News · 22 June 2023
Sanctuary Awards celebrated in honour of Refugee Week
Liverpool City Council and National Museums Liverpool (NML) have marked Refugee Week by coming together to hold a special event.
Community
Community · 14 June 2023
Could you provide a home for Ukrainians?
Liverpool City Council is looking for people to become hosts for displaced Ukrainians who have fled the country following the Russian invasion.
Education · 21 March 2023
Update on work to make schools more diverse and tackle racism
A comprehensive programme of work is under way to address racial issues in Liverpool’s education system.
News · 20 March 2023
New chapter for library of the future
The library of the future is to launch in Liverpool tomorrow (Tuesday, 21st March).
Health · 10 March 2023
What does good health and wellbeing mean to you?
Liverpool’s Public Health team is hosting a free health and wellbeing event on Thursday 23 March – and everyone is welcome. From 10 am to 2.30pm, Liverpool Town Hall will be transformed into a health and wellbeing marketplace – providing a perfect opportunity for residents to pop in and learn more about the local services
News · 2 March 2023
£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle
A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place.
News · 1 March 2023
Anfield Square consultation
A public consultation has begun to find out the views of residents on what they would look to see happen on a key plot of land next to Liverpool's world famous Anfield stadium.
Health · 28 February 2023
New ‘This Girl Can’ campaign launches in Liverpool
This Girl Can, Sport England’s award-winning campaign to help women get active, has turned its attention to tackling the exercise Enjoyment Gap, with a launch event in Liverpool kick-starting efforts to get more women exercising regularly and enjoying sport. A recent study from Sport England found 2.4 million fewer women than men strongly agree they
Health · 27 February 2023
Health survey launches for LGBTQ+ communities
Liverpool City Council is working with local charity Sahir House and a range of partners to undertake a health needs assessment with LGBTQ+ communities to better understand their experiences and the health inequalities they face. To coincide with LGBTQ+ history month, Liverpool is launching its first dedicated health needs assessment (survey) for local LGBTQ+ people.
News · 13 February 2023
BLOG: “If I would’ve missed, I would’ve left the country”
Liverpool City Council Internal Audit officer Paul Stratton was recently the subject of a heart-warming surprise by Michael McIntyre on BBC One – making his debut for Everton FC - in recognition of his voluntary work helping refugees fleeing Ukraine. In this blog he explains more about the surreal experience…
Blog · 6 February 2023
Blog: ‘Getting connected is truly one of the best things we can do to boost our wellbeing’
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (6 – 12 February) and this year’s theme is all about connecting. Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Mental Health, Jayne Cook explains how encouraging children, young people (and the adults around them) to make meaningful connections is essential to supporting mental health and wellbeing. “Children and Young People’s
Blog · 20 January 2023
BLOG: Letting the community lead the way on housing
Liverpool has a rich tradition of housing co-operatives, and a new strategy is about to revive the spirit of that approach, writes Cllr Sarah Doyle, Cabinet Member for Development and Housing.
News · 17 January 2023
First of its kind ‘Good Help Hub’ launches
A brand-new multi-service agency has opened to the public in Croxteth.
News · 10 January 2023
A project that’s making a “wheel” difference
Tune into BBC iPlayer to see one of Liverpool’s incredible community projects on the small screen. Toxteth’s Cycle of Life project was the subject of this week’s We Are England, broadcast on Monday 9 January, on BBC One, which also features a council-funded initiative. Cycle of Life was founded by Ibe Hayter in 2020 with
Community · 9 January 2023
Funding available for good causes in Woolton
Voluntary groups in Woolton are being urged to apply for charitable funds which aim to improve recreational and educational opportunities in the area.
Community · 15 December 2022
Extra help for vulnerable families this winter
VULNERABLE families in Liverpool are set to receive extra support with bills this winter.
News · 13 December 2022
Fly-tipping cases treated as crime scenes in new phase of litter campaign
Liverpool City Council has decided to adopt a rather eye-catching approach in its continuing campaign against fly-tippers – branding dumped waste as ‘crime scenes’.
Community · 8 December 2022
Revealed: What you said about the future of Croxteth Hall & Country Park
Thousands of people have had their say on the future of one of Liverpool’s most historic buildings. Following a five-week public consultation which launched in August 2002, 3,791 people took part to have their say on different options to generate income for the city council owned Croxteth Hall and Country Park. It costs more than
Community · 6 December 2022
Drop-in events for private sector housing tenants
A series of drop-in events for tenants in the private rented housing sector who are facing issues with their property are to take place in Liverpool this month.
News · 1 December 2022
Libraries to offer a warm welcome this winter
Liverpool City Council is offering a warm welcome in their libraries this winter, with free access to books, wi-fi and public computers – with additional activities planned throughout the winter period. The council will continue to explore how council buildings could be used (if needed) – but will continue to focus on making sure people
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