News · 21 October 2026
First step in County Road improvements
New pocket parks, trees, murals and street improvements are coming to County Road as part of plans to boost one of Liverpool's best-known high streets.
Thriving communities
Blog · 14 October 2026
BLOG: Alcohol harm is not inevitable. But building on progress means acting together
As Liverpool launches its new Alcohol Strategy, Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, explores how the city can build on recent progress to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting healthy, vibrant communities. For many people in Liverpool, enjoying a sociable drink is a part of life. Our pubs, bars, restaurants and
Thriving communities · 14 October 2026
Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police carry out successful operations to help keep people safe on nights out
Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police have carried out two successful operations to assess how bars and pubs across the city respond to safeguarding concerns from customers.
Thriving communities · 13 October 2026
Liverpool builds on progress with new alcohol strategy and increased investment in support services
Liverpool City Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy to help people live healthier lives, support families and reduce the harm caused by alcohol use.
Thriving communities · 12 October 2026
Liverpool City Council urges local residents to fight fly-tipping this October
Liverpool City Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a campaign warning residents about criminal waste traders who use convincing, professional-looking online ads to pose as legitimate businesses - only to illegally dump the rubbish they are paid to take away.
News · 6 October 2026
Care Leavers Hub set for approval
A proposal to create Liverpool’s first dedicated Care Leavers Hub is to be considered by the Cabinet. The council supports more around 800 care experienced young people up to the age of 25,but at the moment there is no permanent full-time base for services. The service currently operates from temporary accommodation at Merseyside Play Action
News · 5 October 2026
Financial Inclusion Team Wins National Welfare Team of the Year Award
Liverpool City Council's Financial Inclusion Team has received national recognition at the recent Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) Awards.
Housing · 5 October 2026
Liverpool City Council set to strengthen controls over new HMOs
additional controls would take immediate effect in five areas where evidence has identified growing concentrations of HMOs
Community · 2 October 2026
Liverpool celebrates 10 years of Kinship Care Week and the families who keep children connected
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
Thriving communities · 1 October 2026
New hub offers lifeline for women across Liverpool
A new women’s support hub offering specialist support for women experiencing trauma, poor mental health, substance use and other complex needs has been officially opened by Dame Carol Black during a visit to Liverpool. The RIVER Women’s Hub, based on Belmont Road, brings together drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, wellbeing support and specialist partner services
Thriving communities · 1 October 2026
New service strengthens reproductive healthcare support in Liverpool
Liverpool residents will be able to receive free, confidential support with money, housing, benefits and other life pressures through a new city service linked to local reproductive healthcare services. Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team is commissioning Citizens Advice Liverpool to deliver the 18-month pilot, which is expected to begin in October 2026. The service
Thriving communities · 30 September 2026
Recycling centres switch to shorter winter hours
Local Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours.
News · 29 September 2026
Children’s Services improvement notice lifted
The Government has formally lifted an improvement notice on Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services department.
A strong and fair economy for all · 25 September 2026
More than 170,000 opportunities to get active delivered across Liverpool
More than 170,000 opportunities to get active have been delivered across Liverpool as part of work to make physical activity easier and more accessible for residents. Walking groups, football, cycling, tennis, cricket, inclusive sport and free activities for children and families are among the opportunities being delivered by the Liverpool Active City Network. The city’s
News · 24 September 2026
Dirty dozen prosecuted for littering
A series of successful prosecutions has seen 12 people found guilty of littering offences, alongside action taken against businesses that failed to manage their waste correctly in Liverpool.
News · 23 September 2026
Development money funds environmental improvements across Liverpool
Developer contributions are delivering tens of millions of pounds of improvements to parks and open spaces across Liverpool.
A strong and fair economy for all · 23 September 2026
100 days to go: Liverpool prepares for a smokefree generation
In 100 days, children born from 1 January 2009 will be part of a new smokefree generation, as new laws come into force preventing them from ever being legally sold tobacco. The countdown begins as new figures show strong support for the Smokefree Generation policy, with 66% of people in the North West supporting the
Healthier lives for children and adults · 22 September 2026
Junk food adverts are shaping what Liverpool children want to eat, report finds
Children and young people in Liverpool say they are surrounded by adverts for fast food, sugary drinks and snacks, with some reporting that the adverts make them feel hungry even when they were not hungry before. A new report, funded by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team and produced by Health Equalities Group, has explored
Thriving communities · 21 September 2026
Shops lose licences after selling illegal goods
Two shops on West Derby Road, Tuebrook, have had their premises licenses revoked after Liverpool City Council discovered they were selling illicit tobacco products.
Health · 21 September 2026
Liverpool Recovery Month celebrates diverse recovery experiences
The final week of Liverpool Recovery Month will explore how gender, sexuality, identity and lived experience can shape recovery. Events will bring residents together through coffee mornings, creative activities, films, walks and alcohol-free social events. The week will celebrate the strength and achievements of women, men, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, including people from Liverpool’s
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