A strong and fair economy for all · 14 August 2026
The building is owned by Liverpool City Council and the restoration programme is being led by the council's Heritage team.
News · 7 August 2026
Liverpool City Council and its partners are reporting strong early progress since launching the city’s Reducing Ketamine Harms Action Plan in March 2026. Developed in response to growing concerns about ketamine use, the action plan brings together health services, schools, community organisations, police and youth services to raise awareness, improve access to support and reduce
News · 4 August 2026
Families from across Liverpool celebrated the positive changes they have made to their health and wellbeing when England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, visited the city. As part of her visit, Dr de Gruchy attended a Liv Life Liverpool session at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, where children and families who had
Development · 31 July 2026
Stonebridge Cross has long been identified as a strategic development site and has the potential to deliver significant new employment space, around 220 homes, local jobs and wider regeneration benefits
News · 31 July 2026
Liverpool is strengthening its campaign against gambling-related harm after research revealed that almost 12% of people who gamble in the city are experiencing gambling-related harm, nearly double the national average for England. The findings were at the centre of a citywide workshop bringing together health leaders, community organisations, gambling support services and people with lived experience to discuss how
Services · 29 July 2026
Liverpool’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) has received positive feedback from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), praising its strong community engagement, commitment to evidence-informed decision-making and success in embedding research across Liverpool City Council. A key area highlighted during a recent NIHR visit was Liverpool’s innovative approach to involving residents in research through
Thriving communities · 28 July 2026
By Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council “The announcement that Liverpool City Region is becoming a Marmot City Region is a significant milestone for our area and a powerful statement about the kind of future we want to create. “At its heart, the Marmot approach recognises something that many of us have known
A well-run council · 28 July 2026
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is introducing a Zero Alcohol Policy across hospital sites as part of Hospital Watch, a pioneering partnership initiative developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, working alongside NHS partners, Trading Standards and local licensed retailers to reduce alcohol-related harm, improve patient safety and support recovery. The programme was developed following concerns
Healthier lives for children and adults · 27 July 2026
Liverpool families are being encouraged to check their children’s vaccination records this summer and make sure they are up to date with their MMR or MMRV vaccinations, which protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. Children aged 12 months to 11 years who have missed an MMR or MMRV vaccination can catch up through their GP practice,
A strong and fair economy for all · 27 July 2026
Liverpool residents are being invited to have their say on the future of a scheme designed to improve standards in the private rented housing sector. Selective Licensing – known in Liverpool as Landlord Licensing – requires landlords in designated areas to obtain a licence and meet standards relating to property management, property condition and tenant
Health · 27 July 2026
When Liverpool joined the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities movement in 1986, the city was facing significant social and economic challenges. Forty years later, while health inequalities remain a reality, Liverpool’s experience demonstrates that meaningful improvements in health and wellbeing are possible when cities take a long-term, place-based approach. The most important lesson from four decades of Healthy Cities
Regeneration · 24 July 2026
Liverpool continues to deliver ambitious plans to grow the city's economy, attract investment and create opportunities for residents
Housing · 20 July 2026
The Plan will also ensure a choice and diversity of new homes for our current and future residents including affordable homes, that are sustainable , inclusive and high quality.
Business · 17 July 2026
New policy will improve the quality of shopfronts and commercial frontages, helping create attractive environments that encourage investment
A well-run council · 17 July 2026
Two new independent members have been appointed to Liverpool City Council’s Audit Committee. The Audit Committee oversees the council’s governance, risk management and internal control and plays a key role in effective challenge and assurance. There are a total of three independent members, who provide real world expertise from their work in the audit and
Housing · 16 July 2026
The aim is to prevent excessive concentrations of HMOs in particular neighbourhoods
A strong and fair economy for all · 16 July 2026
Liverpool City Council’s healthy weight programme, Liv Life Liverpool, has been shortlisted for a Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Health and Wellbeing Award, recognising its work to improve health and tackle inequalities across the city. Liv Life Liverpool is Liverpool City Council’s commissioned healthy weight service, delivered by ICE Creates. The service takes a
A well-run council · 14 July 2026
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to extend the city’s sexual and reproductive health service, Axess, for a further three years. The decision means the service, delivered by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), will continue until October 2029. Cabinet also backed plans to introduce new prevention measures to help reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs), prevent
A strong and fair economy for all · 13 July 2026
Communities across Cheshire and Merseyside are coming together this autumn to support a series of events that encourage conversations about suicide, reduce stigma, and make sure that everyone knows where to go for help and support for their mental health. Sadly, some areas in Cheshire and Merseyside experience amongst the highest rates of death from
A well-run council · 10 July 2026
The film aims to increase public understanding of climate and nature-related risks and encourage informed discussion
