Q&A with Mayor Joanne on Liverpool’s first VAWG strategy
Mayor Joanne Anderson talks about her three-year strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
Community Safety
Mayor Joanne’s plan to tackle Violence Against Women & Girls
A radical new approach to tackling violence against woman and young girls is to be launched by Liverpool’s first female Mayor.
Blog: “Emergency planning is a real partnership approach – which includes understanding the needs of the public.”
In the middle of an already difficult winter – which has seen soaring energy costs and severe weather alongside increasing pressures on our health services – Ian Voce, Business Manager for the Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) shares his experience of how the region prepares for emergencies and why he wants to hear from residents. “I … Read more
Safer Streets campaign praised at national awards
Liverpool’s Safer Streets campaign has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for its educational campaigns aimed at improving the city’s safety.
Council and police team up to prevent crime
Merseyside Police and partners including Liverpool City Council are pledging their commitment to invest in prevention with new force teams and a new force approach to help make the area a safer place to live, work and visit.
Victim Care Merseyside hub launched by Police Commissioner
A new service designed to provide enhanced care and support for all victims of crime in Merseyside has been launched.
Major fly tipping incident prevented
Thousands of tonnes of waste set to be illegally dumped in a Liverpool warehouse has been prevented by an undercover operation involving the city council.
Night-time police patrols around public transport network
Passengers are set to see an increased uniformed police presence around transport hubs and on key bus routes as part of the Safer Streets Liverpool campaign focused on keeping women safe.
Dog owners to face instant fines for foul play under new rules
Liverpool City Council is set to rein in dog owners who let their pets foul in public places – and then don’t bin it.
Pioneering programme helps young people navigate away from violence
Around fifty children and young people, some as young as ten, have received a new kind of treatment in three Merseyside hospitals in 2022 – personal mentoring against violence.
Hate crime support promoted
A series of events will take place next week to raise awareness of the support available to tackle Hate Crime in Liverpool.
Merseyside leaders say ‘no more’ to gun and gang crime
No more violence. No more turning a blind eye. No more innocent lives ruined. That’s the clear message from Leaders of the Liverpool City Region after a horrendous spate of violent crime which resulted in innocent victims being murdered, including a 9-year-old child who was gunned down in her own home. In response to these … Read more
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent incidents in our city – or are struggling with any other issues – you’re not alone and help is available. Difficult or negative experiences can impact on our mood and the type of thoughts we experience – and at times it’s easy to … Read more
City council issues statement following the untimely death of a 9-year-old girl
Following the shocking news that a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in her home in Dovecot last night, Liverpool’s Assistant Mayor, Councillor Frazer Lake has issued the following statement. “I am horrified and heartbroken about what has happened to this young girl – her life has been taken far too soon in the most horrific … Read more
Liverpool celebrates one year of the ADDER accelerator programme
An addiction recovery programme is reducing harm of drug use to people and communities across the city. Launched in July 2021, the Government’s ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery) programme has seen partners across Liverpool’s health and social care infrastructure working together to ensure that people are offered a health-based approach to tackling their … Read more
Community safety projects will benefit Picton and improve late night safety for female students on buses
Picton is to benefit from a share of almost £1 million of Government cash which Liverpool City Council has secured to improve community safety, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve relationships between students and local residents.
Anti-social behaviour crackdown
LIVERPOOL City Council is working with a range of partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas next week. The week of action, which runs from 18 – 24 July, aims to raise awareness of the options available to those experiencing issues, tackle some of the challenges and highlight the work being done to improve … Read more
Safer Streets Liverpool text message service launches
A text message service enabling women and girls to report sexual violence on the bus network is being launched as part of the Safer Streets Liverpool campaign today.
Child Safety Week 2022 – Safety in Mind
Across Liverpool accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and death for children and young people, which is particularly distressing, when many accidents are preventable. Child Safety Week is an annual national campaign delivered by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) which will act as a catalyst for ‘safety conversations’ and to encourage activities … Read more
Council supports major police operation
Liverpool City Council has supported Mrseyside Police in a major operation which has led to the arrested of a man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.