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A strong and fair economy for all · 9 July 2026

Liverpool joins national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising

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

Have your say on the future of Liverpool’s Central Station area

The proposals aim to support a more vibrant, accessible and well-connected destination

A strong and fair economy for all · 3 July 2026

Liverpool launches Smokefree Sidelines in youth rugby at Magic Weekend

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

South Liverpool seniors enjoy seaside escape to boost wellbeing and tackle isolation

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

Major step forward for Pall Mall as VINCI Construction appointed contractor

The project supports Liverpool’s ambitions to attract investment, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth.

public health · 1 July 2026

Liverpool meets national target as smoking in pregnancy falls to record low

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

Liverpool set to host new international music tech hub in city centre

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

New owner sought for historic Colomendy Outdoor Education Centre in North Wales

Colomendy has long been one of the region’s best-known centres for outdoor learning and residential stays

Liverpool · 23 June 2026

Stories, partnerships and innovation: Reflections from the final ReCITE Festival of Learning event

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

Liverpool Climate Action Week to showcase city’s leadership on reducing carbon emissions

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

Liverpool Welcomes Europe: A Platform for the Future We Intend to Build

Blog report by Susan Finnegan of Liverpool City Council

A strong and fair economy for all · 19 June 2026

Community partnerships driving change in Liverpool health outcomes

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

Europe comes to Liverpool! Leaders gather for Liverpool Welcomes Europe

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

Have your say on city centre heat network plans

Proposed boundary covering parts of the city centre and Knowledge Quarter

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public health · 13 June 2026

New campaign exposes truth behind World Cup gambling adverts

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

Group of people in bar holding pink sign that reads, call it, be a mate.

Community Safety · 10 June 2026

Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out

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

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

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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,

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