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A well-run council · 1 August 2025

BLOG | How partners tackled student waste in Liverpool

Leave Liverpool Tidy is a campaign that’s been running for over ten years, targeting university students moving out at the end of the academic year and bringing together Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd (LSSL), Councillors, students’ unions and other partners. While charity donations are accepted year-round, extra measures kick in during the move-out period to tackle waste and boost reuse. Here, the Council’s Private Sector Housing team reflects on the hard work behind the scenes.

A well-run council · 25 July 2025

Public invited to help shape a more inclusive city

People living, working or studying in Liverpool are being invited to share their views on a new Anti-Racism Strategy for the city. The survey – which is also open to visitors – is a key part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to becoming a more inclusive organisation by listening and understanding the experiences of local

A strong and fair economy for all · 21 July 2025

Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase

Paddington South masterplan will be to super charge the city’s research, development and innovation sector.

News · 17 July 2025

Council welcomes praise over successful conclusion to government intervention

Liverpool City Council welcomes the government's recognition of its achievements in no longer requiring external oversight and statutory intervention.

A well-run council · 14 July 2025

Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September

From September, select households in Liverpool will begin to receive free, weekly food waste collections as the Council rolls out its newest recycling initiative.

A strong and fair economy for all · 14 July 2025

Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District

Thanks to Section 106 funding Monument Place will be transformed into a high-quality district square with landscaping, rain gardens, seating and an event space - strengthening the Fabric District’s identity

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 10 July 2025

Highways redesign in historic quarter wins prestigious “transport Oscar”

Liverpool City Council and Huyton Asphalt have won Project of the Year (under £5 million) at the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) North West Awards 2025

Have your say Liverpool: recycling and waste

A well-run council · 10 July 2025

Liverpool City Council looks to boost recycling across the city

Liverpool City Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of recycling in the city by taking part in a new public survey.

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A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 9 July 2025

New plans to protect Liverpool’s heritage to be considered

Liverpool City Council is due to consider new policy designed to protect buildings and areas of heritage value across the city.

Liverpool · 8 July 2025

Fire Engine Drives Home Children’s Plea for No Smoking Indoors

A fire engine with a powerful message urging parents to protect their children from second-hand smoke is hitting the streets of Liverpool, as part of a potentially life-saving campaign. This mobile image forms part of the new Smokefree Homes campaign, led by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, and is being rolled out in

A well-run council · 3 July 2025

WISE appointed as new external environmental enforcement team

Liverpool City Council has named its new external partner appointed to help tackle environmental crimes across the city.

A well-run council · 1 July 2025

BLOG | ‘There is no better place in the country for the local government community to gather’

As Local Government Association (LGA) delegates descend on Liverpool, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, outlines why the city is a fitting host for this year’s conference…

Thriving communities · 30 June 2025

Liverpool unites to tackle anti-social behaviour during awareness week

A co-ordinated campaign to confront anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promote community wellbeing will take to Liverpool streets this week.

A strong and fair economy for all · 30 June 2025

Liverpool hosts key local government conference

More than 1,600 leaders and decision makers will converge on Liverpool this week as the city hosts the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Annual Conference for the first time. The three-day event at ACC Liverpool will involve more than 400 speakers at around 100 events. Further fringe events will take place across the city. The conference,

A well-run council · 27 June 2025

Liverpool City Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum

Liverpool City Council is putting plans in place to remove chewing gum from the city’s streets after receiving a £27,000 grant to tackle the issue. The Council is one of 52 across the country that have successfully applied to the Chewing Gum Task Force, now in its fourth year, for funds to clean gum off

A well-run council · 23 June 2025

Liverpool welcomes proposed reform of local government finance

Liverpool City Council has welcomed draft proposals by the Government to reform local government finance. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its second consultation in relation to the Fair Funding Review. It requests views on a number of themes, including: Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and

Front page of carers strategy. Liver Bird with images of carers inside.

A well-run council · 9 June 2025

Help Shape the Future of Carer Support in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is marking Carers Week (June 9 – 15), by urging residents to have their say on a new Strategy, aimed at enhancing support for those who provide unpaid care. The Council is seeking feedback on its draft All-Age Strategy, designed to shape future services across the city. Carers Week celebrates and recognises

Packets of illicit cigarettes hidden in the drawer of a shop till.

A well-run council · 6 June 2025