Young drivers told to belt up in the back
Provisional figures show that in 2024 across Merseyside there were 14 casualties killed or seriously injured who were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Community Safety
Liverpool flies the Purple Flag once more
Liverpool has once again been awarded Purple Flag status, receiving accreditation by the international scheme for the 15th year in a row.
Drivers warned to keep hands on the wheel, eyes on the road
Driving demands 100 per cent focus, and any distraction, especially from mobile phones, can have devastating consequences.
Public urged to be vigilant as Mpox cases rise
Liverpool City Council and its health partners are urging people to stay alert to the risk of Mpox cases, following a recent rise in cases in the Northwest. Mpox is a viral infection which spreads through close contact, including intimate or sexual contact, or contact with contaminated materials, such as bed sheets or towels. Like … Read more
Communities Together Grant – APPLY NOW!
Liverpool City Council is creating a new plan to bring communities together and prevent future unrest following the widespread disorder last summer. We want local voluntary, community, and faith groups to join us in shaping this strategy. As we prepare to develop this strategy, we have received £57,000 from HM Government to support local projects. … Read more
Ofsted Highlights Positive Progress in Children and Young People’s Services
Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services has received positive feedback from Ofsted following their latest monitoring visit. Over two days in December 2024, inspectors focused on the Care Leaving Service and the lives of care-experienced young people, particularly those receiving support in care and transitioning to adulthood. Inspectors also spoke directly to care-experienced … Read more
Transport Changes and Support for Children and Young People
Liverpool City Council is set to introduce a series of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy from September 2025. The updates to the policies, which aim to encourage active travel, promote greater independence for students and align policies with those of neighbouring authorities, will take effect at the start … Read more
Winter driving guidelines to stay safe
Liverpool City Council is urging drivers to take extra precautions this winter as adverse weather conditions can significantly increase the risk of road traffic collisions.
Drink drive campaign is launched as revellers asked: What vehicle are you going home in this Christmas?
Christmas revellers in Liverpool are being asked the stark question of ‘Who’s taking you home?’ in a hard-hitting campaign aiming to stop people drink or drug driving this festive season.
Liverpool to stage major conference on tackling hate crime
Liverpool will host a major conference tomorrow (Friday, 18 October) that will explore the reasons that led to the riots following the fatal stabbings in Southport in August.
Community safety project in south Liverpool neighbourhood halves crime
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries have more than halved in three south Liverpool wards, thanks to a project to cut crime and create safer streets.
Children to ‘get ready’ for school with fun-filled event at Anfield stadium
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 … Read more
Liverpool set to establish taskforce to get tough on littering
Liverpool City Council is set to revolutionise its approach to tackling litter, fly-tipping and related anti-social behaviour.
Council makes record illicit vapes seizure
Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team has made its largest seizure of illicit vapes in a single premises to date.
Pride Quarter Gets New Safety Measures
Liverpool’s Pride Quarter has unveiled a series of new measures to improve safety, including a branded ‘Rainbow Taxi Rank’, improved signage and CCTV.
Grants available to support victims of domestic abuse
Liverpool City Council is seeking to award grants of up to £50,000 to third sector organisations to provide support to victims of domestic abuse who have a housing need.
Over 15,000 illegal vapes have now been seized and disposed of by Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has now disposed of over 15,000 illegal vapes at an estimated total value of over £180,000, as the Council’s operations targeting the sale of these devices continue at pace. In addition to the 10 shops that have been forced to close for selling the dangerous products, a further 18 shop owners have … Read more
New safety measures installed at St John’s Gardens
New lighting, CCTV and a speaker system have been installed in St Johns Gardens in Liverpool city centre following a successful funding bid by Merseyside Police.
Liverpool’s night-time purple reign continues
Liverpool is celebrating securing prestigious Purple Flag status again – taking its reign in to a 14th successive year.
Illegal vapes seized in Liverpool
More than 1,000 illegal vapes with a street value of £12,000 have been seized in a joint Council-Police operation.