Cuts
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Uni campus support staff continue strikes
Campus support staff at the University of Liverpool University carried out a fourth strike protest.
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Police chief’s warning on impact of cuts
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke admits that cuts to the service are affecting its ability to respond to crime.
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Protest over NHS cuts and privatisation
Demonstrators gathered at Liverpool’s Cunard Building to protest against NHS cuts and privatisation.
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Police numbers to go up after council tax rise
Merseyside Police announces 200 new constables are set to patrol the streets following the recent rise in Liverpool’s council tax charges.
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Mayor warns of further social care cuts
Liverpool City Council has warned that local social care services will have to be “hollowed-out” due to government budget cuts.
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Official hits out over Trade Union Bill
New legislation aimed at curbing union powers has been has been labelled an assault on workers’ rights by one local official.
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Knowsley facing councillor reduction
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
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Winter survival packs for city’s vulnerable
Volunteers have been packing laundry bags with winter essentials for Liverpool’s most vulnerable people.
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Large response to council cuts survey
More than 6,600 people have responded to Wirral Council’s consultation on spending cuts.
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Review to halt fire station closures
Union considers seeking a judicial review in a bid to save two local fire stations which may close.
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Protests at £156m council cuts meeting
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Liverpool Town Hall as the council met for its budget meeting.
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Weekly bin collections axed in Liverpool
Weekly bin collections are to be scrapped after a decision taken by Liverpool City Council.
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Charity fights to save Wirral kennels
Locals have reacted with anger to the proposed closure to the Birkenhead Council Kennels.
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Cabinet approves budget plans
The Liverpool City Council Cabinet has approved proposals on where to cut public spending.
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Angry residents confront council
A well-meaning meeting at Liverpool Town Hall nearly descended into chaos as city residents showed their anger and displeasure towards the council.
