Liverpool’s libraries to be transformed through bold new strategy

Subject to approval from the Cabinet on Tuesday 16 December, the Liverpool Library Strategy 2026-2031 will strive to transform the city’s libraries into vibrant, inclusive, and digitally connected community hubs that respond to resident needs, support lifelong learning and wellbeing, and promote neighbourhood cohesion.

Liverpool Play Areas Smoke and Vape-Free Spaces for Children

Abbie-Grace Breen standing by a gate to a play area. On the gate is her winning picture. Its a colourful picture of children playing in a play area.

Children and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear message, “Don’t smoke or vape in our play areas!”   As part of Liverpool’s Smokefree Play Areas initiative, new smoke and vape-free signs are being installed in 60 parks across the city.  The new standout design, created by Abbie-Grace Breen, … Read more

Pilot encourages parents to have fun whilst reading to their children

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Liverpool City Council has launched an exciting new project to help parents make Storytime even more engaging and enjoyable. “Tell Me a Story, Liverpool” is a unique pilot programme delivered in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Dollywood Foundation, an organisation founded by Dolly … 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

Our Children and Young People shine bright at the Council’s Awards for Achievement 

Liverpool’s young stars were at the heart of a special celebration as the City honoured the outstanding accomplishments of children in care and care-experienced young people.  The grand celebration of achievement, held at St George’s Hall, celebrated children and young people who have made positive impact in their communities.  The event was attended by 300 … Read more

Liverpool Welcomes Ground-breaking Black British Ballet Exhibition

A vibrant image shows a group of diverse people embracing each other, with smiles and laughter. In the centre is an older man with grey hair and a beard, joyfully interacting with others. The background is blurred, indicating an outdoor setting. To the right is a logo with colourful shapes and text that reads "ALL TOGETHER INSPIRED." Below the image is a tagline stating, "Working together to build a fairer, healthier Cheshire and Merseyside." A pink banner at the top left contains the phrase "Helpful information for stakeholders."

A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of … 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

Liverpool students help Give Back to Garston

Eleven organisations have been given thousands of pounds in funding to deliver youth engagement projects in Garston. At an event at The Academy of St Nicholas, schoolchildren from the Academy and five local primary schools (St Austin’s, Garston CE, Banks Road, Gilmour Juniors and Holy Trinity) decided who should win the share of £31,000, made … Read more

Education sector invited to special Liverpool-Shanghai twinning celebration

Shanghai 25th anniversary

Liverpool City Council is inviting Liverpool-based education partners to be part of a special business mission to China to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of its twinning with Shanghai. The Council is planning to lead a high-level education business delegation to the city of Shanghai in June and has put a delegation pack together to … Read more

BLOG: “Involving children in consultation, planning and decision-making, is a must-do”

Three school children in blue school uniforms and an adult sitting at a table

Hearing what residents think about Council-run services and the services they would like to see in the future is very important to us. And that includes listening to children and young people. Here, Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills Cllr Lila Bennett explains why the Liverpool Schools’ Parliament is such an important forum … Read more

Leading Liverpool education project has HEARTS of gold

AN INNOVATIVE Liverpool education project that supports some of the city’s most vulnerable children has won a teaching “Oscar” this weekend. The Liverpool HEARTS Project Team, which is led and funded by Liverpool City Council’s Virtual School in partnership with Hope School, received a prestigious gold Pearson National Teaching Award for its work to introduce … Read more

New secondary school to be opened

School children with their hands up

LIVERPOOL will become home to a new secondary school after the Department for Education approved plans to open a new free school. Star Academies will open the 800-place Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy for pupils aged 11-18 and it is one of 15 new schools nationally approved under the government’s free schools programme. The multi-academy trust … Read more