Blog · 7 November 2026
Jodie Cavanagh is an up-and-coming artist who has been commissioned by dot-art on behalf of Culture Liverpool to work on a project which recognises and showcases the unique stories, identities and achievements of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods. Here, she reflects on how she turned hardship into ambition. I am working alongside mural artist Joseph Venning on a
Blog · 5 November 2026
Carys Griffiths, senior procurement business partner in the Commercial Procurement Unit, explains how her team has set about improving the council’s procurement process for suppliers… One of the ambitions within Liverpool City Council’s new Sustainable Procurement Strategy is to create a more accessible and inclusive procurement environment for suppliers. Making sure that businesses of all sizes
Blog · 23 October 2026
Kev McManus, Head of Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, reflects on this week’s announcement about a new home for The Beatles Story and how it will help support future talent...
Blog · 14 October 2026
As Liverpool launches its new Alcohol Strategy, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, explores how the city can build on recent progress to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting healthy, vibrant communities. For many people in Liverpool, enjoying a sociable drink is a part of life. Our pubs, bars, restaurants and
Blog · 12 October 2026
Liverpool City Council is working with partners across the city to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and help people affected find support. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and welcome in Liverpool. Hate crime can leave people feeling frightened, isolated and unwelcome in their own communities. It affects individuals, families and neighbourhoods, and
Blog · 12 October 2026
For more than 30 years, Michele Ross has worked in education, supporting people to learn, grow and build better futures. As a manager at Liverpool Adult Learning Service, her work is rooted in a belief that education can change lives. For Black History Month, Michele reflects on her family’s connection to Liverpool, the strength of
News · 1 October 2026
October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black history, culture and achievement, and to recognise the contribution Black communities have made to Liverpool. This year’s theme is Honouring Our Communities. Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, explains why Black History Month is an important opportunity to celebrate Liverpool’s
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.
