News
Local Solutions welcomes Frank Hont
We were delighted to welcome Frank Hont, the former Regional Secretary of UNISON North West to Local Solutions on 1 May. Frank has been asked by the Mayor, Joe Anderson, to lead a Mayoral Task Force on Poverty and is in the process of visiting many different organisations to... read more
10 May 2013
Notable visitors
On 29 th April, Local Solutions was delighted welcome Doug Strycharczyk (Managing Director of AQR) and Yvonne Roberts (Chief Leader Writer for the Observer and renowned journalist and broadcaster) on a tour of its services this morning. First port of call was the Scotland... read more
29 April 2013
Nightstop Service
Local Solutions latest initiative to assist with youth homelessness is a Nightstop in North Wales. The scheme which will be accredited by Depaul UK, covers Flintshire and Denbighshire and commenced in April 2013. Nightstop provides a safety net to vulnerable young people at a... read more
29 April 2013
Office Space to Rent
Local Solutions has accessible and friendly office space to rent at affordable prices. We can meet needs from individual desks or larger offices with a full range of support services. Located by the Royal Liverpool University Hospital at the end of Edge Lane we... read more
24 April 2013
Stephen Twigg MP addresses Lunchtime Talk Session
On12 th April, Local Solutions welcomed Stephen Twigg MP to address one of its regular lunchtime talk sessions. Stephen, MP for West Derby and Shadow Secretary of State for Education, gave a stimulating talk to invited guests about ‘The Future Challenges of Education in... read more
16 April 2013
Royal visit for opening of Bailey Court
Royal visit for opening of Bailey Court HRH the Duchess of Gloucester GCVO officially opened Bailey Court Extra Care scheme in Knowsley on Thursday (APRIL 11). The scheme has been developed by Cosmopolitan Housing Association, which has recently become part of the... read more
12 April 2013
Housing Director welcomed
Local Solutions welcomed David Bethell from Project Development Workshop (PDW) today for a tour of its services. David has worked in housing and regeneration for over 20 years. His work over recent years has involved housing and development with a particular emphasis on older persons and... read more
20 March 2013
Better luck next time!
A team from Local Solutions' Homecare service attended an awards ceremony in London last night as nominees for Best Employer (over 250 staff). The team were one of just three organisations nominated in their category. The Accolades 2012/13 award ceremony is a highlight in the social care... read more
15 March 2013
Freedom of the City awarded to Local Solutions!
Local Solutions has been granted the Freedom of the City Award. The charity, which grew out of the economic misery of the 1970’s is just as relevant in the lives of vulnerable people in today’s austere climate. Local Solutions Chief Executive Steve Hawkins commented, ... read more
14 March 2013
Afternoon talk given by Rt. Hon. Jane Kennedy
Local Solutions was delighted to welcome Rt. Hon. Jane Kennedy to its headquarters today who gave an afternoon talk about her new role as Merseyside’s first Police & Crime Commissioner. Jane, who grew up in Darlington, came to study at Liverpool University and was a much admired and... read more
13 March 2013