Community · 9 July 2025
Liverpool City Council is working with partners to tackle the devastating effects of alcohol harm, as stark data reveals alcohol-related issues are the leading cause of death and illness among 15–49-year-olds in Liverpool. During Alcohol Awareness Week (7–13 July), the council is highlighting the impact alcohol use has on individuals, families, and communities whilst outlining its commitment to
Health · 4 July 2025
Liverpool City Council is joining health partners across Merseyside and the UK in urging residents to check their own and their child’s vaccination status following a rise in measles cases across the region. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. It can cause serious complications such as
Care · 16 June 2025
Liverpool is marking a major public health milestone with a significant drop in sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Newly released data highlights a 21.1% reduction in sexually transmitted infections diagnosed across Liverpool over the past year, equating to 1,421 fewer cases. The city has seen significant decreases in gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis diagnoses. Liverpool also
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 · 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,
Climate Change · 30 May 2025
ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK is a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport
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
Healthier lives for children and adults · 26 May 2025
Liverpool City Council is proposing a revised charging policy for non-residential adult social care.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 22 May 2025
Liverpool FC has come together with Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to call on supporters to enjoy a safe and secure trophy parade, while protecting children from pyrotechnics.
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
Road Safety · 8 May 2025
Inconsiderate and dangerous parking around schools is a significant problem, placing children and others at risk.
News · 30 April 2025
Today, Liverpool City Council officially introduced its new way of working with children, young people and their families. The new model of practice – Our City, Our Children, Together – has been co-produced by staff and young people and will see the council and its partners working in a holistic way that focuses on relationships
Healthier lives for children and adults · 30 April 2025
Several children’s playgrounds in Liverpool could receive a glow-up if plans are approved at a meeting next week of the city council’s cabinet.
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
Healthier lives for children and adults · 29 April 2025
A detailed, data-led report looking at how to create a better future for Liverpool’s half a million residents over the next 15 years has been published.
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
News · 17 April 2025
Yesterday, Liverpool City Council officially launched the city’s Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC). Liverpool now joins other areas of the country in implementing an FDAC, which is an alternative family court for care proceedings that takes a problem-solving approach to supporting parents who are dealing with substance misuse and also domestic violence. The FDAC
Road Safety · 17 April 2025
The proposal is key to the city region’s Active Travel programme.
