Safer Streets for women in Liverpool
Work is getting under way on a series of measures designed to make the transport network in Liverpool safer for women and girls.
Community Safety
Stay safe during Storm Franklin
People in Liverpool are being urged to stay safe as the bad weather continues. Strong winds are expected until late this afternoon with the potential for fallen trees and blocked roads. Closures, cancellations and disruption Refuse collections – Services were subject to disruption earlier today due to strong winds. Please put your bin out as … Read more
BLOG: “It’s important that we reflect and review what we’re doing”
Jill Summers, our Joint Head of Safer and Stronger Communities, writes about the projects in the city that are tackling youth violence. The fatal stabbing of Ava White in Liverpool last November shocked the whole city. I have a 12- year-old daughter and a 14-year-old son – the same ages as the victim and perpetrator … Read more
Purple reign! City’s night-time offer wins national award again.
Liverpool is celebrating securing prestigious Purple Flag status again – taking its reign into a twelfth successive year.
£3.2m pledged to support survivors of sexual violence over the next five years
More than £3.2m of funding has been pledged to support victims of sexual violence over the next five years by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner, working in partnership with NHS and local councils, including Liverpool.
BLOG: Why the return of the Landlord Licensing scheme matters
When you say housing and Liverpool, most people – of a certain age – will think Brookside, Bread or even Boys from the Blackstuff.
Government approves new Liverpool Landlord Licensing Scheme
The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Funding for targeted support for vulnerable young people at risk of crime and violence
Young people in Liverpool most at risk of serious violence or gang exploitation will benefit from targeted support to keep them engaged in education and attending lessons.
New strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in Liverpool
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson has launched a new three-year strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.
School pupils offered support following Liverpool attack
Pupils living in areas of the city affected by the recent terrorist attack in Liverpool have been offered support.
Support for victims of terrorism
If you have been affected by the incident in Liverpool Women’s Hospital on 14 November, you can access dedicated information and emotional and practical support via a new Government website. Please visit https://victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk/ It provides details of official helplines and support services available to victims, survivors, witnesses, family members, and all those affected. You can … Read more
An open letter – a week on from Liverpool Women’s Hospital attack
A week on from the terror attack at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, city leaders have written this open letter to the people of Liverpool and Merseyside.
Faith leaders call for unity following Women’s Hospital attack
Faith leaders in Liverpool have come together to appeal for unity following Sunday’s terrorist attack in the city.
Update on Liverpool Women’s Hospital incident
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 … Read more
Liverpool Women’s Hospital incident – Mayoral statement
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 … Read more
City response to recent spiking reports
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 … Read more
Mayor and Chief Constable unite to tackle hate crime
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.
Funding to improve women’s feeling of safety on transport network
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 … Read more
Venues sought to create safe spaces across the city
Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, is working partners to create ‘safe spaces’ across the city, by supporting venues and training their staff.
Have a safe and enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend
Police, public health and tourism officials in Liverpool are wishing all residents and visitors to Liverpool a fantastic and safe Bank Holiday weekend.