A well-run council · 22 May 2026
Tobacco dog uncovers over 6,000 illicit cigarettes
One dog’s keen nose has helped Liverpool City Council to take action against a shop that was hiding thousands of illicit items.
Liverpool
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 20 May 2026
Improvements to Walton Breck Road to begin
A series of works is due to begin on Walton Breck Road this week, as part of wider plans to improve the area for local residents.
Culture · 20 May 2026
Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to return to Liverpool in 2030
The gymnastics 2030 Artistic World Championship will represent one of the biggest global sporting events to be staged in the UK that year, further strengthening the UK’s reputation as one of the leading nations in world gymnastics.
public health · 20 May 2026
Liverpool recognised at national public health event
Liverpool City Council has received national recognition at the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) Annual General Meeting, where its innovative and impactful approach to public health was highlighted among leaders from across the country. Liverpool’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) was celebrated during the AGM’s Annual Report session, with the city commended for its clear infographics
Development · 20 May 2026
Liverpool Central major revamp project sees council appoint design team to reimagine city gateway
This visionary 86-acre project aims to create a world-class transport hub to transform connectivity, drive regeneration, and unlock economic growth
Education · 19 May 2026
Liverpool launches citywide initiative to strengthen cardiac emergency readiness in schools
Liverpool City Council has launched a new citywide initiative to support schools in responding effectively to cardiac emergencies, with the first training session taking place today (Tuesday 19 May) at Rice Lane Primary School. The programme brings together Public Health, Education, School Improvement Liverpool (SIL), the Oliver King Foundation, and the Council’s Health and Safety
News · 19 May 2026
Liverpool to host groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival in May 2027
Taking over the city’s iconic waterfront - including the M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre at the Liverpool Experience Campus, the neighbouring Salthouse and Albert Docks, and Pier Head - the week-long festival will transform the city into a vibrant hub of energy, creativity and elite performance, redefining how sport and culture can be experienced together.
News · 15 May 2026
A new era for Liverpool City Council’s wholesale market
Wholesale Market Liverpool, formerly Liverpool Food HUB, was officially reopened on Tuesday 28 April 2026 by Cllr Barbara Murray, in one of the last engagements of her term as Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026
Liverpool City Council leads citywide approach to healthy screen use for children
Liverpool City Council has brought together partners from education, health, early years and youth services to develop a shared approach to supporting healthy screen use for children and young people across the city. At an event on Friday 1 May 2026, local organisations talked about what the evidence says on how screens and social media affect children’s
A well-run council · 14 May 2026
Reporting a street light issue is now even easier
The Council has made it easier and quicker for residents to report problems with streetlights.
Housing · 13 May 2026
Hundreds of empty Liverpool homes set to help families on council housing list
Liverpool City Council has launched a £7.3million Empty Homes Grant to help renovate properties that have been standing empty for at least a year.
A well-run council · 13 May 2026
New Lord Mayor of Liverpool to be sworn in
Liverpool’s new Lord Mayor will be sworn in today (Wednesday 13 May.)
Health · 8 May 2026
Liverpool unites to advocate for women’s health and drive system‑wide change
Today, Liverpool City Council brought together women, communities, health partners and leaders from across the city to advocate for improved women’s health and to begin the next phase of work to reduce long‑standing inequalities. The Women’s Health Conference brought women with lived experience together with community organisations, frontline professionals and system leaders to share evidence,
Thriving communities · 8 May 2026
Merseyside Police launches ‘Halo Points’ to strengthen safety across Liverpool’s night-time economy
Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, has this week (Wednesday 6 May) launched Halo Points as part of Operation Halo, marking the next phase of the initiative to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and better protect people across Liverpool’s night‑time economy. Halo Points are clearly
Thriving communities · 8 May 2026
Shops shut down after illicit tobacco activity uncovered
Liverpool City Council has secured three further enforcement outcomes over the past week for premises found to be involved in the sale of illicit cigarettes and tobacco.
News · 7 May 2026
Close to Home: Ground-breaking exhibition exploring stories and the impact of suicide to open in Cunard Building
Taking place between 3 September and 10 October 2026, including World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and World Mental Health Day (10 Oct), Close to Home brings together more than seven years’ work.
Heritage · 6 May 2026
Historic Newsham House to be brought to market
Once a residence fit for Queen Victoria, royalty and senior judges, Newsham House has played host to some of the most prominent figures in British public life
Health · 6 May 2026
Liverpool signs commitment to become Smokefree
Liverpool City Council has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in public health by announcing it has signed the Pledge for a Smokefree UK, committing to go “further and faster” to reduce smoking prevalence to less than one per cent by 2040. The announcement was made by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Liam
Housing · 1 May 2026
Measures to improve housing conditions across Liverpool to be given the go-ahead
Measures will improve housing conditions, bring empty homes back into use and help residents gain full ownership of homes
A well-run council · 30 April 2026
Council clamps down on noisy neighbour after complaints
Following repeated noise complaints about a property, Liverpool City Council has successfully seized a cache of devices that had been used to make excessive noise over a prolonged period.
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