Liverpool · 15 November 2021
Following the most recent JTAC assessment, the Home Secretary has today announced that the threat level to the UK from terrorism has been raised to Severe – an attack is highly likely. Following yesterday’s incident at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has taken the decision. The decision has been driven
News · 14 November 2021
The Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, has issued a statement after a fatal car explosion outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, this morning, claimed a life and left another person injured. Mayor Joanne said: “This morning’s tragic incident at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital has understandably caused a great deal of concern. “Given the police investigation is
News · 1 November 2021
We want everyone to be safe in our city. The recent reports about young people being ‘spiked’ on a night out are unthinkable – people, quite rightly, should expect to be safe and protected, and as a council we have teamed up with partners across Liverpool to achieve just that. There have been a
News · 11 October 2021
The Mayor of Liverpool and the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police have come together at the start of Hate Crime Awareness Week to put tackling hate crime at the top of their agenda.
Community Safety · 5 October 2021
Nearly £270,000 of new funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to invest in making women feel safer on the Liverpool City Region transport network. Emily Spurrell has been awarded the money from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund after working with Liverpool City Council and the TravelSafe Partnership on a joint bid focused on
Community Safety · 21 September 2021
Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, is working partners to create ‘safe spaces’ across the city, by supporting venues and training their staff.
News · 27 August 2021
Police, public health and tourism officials in Liverpool are wishing all residents and visitors to Liverpool a fantastic and safe Bank Holiday weekend.
News · 23 August 2021
The Tuebrook Local Policing Team, working alongside Liverpool City Council, is hosting a Community Engagement Fair in Newsham Park. The event, which will take place on Wednesday, 25 August, from 11am-3pm, will give the community a chance to meet their local policing team, learn about the different departments in the force and the support agencies
Community Safety · 23 July 2021
A dispersal zone has been put in place on Liverpool’s waterfront today (Friday 23 July) following further reports of criminality and anti-social behaviour in the area.
News · 23 July 2021
A new safety fund programme for the "Flower Streets" of North Liverpool will host its first event today (Friday, 23 July).
Community Safety · 15 June 2021
A new survey aimed asking how we can make the streets of Liverpool feel safer for women and girls has been launched today by the region’s Police Commissioner.
News · 4 June 2021
Streets in Kirkdale are set to become safer thanks to funding secured from the government’s Safer Streets Fund. The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner’s office worked with Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and Wirral Borough Council on joint bids for key projects aimed at cutting crime and improving safety in two of the region’s most
Community Safety · 29 April 2021
New legislation designed to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is being welcomed in Liverpool.
News · 23 February 2021
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
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
Residents in high-rise buildings in Liverpool can now access financial support to help make their home safer.
Health · 11 August 2020
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 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
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
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
