Liverpool · 23 January 2026
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 strong and fair economy for all · 20 December 2024
High-end clothing deals have turned out to be too good to be true at St John’s Precinct, as bags of counterfeit products are seized by Liverpool City Council. The Council’s Trading Standards team, working in partnership with Merseyside Police, has removed hundreds of fake goods after receiving a report from a member of the public.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 23 April 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team has made its largest seizure of illicit vapes in a single premises to date.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 9 January 2024
More than 1,000 illegal vapes with a street value of £12,000 have been seized in a joint Council-Police operation.
Consumer Protection · 6 January 2023
A series of drop-in events for tenants in the private rented housing sector who are facing issues take place this month.
Consumer Protection · 20 December 2022
People are being offered tips and advice to avoid being scammed this Christmas.
News · 8 April 2022
THE OPERATOR of a food store in Kensington was fined £1,000 yesterday (7 April) after pleading guilty at Liverpool Magistrates Court to six breaches of food safety and hygiene. Itoro John, who runs the African Food Store, 66-68 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L7 0JA, must pay £1,000, with costs of £5,168.46 awarded to Liverpool City Council.
News · 30 March 2022
A Liverpool landlord has been fined for failing to repair an open sewer in the garden of a rental property.
Consumer Protection · 21 March 2022
A Liverpool landlord has been hit with a bill of almost £25,000 for exposing vulnerable tenants to serious fire risks in a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Liverpool · 14 February 2022
Liverpool is celebrating securing prestigious Purple Flag status again – taking its reign into a twelfth successive year.
News · 23 December 2021
Trading Standards in Liverpool have discovered a large number of retailers selling illegal e-cigarettes and vaping products, and are planning a crackdown in the new year.
Blog · 3 December 2021
When you say housing and Liverpool, most people – of a certain age – will think Brookside, Bread or even Boys from the Blackstuff.
News · 3 December 2021
The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Consumer Protection · 18 November 2021
Louise Harford, Liverpool City Council's Head of Private Sector Housing explains why a small project to improve energy efficiency in private rented homes could make a BIG difference to the poorest households in the city...
News · 23 February 2021
LIVERPOOL City Council has issued its first Closure Notice since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, following a hearing at Sefton Magistrates Court, an order was made against Prophecy Performance Centre gym on Gaskill Road, Speke, following an application made by the council. The gym must remain closed to members of the public for
Consumer Protection · 4 September 2020
We have been informed that Robin Hood Energy has been sold by Nottingham City Council to British Gas. This decision affects customers of the LECCY, who get their electricity and gas through Robin Hood Energy. Customers of the LECCY will be transferred to a different energy supplier at a future date and their energy supply
Health · 11 August 2020
Liverpool City Council is conducting a public consultation over its proposals to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme – known under legislation as ‘Selective Licensing’. Different proposals are being consulted on covering up to 16 (out of 30) council wards. If approved by the Government, the preferred scheme is expected to start in June 2021
Health · 17 July 2020
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of new local powers to tackle coronavirus outbreaks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed that councils will get new powers from Saturday to force owners to shut pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants, close public places such as parks and cancel events. Permission will no longer be needed
News · 17 July 2020
All Hackney cabs in Liverpool should now take contactless card payments, making travelling across the city safer and more convenient. In April, the council’s Licensing Committee agreed to accept a proposal to make contactless card payments mandatory in all of the city’s 1,426-strong fleet of Hackney cabs. The move was to bring Liverpool in-line with
News · 31 March 2020
Housing chiefs in Liverpool are pledging to continue taking action against poor standards in the private rented sector – despite the city’s pioneering Landlord Licensing scheme coming to an end. For the past five years, all property owners, landlords and managing agents have been legally required to licence any property unless a statutory exemption applied
