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Sunday, August 30, 2009
author: Steve | 08/30/09 18:17 | comments
author: Steve | 08/30/09 10:33 | comments
Thursday, August 27, 2009
‘Paperwork’ wrangle bring end to benefits advice drop-in sessions
Aug 27 2009 by Marc Waddington, Liverpool Echo
Local councillors and volunteers said they were “severely embarrassed” that they have had to turn people away since the company providing the service had to quit because it ran out of funding.
KUC, which ran the service at the Tuebrook Hope Centre, said it had carried on for a couple of weeks after the funding came to an end, but could no longer provide the walk-in service.
The tender has only recently been put out, five months into the new financial year.
The termination of the scheme was a result of the council’s new “procurement process”.
Liberal group leader and Tuebrook Cllr Steve Radford said he was told by officers that the delays were further frustrated by the bid having to be resubmitted because “it did not meet the six streams of equality objectives”.
He said: “The service is open to the whole community, and in a time of recession it’s vitally important it is available to those of greatest need.”
In the Tuebrook ward, up to 28% of people are in receipt of some form of benefit and it has high levels of unemployment.
While the Hope Centre service is not available, Kirkby-based KUC is providing advice over the phone.
A council spokesman said: “The contract for KUC to provide the advice service was for one year only. Since then there has been a change in the way we fund and procure this type of service. They are now funded from the Area Based Agreement.
“It is not a case of the delay being caused by an equality impact assessment.
“These assessments are always undertaken whenever there is a change of service.
“We are grateful to KUC for continuing to operate the service and we would point out that there are other advice services operating in the city which can assist people until a new service can be appointed at the centre.”
A spokeswoman for KUC said: “We continued for an extra two weeks but the funding has finished.
“We have now been notified that the council has put it out for tender.”
FOOTNOTE Cllr Steve Radford
what the jokers from the council press forgot to mention was that the equality assessment has changed this year to a higher hurdle with 6 thresholds.
Secondly the ward cllrs said they wanted the service to continue before the last financial year ran out. What sort of council can't put a tender out for an ongoing service need five months into a financial year - bless them.
The issue of the service was even highlighted to the Assistant Chief Executive prior to the service being discontinued.
author: Steve | 08/27/09 23:36 | comments
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Dear Editor
Periods of economic downturn have a detrimental impact on anyone seeking employment
However the effect can be devastating on young people entering the job market for the first time
To assist any young people, not just those iN Tuebrook and Stoneycroft, we are hosting a Training and Jobs event on Thursday 3rd September from 11.00 in the morning till one in the afternoon at The Tuebrook Hope Centre, rear of St John's Church, West Derby Road.
Any young people can drop in without any appointment needed
We are very grateful for colleagues from Liverpool Youth Service and Connexions for organising the event.
We also run a jobs club for anyone irrespective of age every Friday morning from 10 till 12
We would be pleased if you could kindly bring this to the attention of your readers
Cllr Steve Radford
Tuebrook Hope Centre
author: Steve | 08/25/09 19:38 | comments
Police are warning all residents with new PVC doors to ensure that when closing the door, lift the hadle up and double lock.
Burglars are opening doors by the simple application of a card or screwdriver if simply pulled to
Our local police crime advisor keith Winstanley can arrange a crime safety check on your home for free, telephone him on 777 4671 at Walton lane Police Station
Keith can also give advise on setting up a home watch scheme for your street
author: Steve | 08/25/09 13:44 | comments
Monday, August 24, 2009
Fazakerley – ‘Fazakerley Matters’, 2pm - 6pm, Thursday 27 August 2009, Adlam Park, Adlam Road, Fazakerley, L9 - “Come along and see what’s happening in Fazakerley. Find out who’s doing what in your area”
author: Steve | 08/24/09 16:07 | comments
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Dear Editor,
Reports in the Sunday times suggest that
a secret dossier blames “political fudge” and Whitehall incompetence for the plight of soldiers in Afghanistan who are provided with inadequate frontline kit.
The 296-page report, leaked to The Sunday Times, claims the scale of MoD bungling is so severe it “is harming our ability . . . to conduct difficult current operations”.
