Care · 13 June 2025
At Liverpool City Council, we are developing a new Carers Strategy to better support unpaid carers of all ages across our city. As part of this, we need residents and carers to share their experiences and help shape the future of support services. One of those voices is Lynne, a carer from Liverpool, who looks after her
A well-run council · 9 June 2025
Liverpool City Council is marking Carers Week (June 9 – 15), by urging residents to have their say on a new Strategy, aimed at enhancing support for those who provide unpaid care. The Council is seeking feedback on its draft All-Age Strategy, designed to shape future services across the city. Carers Week celebrates and recognises
Family · 9 June 2025
Liverpool City Council is relaunching the award-winning 24 Magic Months app, providing parents and carers with simple yet powerful tools to support early development. This upgraded version features enhanced content and capabilities, making it even easier to nurture children in their crucial first years. The first two years of a child’s life are vital for
A well-run council · 6 June 2025
A shop has been ordered to close after it was caught selling illicit vapes, cigarettes and tobacco to the public.
Care · 2 June 2025
Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new nursing care provider to deliver exceptional support for residents at Millvina Nursing Home in Anfield and Brushwood Nursing Home in Speke. Following a thorough and competitive tender process, a 12-month contract has been awarded to Primary Care 24 (PC24). Their innovative ideas and
A well-run council · 2 June 2025
Children and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear message, “Don’t smoke or vape in our play areas!” As part of Liverpool’s Smokefree Play Areas initiative, new smoke and vape-free signs are being installed in 60 parks across the city. The new standout design, created by Abbie-Grace Breen,
A well-run council · 30 May 2025
Starting from Sunday, 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the UK to sell or supply single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. The new legislation applies to all disposable vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine, and covers both in-store and online sales. The ban targets all non-rechargeable, non-refillable vaping products. However, rechargeable and
Community · 15 May 2025
Liverpool City Council is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by celebrating the national theme of ‘Community’ and recognising the vital role that local relationships play in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Strong social connections with friends, family, neighbours, or local groups are proven to boost happiness and wellbeing, whilst loneliness and social isolation are major
Community · 12 May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 12 – 18 May and this year’s theme is ‘Community’. We’re highlighting the vital role our communities play in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Throughout the week Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team is hosting a week-long programme of free activities at Newsham Park designed to bring residents together
Uncategorized · 29 April 2025
Families in Liverpool are being warned to act now, as more than 1 in 4 children under 5 have not received both doses of the lifesaving MMR vaccine. During World Immunisation Week (24–30 April), Liverpool City Council is highlighting the urgent need for families to protect children by making sure they are fully vaccinated against
Health · 24 April 2025
Liverpool City Council has officially been awarded Marmot City status, a national recognition of the city’s commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving wellbeing for every resident. The status was formally awarded by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, a leading figure in health equity, during a visit to the city on 23 April. Sir Michael visited
Road Safety · 17 April 2025
The proposal is key to the city region’s Active Travel programme.
Health · 10 April 2025
Are you a local resident with a powerful business idea that addresses a health or care challenge in your community? Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service are delighted to invite you to an information session with Citizen First LCR to hear about their new start-up support programme which is open to applications now! The information sessions takes place:
Health · 9 April 2025
Liverpool City Council has launched a new approach to Public Health Nursing, offering stronger, more accessible support for families, from pregnancy through school years and into parenthood, helping to improve long-term outcomes for all. Over the coming months, residents will see improvements in how the service is delivered. Plans include creating a single point of
Health · 4 April 2025
Liverpool City Council has shared an important update on its efforts to tackle health inequalities, following a report revealing people living in deprived areas of Liverpool are dying up to 15 years earlier than those in other parts of the city. At the Full Council meeting (Wednesday 2 April) Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health,
Health · 4 April 2025
A ground-breaking initiative to tackle health and care inequalities in Liverpool City Region (LCR) communities launches today. Citizen First LCR will put power firmly in the hands of those with experience of health and care challenges on the ground. Applications are now open to find eight inspiring LCR residents with a powerful business idea that tackles the
Health · 2 April 2025
Liverpool City Council has passed a motion highlighting the growing dangers of ketamine use among young people.
Health · 28 March 2025
Liverpool City Council has completed a competitive tender process to appoint a new nursing care provider for Millvina nursing home in Anfield and Brushwood nursing home in Speke. The tender, launched in February 2025, invited qualified providers to submit proposals for delivering high-quality nursing care across both homes. The Council, which owns both buildings, took
Community · 27 March 2025
A campaign has been launched to tackle gambling-related harm, following a new study that revealed nearly one-third of adults living in Liverpool gamble annually, with 12% at risk of experiencing harm. Liverpool City Council and Liverpool John Moores University are leading a cross-sector initiative to address the growing issue of gambling-related harms. Gambling is often
Thriving communities · 24 March 2025
Residents in a Liverpool community are coming together for an inspiring event designed to promote well-being, reduce social isolation and connect people with local services.
