Community · 2 October 2026
From 5 to 11 October 2026, Liverpool will join communities across the country in marking Kinship Care Week, a national campaign celebrating the relatives and friends who step up to raise children when their parents are unable to do so. This year’s campaign is particularly significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of National Kinship
Blog · 16 July 2026
Liverpool’s children and young people are at the heart of the city’s ambitions, and this week’s ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement for Children’s Services marks a significant milestone in that journey. In this blog, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Services, reflects on the transformation of the service over the past three years, the investment
Services · 9 June 2026
Residents in Liverpool can now access quick, free health checks in convenient community settings, as Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team supports the introduction of new self-service health stations at Lifestyles Alsop and Garston. The new stations, funded by Public Health Liverpool, will give people the opportunity to complete a simple health check in under five minutes, helping to spot early signs of serious
Community · 19 March 2026
As we celebrate World Social Work Week, Liverpool City Council is shining a light on the professionals who support our communities every day. Today we’re highlighting Kate, who has recently qualified as a Social Worker after completing her apprenticeship within Adult Social Care. Her journey from apprentice to practising Social Worker has been shaped by
News · 3 November 2025
Liverpool City Council has been chosen as one of only 12 local authorities across the country to receive part of an £8m fund from the government aimed at strengthening youth service provision in the city. The city council successfully bid for and has been awarded a one-off grant of more than half a million pound
News · 23 October 2025
Ofsted has published the findings of its latest monitoring visit of Children’s Services at Liverpool City Council. Ofsted found that there has been a significant improvement in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection of these areas in May 2023. The visit, which
Social care · 21 October 2025
A Senior Social Worker from Liverpool says she feels “honoured” after winning a National Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with children and families. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, was named a finalist in the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 and was successful –
Family · 24 September 2025
A Senior Social Worker from Liverpool has been shortlisted for a National Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with children and families. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. She has been shortlisted in
Health · 9 September 2025
Liverpool City Council is reinforcing its dedication to the wellbeing and care of residents at two care homes in the city by proposing it will continue with the long-term delivery of services at both facilities. A report will be presented to Cabinet on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, recommending that the Council continue as the Care
A well-run council · 9 June 2025
Liverpool City Council is marking Carers Week (June 9 – 15), by urging residents to have their say on a new Strategy, aimed at enhancing support for those who provide unpaid care. The Council is seeking feedback on its draft All-Age Strategy, designed to shape future services across the city. Carers Week celebrates and recognises
A well-run council · 18 February 2025
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
Care · 13 November 2024
As World Children’s Day nears, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, highlights how we kicked off celebrations today with Liverpool Schools’ Parliament, bringing together hundreds of young people. She also announces a Children’s ‘Takeover’ of the Council’s social media on November 20! Today, we brought together hundreds of children and young people for
Education · 11 November 2024
Liverpool’s young stars were at the heart of a special celebration as the City honoured the outstanding accomplishments of children in care and care-experienced young people. The grand celebration of achievement, held at St George’s Hall, celebrated children and young people who have made positive impact in their communities. The event was attended by 300
A well-run council · 28 October 2024
During National Care Leavers Week (28 October – 3 November), the Council is proudly recognising the achievements of care-experienced young people with a week that promises a mix of enriching activities designed to uplift and empower care leavers. These activities include: We encourage care leavers from across the city to get involved. Find out more
Care · 7 October 2024
To mark National Kinship Carers Awareness Week (7th–11th October), Liverpool-based charity Kinship Carers Liverpool is organising a week long series of exciting events. Kinship children are those who are looked after by a family member or a family friend. As the longest-running and largest kinship care support group in the UK, the charity has been
Arts & Events · 27 August 2024
Liverpool City Council is inviting businesses and individuals across the city to an inspiring and impactful conference, “Celebrating Care Leavers: Making a Difference Together,” dedicated to supporting young people leaving care. The council, supported by Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp, is calling on organisations to join a movement that empowers young people who have
News · 25 July 2024
Liverpool City Council is delighted to announce the launch of its new Workforce Academy within the Children’s and Young People’s Service. Called ‘Care, Inspire, Thrive’, the Academy will upskill and train staff as part of the Council’s commitment to providing the best service possible for children and families in Liverpool. The new Academy has been
Uncategorized · 11 July 2024
With the school year coming to an end, many families will be looking forward to their little ones taking their first steps into education in September. To help parents and carers get ready for this new experience, Liverpool City Council is organising a fun-packed day where there will be lots of hands-on activities for young
A well-run council · 23 May 2024
Liverpool City Council (LCC) has appointed Inner Circle Consulting (ICC) as its Strategic Transformation Partner.
Social care · 13 May 2024
“You don’t have to weather the storm alone”, is the message to parents or carers to let them know that there is support available if they are experiencing frequent relationship conflict. With evidence that a child’s mental health can be affected by parents who repeatedly argue in front of them, the City Council have developed
