Council Takes a Significant Step in its Commitment to Anti-Racism

Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to addressing racial inequality by appointing a leading diversity and inclusion organisation, Inclusivitii, to support the development of a bold, anti-racism strategy for the city and council. This marks a pivotal moment in the Council’s efforts to foster a more inclusive, … 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

Get Support to Quit Smoking and Start Your Journey to a Healthier Future

Take the first step to a smoke-free life and quit smoking for just 24 hours! That’s the advice from health leaders who believe a small step could lead to a life-changing transformation.  In Liverpool, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and illness. Two in three smokers will lose their lives to a smoking-related … 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

Liverpool Launches New Approach to Supporting Foster Families

Liverpool City Council has launched an innovative fostering support model inspired by the concept of extended family. This new initiative, part of the award-winning Mockingbird programme, brings together foster families in a way that feels like one big family, creating a more supportive and stable environment for children and young people in care.  Liverpool’s first … Read more

Liverpool Invited to Take Part in Global Meeting on Climate Change

Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has joined the world’s most important meeting on climate change, to talk about Liverpool’s plans to drive down net zero emissions from culture and events. Cllr Robinson addressed COP29 in Baku via an online link from his Liverpool office, he was the only non-government politician to address the … Read more

BLOG: World Children’s Day – Putting Children at the Heart of Our Council 

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 … Read more

BLOG: Kinship Carers Week Goes Global – A Liverpool Success Story!

At Liverpool City Council, we truly value the incredible work of kinship carers and are proud of our ongoing partnership with Liverpool Kinship Carers. Based in Norris Green, this dedicated charity provides vital resources, support and advocacy for kinship families. Kinship carers are relatives or friends who step in to care for children when their … Read more

Liverpool Charity Hosts a Week of Fun Events to Celebrate and Support Kinship Carers

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 … Read more

Stanley Park Market success leads to extended trial 

This image depicts a bustling outdoor market on a sunny day. A diverse crowd of people is walking between rows of white-tented stalls that line both sides of the scene. Some people are engaged in conversation, while others are browsing the various goods on display, including clothing and other items. The market appears to be well-attended, with a mixture of ages among the attendees. In the background, there are parked cars, trees, and a clear, blue sky with a few scattered clouds, giving the setting a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.

The inaugural mid-week market at Stanley Park, which launched in July for an initial 7-week trial, has been extended until Wednesday 30th October 2024, due to its overwhelming popularity.  The market, which began with around 50 stalls, has quickly grown to host over 100 stalls each week, offering a diverse array of goods, including fresh … Read more

Join Us in Making a Difference for Care Leavers in Liverpool

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 … Read more

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

Council to host event for parents and carers with children and young people with SEND

Image of a lambanana, with the following text. SEND Local Offer Live, 12-6pm Wednesday 3 July, The Liverpool Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool, liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool City Council is hosting an event for those who support children and young people with SEND. The Council is partnering once again with Liverpool Parent Carer Forum (LivPaC) for the Local Offer LIVE Event. This is one of the city’s biggest events for families to come and meet providers and organisations which support children … Read more