This is an advertisement recently published by Liverpool PCT. They are keen that as many people as possible are aware of it
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£20,587 for 3 - 3.5 days per week
Liverpool PCT is seeking a Chair of their Liverpool Provider Services
Board. Provider Services has a budget of over £84 million p.a. and
employs over 2000 staff. They are looking for a professional who has
experince of leading a large, complex organisation. You need commitment
to the NHS, to live in Liverpool and to be able to demonstrate board room
skills such as leadership, governance and a proven record of achievement
in a challenging, competitive and market driven environmenrt and
establishing strong working relationships with stakeholders.
If you feel you fit this bill, visit www.appointments.org.uk/vacancies,
or call 0870 240 3802. Ref no NW8615. Completed applications must be
received back by 24th October.
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
New Campaign Website against the Garston waste plan
A constituent has created a handy website for people wanting to campaign against the plans for the waste plant at Stalbridge Dock in Garston.
Here is the link to the front page.
Lots of people have written objection letters already, but hopefully this will help those who haven't time to do lots of their own research, or who feel not quite so confident about creating an objection letter, to produce something.
Jonny, the gentleman who created the site, is keen for as many people as possible to know about it so please do pass on the details to anyone you think would be interested.
Here is the link to the front page.
Lots of people have written objection letters already, but hopefully this will help those who haven't time to do lots of their own research, or who feel not quite so confident about creating an objection letter, to produce something.
Jonny, the gentleman who created the site, is keen for as many people as possible to know about it so please do pass on the details to anyone you think would be interested.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Corporate Services Committee
Earlier this week I was at the City Council's Corporate Services Select Committee. I am one of the Exec Members reporting to this committee - but its probably fair to say that most of the work relates more to the other two - Flo Clucas and Steve Hurst.
A long agenda including at least one rather lengthy report. A few things however stood out for me
Firstly - the council is not only meeting its target for recycling, it is exceeding it. Given the number of times I hear people say the target is not being met, this actual statistical fact needs to be highlighted.
Secondly - we discussed a motion on the recent CAB report on bailiffs and the way they appear to be misusing their powers when acting on council tax accounts. If the information in the report is true, and there is enough of it to indicate that some of it must be, then these firms either need to have the riot act read to them or the council needs to stop using them. There is a small group working on this in the City Council. It may be that the firms who have now received this public criticism will actually clean up their acts anyway, but we probably can't rely on that happening without a certain amount of pressure.
Finally - the Merseyside Pension Scheme. Some time ago the City Council called on the scheme to organise a ballot of members so that the actual members could have a say on the issue of ethical investment. We were joined by other Merseyside Councils in the request. I asked for a report back to the select committee and when it came it completely failed to mention any action relating to this. So I have asked again and hope the information we get next time will be better than this.
A long agenda including at least one rather lengthy report. A few things however stood out for me
Firstly - the council is not only meeting its target for recycling, it is exceeding it. Given the number of times I hear people say the target is not being met, this actual statistical fact needs to be highlighted.
Secondly - we discussed a motion on the recent CAB report on bailiffs and the way they appear to be misusing their powers when acting on council tax accounts. If the information in the report is true, and there is enough of it to indicate that some of it must be, then these firms either need to have the riot act read to them or the council needs to stop using them. There is a small group working on this in the City Council. It may be that the firms who have now received this public criticism will actually clean up their acts anyway, but we probably can't rely on that happening without a certain amount of pressure.
Finally - the Merseyside Pension Scheme. Some time ago the City Council called on the scheme to organise a ballot of members so that the actual members could have a say on the issue of ethical investment. We were joined by other Merseyside Councils in the request. I asked for a report back to the select committee and when it came it completely failed to mention any action relating to this. So I have asked again and hope the information we get next time will be better than this.
Liverpool One
I went along to Liverpool One on Friday.Managed to miss the ceremony for the opening of the second phase earlier in the week. After a day of rather too many meetings, it was good to go along to the new Odeon to see a film. The building was so very new it had tha new carpet smell and even workmen's footprints still outside some of the doors. It'll be a great venue though, and the fact that there is a choice of eating places both immediately outside and round the corner means this should be quite a lively part of town. The way Liverpool One has been designed means there are quite a few vantage places,and it does look quite impressive. I am not one for shopping - in fact I can't think of anything worse than spending time meandering round shops - but I am sure I'll be back to the Odeon again.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Debate on Liverpool's future
This event (details posted below) sounds interesting.
