Housing · 5 October 2026
Liverpool City Council set to strengthen controls over new HMOs
additional controls would take immediate effect in five areas where evidence has identified growing concentrations of HMOs
Community
Community · 2 October 2026
Liverpool celebrates 10 years of Kinship Care Week and the families who keep children connected
From 5 to 11 October 2026, Liverpool will join communities across the country in marking Kinship Care Week, a national campaign celebrating the relatives and friends who step up to raise children when their parents are unable to do so. This year’s campaign is particularly significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of National Kinship
Thriving communities · 1 October 2026
New hub offers lifeline for women across Liverpool
A new women’s support hub offering specialist support for women experiencing trauma, poor mental health, substance use and other complex needs has been officially opened by Dame Carol Black during a visit to Liverpool. The RIVER Women’s Hub, based on Belmont Road, brings together drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, wellbeing support and specialist partner services
Thriving communities · 1 October 2026
New service strengthens reproductive healthcare support in Liverpool
Liverpool residents will be able to receive free, confidential support with money, housing, benefits and other life pressures through a new city service linked to local reproductive healthcare services. Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team is commissioning Citizens Advice Liverpool to deliver the 18-month pilot, which is expected to begin in October 2026. The service
A strong and fair economy for all · 25 September 2026
More than 170,000 opportunities to get active delivered across Liverpool
More than 170,000 opportunities to get active have been delivered across Liverpool as part of work to make physical activity easier and more accessible for residents. Walking groups, football, cycling, tennis, cricket, inclusive sport and free activities for children and families are among the opportunities being delivered by the Liverpool Active City Network. The city’s
A strong and fair economy for all · 23 September 2026
100 days to go: Liverpool prepares for a smokefree generation
In 100 days, children born from 1 January 2009 will be part of a new smokefree generation, as new laws come into force preventing them from ever being legally sold tobacco. The countdown begins as new figures show strong support for the Smokefree Generation policy, with 66% of people in the North West supporting the
Health · 21 September 2026
Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates diverse recovery experiences
The final week of Liverpool Recovery Month will explore how gender, sexuality, identity and lived experience can shape recovery. Events will bring residents together through coffee mornings, creative activities, films, walks and alcohol-free social events. The week will celebrate the strength and achievements of women, men, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, including people from Liverpool’s
Arts & Events · 18 September 2026
Arts Council England supports major new community commission for River of Light 2026
A major new artwork celebrating the power of community is set to join this year’s River of Light programme, thanks to support from Arts Council England. Celebrated artist Murugiah has been commissioned to create a brand-new installation, titled ‘Together’, inspired by the theme of River of Light 2026. The commission has been made possible with
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 17 September 2026
Liverpool service helping residents access contraception closer to home wins national award
A Liverpool service that is making it easier for residents to access contraception in their local community has won a national pharmacy award. The Liverpool Community Pharmacy Implant Service, delivered through a partnership between Liverpool City Council, Axess Sexual Health and Green Lane Pharmacy, was named Health Initiative of the Year at the C+D Awards
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 17 September 2026
BLOG: Supporting community learning in Liverpool through better evidence
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.
Thriving communities · 15 September 2026
New programme will make it easier for Liverpool families to get financial help
Thousands of Liverpool families will find it easier to get help with benefits, debt, housing and everyday living costs after Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet approved a new £1.1 million support programme. The four-year programme will see dedicated Citizens Advice Liverpool advisers providing free, independent advice through Family Hubs and community venues across the city. It
What's on · 15 September 2026
Africa Oyé 2027 dates announced and earlybird festival tickets released
The ‘jewel in Liverpool’s festival crown’ made a triumphant return to Sefton Park this summer – successfully transitioning from a historically free event to a ticketed festival – with over 25,000 people in attendance.
Health · 14 September 2026
Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates families, connection and community
Families, carers, children and young people will be at the heart of the third week of Liverpool Recovery Month. The week will recognise how recovery can strengthen families and relationships, while celebrating the important role that loved ones, peer networks and local communities can play. Events across Liverpool and Merseyside will bring people together through
Culture · 7 September 2026
Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival brings together leading voices from disability arts to support landmark cultural programme
Some of the UK’s most influential figures in disability arts, accessibility and inclusive culture have been brought together to help support the cultural programme for the Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival (ISCF), which comes to Liverpool from 2–8 May 2027. The newly formed Cultural Advisory Group will play a central role in developing the festival’s
Health · 7 September 2026
Liverpool services come together to support recovery and wellbeing
Liverpool residents are invited to explore how looking after their wellbeing can support recovery during the second week of Recovery Month. Free community events will offer opportunities to meet local services, hear lived-experience stories and try activities including walking, gardening, yoga, meditation and peer support. Recovery means different things to different people. It could involve
Arts & Events · 3 September 2026
Powerful new installation giving space to experiences of suicide opens in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council is encouraging residents to visit a powerful new installation at the city’s historic Cunard Building, which aims to create space for reflection, conversation and understanding around suicide and its impact on individuals, families and communities. Close to Home, an artistic installation by award-winning artist Mark Storor, opens on Saturday 5 September and
Healthier lives for children and adults · 3 September 2026
Liverpool takes next step towards becoming a Good Food City
Liverpool’s food organisations, community groups, businesses and residents have come together for the launch of the next phase of the city’s Good Food Plan. The second Liverpool Good Food Summit, held at The Florrie on Thursday 3 September, celebrated the work already taking place across the city and explored how partners can work together to
Health · 3 September 2026
Residents encouraged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ with free blood pressure checks across Liverpool
Liverpool residents are being encouraged to take a few minutes for their health during Know Your Numbers! Week starting on Monday 7 September by attending one of the free blood pressure check events taking place across the city.
Health · 31 August 2026
Real stories to challenge stigma during Liverpool Recovery Month
People rebuilding their lives following challenges with drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking and mental wellbeing will be at the heart of Liverpool’s Recovery Month this September. The citywide campaign will share powerful lived-experience stories to challenge stigma, inspire hope and show residents that recovery is possible. Recovery Month is held every September to celebrate the achievements
Community · 29 August 2026
Free Liverpool event will share real stories of addiction and recovery
Powerful stories of survival, resilience and hope will take centre stage at a free event marking International Overdose Awareness Day in Liverpool. Voices of Recovery will bring together people with lived experience, local support organisations and residents at the Museum of Liverpool on Monday 31 August 2026. Taking place from 11am to 4pm, the event
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