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Community · 9 July 2025

Figures Reveal Scale of Alcohol Harm as Liverpool Commits to Action

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

Liverpool · 8 July 2025

Fire Engine Drives Home Children’s Plea for No Smoking Indoors 

A fire engine with a powerful message urging parents to protect their children from second-hand smoke is hitting the streets of Liverpool, as part of a potentially life-saving campaign. This mobile image forms part of the new Smokefree Homes campaign, led by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, and is being rolled out in

Health · 4 July 2025

Residents Urged to Protect Themselves and Their Children as Measles Cases Rise 

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

Health · 26 June 2025

Lifesaving Bowel Cancer Tests for People 50 and Over

Liverpool City Council welcomes the news that thousands more residents will now receive home-testing kits that can help detect early signs of bowel cancer.  The NHS bowel cancer screening programme has recently expanded to include people aged 50 and over. Previously screening began for anyone aged 60.  Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in

Young people stood on the steps at the town hall, holding their posters in the air, with the Lord Mayor in the centre.

Thriving communities · 24 June 2025

Young voices lead the way in clean-up campaign

Protecting the environment and loving where you live were the messages young people shared last week on a trip to Liverpool Town Hall. School children from across North Liverpool were invited to share posters they had made urging the community to stop littering and look after the local area. They presented their ideas to the

Axess Sexual Health Logo - Axess with a purple x and 'Sexual Health Matters' underneath

Care · 16 June 2025

Liverpool Leads the Way in Improving Sexual Health

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

two woman sitting together smiling. One of the woman is colouring in

Care · 13 June 2025

BLOG “Shaping Support Together” – Lynne’s Story as an Unpaid Carer

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

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