News · 22 September 2022
CHILDREN in care who entered an art competition earlier this year are getting ready to see professional recreations of their work. The Stand By Me art competition, organised by Liverpool City Council’s Fostering Service, asked children and young people to create artworks showing the people in their lives who stand by them. Now local artist
Art · 21 September 2022
One of Liverpool’s most popular events is back next month to light up the city centre. River of Light is set to illuminate the waterfront across 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, and will showcase ten artworks from a host of local, national and international artists along a 2km route. The
Blog · 2 August 2022
Advanced Public Health Practitioner, Jayne Cook is working to understand how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of our communities and explains what support is available for those who are struggling.
Finance · 5 July 2022
Vulnerable families in Liverpool are set to receive extra support with bills this summer.
Education · 28 June 2022
Liverpool’s biggest event for parents, carers and professionals who work with children with special needs and/or disabilities returns next week. Delayed for two years due to the pandemic, Local Offer LIVE is back at St George’s Hall in July after its highly successful launch in 2019. The event brings together providers, organisations and professionals who
News · 15 June 2022
LIVERPOOL City Council last night scooped a top award for one of its post-pandemic pledges. The council’s #GetConnected project, which offers 4G connections to eligible families, was voted “Best Digital Inclusion Initiative” at the annual Socitm Presidents Awards. This award is given for a digital inclusion programme which has had the most positive outcomes within
News · 1 June 2022
CHILDREN in care have shown who “stands by them” as part of a special art competition – and will now have their artworks recreated by a professional artist. The Stand By Me art competition, organised by Liverpool City Council’s Fostering Service, ran throughout Foster Care Fortnight, 9-22 May and now elements of all the entries
News · 22 April 2022
PARENTS across Liverpool are invited to sign up to a new series of advice and development workshops. Liverpool City Council’s parenting team launches its Prime Time Parents Project next month which sees a programme of 22 free, evening workshops that are set to empower parents and carers in their roles. The programme starts on Tuesday
News · 1 April 2022
LIVERPOOL City Council is launching a new campaign that will celebrate the children and young people across the city who are making a difference in their communities. #LiveLifeLoveLiverpool will shine a light on the incredible work that young people have committed to in their own time and will also mark their achievements outside of the
Blog · 25 March 2022
Cabinet member for Social Care and Public Health, Councillor Frazer Lake, outlines the council’s role in helping vulnerable people, as the cost of living rises at the fastest rate in 30 years. “Across Liverpool, families are deeply concerned about rising bills. Many are just about keeping their heads above water and are really worried about
News · 16 February 2022
Are you looking for fun activities for your youngsters next week? Never fear – Fab Feb is here! Throughout next week’s half-term break, organisations across Liverpool are coming together to offer hundreds of activities for five to 16-year-olds as part of Fab Feb – which also guarantees healthy meals and snacks. If your family receives
News · 28 January 2022
WOULD your business like to see more families #GetConnected? If so, Liverpool City Council wants to hear from you! Last year, the council launched ten post-pandemic pledges and one – Get Connected – is a commitment that all families eligible for free school meals should have access to a 4G internet connection as well. The
News · 13 December 2021
VULNERABLE families in Liverpool are set to receive extra support with food and fuel bills this winter. Eligible families with children under one, families with youngsters aged two years who are entitled to free early education, and families with children entitled to free school meals will receive three weeks’ worth of £15 supermarket vouchers per
News · 28 October 2021
There have been pressures on the city centre since lockdown restrictions were lifted. Here, cabinet member for Neighbourhoods Cllr Abdul Qadir reflects on what the council and its partners are doing to make sure it remains a place that everyone can enjoy. One of the most heart-warming experiences after the Covid lockdowns ended, was the
News · 18 October 2021
PARENTS and professionals working with children and young people in Liverpool are invited to the city’s first virtual Parenting Conference. Organised to fit around a busy family or working life, the online events will take place on 2 and 4 November and will feature 16 free workshops as well as other speakers. Activities start at
News · 11 October 2021
Pupils from five Liverpool primary schools have written welcome letters to Afghan refugees who are now making the city their home. The moving letters which are part of a project with Writing on the Wall and Action Asylum, with the support of Asylum Link Merseyside, reassure the newcomers “you will have an amazing life here”,
News · 16 September 2021
A brand new app has launched, giving tips and advice to parents about how to make the most of their child’s early years. Developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, 24 Magic Months offers support with the first two years of a child’s life – a crucial time for growing, learning and development.
Education · 24 August 2021
RESIDENTS are being urged to help families in need by donating good quality unwanted uniforms. Many families in the city are struggling to pay bills, heat their homes, feed and clothe their children. Liverpool City Council is always looking for ways we can help those most in need. The council has teamed up with Liverpool SEND
Blog · 3 August 2021
Beryl Bellew is a founding volunteer at the North Liverpool Foodbank. She has been writing a monthly blog since January 2020. This is her final entry… As we approached Freedom Day on 19 July the CEO of our Community Network wrote to all of our Foodbanks to advise us of the changes but also to ask
News · 28 July 2021
A NEW campaign in which foster carers explain how looking after children in care has changed their lives for the better has been launched in Liverpool. ‘Small moments, big difference’ features inspiring stories from three people who look after sibling groups and teenagers, and is aimed at encouraging more people to come forward to foster
