Knife and illegal vapes seized in Anfield during Community Impact Day

A knife and one hundred illegal vapes have been discovered during a Community Impact Day in Anfield.

The Council’s Private Sector Housing Team organised the event on Thursday 27 March, with participants including a range of the local authority’s departments as well as Liverpool Streetscene Ltd, Merseyside Police, Your Housing Group, Riverside Housing and the Breckfield Centre.

Outcomes from the day included:

• Residents on Chapel Road, The Coppice and Monastery Road were visited following reports of consistent anti-social behaviour

• Merseyside Police recovered a blade which could be used as a viable weapon from alleyway searches around Chapel Road

• The Licensing and Tobacco Unit seized 100 illicit vapes across two shops on Townsend Lane and Priory Road, whilst three other commercial premises were inspected and found to be compliant

• The Landlord Licensing team completed compliance inspections at privately rented properties and gathered information about potentially unlicensed properties

• Liverpool Streetscene Ltd collected evidence on fly-tipping and passage dumping for further investigation

• The Breckfield Centre conducted a litter pick, improving the visual appearance of streets

Evidence from the ongoing cases was referred to the relevant services for investigation, and partners will continue to monitor the issues raised.

To report poor property conditions or anti-social behaviour from a rental property, email privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk or report it online.

For advice and to hear how to report anti-social behaviour, click here.

To report fly-tipping, click here.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “This is all part of our neighbourhood approach to identifying issues of concern to local residents and taking positive action to tackle them.

“By bringing together a range of different organisations we can maximise the impact and involve the relevant partner in making life better for locals.”

Anfield Councillor, Billy Marrat, said: “This proved a very productive day in making this area safer and stronger for residents.

“Some residents have been living in fear & it is our job to act against irresponsible tenants and residents to make these areas a lot better for all.”

Chief Inspector Sarah Rotherham from Merseyside Police said: “I am proud to report the success of our recent community impact day on 27th March.

“This joined up approach resulted in significant outcomes including the recovery of a dangerous bladed article and the seizure of 100 illicit vapes in Anfield.

“Our dedicated partnership approach worked tirelessly to address anti-social behaviour, improve property conditions, and tackle fly-tipping.

“This initiative not only enhances community safety but also demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting residents and maintaining a safer, cleaner environment for all.”

• The Council has also today announced it has seized over 30,000 illicit goods from a wholesaler in Old Swan in the biggest seizure from a single premises to date.