News · 25 September 2020
New era of council homes to begin
Liverpool City Council is to embark on its first major housing scheme in 30 years.
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News · 25 September 2020
“Peck” up a My First Library Card!
LIVERPOOL parents are being encouraged to help their children’s love of reading take flight with a special library card. Next week, Liverpool City Council’s Libraries and Information Services, in partnership with Edge Hill University, launches the My First Library Card for children aged up to 10 featuring a friendly liver bird design created by the
News · 25 September 2020
Liverpool aims to stem rise of HMOs
Liverpool City Council has taken the first step in a bid to reduce the rising number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) across the city.
News · 24 September 2020
Black Lives Matters protests inspire special Liverpool festival
Cultural organisations across Liverpool have come together to curate an exciting programme of outdoor and virtual events which celebrate Black History Month this October. Supported by Culture Liverpool, the Creative Organisations of Liverpool (a network of city arts venues) have curated a special programme which responds to the murder of George Floyd and the Black
News · 23 September 2020
Ten top recycling tips
It’s National Recycle Week and Liverpool City Council’s Recycle Improvement Team has revealed its top tips for improving how much you recycle, and reducing how much general waste you produce. Here’s their top ten – how many are you doing already?! Don’t buy single-use plastic bottles, drink from a re-usable container instead Don’t put shredded
News · 23 September 2020
Covid testing – who takes priority?
The government has released guidance on which groups are first in line when it comes to getting a test for Covid-19. They are: Acute clinical care staff – those who provide emergency treatment and critical care Care home workers and residents – staff will be tested every week, and residents every 28 days, all new
Blog · 23 September 2020
COVID-19: Which way now?
Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, outlines his thoughts on how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic, as the rules around what we can and cannot do become more restrictive. A whole population approach Herd immunity is a non-starter Health and the economy go hand in hand We should be as proactive
Care · 22 September 2020
Mayor’s statement on Brushwood and Millvina House care homes
Liverpool City Council built the Brushwood and Millvina House facilities to provide quality, purpose-built residential care homes, and agreed to rent them out to Shaw Healthcare. Liverpool City Council does not run these care homes. Unfortunately, Shaw Healthcare has given the council provisional notice that they have decided to cease operating the care homes, and end
News · 22 September 2020
Praise for Covid-safe businesses
Council chiefs have praised a number of businesses across Liverpool after unannounced visits revealed 95.7 per cent of those inspected have implemented Covid-safe measures. From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September, Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Team visited 70 pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in the evening to make sure the government recommended measures
News · 21 September 2020
Liverpool supports Recycle Week as city’s rates rise
Recycling rates in Liverpool have continued to rise with more and more residents doing their bit to protect the environment – even during the lockdown. Figures collated by Liverpool City Council’s Recycling Team show that during May, despite Covid disruptions, the amount of green waste being recycled in the city increased by more than 1,000 tonnes
News · 20 September 2020
Redbridge High School – Coronavirus Closure
A Liverpool high school has been forced to temporarily close due to staff shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The senior leadership team at Redbridge High School, Fazakerley, took the decision to close the school on Friday (Sept 18) following four positive tests amongst staff members and their contacts. As a result of this and
News · 20 September 2020
Self-isolation support for Liverpool’s low-income households
People in Liverpool on low incomes who must self-isolate due to Covid-19 – and cannot work from home – will soon be able to claim a £500 lump-sum payment from the government. From Monday 28 September, people who have tested positive for Covid-19 – or are in close contact with a person who has –
Covid-19 · 18 September 2020
New restrictions to tackle COVID-19
New restrictions are being introduced in Liverpool and other areas to control the spread of COVID-19. The measures, for Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, Halton and St Helens will be introduced from Tuesday 22 September and will mean: • Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private
Clean Air · 17 September 2020
Liverpool to work with world cities on UN sustainability goals
Liverpool is to work with New York and other major cities around the world to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth. The city has signed up to a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of its action to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end deprivation
News · 17 September 2020
Chief Executive supports call for urgent testing resource
Liverpool City Council is supporting the call being made today for urgent resourcing of testing capacity to respond to the regions current spike in cases. Chief Executive Tony Reeves said: “Our region is currently facing huge challenges due to the sharp increase of people testing positive for COVID-19. “The resources currently available to meet the
News · 17 September 2020
Story of Toxteth written into heart of beautiful boulevard revamp
The role of a slavery defending Liverpool MP has been acknowledged in the heart of the Toxteth community - almost 40 years after his statue was removed following the infamous riots.
News · 17 September 2020
Schools and coronavirus
Schools are reinforcing their guidance on testing – pupils and teachers should only get tested if they are exhibiting one of the Covid-19 symptoms. There is currently huge demand for coronavirus tests, and the message is being emphasised that people only need to get tested if they: Have a high temperature Have a new or
News · 17 September 2020
Coronavirus testing – FAQs
Not sure whether you should have a coronavirus test? The following frequently asked questions set out when you should have have a test and also when you should self-isolate. I have symptoms that I think may be coronavirus what should I do? If you have any coronavirus-like symptoms, even just one, you must isolate immediately
Care · 17 September 2020
Funding to help rough sleepers into new accommodation
Liverpool has successfully bid for £745,000 from the Government to help rough sleepers housed during the pandemic into permanent accommodation. The funding, from the ‘Everyone In’ programme, will be used by the council to support with securing tenancies and providing vulnerable people with household items to settle them into their new homes. Councillor Paul Brant,
News · 16 September 2020
Major concern as Covid-19 figure rises in Liverpool
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton are urging people to stay Covid-19 safe following a worrying rise in cases in the city. Latest figures show that the rate per 100,000 is 106.4 – and in just one week (7-13 September) there were 530 positive cases. If the rate continues
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