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 … Read more
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.
A new safety fund programme for the “Flower Streets” of North Liverpool will host its first event today (Friday, 23 July).
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.
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 … Read more
New legislation designed to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is being welcomed in Liverpool.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Residents in high-rise buildings in Liverpool can now access financial support to help make their home safer.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
‘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, … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
Liverpool City Council is urging people to think twice before visiting its parks and beauty spots this weekend.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.