21 October 2026
Liverpool City Council
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Blog · 14 October 2026

BLOG: Alcohol harm is not inevitable. But building on progress means acting together

As Liverpool launches its new Alcohol Strategy, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, explores how the city can build on recent progress to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting healthy, vibrant communities. For many people in Liverpool, enjoying a sociable drink is a part of life. Our pubs, bars, restaurants and

Group photo outside RIVER Women's Hub

Thriving communities · 1 October 2026

New hub offers lifeline for women across Liverpool

A new women’s support hub offering specialist support for women experiencing trauma, poor mental health, substance use and other complex needs has been officially opened by Dame Carol Black during a visit to Liverpool.  The RIVER Women’s Hub, based on Belmont Road, brings together drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, wellbeing support and specialist partner services

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Thriving communities · 1 October 2026

New service strengthens reproductive healthcare support in Liverpool 

Liverpool residents will be able to receive free, confidential support with money, housing, benefits and other life pressures through a new city service linked to local reproductive healthcare services.  Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team is commissioning Citizens Advice Liverpool to deliver the 18-month pilot, which is expected to begin in October 2026.  The service

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A strong and fair economy for all · 25 September 2026

More than 170,000 opportunities to get active delivered across Liverpool 

More than 170,000 opportunities to get active have been delivered across Liverpool as part of work to make physical activity easier and more accessible for residents.  Walking groups, football, cycling, tennis, cricket, inclusive sport and free activities for children and families are among the opportunities being delivered by the Liverpool Active City Network.  The city’s

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Health · 21 September 2026

Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates diverse recovery experiences 

The final week of Liverpool Recovery Month will explore how gender, sexuality, identity and lived experience can shape recovery.  Events will bring residents together through coffee mornings, creative activities, films, walks and alcohol-free social events. The week will celebrate the strength and achievements of women, men, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, including people from Liverpool’s

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Liverpool service helping residents access contraception closer to home wins national award 

A Liverpool service that is making it easier for residents to access contraception in their local community has won a national pharmacy award.  The Liverpool Community Pharmacy Implant Service, delivered through a partnership between Liverpool City Council, Axess Sexual Health and Green Lane Pharmacy, was named Health Initiative of the Year at the C+D Awards

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BLOG: Supporting community learning in Liverpool through better evidence

Community learning provides much more than access to courses. Across Liverpool, it helps residents build confidence, improve wellbeing, develop new skills, and take positive steps towards employment, volunteering, and further education. For many people, especially those who have been away from education for some time, community-based learning can be the first step towards new opportunities. 

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Thriving communities · 15 September 2026

New programme will make it easier for Liverpool families to get financial help

Thousands of Liverpool families will find it easier to get help with benefits, debt, housing and everyday living costs after Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet approved a new £1.1 million support programme.  The four-year programme will see dedicated Citizens Advice Liverpool advisers providing free, independent advice through Family Hubs and community venues across the city. It

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Health · 14 September 2026

Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates families, connection and community 

Families, carers, children and young people will be at the heart of the third week of Liverpool Recovery Month.  The week will recognise how recovery can strengthen families and relationships, while celebrating the important role that loved ones, peer networks and local communities can play.  Events across Liverpool and Merseyside will bring people together through

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