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A nurse giving a baby a vaccine. Baby is smiling. Mother is holding the baby.

A well-run council · 31 March 2026

Keep your family healthy this Easter in Liverpool

This Easter holidays, Liverpool families are encouraged to take a quick moment to check if their loved ones are up to date with their routine vaccinations to protect them from nasty infectious diseases. Liverpool’s GP practices and school immunisation teams remain on hand to support families with catchup vaccines throughout the holiday period. Whether your child missed something during term time or you’re an adult making sure your own

Groups of people sat in a conference hall.

News · 31 March 2026

Speke Garston Partners Conference focuses on community-led change

The second Speke Garston Partners’ Conference, held on 27 March 2026 at Partnership for Learning, brought together organisations, community groups and local services to focus on the issues that matter most to residents. Supported by Liverpool City Council and South Liverpool Homes, the event created space for honest discussion, sharing best practice, and agreeing collective actions for the months ahead. The day opened

Yellow smiley face with text underneath that reads 'Stay Safe'

Community Safety · 16 March 2026

UK Health Security Agency: Meningitis Update

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS are arranging antibiotics for some students in the Canterbury area of Kent following a number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease. The specific strain has not been identified at the present time. From 13 to 15 March 2026, thirteen cases were notified with signs and symptoms of

Road Safety · 13 March 2026

Upgrades to boost safety and accessibility on Wavertree High Street

Work is scheduled to begin in mid- June and will take around 26 weeks to complete.

public health · 11 March 2026

Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators

Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has successfully completed the full roll-out of defibrillators across the Council’s entire estate. The programme concluded 4 March 2026 with the registration of the final device on The Circuit, the British Heart Foundation’s national defibrillator network. This is a key achievement for public health in Liverpool, significantly improving access

Group of people stood on the stairs in the Liverpool Town Hall.

News · 9 March 2026

Liverpool launches citywide action plan to reduce ketamine harms

Liverpool City Council has launched a new action plan to tackle ketamine-related harms across the city, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and supporting families and young people. Ketamine use is an emerging and complex issue. Unlike other substances where established pathways already exist, ketamine presents unique challenges: patterns of use, rapid escalation, and serious physical

People stood by a Liverpool sign, holding a Purple Flag

Thriving communities · 18 February 2026

Liverpool recognised as one of the safest cities at night-time

Liverpool has reaffirmed its reputation as one of the safest and most vibrant city centres, securing Purple Flag accreditation for the 16th year in a row.

News · 11 February 2026

Liverpool commits to Fast Track Cities+ to end HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis

Liverpool’s health and care partners have today (11 February 2026) reaffirmed the city’s global leadership in public health by announcing a bold expansion of their Fast Track Cities work. The city will now adopt an ambitious Fast Track Cities + (Plus) approach, widening its focus to end HIV, all blood-borne viruses (BBVs), and tuberculosis (TB). Liverpool has been a

News · 5 February 2026

Liverpool City Council statement on national infant formula recall

Liverpool City Council is aware of the national reports regarding infant formula recalls involving several manufacturers and the ongoing investigation by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UKHSA has confirmed that it is currently investigating 36 clinical notifications across the UK of children developing symptoms consistent with cereulide toxin exposure after consuming now‑recalled batches

A girl getting a plaster put on their arm after a vaccination. Girl is smiling.

Community Safety · 30 January 2026

Liverpool steps up vaccination drive after UK loses measles elimination status

The UK has lost its measles elimination status due to experiencing a large increase in measles cases in 2024. This means that measles has taken a hold in the UK again and is continuing to spread. Measles is a highly infectious viral illness which can cause serious illness. Last summer there was a significant

The Liver Building with sunset in the background

Liverpool · 23 January 2026

Liverpool City Council welcomes Liverpool City Region move to restrict unhealthy advertising

Liverpool City Council has welcomed the decision by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to introduce new restrictions on the advertising of unhealthy foods, sugary drinks and vaping products across Combined Authority-owned sites, marking a major step forward for public health and health equity across the city region. The policy, agreed on Friday 23rd January

A person riding an e-scooter past two people with a pram

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 20 January 2026

Council urges e-scooter users to respect the law

Liverpool City Council has issued a reminder to people who own and use e-scooters to follow the law at all times.

Community Safety · 22 December 2025

Shop has licence revoked after repeated safety violations

Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Committee has stripped a store of its premises licence after owners failed to stop selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco.

Community Safety · 21 November 2025

There’s #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

Next week marks the start of Orange the World, 16 days of activism to tackle gender-based violence across the globe.

A well-run council · 16 October 2025

Woolton Hall remedial work to remove immediate danger and secure site

While the work is carried out the site will be secured to reduce unauthorised entry and protect the public and neighbouring properties

A bag of fake Labubu dolls on the ground

Community Safety · 16 October 2025

Fake Labubu dolls seized in Liverpool as Police and Trading Standards warn of safety risks

A number of fake Labubu dolls have been seized in Liverpool, as part of a joint operation between Merseyside Police and Trading Standards.

Thriving communities · 24 September 2025

Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project

The final mural in the award-winning Flower Streets has now been completed on Crocus Street, bringing a close to the transformative community project.

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 4 September 2025

Bright future ahead thanks to new lighting contract

Thousands of new LED lamps will be installed across the city, dramatically reducing energy consumption and slashing carbon emissions.

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 2 September 2025

CCTV to target reckless drivers at school crossings

Liverpool City Council is taking decisive action to improve road safety around schools by introducing mobile CCTV cameras at key Crossing Patrol sites

News · 22 August 2025

Open Letter from Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council

I am writing to express Liverpool City Council’s position regarding the UKIP march scheduled to take place in our city on Saturday, 23rd August. Liverpool is a city built on diversity, resilience, and unity. We are proud of our long-standing reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place, home to communities from all walks of life

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