A strong and fair economy for all · 12 March 2025
Contractor appointed for £61m new lab scheme
A contractor has been appointed to develop a multi-million pound laboratory and workspace development in the heart of the city's Knowledge Quarter.
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Health · 11 March 2025
St John’s Beacon to Shine Bright for ‘No Smoking Day’
A major Liverpool landmark is set to take centre stage with a powerful call for smokers to quit, this ‘No Smoking Day’ (Wednesday, 12th March). St John’s Beacon will be illuminated and transformed into a visual display, reinforcing the health benefits of stopping smoking and inspiring positive change across the city. The Beacon will feature
Uncategorized · 8 March 2025
COVID-19 Pandemic: Five Years On
As we commemorate five years since the pandemic began, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matt Ashton, looks back at how the city responded to this unprecedented emergency, the challenges faced, the positive strides made, and the lessons learned. Sometimes it feels hard to believe that it’s been five years since COVID-19 changed our lives forever.
Health · 7 March 2025
Council Marks International Women’s Day with a Commitment to Women’s Health
To celebrate International Women’s Day (Saturday 8 March), Liverpool City Council is launching a taskforce to develop a strategy aimed at improving women’s access to healthcare and addressing inequalities. The taskforce will work towards creating a Women’s Health Framework, set to launch in June 2025. This framework will outline recommendations designed to improve health outcomes
Thriving communities · 7 March 2025
Blooming Marvellous! Flower Streets Scents Success
Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project scooped the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 last night.
Education · 7 March 2025
Pilot encourages parents to have fun whilst reading to their children
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Liverpool City Council has launched an exciting new project to help parents make Storytime even more engaging and enjoyable. “Tell Me a Story, Liverpool” is a unique pilot programme delivered in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Dollywood Foundation, an organisation founded by Dolly
A well-run council · 4 March 2025
BLOG | How we’re tackling fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, discusses the importance of a well-staffed Environmental Enforcement team when it comes to tackling fly-tipping and littering.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 3 March 2025
Council announces amendments to new Experimental Parking Zone around Everton Stadium
Liverpool City Council has announced several amendments to the experimental parking zone surrounding Everton Stadium as well as a number of improvements to the area, since the new venue’s first test event.
Climate Change · 26 February 2025
Historic Cunard Building to be connected to Mersey Heat Network
The project will see a transition to low-carbon hot water, significantly decreasing the Cunard Building's environmental impact.
Health · 25 February 2025
“Rethink Your Drink” with a new app helping Liverpool to reduce drinking
Liverpool residents wanting to cut down on alcohol can get free expert support through a new app that promotes a healthier lifestyle. The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app is part of a new campaign urging people to “Rethink Your Drink.” The app is available to anyone living or working in Liverpool. It offers expert advice tailored
A strong and fair economy for all · 20 February 2025
Council seeks community solution to vacant buildings
The future of six vacant properties, including a Victorian chapel, is set to be decided at a meeting of Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet next week.
A well-run council · 18 February 2025
Council to Launch a New Support Service to Help Keep Families Together
Liverpool City Council and its partner agencies are set to introduce a transformative way of working to help families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and who are receiving specialist care. The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) offers an alternative to the family court process by providing parents with specialised support to address the
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 17 February 2025
City prepares for Everton FC’s historic first game at new stadium
The first Everton Stadium test event takes place today (Monday, 17 February) in front of a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 14 February 2025
Liverpool flies the Purple Flag once more
Liverpool has once again been awarded Purple Flag status, receiving accreditation by the international scheme for the 15th year in a row.
A well-run council · 14 February 2025
Green bin collections due to restart
Liverpool residents will once again be able to recycle their garden waste, with green bin collections restarting from Monday 24 February.
A strong and fair economy for all · 12 February 2025
Consultation launched to define Liverpool’s 15-year economic vision
A public consultation has been launched asking businesses and residents to comment on a vision to grow Liverpool’s multi-billion-pound economy over the next 15 years.
Community Safety · 11 February 2025
Public urged to be vigilant as Mpox cases rise
Liverpool City Council and its health partners are urging people to stay alert to the risk of Mpox cases, following a recent rise in cases in the Northwest. Mpox is a viral infection which spreads through close contact, including intimate or sexual contact, or contact with contaminated materials, such as bed sheets or towels. Like
Health · 10 February 2025
‘Know Your Status’, Take a Quick and Easy HIV Test
Liverpool City Council and its partners are calling on people across the city to take an HIV test and ‘know your status.’ This National HIV Testing Week (10th–16th February) is the perfect time to get checked. The completely confidential process is quick, free, and has never been easier with multiple access points across the city with
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 7 February 2025
Accelerator City picks up pace on net zero ambitions
Accelerator City team have also confirmed that a project director will be joining in the coming weeks to work with key partners including Ecotricity, and The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, to make the most of the opportunity 2025 presents
Community · 7 February 2025
Mobile Cervical Screening is Coming to Communities Across the City
Cervical screening is a vital health check that can save lives, yet many people miss their appointments due to busy schedules or uncertainty. To make screening more accessible, a mobile cervical screening service will be at different areas across Liverpool. Women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 64 are encouraged to come along. The
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