Elliot Jessett

Liverpool

Local Democracy Reporter at Liverpool Echo

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Articles

Bus driver sacked after what happened to vulnerable schoolboy

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Alt Bridge Special School said it has personally apologised to the family and is committed to learning from its mistakeA mum was left 'absolutely fuming' after a transport service left her vulnerable son on a bus on his own for more than two hours because they failed to notice he was still there. Jen Woodward's son was picked up by Supreme Executive Travel (SET) who are commissioned by Knowsley Council to provide home-to-school transport.
Three supermarkets in Kirkby fail hygiene tests

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Morrisons in Kirkby received a food hygiene rating of oneLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceThree supermarkets in one town have been told they need to improve after food hygiene failings. The Morrisons and Iceland stores in Kirkby, Merseyside, were given ratings of one by the Food Standards Agency, and the Co-op on the Field Lane estate was rated zero.
'Enough is Enough! Have we got to wait for it to burn down?'

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

A number of incidents have been reported since the much-loved pub was closed down last yearResidents near a much-loved local landmark have declared 'enough is enough' following another incident of fly-tipping at the site of the former Merton Inn pub on Stanley Road in Bootle. Over the years, the pub had changed hands a number of times and was once home to a JD Wetherspoon.
Three supermarkets in Kirkby fail hygiene tests

2 days ago | bbc.com | Elliot Jessett

Three supermarkets in one town fail hygiene testsElliot JessettLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleMorrisons in Kirkby received a food hygiene rating of oneThree supermarkets in one town have been told they need to improve after food hygiene failings. The Morrisons and Iceland stores in Kirkby, Merseyside, were given ratings of one by the Food Standards Agency, and the Co-op on the Field Lane estate was rated zero.
'I used to sleep on Southport Pier' - 64-year-old opens up over losing wife and home and his fear living on the streets

2 days ago | lancs.live | Elliot Jessett

A man was left homeless after a serious of unfortunate events, before he was helped out by a housing charity. Stewart Woods was rough sleeping before he was given a home, training and work opportunities by charity Emmaus. Tailored support is also given for those in need, which often provides significant results. The 64-year-old has called the Emmaus centre in Merseyside his home for the past decade after experiencing homelessness, the ECHO reports.
Southport homeless man says 'it can happen to anyone'

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Stewart Woods owned his own home before he lost his job and marriageLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA former home owner who was married and had a good job before becoming homeless has said "it can happen to anyone". Stewart Woods, who ended up sleeping under Southport Pier, lost his home after his marriage fell apart and he was made redundant.
Southport homeless man says 'it can happen to anyone'

3 days ago | bbc.com | Elliot Jessett

Homeless man says 'it can happen to anyone'Elliot JessettLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSStewart Woods owned his own home before he lost his job and marriageA former home owner who was married and had a good job before becoming homeless has said "it can happen to anyone". Stewart Woods, who ended up sleeping under Southport Pier, lost his home after his marriage fell apart and he was made redundant.
Safety row breaks out over Merseyside town's 'other beach'

4 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Councillors have accused Sefton Council of 'giving up' on Southport's beach and pier attractionsA safety row has broken out over one Merseyside town's 'other beach' with Liberal Democrat councillor, John Pugh accusing Sefton Council of 'giving up' on Southport's beach and pier attractions. In response, Labour councillors have accused Mr Pugh of being 'irresponsible' in recommending areas of Southport beach which are considered a safety risk to the public.
I was married, had a good job and a house then it all fell apart

4 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

The latest figures show there was a 70% increase in people sleeping rough across Merseyside last year'If I can end up homeless, then it can happen to anyone'. These are the sobering words of Stewart Woods who was rough sleeping before being helped by Merseyside housing charity Emmaus. Emmaus provide a home, training and work opportunities to people who have experienced homelessness.
Whiston: £6.1m development to deliver 26 new 'affordable homes'

4 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Left to right: Scott Eastwood at Tyson Construction (TC), Darren Evans of Livv Housing Group (LH), Steve Hartley of TC, Yvonne Westhead-Fyles of LH, Philip Helm of TC, Beth Downey of Homes England (credit: Livv Housing) A £6.1m housing development will deliver 26 new homes in Whiston after accessing funding from the Liverpool City Region’s ‘Brownfield Land Fund’. It is a part of a wider regeneration project in the area that saw the completion of phase one back in 2019.