3 July 2026
Liverpool City Council
A group of older people on a bus trip

South Liverpool seniors enjoy seaside escape to boost wellbeing and tackle isolation

A group of older residents from South Liverpool enjoyed a day at the seaside as part of a community initiative helping to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and bring people together.  The trip, organised by SWAGGA Primary Care Network (PCN) and Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood team, in partnership with Arriva, took 18 residents to Southport for a day

Pregnant women's belly

public health · 1 July 2026

Liverpool meets national target as smoking in pregnancy falls to record low 

Liverpool has met the national ambition to reduce smoking during pregnancy, with new provisional figures showing that 4.6% of women were smoking at the time they gave birth in 2025/26, below the national target of 5%.  The latest NHS England data also shows that Liverpool has made faster progress than both the Northwest and England over the last

Woman presenting at an event.

Community partnerships driving change in Liverpool health outcomes 

People living in some of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods can expect to live significantly shorter and less healthy lives than those in more affluent parts of the city. Tackling these inequalities remains one of the biggest challenges facing Liverpool, but a growing partnership between communities, health services, researchers and local organisations is demonstrating that lasting change starts at neighbourhood level.  ReCITE’s Festival of Learning

A crowd of people at Liverpool Pride

News · 18 June 2026

Liverpool Pride reveals 2026 route

The route for Liverpool’s Pride March 2026 has been officially unveiled, inviting thousands of people to come together in a powerful show of visibility, solidarity and celebration this summer.

Thriving communities · 18 June 2026

‘SOS Liverpool’ scheme launches to connect the public with trusted local support

A new city-wide partnership scheme, SOS Liverpool – standing for Search, Online, Support – has been launched to help residents and visitors quickly connect with trusted local services offering mental health, housing, domestic abuse, addiction, and wider wellbeing support. Developed through a partnership of Citysafe organisations, including Merseyside Police and the Liverpool City Centre Joint

Armed Forces Day flag flying over Liverpool Town Hall

News · 16 June 2026

Armed Forces Week events in Liverpool

A programme of events will take place across Liverpool later this month to mark Armed Forces Week, including a formal flag raising, civic engagements, and a military music performance in the city centre.

News · 12 June 2026

Driving forward support for unpaid carers

Liverpool City Council is delighted to share an update on the progress of its plans to improve the lives of unpaid carers, as it recognises and celebrates Carers Week (8th–14th June).

Group of people in bar holding pink sign that reads, call it, be a mate.

Community Safety · 10 June 2026

Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out 

As the World Cup kicks off, Liverpool City Council is encouraging fans to enjoy the atmosphere while knowing when to ‘call it’ on drinking to look after themselves and their mates.  The ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less’ initiative, delivered in partnership with Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores University and the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to support safer

swabs and cotton balls.

Health · 9 June 2026

Liverpool sees sharp drop in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but experts urge residents to keep testing 

Health leaders are encouraged by latest reductions in STIs across the city but say maintaining strong testing rates is essential to ensure infections are picked up early and that progress continues.  Liverpool has recorded a significant fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new figures showing a 17.8% drop in diagnoses. This is greater than the national decrease of 8.7%.  The

Group of men and women stood in a line

Services · 9 June 2026

Liverpool brings NHS-style health checks to community venues

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

A man on a computer completing training.

Thriving communities · 5 June 2026

New LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training launched to support safer, more inclusive conversations

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), in partnership with Liverpool City Council, has launched a new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training course designed to help people feel more confident supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. The free online training brings together lived experience, community voices and clinical insight to highlight the unique

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