Residents give green light to proposed new cycle lanes on Vauxhall Road
The proposal is key to the city region’s Active Travel programme.
Health
Initiative seeks residents with business ideas to address local health and care challenges.
Are you a local resident with a powerful business idea that addresses a health or care challenge in your community? Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service are delighted to invite you to an information session with Citizen First LCR to hear about their new start-up support programme which is open to applications now! The information sessions takes place: … Read more
Council Relaunches 0 – 19 Health Programme to Strengthen Family Support
Liverpool City Council has launched a new approach to Public Health Nursing, offering stronger, more accessible support for families, from pregnancy through school years and into parenthood, helping to improve long-term outcomes for all. Over the coming months, residents will see improvements in how the service is delivered. Plans include creating a single point of … Read more
Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities
Liverpool City Council has shared an important update on its efforts to tackle health inequalities, following a report revealing people living in deprived areas of Liverpool are dying up to 15 years earlier than those in other parts of the city. At the Full Council meeting (Wednesday 2 April) Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, … Read more
New initiative seeks locals with business ideas to tackle health and care challenges
A ground-breaking initiative to tackle health and care inequalities in Liverpool City Region (LCR) communities launches today. Citizen First LCR will put power firmly in the hands of those with experience of health and care challenges on the ground. Applications are now open to find eight inspiring LCR residents with a powerful business idea that tackles the … Read more
BLOG: “What I’m seeing terrifies me” Councillor’s Powerful Plea Spurs Action on Ketamine Crisis
Liverpool City Council has passed a motion highlighting the growing dangers of ketamine use among young people.
Council Announces Intention to Appoint Nursing Provider for Two Liverpool Care Homes
Liverpool City Council has completed a competitive tender process to appoint a new nursing care provider for Millvina nursing home in Anfield and Brushwood nursing home in Speke. The tender, launched in February 2025, invited qualified providers to submit proposals for delivering high-quality nursing care across both homes. The Council, which owns both buildings, took … Read more
Liverpool Commits to Tackling Gambling Harm
A campaign has been launched to tackle gambling-related harm, following a new study that revealed nearly one-third of adults living in Liverpool gamble annually, with 12% at risk of experiencing harm. Liverpool City Council and Liverpool John Moores University are leading a cross-sector initiative to address the growing issue of gambling-related harms. Gambling is often … Read more
Liverpool residents invited to a day of wellbeing and community support
Residents in a Liverpool community are coming together for an inspiring event designed to promote well-being, reduce social isolation and connect people with local services.
Liverpool community unites with cultural celebrations
Residents from the Smithdown community are coming together for a vibrant celebration of music, food, and culture, creating a welcoming space to share and celebrate heritage. The event will be held at Picton Children’s Centre, Earle Road, L7 6HD on Saturday, 22nd March at 12 – 2:30pm. Led by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhoods team, Picton … Read more
St John’s Beacon to Shine Bright for ‘No Smoking Day’
A major Liverpool landmark is set to take centre stage with a powerful call for smokers to quit, this ‘No Smoking Day’ (Wednesday, 12th March). St John’s Beacon will be illuminated and transformed into a visual display, reinforcing the health benefits of stopping smoking and inspiring positive change across the city. The Beacon will feature … Read more
COVID-19 Pandemic: Five Years On
As we commemorate five years since the pandemic began, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matt Ashton, looks back at how the city responded to this unprecedented emergency, the challenges faced, the positive strides made, and the lessons learned. Sometimes it feels hard to believe that it’s been five years since COVID-19 changed our lives forever. … Read more
Council Marks International Women’s Day with a Commitment to Women’s Health
To celebrate International Women’s Day (Saturday 8 March), Liverpool City Council is launching a taskforce to develop a strategy aimed at improving women’s access to healthcare and addressing inequalities. The taskforce will work towards creating a Women’s Health Framework, set to launch in June 2025. This framework will outline recommendations designed to improve health outcomes … Read more
“Rethink Your Drink” with a new app helping Liverpool to reduce drinking
Liverpool residents wanting to cut down on alcohol can get free expert support through a new app that promotes a healthier lifestyle. The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app is part of a new campaign urging people to “Rethink Your Drink.” The app is available to anyone living or working in Liverpool. It offers expert advice tailored … Read more
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
‘Know Your Status’, Take a Quick and Easy HIV Test
Liverpool City Council and its partners are calling on people across the city to take an HIV test and ‘know your status.’ This National HIV Testing Week (10th–16th February) is the perfect time to get checked. The completely confidential process is quick, free, and has never been easier with multiple access points across the city with … Read more
Mobile Cervical Screening is Coming to Communities Across the City
Cervical screening is a vital health check that can save lives, yet many people miss their appointments due to busy schedules or uncertainty. To make screening more accessible, a mobile cervical screening service will be at different areas across Liverpool. Women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 64 are encouraged to come along. The … Read more
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
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