Should these reports be true then this government should resign
The vast majority of us objected t this war in Afghanistan, however the government pushed ahead in contempt of public opposition
If they have done so and put the lives of our troops at further risk due to their negligence, then they have forfeited the right to govern this country and should immediately resign.
Our troops lives matter more than ministers perks
Cllr Steve Radford
Liberal Party NEC
author: Steve | 08/23/09 11:17 | comments
Thursday, August 20, 2009
author: Steve | 08/20/09 18:00 | comments
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The next Local Election is in May 2010.
This may also be same day for General Election To be able to vote you need to be on the electoral roll.
The Council updates its list every year, but you can register at any time. Currently registration forms are going out, it is vital you confirm all adults in the house on the list plus any 16 / 17 year olds who may be able to vote soon
If you have just moved or are new to Liverpool and are not sure if you are on the list, you can contact electoral services at elections@liverpool.gov.uk
.
You can also register to vote by post. You don't need a special reason any more but you do need to fill in a form.
Every year hundreds of local people lose the opportunity to vote because of working hours, illness or holidays.
Postal Voting means you get your ballot paper about ten days before voting. Indicate you want a postal vote on your registration form its as easy as that. Liberals had to fight to get ordinary people the right to vote - from those votes we were able to establish free education, improve public health,
introduce the pension.
Not voting changes nothing , voting for The Liberal Party is to vote for individual freedom ,sound economics, tax reform, international co-operation and social justice
author: Steve | 08/19/09 23:38 | comments
"Key to our concerns is the under - reporting of Hate Crimes , this in turn leaves agencies taking longer to take the robust action needed. As Civic Leaders we must take a clear stand in educating the public how to seek support and warn those responsible they will be the ones driven out of our communities for this behaviour"
The Group meets again in two weeks time
author: Steve | 08/19/09 21:24 | comments
author: Steve | 08/19/09 21:17 | comments
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Burglary in East Liverpool up 57 per cent
Aug 18 2009 by Marc Waddington, Liverpool Echo
Figures not released to the public but obtained by the ECHO reveal that there were 1,818 serious acquisitive crimes this spring in areas including Anfield, Knotty Ash, Old Swan, Tuebrook and West Derby.
While home burglaries had risen to 823, up 57.4%, business robbery went up by 45.5%, with 32 incidents recorded.
At the same time, personal robbery rose by 20.9%, with 32 incidents.
Merseyside Police states it is “on target” to keep the number of serious acquisitive crimes below the 11,237 baseline.
The only area the force is off-target on is domestic burglary, which city leaders say they have been told are because of the early release from prison of a number of prolific offenders.
Tuebrook member and chair of the Liverpool East Safer Communities Partnership Cllr Steve Radford said: “I explicitly asked council officers the question of whether this dramatic increase was to do with the economy, that people who would not normally commit crime were behind.
“I was told explicitly no, that the problem of home burglary particularly was because of a number of serial offenders being released from jail early because of overcrowding.
“It is an utter disgrace that the government releases this tidal wave of crime into our communities in a period where many people will have been taking their holidays.
“People have a right to go about their lawful business without the fear that they will come home to find their properties ransacked because of this government’s policy on criminals.
“We clearly need more police on the streets.”
Merseyside Police said it was currently undertaking a major awareness campaign in the area, with billboards advising people on how to minimise the chances of becoming a victim of crime.
Superintendent Simon Irving said: “Merseyside Police has introduced a number of measures to tackle burglaries in North Liverpool after some “hotspot” areas were identified earlier in the year.
“These measures included increasing high visibility patrols, targeting suspects and rigorously enforcing bail conditions, strengthening the security of the buildings identified as potential targets and expanding the burglary investigation team. We are currently undertaking a marketing campaign across the area which sees billboard advertisements warning the public to secure their homes.
