A strong and fair economy for all · 25 September 2026
Liverpool is once again set to host the Prime Minister, Cabinet Members and parliamentarians as the Labour Party conference takes place in the city. Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, explains how Liverpool will be taking full advantage of the opportunities it presents..
News · 24 September 2026
Liverpool City Council has welcomed a delegation from Japan to share how the city is working to build stronger, more connected and inclusive communities. The visit on Wednesday 23 September was part of the Multicultural Communities Policy Exchange Programme, which brings together local government representatives to learn from different approaches to community cohesion and social integration. The delegation heard how Liverpool's long history as a port city has shaped its communities, with migration playing an important part in the city's identity.
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 September 2026
What does good health mean to you? Is it being able to see a GP when you need to? Having somewhere safe and secure to live? Feeling connected to your community? Having the time, support and opportunity to look after yourself and the people you care about? These were some of the questions explored by
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 17 September 2026
Community learning provides much more than access to courses. Across Liverpool, it helps residents build confidence, improve wellbeing, develop new skills, and take positive steps towards employment, volunteering, and further education. For many people, especially those who have been away from education for some time, community-based learning can be the first step towards new opportunities.
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 August 2026
Applications are currently open for the Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme. It will create 29 paid apprenticeship opportunities for young Liverpool residents to earn, learn and build a career while making a difference in their city. Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Cllr Ruth Bennett, explains why the council has
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
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
Blog · 16 July 2026
Liverpool’s children and young people are at the heart of the city’s ambitions, and this week’s ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement for Children’s Services marks a significant milestone in that journey. In this blog, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Services, reflects on the transformation of the service over the past three years, the investment
Blog · 15 July 2026
People from across Liverpool’s faith communities came together for the annual L8 Faith Walk, opening the doors of their places of worship and inviting one another to learn, listen and build lasting connections. Organised by Faiths4Change and Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, the L8 Faith Walk took participants on a journey through some of Liverpool’s most
Blog · 29 June 2026
As a child growing up in Romania, Alexandra Bahor hid her Roma identity because of the discrimination she faced. Today, the Liverpool based Roma activist is using her voice to challenge stereotypes and build stronger partnerships between Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities and the organisations that serve them. Born into a Roma family in
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
Blog · 4 June 2026
Liverpool City Council has taken part in a new study by the Work Foundation looking at the challenges facing young people getting into employment. Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, Councillor Joanne Kennedy, outlines the work taking place in Liverpool to tackle the issue…
Lord Mayor · 14 May 2026
Follow the Lord Mayor’s diary, sharing events, visits, people and stories that celebrate Liverpool’s community and civic life.
Blog · 3 May 2026
As Liverpool Music Month gets under way, Liverpool’s Head of Unesco City of Music, Kev McManus, looks back five years this weekend to when the city led the way in restarting the events industry during the Covid pandemic. With the launch of Liverpool Music Month, we are once again making a massive statement about the importance
Blog · 30 April 2026
Last year, something special happened across Liverpool. From music and dance to food, film and storytelling, communities from across Europe came together to share their cultures with the city. Streets, venues and public spaces were filled with colour, conversation and celebration. Thousands of people took part, discovering something new and connecting with neighbours, friends and
Liverpool · 30 March 2026
The Great British Spring clean has come to an end for another year. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins takes a look back at the importance of community participation.
Blog · 20 March 2026
As we mark Social Work Week 2026, Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, shares his thanks to Liverpool’s social workers… Every year, Social Work Week gives us an important opportunity to reflect on, recognise and celebrate the extraordinary contribution of social work. In Liverpool, the impact is felt in every neighbourhood, every community, and
A well-run council · 9 March 2026
Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Transformation, Cllr Ruth Bennett, writes about ‘Our Promise’, the council’s new approach to customer service…
Blog · 14 February 2026
Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team and partners share a Valentine’s message for young people, with a difference! This Valentine’s Day, Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team is reminding young people that love, connection and intimacy come in lots of forms, and physical intimacy doesn’t have to be one of them. With pressure from social media, TV and peers, it can sometimes feel
Blog · 10 February 2026
Liverpool has always been a city with a big heart, a place shaped by people arriving from all over the world and contributing to its culture, community life, and identity. From students and workers to families seeking safety and a fresh start, generations of newcomers have helped build the vibrant, diverse city we are proud
