21 October 2026
Liverpool City Council
People walking down Mathew Street in Liverpool

Blog · 14 October 2026

BLOG: Alcohol harm is not inevitable. But building on progress means acting together

As Liverpool launches its new Alcohol Strategy, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, explores how the city can build on recent progress to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting healthy, vibrant communities. For many people in Liverpool, enjoying a sociable drink is a part of life. Our pubs, bars, restaurants and

Group photo outside RIVER Women's Hub

Thriving communities · 1 October 2026

New hub offers lifeline for women across Liverpool

A new women’s support hub offering specialist support for women experiencing trauma, poor mental health, substance use and other complex needs has been officially opened by Dame Carol Black during a visit to Liverpool.  The RIVER Women’s Hub, based on Belmont Road, brings together drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, wellbeing support and specialist partner services

Three women hugging and smiling

Thriving communities · 1 October 2026

New service strengthens reproductive healthcare support in Liverpool 

Liverpool residents will be able to receive free, confidential support with money, housing, benefits and other life pressures through a new city service linked to local reproductive healthcare services.  Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team is commissioning Citizens Advice Liverpool to deliver the 18-month pilot, which is expected to begin in October 2026.  The service

A group of people running.

A strong and fair economy for all · 25 September 2026

More than 170,000 opportunities to get active delivered across Liverpool 

More than 170,000 opportunities to get active have been delivered across Liverpool as part of work to make physical activity easier and more accessible for residents.  Walking groups, football, cycling, tennis, cricket, inclusive sport and free activities for children and families are among the opportunities being delivered by the Liverpool Active City Network.  The city’s

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