A police spokesman added: “Since April 1 we have arrested 140 people on suspicion of burglary and subsequently charged 45 with burglary offences in North Liverpool. Our work with the local community continues and I would urge anyone with any information to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Footnote : It is vital the public take every step to reduce crime opportunities and get information to the Police, as Chairman of The Community Safety Panel I am putting pressure on all the authorities to take a robust response as possible and ensuring the public are alerted to what is actually going on around us ; Cllr Steve Radford
author: Steve | 08/18/09 16:58 | comments
Norris Green - 'Your Community Matters: Children & Young People', 6pm - 8pm, Tuesday 18 August 2009, Ellergreen Community Centre, Ellergreen Road, L11 2RY - "Want to make a difference? Come along and help make your community better, with police, council officers, ward councillors, other agencies and local people from your community"
West Derby - 'Your Health Matters', 4.30pm - 6.30pm, Wednesday 19 August 2009, St Mary's Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 5EA - We want to help improve the health and well-being of people in your area! Come and find out what is going on in the area you live in and make your suggestions
Knotty Ash - 'Youth Matters', 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Thursday 20 August 2009, Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre, 251 East Prescot Road, L14 5NA - Have a look around the newly refurbished performance area and youth centre, watch some performances by local young people and share your experiences of growing up
author: Steve | 08/18/09 15:58 | comments
Thursday, August 13, 2009
memo to Cllrs Radford and Lenton:
"To confirm the application for 20 rooms/20 persons which was considered previously has since been amended by the applicant requesting 18rooms/18 people, so the proposal for 20 rooms/people is now removed by virtue of this amendment. Notices have been submitted to local residents and ward councillors advising of the amendment.
Committee Services"
Danny Clareauthor: Steve | 08/13/09 20:30 | comments
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Following extensive consultation and lobbying by Cllrs Steve Radford and Chris Lenton the Traffic and Highways Committee have agreed to re-open the roadway between March Road and Lower Breck Road
This will both improve traffic flow in the Month Roads but may help reduce loitering on this pavement.
Due to the obstruction of BT the opening will be for one lane only. This was supported by 88% of residents and advise from the Police
author: Steve | 08/12/09 08:24 | comments
Last chance to save one of Liverpool's gems
Aug 11 2009 by Marc Waddington, Liverpool Echo
Last chance to save city gem
CITY bosses are urging the owners of a Grade II listed former hospital in Liverpool to save it from ruin.
The 19th century building in Newsham Park, which was featured in the ECHO’s Stop The Rot campaign, has been empty for more than 20 years and is currently owned by a consortium from Dubai.
But city leaders who visited the site this week said the building was in urgent need of repair, with holes appearing in the roof which they say puts the building at risk of significant water damage.
Pigeons are also said to now be nesting in the roof.
The owners have begun some remedial work, but Tuebrook ward Cllr Steve Radford said the council should be taking a firmer stand against owners who allow such important buildings to fall into disrepair.
Cllr Radford said: “This building is in a poor state, and it’s important that the council takes action.
“There is a clear need for urgent repair, but because the new owners deal through agents, I’ve never been able to deal directly with them to sort this out.
“And I was concerned to hear from officers that the council’s impetus on the Stop The Rot campaign was being referred to in the past tense, as though that itself had now fallen into disrepair.”
The company which previously owned the building, Gateway Properties, has apologised to the Stop the Rot forum in 2006 for the lack of action.
It has since sold the building, but local residents and councillors say there has been little progress since then.
A council spokesman said: “We are monitoring the situation and the owners carried out work and have installed a caretaker. If necessary we can issue them with a repair notice.”
Footnote Cllr Steve Radford raised this at the Environment Scrutiny Committee last night and again officers were only talking about another meeting and another threat of action rather than anything meaningful
author: Steve | 08/12/09 07:05 | comments
Public Meetings Coming Up
Kirkdale - 'Kirkdale Matters', 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Tuesday 11 August 2009, Kirkdale Neighbourhood Council, 238a Stanley Road, Kirkdale, L5 7QP - "Come and talk to us about local issues. Meet your Ward Councillors and other agencies working in your neighbourhood"
Everton - 'Have Your Say', 1pm - 3pm, Wednesday 12 August 2009, Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council, Sports Hall, Breckfield Road North, L5 4QT - "A Safer, Stronger Community - have your say about crime and disorder, regeneration and the facilities in your community"
Old Swan - 'Your Community Matters: Crime and Community Safety', 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Thursday 13 August 2009, Salvation Army, 401 Prescot Road, L13 3BT - "Are you a local resident or business concerned by Crime and Anti Social Behaviour? Then come along and help to make your area better"
Norris Green - 'Your Community Matters: Children & Young People', 6pm - 8pm, Tuesday 18 August 2009, Ellergreen Community Centre, Ellergreen Road, L11 2RY - "Want to make a difference? Come along and help make your community better, with police, council officers, ward councillors, other agencies and local people from your community"
author: Steve | 08/12/09 02:32 | comments
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monday 14th Sept.
