costs) results from inspections made in March and September 2018 by Liverpool City Council’s environmental health team,
News · 4 May 2020
Our message to victims of domestic abuse: You are not alone
You do not have to suffer from domestic abuse during lock-down… This is the message from organisations across Liverpool today at the start of a campaign aimed at letting everyone know that even though we are in isolation, help is always available. Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and others across the city have joined forces
News · 24 April 2020
Covid fears grow at city’s parks and beauty spots
Liverpool City Council is urging people to think twice before visiting its parks and beauty spots this weekend.
Family · 17 April 2020
Victims of Domestic Abuse reassured #YouAreNotAlone
Partners across Merseyside have a clear message to share with victims of domestic abuse during lockdown – #YouAreNotAlone., Liverpool City Council, together with colleagues in St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Councils, working with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and health partners, want to make sure people are aware of the help and support
Uncategorized · 25 March 2020
City’s playgrounds now closed
Playgrounds and other recreational facilities in parks and green spaces across Liverpool are now closed following new government guidance to protect the public from coronavirus. Although parks and greenspaces are currently staying open to the public for daily exercise during the lockdown period, the following should now not be used: Play areas Recreational equipment such
Health · 18 March 2020
Mayor acts to tackle Coronavirus
Following the UK government’s decision to move to a delay approach to Coronavirus, Liverpool City Council has taken action to contain it from spreading.
Community Safety · 19 February 2020
Taxi team’s results are driven by public safety
Licensing enforcement officers in Liverpool took action against more than 1,400 taxi and private hire drivers in 2019, council figures show.
Housing · 13 January 2020
Mayor of Liverpool raises grave concerns over Landlord Licensing decision
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson is writing to the Government expressing grave concerns over its decision to reject an application to continue its pioneering landlord licensing scheme. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has turned down an application to keep the citywide scheme going for five years from April 2020 – despite it being backed by Merseyside
Community Safety · 13 January 2020
New campaign to help Merseyside become #BladeFree
Merseyside Police and its partners have launched a new knife crime campaign #BladeFree to make communities safer for the future. In recent years we have seen all too often many people seriously injured or killed as a result of knife crime. Last year alone four people lost their lives in Merseyside due to knife crime
News · 7 January 2020
Landlord branded ‘not good enough’ for operating unlicensed property
A LANDLORD has been judged to be ‘not good enough’ for operating an unlicensed property and ignoring Liverpool City Council’s requests for information. 79th Luxury Living (Lilley) Limited, based in Southport, was charged with failing to license 12 Cromarty Road in Old Swan in contravention of the 2004 Housing Act. The company was also charged
Community Safety · 19 December 2019
Liverpool residents urged to ‘go local’ for taxi safety this Christmas
That’s the big message from licensing chiefs with Liverpool City Council this Christmas as they urge taxi travellers to put safety first and keep it local.
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