10 May 2026
Liverpool City Council
A man in a hot air balloon basket in a library

News · 17 February 2025

Family fun at Liverpool libraries for half term and beyond

From fairy tale performances to puppetry, from cartoon sketching to storytelling, there is lots to keep the children occupied at Liverpool libraries during half term and beyond. Programmed by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team and made possible thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Funding, the free drop-in activities will kick off in half-term but continue

Queens Drive barriers now installed after flooding

News · 17 February 2025

Queens Drive flooding report published

Liverpool City Council has published a Section 19 investigation report into flooding events on Queens Drive in 2023. It follows an incident on 26 August 2023, in which Elaine and Philip Marco tragically died when their car became trapped in water. Under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Council has

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

News · 10 February 2025

Wheelchair accessible taxis consultation launches

Liverpool City Council is carrying out a review of the current supply and demand for wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV), and other adaptations or assistance that people using hackney or private hire vehicles may need. A wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) is a vehicle that’s been converted by mobility experts to allow a disabled passenger to travel

Cancer Patient Having a Check-Up

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

Young men in a pub setting cheering.

News · 6 February 2025

Homegrown hit comedy returns

One of ITVX’s most successful-ever comedies is set to return to the small screen tonight, thanks to Liverpool Film Office.   G’wed will be back for a second series at 10.05pm Thursday 6 February and is the tenth project to receive investment from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s LCR Production Fund which is facilitated

An owl-shaped lantern in the night sky

News · 6 February 2025

Artists invited to work with Spellow Hub community to look to the future

Artists and arts organisations are being invited to apply to develop and deliver an artistic residency in and around Spellow Community Hub and Library in Walton. The participatory programme, which will be delivered from March to June, will address and explore how people feel after the riots, the reopening of the library and perception of

News · 6 February 2025

Shop owner fined for placing furniture on highway

A shop owner who repeatedly placed furniture and household items on a street in Anfield has been hit with a bill of more than £1,600. Elliott James of Belmont Drive in L6, was found guilty at Liverpool Magistrates Court of depositing items on Rocky Lane between July and December last year, blocking the highway. The

A well-run council · 5 February 2025

Council Takes a Significant Step in its Commitment to Anti-Racism

Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to addressing racial inequality by appointing a leading diversity and inclusion organisation, Inclusivitii, to support the development of a bold, anti-racism strategy for the city and council. This marks a pivotal moment in the Council’s efforts to foster a more inclusive,

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