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Health · 9 June 2026

Liverpool sees sharp drop in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but experts urge residents to keep testing

Health leaders are encouraged by latest reductions in STIs across the city but say maintaining strong testing rates is essential to ensure infections are picked up early and that progress continues. Liverpool has recorded a significant fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new figures showing a 17.8% drop in diagnoses. This is greater than the national decrease of 8.7%. The

Services · 9 June 2026

Liverpool brings NHS-style health checks to community venues

Residents in Liverpool can now access quick, free health checks in convenient community settings, as Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team supports the introduction of new self-service health stations at Lifestyles Alsop and Garston. The new stations, funded by Public Health Liverpool, will give people the opportunity to complete a simple health check in under five minutes, helping to spot early signs of serious

A man on a computer completing training.

Thriving communities · 5 June 2026

New LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training launched to support safer, more inclusive conversations

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), in partnership with Liverpool City Council, has launched a new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training course designed to help people feel more confident supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. The free online training brings together lived experience, community voices and clinical insight to highlight the unique

Health · 1 June 2026

Liverpool to deliver major liver health initiative with The British Society of Gastroenterology

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is proud to support a major public health engagement programme this June, delivered alongside BSG LIVE 2026, the flagship annual conference of The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), taking place from 22–25 June. Working in partnership with BSG, British Liver Trust, Liverpool Convention Bureau and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team,

Development · 28 May 2026

Transformational proposals for city centre neighbourhood

area re-imagined as a highly sustainable extension of the city centre, supporting thousands of new homes, jobs, learning opportunities, green spaces and cultural activity

Community · 27 May 2026

Liverpool celebrates organisations leading the way as a Fairer, Healthier Marmot City

The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership has recognised a wide range of organisations for their outstanding commitment to tackling health inequalities, as part of the city’s ongoing journey as a Marmot City. At the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event held on Thursday 21 May at The Florrie, organisations from across the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE) and public sectors

Housing · 26 May 2026

Liverpool’s Housing Design Guide moves to next stage following public consultation

The Housing Design Guide sets out clear and practical principles

Education · 26 May 2026

Liverpool schools to undergo summer works

Preparation works will take place during the May half-term, with the main programme scheduled between 20 July and 28 August

A well-run council · 22 May 2026

Tobacco dog uncovers over 6,000 illicit cigarettes

One dog’s keen nose has helped Liverpool City Council to take action against a shop that was hiding thousands of illicit items.

Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health, sat at a table with other Directors of Public Health.

public health · 20 May 2026

Liverpool recognised at national public health event

Liverpool City Council has received national recognition at the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Annual General Meeting, where its innovative and impactful approach to public health was highlighted among leaders from across the country. Liverpool’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) was celebrated during the AGM’s Annual Report session, with the city commended for its clear infographics

Development · 20 May 2026

Liverpool Central major revamp project sees council appoint design team to reimagine city gateway

This visionary 86-acre project aims to create a world-class transport hub to transform connectivity, drive regeneration, and unlock economic growth

Group of adults and children at launch of defibrillator training

Education · 19 May 2026

Liverpool launches citywide initiative to strengthen cardiac emergency readiness in schools

Liverpool City Council has launched a new citywide initiative to support schools in responding effectively to cardiac emergencies, with the first training session taking place today (Tuesday 19 May) at Rice Lane Primary School. The programme brings together Public Health, Education, School Improvement Liverpool (SIL), the Oliver King Foundation, and the Council’s Health and Safety

Young girl playing a game on their phone

Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026

Liverpool City Council leads citywide approach to healthy screen use for children

Liverpool City Council has brought together partners from education, health, early years and youth services to develop a shared approach to supporting healthy screen use for children and young people across the city. At an event on Friday 1 May 2026, local organisations talked about what the evidence says on how screens and social media affect children’s

A well-run council · 14 May 2026

Reporting a street light issue is now even easier

The Council has made it easier and quicker for residents to report problems with streetlights.

Lord Mayor · 14 May 2026

Lord Mayor’s Diary

Follow the Lord Mayor’s diary, sharing events, visits, people and stories that celebrate Liverpool’s community and civic life.

Housing · 13 May 2026

Hundreds of empty Liverpool homes set to help families on council housing list

Liverpool City Council has launched a £7.3million Empty Homes Grant to help renovate properties that have been standing empty for at least a year.

A well-run council · 13 May 2026

New Lord Mayor of Liverpool to be sworn in

Liverpool’s new Lord Mayor will be sworn in today (Wednesday 13 May.)

Health · 8 May 2026

Liverpool unites to advocate for women’s health and drive system‑wide change

Today, Liverpool City Council brought together women, communities, health partners and leaders from across the city to advocate for improved women’s health and to begin the next phase of work to reduce long‑standing inequalities. The Women’s Health Conference brought women with lived experience together with community organisations, frontline professionals and system leaders to share evidence,

Heritage · 6 May 2026

Historic Newsham House to be brought to market

Once a residence fit for Queen Victoria, royalty and senior judges, Newsham House has played host to some of the most prominent figures in British public life

Cabinet Members stood in a line holding the SmokeFree pledge board.

Health · 6 May 2026

Liverpool signs commitment to become Smokefree

Liverpool City Council has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in public health by announcing it has signed the Pledge for a Smokefree UK, committing to go “further and faster” to reduce smoking prevalence to less than one per cent by 2040. The announcement was made by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Liam

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