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Metro Mayor reveals new team
and new purpose for Combined Authority
THE Liverpool City Region Combined
Authority has held its 1st meeting with newly elected Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram in the chair.
There was more to the new look of the Combined Authority with Steve Rotheram
unveiling a set of new portfolios for Combined Authority members, with the Metro
Mayor himself, taking on a key responsibility for Innovation and the Digital
Economy, as well as Policy and Finance.
Speaking at the meeting Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said:- "My role; and
the role of the Combined Authority; is to re-think, re-position and remake our
City Region. Our vision must be to deliver a confident, dynamic and prosperous
area that will be a positive economic and creative asset for the UK. We are here
to drive prosperity, encourage innovation and expand opportunities for people
and communities in every part of our City Region. We are lucky to live in a
place with an extraordinary story and outstanding physical, natural and economic
assets. We have 1 of the most recognizable brands on the planet and an abundance
of creative energy. Devolution therefore, gives us the opportunity to fulfill
our potential."
Key portfolio appointments are as follows:-
► Business and Brexit – Asif Hamid (Chair Liverpool
City Region LEP)
► Economic Development and Culture – Cllr Phil Davies (Leader Wirral Council)
► Housing and Public Service Reform – Mayor Joe Anderson
► Energy and Renewables – Cllr Rob Polhill (Leader Halton Council)
► Skills and Apprenticeships – Cllr Ian Maher (Leader Sefton Council)
► Health, Adult and Social Care - Cllr Andy Moorehead (Leader Knowsley Council)
► Spatial Planning, Environment and Air Quality – Cllr Barrie Grunewald (leader
St Helens Council
In addition, Cllr Liam Robinson, will also be joining the Combined Authority to
lead on Transport.
The Combined Authority also agreed to appoint Merseytravel Chief Executive,
Frank Rogers, as its new Interim Head of Paid Service, pending the recruitment
of a permanent new appointment for the key role.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram explained:- "We have today agreed to start the
recruitment process and are confident of having a very high calibre appointment
in place before the end of the summer. This is a hugely important role and we
will are embarking on a process to find a candidate who shares our ambition and
vision for City Region. We are delighted to have Frank working with us full time
pending that appointment. He is a highly experienced and respected senior
officer whose talents and understanding will be invaluable to the Combined
Authority."
Merseyside Police thank the
public following Manchester attack
MERSEYSIDE Police would like to thank
the people of Merseyside for their messages of their support and thanks
following the horrific terror attack in Manchester, on Monday, 22 May 2017. The
Force has been overwhelmed by the public response to the hard work and
dedication of our Officers, and staff, and the work they are doing to keep the
streets of Merseyside safe.
Chief Constable Andy Cooke said:- "The response of the Police and our
partners within the other Emergency Services, at times such as this, are
critical for ensuring that the public feel safe and reassured. The public will
have seen an increased visible presence of armed Police Officers across
Liverpool and I want to continue to reassure them that it is not in response to
any direct threat, but just to offer reassurance. A number of members of the
public have contacted us via our feedback forms, our website and social media
sites, to thank Merseyside Police for the hard work, visible presence and
professionalism following Monday night's terror attack in Manchester. I want to
thank the public for their continued support and can assure them of our ongoing
commitment to keeping the streets of Merseyside safe." |
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Fazakerley 6th Form to
remain open
FAZAKERLEY High School in Liverpool is
to continue to provide a 6th Form after a deal was brokered for its continued
operation. The School announced a consultation on closing its 6th Form provision
in January 2017, due to financial pressures and low numbers. Liverpool City
Council has been working with the senior leadership team at Fazakerley and
neighbouring Schools to come up with a solution. Now it can be revealed that a
new, innovative 6th form model will be launched in September 2017 for new Year
12 students; Fazakerley High School, at Alt Valley Communiversity. It will see
English and maths A-Levels continue to be delivered via Fazakerley at Alt Valley
Community Trust's Skills Centre, along with existing and expanded vocational
provision. Other A-Levels will be delivered at Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports
College and Alsop High School. Students will remain on roll at Fazakerley High
School and transport will be provided between the Fazakerley and Alt Valley
sites.
Liverpool's Assistant Mayor for Education, Councillor Nick Small, said:-
"I'm pleased that Fazakerley's 6th Form will not close. Many parents were
rightly concerned about the impact this would have on progression routes for
children and gaps in 6th form provision in parts of the City. This new,
innovative collaborative model will give students more choice and will improve
educational outcomes and opportunities for young people living in North
Liverpool."
James Beaton, Headteacher of Fazakerley High School said:- "We are very
excited to be entering into this partnership with Alt Valley. The provision of
education Post 16, that we can now offer together, is way beyond anything we
were able to offer before and the range of courses and experiences available
will enhance the education of all our pupils. Fazakerley High School at Alt
Valley Communiversity is an exciting new development for us all."
Gill Mason, Principal of Alt Valley Community Trust, said:- "We are
delighted to be part of this exciting new initiative, providing a much enhanced
vocational offer through our unique partnership for children in Liverpool We are
committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for Fazakerley High School
learners."
Merseyside Police thank the
public following Manchester attack
ON 24 May 2017, Merseyside Police
released CCTV images of 2 men they want to question in connection with the theft
of a large quantity of cigarettes from a delivery vehicle, in Maghull, Sefton.
The 2 males are reported to have confronted a delivery driver at the Shell
Petrol Station, on Northway, at around 10am, on 12 May 2017. We are told that
they then took the cigarettes and ran off along Northway and into a waiting
vehicle.
Detective Inspector Robbie Moss said:- "There were several members of the
public nearby who witnessed the males running and we urge them to come forward
and tell us what they saw. If anybody believes they know who was responsible or
recognises anyone from the CCTV images, we urge them to get in touch and assist
us."
Anyone with information should contact Police on:- 0151 777 3833 or
Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555111. |
