19 May 2026
Liverpool City Council
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Public Health update shows Liverpool strengthening response to address health inequalities 

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team has published its Year 2 update on the State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 report, outlining significant system-wide progress and reaffirming the city’s commitment to tackling health inequalities. Delivered at the April Cabinet Meeting, it was emphasised the importance of this work, recognising it as a core pillar of the Council’s long-term ambition for a fairer, healthier Liverpool.  Over the

News · 10 April 2026

Spring into success with Liverpool Youth Trailblazer’s next phase

Aged 18-21? Fancy employment support and a free pizza lunch? Then the Liverpool Youth Trailblazer has you covered! Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) are invited to the next Liverpool Youth Trailblazer (LYT) drop-in event on Thursday 30 April. To be held at PINS Social Club, Duke Street, from 11.30am-2pm,

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Thriving communities · 2 April 2026

Longer hours for Recycling Centres

Liverpool residents now have the opportunity to recycle more as Household Waste Recycling Centres open for longer over the spring and summer months. From Wednesday 1 April the region’s Centres are open from 8.00am until 8.00pm. There are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres in the region. They are operated by Veolia on behalf of Merseyside

News · 1 April 2026

Champions Network launched in Liverpool to support neurodiversity in schools

A new initiative has been launched in Liverpool to promote better support for neurodiverse children and young people at school. The Neuroinclusive Champions Network, delivered in partnership by Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Parent and Carers Forum (LivPac) and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, will support schools to share knowledge and contribute to improving outcomes and experiences

News · 31 March 2026

Liverpool launches bold new plan to give every child the Best Start in Life

Liverpool City Council has today unveiled its Best Start for Life Local Plan—a city‑wide commitment to ensuring every child grows up healthy, safe, confident, and ready to learn. Rooted in strong partnership working, the plan sets out a blueprint for transforming early years support across health, education, care, and community services. At the heart of

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A well-run council · 31 March 2026

Keep your family healthy this Easter in Liverpool 

This Easter holidays, Liverpool families are encouraged to take a quick moment to check if their loved ones are up to date with their routine vaccinations to protect them from nasty infectious diseases.    Liverpool’s GP practices and school immunisation teams remain on hand to support families with catchup vaccines throughout the holiday period. Whether your child missed something during term time or you’re an adult making sure your own

News · 31 March 2026

Civic honour nominations approved

A number of individuals and organisations have been approved for civic awards at a meeting of Liverpool City Council on Wednesday 1 April 2026. They include the Freedom Roll of Associations – also known as the Freedom of the City, and the city’s highest civic honour – for the following organisations: Liverpool Harriers and Athletics

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News · 31 March 2026

Speke Garston Partners Conference focuses on community-led change

The second Speke Garston Partners’ Conference, held on 27 March 2026 at Partnership for Learning, brought together organisations, community groups and local services to focus on the issues that matter most to residents. Supported by Liverpool City Council and South Liverpool Homes, the event created space for honest discussion, sharing best practice, and agreeing collective actions for the months ahead.  The day opened

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Liverpool launches first UK BEAT Pharmacy

Liverpool has become the first city in the UK to launch the BEAT Pharmacy initiative, a community-based heart health assessment pilot designed to accelerate the early detection of heart failure and reduce health inequalities across the city.  The initiative forms part of the wider BEAT Heart Failure programme, led by the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, in partnership with NHS

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