LIVERPOOL'S Respect programme - aimed at improving life for people across the city is coming to Croxteth.

The seven days of comprehensive activities, starting on Monday 10th September, is the third in a series of weeks of action.

The city council, Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service and the Primary Care Trust and Housing Associations (Registered Social Landlords) are among the many organisations who have teamed up to take part. Ward councillors have also been involved in the planning for the programme over the last few months.

As well as action to clear fly-tipped rubbish, pick up school truants, remove graffiti and tackle anti-social behaviour and crime, there will be many events aimed at engaging the local community. These include the issuing of crime prevention advice, property marking schemes, fitting of smoke detectors, outreach youth work, a disco for 8-14 year olds and various sporting activities.  

There will also be proactive activity to help local people into education, employment and training. This will include a Jobs Café and assistance from the Streets Ahead team who knock on doors directly targeting people who are out of work.

Lib Dem Councillor Colin Eldridge, the council's executive member for community safety, said: "This week of action has been in the pipeline for several months.
 
"There will be literally hundreds of staff from dozens of organisations working together to improve life for people living in Croxteth.

"This is part of a sustainable plan to continually tackle the issues that local people want dealt with."

Lib Dem Councillor Marilyn Fielding, executive member for housing and neighbourhoods, added: "This concerted week of action enables us to have a real focus on the things that people tell us they want to see done to improve the local area.

"This is not just about tackling the challenges in the area via targeted enforcement activity, but providing opportunities for the local community through youth projects and education and employment schemes."
  
Liverpool is one of 40 Respect 'zones' around the country and has been recognised by the Home Office as leading the way in tackling anti social behaviour and other challenges.

Every home in the area has received a leaflet giving information about the initiative and how to find out more.
            
It is the third week of action to take place under the 'Respect' banner. The first two, in Picton/Greenbank and Tuebrook/Stoneycroft, resulted in the removal of over 100 tonnes of rubbish, the clearance of 77 flytipped sites and 55 pieces of graffiti being removed, amongst many other direct actions. A total of 117 people were also arrested for alleged offences ranging from drugs and assault to burglary and theft.  There was also a high take up of the wide range of activities that were staged.

Local residents can find a complete list of the events taking place as part of the Croxteth Respect initiative by calling 0151 233 3018, visiting www.liverpool.gov.uk/enforcement or emailing  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Further Respect weeks are planned in Princes Park, Everton, Speke, Kensington, Belle Vale and Anfield over the next six months.