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Beyond Capital of Culture - what next for the city of Liverpool?
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> I am very pleased to invite you to attend a special event, hosted by The
> Chartered Institute of Management - in association with the University
> of Liverpool, on Thursday 16th October 2008, 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.
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> Entitled Beyond Capital of Culture - what next for the city of
> Liverpool, the event will be chaired by Roger Phillips, BBC Radio
> Merseyside; four speakers will offer their opinions on the city's
> future, including the challenges and opportunities it faces in order to
> provoke debate from the audience.
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> Cllr. Flo Clucas, Deputy Leader, Liverpool City Council;
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> Rod Holmes, Chair, The Mersey Partnership;
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> Jack Stopforth, Chief Executive, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce;
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> Professor Mike Stubbs, Chief Executive, FACT
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> Drinks and Canapés will be served on arrival
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> The discussion will be staged in the Jack Leggate Theatre, in the
> beautifully restored and recently opened Victoria Gallery and Museum
> housing the University's rich and varied fine art, ceramics, and
> heritage collections. You will have the opportunity to look around
> afterwards.
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> Tickets to this event are £10.
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> Please respond by Thursday 9 October
>
> To either Elaine Highton, E: merseyside.branch@managers.org.uk
> ccElaineHighton@irs-limited.com
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Beyond Capital of Culture - what next for the city of Liverpool?
>
>
>
> I am very pleased to invite you to attend a special event, hosted by The
> Chartered Institute of Management - in association with the University
> of Liverpool, on Thursday 16th October 2008, 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.
>
>
>
> Entitled Beyond Capital of Culture - what next for the city of
> Liverpool, the event will be chaired by Roger Phillips, BBC Radio
> Merseyside; four speakers will offer their opinions on the city's
> future, including the challenges and opportunities it faces in order to
> provoke debate from the audience.
>
>
>
> Cllr. Flo Clucas, Deputy Leader, Liverpool City Council;
>
> Rod Holmes, Chair, The Mersey Partnership;
>
> Jack Stopforth, Chief Executive, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce;
>
> Professor Mike Stubbs, Chief Executive, FACT
>
>
>
> Drinks and Canapés will be served on arrival
>
>
>
> The discussion will be staged in the Jack Leggate Theatre, in the
> beautifully restored and recently opened Victoria Gallery and Museum
> housing the University's rich and varied fine art, ceramics, and
> heritage collections. You will have the opportunity to look around
> afterwards.
>
>
>
> Tickets to this event are £10.
>
>
>
> Please respond by Thursday 9 October
>
> To either Elaine Highton, E: merseyside.branch@managers.org.uk
> ccElaineHighton@irs-limited.com
Bennett Street message
Rather than lose a lot of replies towards the end of a comment thread, I am posting this reply here.
Someone posted concerned that Bennett Street in Garston may have had one side of the road missed off when planning consultation letters were recently sent out.
I have looked into this and the mailout will be checked and if parts of the road have been omitted they will get letters.
Someone posted concerned that Bennett Street in Garston may have had one side of the road missed off when planning consultation letters were recently sent out.
I have looked into this and the mailout will be checked and if parts of the road have been omitted they will get letters.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Future of Liverpool - consultations
Liverpool First is organising consultation sessions this weekend on three strategies for the City - Sustainable Communities, Culture and Climate Change. They'll be hosting public sessions at Wall Street in the Liverpool One area and in St John's Shopping Centre. These take place on 3, 4 and 5 October from 11 am to 4 30. They are called Your City Your Future.
The documents, and a chance to comment, are also available on line here. There's a deadline of 31 October.
Liverpool First, which is the City's Strategic Partnership which includes the City Council and a wide range of partners, is encouraging local people to take part.
The documents, and a chance to comment, are also available on line here. There's a deadline of 31 October.
Liverpool First, which is the City's Strategic Partnership which includes the City Council and a wide range of partners, is encouraging local people to take part.
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