A strong and fair economy for all · 22 January 2026
In this blog, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health, discusses how whole system public health can spark real change, uniting partners, communities, and evidence to build fairer, healthier places where everyone can thrive. Sir Michael Marmot often draws a powerful distinction between hope and despair. Despair is when we can describe a problem but
News · 7 January 2026
During bad weather our gritters cover 600km of Liverpool’s roads in a single run, sometimes doing two runs usually late at night and very early in the morning when the network is clearer. Here are some more facts about gritting and how we do our very best to keep Liverpool moving during the winter months:
News · 5 November 2025
Young people in Liverpool who are currently looking for employment are invited to the city’s first Youth Guarantee Trailblazer event later next week. On Tuesday 11 November, young people aged 18-21 can come along to Liverpool Town Hall to a special marketplace event to meet a wide range of partners who are looking to support
Blog · 10 October 2025
Liverpool is coming together this October to say one thing loud and clear: hate has no home here. From 11–18 October, Liverpool City Council and partners across the city will mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week with community events, workshops, and outreach sessions to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting, and show solidarity with
News · 7 October 2025
Residents in L8 are being invited to take part in a special Community Awareness Day on Thursday 9 October, which will showcase the wide range of services and support available in the area. The free event, running from 10am to 3pm at the PAL Centre is being delivered by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team in
News · 5 September 2025
Two unlicensed dog boarders, who were described by a judge as “incompetent at best” have been banned from owning or boarding dogs for seven years. An investigation by Liverpool City Council found that Rachel and Owen Dempsey had been advertising their services without a Dog Home Boarding Licence. The council stepped in after receiving reports
News · 22 August 2025
I am writing to express Liverpool City Council’s position regarding the UKIP march scheduled to take place in our city on Saturday, 23rd August. Liverpool is a city built on diversity, resilience, and unity. We are proud of our long-standing reputation as a welcoming and inclusive place, home to communities from all walks of life
News · 21 August 2025
Cobalt Housing has officially launched its voluntary Smokefree Homes policy, reinforcing its commitment to tenant health and wellbeing. The policy encourages residents to keep their homes smokefree to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the harmful effects of tobacco and second-hand smoke. Cobalt Housing, which manages around 6,000 affordable homes across North Liverpool,
News · 14 August 2025
August is set to be a busy month for Liverpool’s markets – with two new locations joining an ever-growing offer. Dovecot and Norris Green will host markets for the first time and join regular community markets at Allerton Hall and Lark Lane over the coming weeks. The new events further confirm the council’s commitment to
News · 11 August 2025
Liverpool will come together this Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. On 15 August, eight decades will have passed since Japan surrendered in the Far East, finally ending the Second World War. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOW) Repatriation Memorial on the Pier
News · 8 August 2025
Missed the Liverpool Adult Learning Service open days in July? Don’t worry there’re still more opportunities for learners to meet the team next month! After four highly successful open days in July where the experienced ALS team and tutors met prospective students, there are four further days in September for learners to find out about
News · 24 July 2025
Plans to deliver a new school in Liverpool are approaching a significant milestone as proposals for the site are submitted to the Department for Education. Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Liverpool, to be operated by Star Academies, was approved in August 2023 by the DfE under the Free Schools Programme, in response to rising demand for
News · 17 July 2025
Were you born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011? Did you know you may be entitled to a share of £1.5bn? Most children born in the UK between these dates will have a Child Trust Fund (CTF), but over 780,000 young people are unaware that one day they will be able to claim
News · 15 July 2025
Being a parent or carer can be tough, particularly during the summer break – but help is at hand! The Liverpool Parenting Team is hosting a series of informal drop-in sessions throughout the school holidays for anyone who needs advice, guidance, or support. The team’s specialist parenting inclusion practitioners will be on hand for an
News · 11 July 2025
Liverpool City Council is committed to helping residents into work, whether it’s getting back into work after a period of unemployment or young people securing their very first role. One group that can often find it tough to find roles are people with a learning disability or autism, with just 4.1 per cent in the
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 10 July 2025
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet will next week be asked to approve plans for temporary modular classrooms which will see a further increase in school places for pupils with SEND. The classrooms are set to provide 40 further places at the Naylorsfield Drive site of Millstead Primary School, Netherley, from this September for two years, after
News · 9 July 2025
Thinking about returning to learning? Not sure where to start? Then come along to a Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) open day! Next week, the ALS team will be on hand at four centres across the city to answer questions about the courses that will be available from September. The open days, that operate on
Blog · 3 July 2025
For Refugee Week 2025, Liverpool City Council has been proud to share the stories of people who have sought sanctuary in our city, and the communities that have welcomed them. Under the theme Community as a Superpower, we heard directly from individuals who have faced displacement, found connection, and started to rebuild their lives right
Blog · 18 June 2025
When war broke out in Ukraine, Liuda’s life changed overnight. Forced to leave behind her home, career, and loved ones, she arrived in the UK uncertain about what lay ahead. But in Liverpool, something unexpected happened. A local family welcomed her into their home with open arms. Liuda came to Liverpool through the Homes for
News · 17 June 2025
A new exhibition opening at Liverpool Central Library will give voice to Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in Merseyside following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ‘Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection’ is a free public exhibition running from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 25 June, capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the
