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Community Safety · 21 November 2025

There’s #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

Next week marks the start of Orange the World, 16 days of activism to tackle gender-based violence across the globe.

Film and TV · 21 November 2025

Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions

Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart of its thriving screen industry are two sisters helping to make the magic happen. Faye and Claire Newton, long-established location managers with credits on Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, The Ipcress File and Amazon’s Heads of State, founded Liverpool Locations to connect productions

Thriving communities · 20 November 2025

New play trail transforms Speke woodland

Families in Speke have a new reason to get outdoors thanks to a unique woodland play trail delivered by Liverpool City Council in partnership with All Saints Church in Speke.

A grey food waste caddy next to a blue and purple wheeled bin.

Thriving communities · 20 November 2025

BLOG | How we’re making a difference through weekly food waste recycling

With approximately 15,000 more properties receiving weekly food waste collections from this week, Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene discusses why it’s so important to get involved.

A well-run council · 19 November 2025

Liverpool City Council and Merseyside partners unite to improve the lives of neurodiverse residents

Liverpool has outlined a bold plan to support neurodiverse people, working in partnership across Merseyside, after research revealed significant barriers in areas including education, employment, and health. Liverpool’s Commitment to Neurodiversity: A Strategy for an Inclusive City 2025–2035, is a collaborative effort shaped by the voices of neurodivergent people, their families, and carers. The strategy

News · 18 November 2025

Gift Appeal aims to bring Christmas joy to care leavers

Liverpool residents are being asked to show their legendary generosity to make sure that some of the city’s most vulnerable young people have a present to open this Christmas. Liverpool City Council has launched its annual Christmas Gift Appeal which asks the public and council employees to donate items that will be given to young

What's on · 18 November 2025

Liverpool unveils its biggest-ever Christmas offer

From ice rinks and grottos, through to artisan markets and fairground rides – Liverpool is set to be the Christmas destination for 2025.

What's on · 18 November 2025

Central Library to host Baby Week 2025 celebration event

Each year, Baby Week brings together services to promote the best start in life, raise awareness of the importance of early childhood, and reduce barriers to access. This year’s theme is ‘Healthy parent, healthy baby.’

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 14 November 2025

Bolt makes Liverpool the home of first UK scooter launch

Liverpool City Council has awarded Bolt, Europe’s largest micromobility platform, a contract to operate shared scooters and e-bikes from early 2026.

News · 13 November 2025

Every neighbourhood in Liverpool to have its own Family Hub

The number of Family Hubs in Liverpool will more than double as the city council looks to establish a hub in every neighbourhood. There are currently five Family Hubs in Liverpool, but the council has now agreed to expand this number to twelve, ensuring every community can access a hub close to home. Building on

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 13 November 2025

Results of Liverpool’s Accelerator City decarbonisation programme to be showcased at EXPEDITION TWO

One year ago, Liverpool became the United Nations’ first Accelerator City for Climate Action, pioneering experiments to decarbonise the live music, film and TV sectors through a city-wide lens.

A strong and fair economy for all · 12 November 2025

Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

Liverpool city region has proudly taken part in the official launch of UEFA EURO 2028, joining cities across the UK and Ireland in celebrating the beginning of the countdown to the biggest UEFA European Championship ever staged.

News · 11 November 2025

Freya and Jayne ‘Race for a Reason’ in aid of Alfie’s Squad

Two staff from Liverpool City Council's Public Health Team are taking on Alfie’s Squad’s ‘Race for a Reason’ to support children and young people who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Thriving communities · 11 November 2025

Liverpool City Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November

Liverpool City Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight’, a new campaign to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators.

News · 10 November 2025

Liverpool Council launches new commitment to drive action against racism

Liverpool City Council has set out a bold new plan to become an anti-racist organisation and build a city where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. The Council’s anti-racism commitment and action plan represent a significant step forward in the Council’s determination to address racism in all its forms, both within the Council and across

A strong and fair economy for all · 10 November 2025

Transformation plans at the heart of a waterfront vision

Liverpool City Council is set to consider a landmark vision for the city’s waterfront next week, as part of a long-term strategy to reclaim the banks of the Mersey for the people of Liverpool. The ambitious Liverpool Waterfront Vision outlines a 30-year transformation that places public life, sustainability, and connectivity at the core of future