News · 9 July 2026
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the launch of a new community-led project that aims to improve reproductive health outcomes for women living with epilepsy and ensure their experiences help shape future services and support. Seize Control: My Epilepsy, My Body, My Choice is a community-driven initiative based in Liverpool that focuses on supporting people living with
Development · 9 July 2026
The Council's intervention would help de-risk delivery of the scheme and unlock wider investment into the city
A strong and fair economy for all · 9 July 2026
Liverpool City Council has joined a national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising, as part of its commitment to reducing gambling-related harm across the city. The Council has become the latest local authority to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), a growing alliance of councils, public health organisations, charities and campaign groups working
Regeneration · 7 July 2026
The proposals aim to support a more vibrant, accessible and well-connected destination
A strong and fair economy for all · 3 July 2026
Liverpool is set to launch Smokefree Sidelines in youth rugby at this year’s Magic Weekend (4-5 June 2026), marking a major step forward in creating healthier environments for children and young people across the city’s sports pitches. Smokefree Sidelines encourages parents, carers and spectators to avoid smoking or vaping around the pitch, helping to create
A strong and fair economy for all · 1 July 2026
A group of older residents from South Liverpool enjoyed a day at the seaside as part of a community initiative helping to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and bring people together. The trip, organised by SWAGGA Primary Care Network (PCN) and Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood team, in partnership with Arriva, took 18 residents to Southport for a day
A strong and fair economy for all · 1 July 2026
The project supports Liverpool’s ambitions to attract investment, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth.
public health · 1 July 2026
Liverpool has met the national ambition to reduce smoking during pregnancy, with new provisional figures showing that 4.6% of women were smoking at the time they gave birth in 2025/26, below the national target of 5%. The latest NHS England data also shows that Liverpool has made faster progress than both the Northwest and England over the last
Arts & Events · 30 June 2026
The move is a strong vote of confidence in Liverpool’s fast-growing ecosystem, bringing together entrepreneurs, technologists and creatives in one space to collaborate and develop new ideas.
A well-run council · 25 June 2026
Colomendy has long been one of the region’s best-known centres for outdoor learning and residential stays
Liverpool · 23 June 2026
Community organisations, health providers, researchers and strategic leaders came together at The Florrie in Liverpool on 18 June for the final event in the ReCITE Festival of Learning – a day of reflection, shared learning and celebration that highlighted the power of communities working as equal partners in creating change. Bringing together partners from across Liverpool and
Climate Change · 19 June 2026
From community initiatives to major infrastructure projects, the week will highlight practical solutions that are already making a difference
A strong and fair economy for all · 19 June 2026
Blog report by Susan Finnegan of Liverpool City Council
A strong and fair economy for all · 19 June 2026
People living in some of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods can expect to live significantly shorter and less healthy lives than those in more affluent parts of the city. Tackling these inequalities remains one of the biggest challenges facing Liverpool, but a growing partnership between communities, health services, researchers and local organisations is demonstrating that lasting change starts at neighbourhood level. ReCITE’s Festival of Learning
A strong and fair economy for all · 18 June 2026
Liverpool Welcomes Europe continues in its mission to strengthen the city’s role as a bridge between the UK and Europe.
Climate Change · 18 June 2026
Proposed boundary covering parts of the city centre and Knowledge Quarter
public health · 13 June 2026
A major public-health campaign is launching across Liverpool ahead of this summer’s men’s football World Cup to expose the reality behind gambling advertising and help young people understand the risks that gambling adverts rarely show. The campaign, which features legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley OBE, who previously stepped away from a role due to concerns
Community Safety · 10 June 2026
As the World Cup kicks off, Liverpool City Council is encouraging fans to enjoy the atmosphere while knowing when to ‘call it’ on drinking to look after themselves and their mates. The ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less’ initiative, delivered in partnership with Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores University and the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to support safer
Health · 9 June 2026
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
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