Data Analysis , resources allocation
and performance
Monday 5th October
Hate Crime
Domestic Abuse
Monday 9th November
Target Hardening
Crime Figures and howto maximise income for community projects
Monday 7th December
Anti Social Behaviour, Service Performance
Operation safe Space
Monday 11th Jan 2009
Youth Crime Action Programme
Monday 15th Feb
Drug Intervention
Night Time Economy
Monday 15th March
Business Crime
author: Steve | 08/10/09 13:11 | comments
author: Steve | 08/10/09 12:31 | comments
Thursday, August 06, 2009
On Tuesday morning the Planning Cmte was told that the applicant had changed his plans from a 20 bed hostel to a 18 bed hostel ad submitted them 10 to 14 days ago
However planning officers appeared totally unaware
Most disturbingly some members of the Committee and Planning department wanted to consider the case and check out the details later
Cllr Steve Radford robustly objected that it was totally improper that the committee hear a case that was fluid and objectors should have the right to views the amended plans. Also that the committee had a real application for a 20 bed hostel and should deal with that application not a case of speculation
author: Steve | 08/06/09 10:54 | comments
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Thursday 20th August at
Corner Delamain Road with Meade Road
Corner Knoclaid Road with Maiden Lane
Osbourne Road
Albert Road
author: Steve | 08/05/09 13:41 | comments
All too often politicians will go out of their way to disagree with their rivals
So can we robustly agree with one our rivals.
Frank Field has called for a simplification of our tax and benefits schemes
How right he is, a system that is so complex results in people being treated as cheats in a system that people can't even comprehend.
It creates enormous waste as so many people have to be employed to operate it
Its time this country returned to Gladstone's principles of taxation by operating fewer taxes and corresponding benefits.
If everyone was able to earn £12,000 tax free we could reduce the whole burden of the tax benefits system at a stroke
If all death duties were taxed at a simple 10% over £100,000 received and the countless exemptions abolished
At a stroke we could create a fairer and more efficient tax and benefits system which would help regenerate the economy
Cllr Steve Radford
Liberal Party NEC
author: Steve | 08/05/09 10:36 | comments
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
1) Local Authorities not just police should be able to instigate a review of premises
2) Closures in problem localities should be targeted to individual premises not a blanket area ban which could penalise well managed venues
3) In looking at new applications or additional hours the Local Authority should be able to look at cumulative health impact of new licenses
author: Steve | 08/04/09 16:49 | comments
Public Consultations across Liverpool
Childwall - Childwall Matters, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Tuesday 04 August 2009, at Conference Suite, Seminar Room 1, Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD - "Come and talk to the people who can make a difference in your community."
Central - Your Community Matters, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Tuesday 04 August 2009, at Millennium House, Herculaneum/ Huskisson Room(s), 60 Victoria Street, L1 6JD - "A Safer Stronger City Centre - addressing Crime and Anti Social Behaviour in the City Centre. An opportunity to ask questions about what is happening in your community".
Anfield - Your Community Matters: Crime & Community Safety, 6pm - 8pm, Wednesday 05 August 2009, at ABCC Community Corner, Lower Level Richmond Park, L6 5AD - "Are you a local resident or business concerned by Crime and Anti Social Behaviour? Then come along and help to make your area better."
Riverside - Riverside Working With You, 6pm - 8pm, Thursday 06 August 2009, at Southern Neighbourhood Council, 109 Upper Mann Street, L8 6TS - "Our neighbourhood our priorities. Your ward councillors and partner agencies promise to: inform, listen, respond, resolve."
Tuebrook & Stoneycroft - Have Your Say on Crime and Policing, 7pm - 9pm, Monday 10 August 2009, at Hope Centre, 1b Snaefell Avenue, rear of St John's Church, Tuebrook, L13 7HA - "Come and talk to the people who can help make a difference in your community."
author: Steve | 08/04/09 15:57 | comments
