Families in Liverpool are being warned to act now, as more than 1 in 4 children under 5 have not received both doses of the lifesaving MMR vaccine. During World Immunisation Week (24–30 April), Liverpool City Council is highlighting the urgent need for families to protect children by making sure they are fully vaccinated against … Read more
A detailed, data-led report looking at how to create a better future for Liverpool’s half a million residents over the next 15 years has been published.
Liverpool City Council has officially been awarded Marmot City status, a national recognition of the city’s commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving wellbeing for every resident. The status was formally awarded by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, a leading figure in health equity, during a visit to the city on 23 April. Sir Michael visited … Read more
Yesterday, Liverpool City Council officially launched the city’s Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC). Liverpool now joins other areas of the country in implementing an FDAC, which is an alternative family court for care proceedings that takes a problem-solving approach to supporting parents who are dealing with substance misuse and also domestic violence. The FDAC … Read more
The proposal is key to the city region’s Active Travel programme.
If fully built, the system could generate savings of up to 72,000 tonnes of CO2 every year.
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
Over 2,500 new childcare places are being created in Liverpool that will support working parents – and there are more to come. The increase has been made possible by grant funding received from the government to support the national expansion of funded childcare places as well as places which are part of the “wraparound” programme … Read more
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
A landlord has been hit with a bill of more than £16,000 for multiple disrepair and other issues at an HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) property in Anfield.
Liverpool City Council has passed a motion highlighting the growing dangers of ketamine use among young people.
Children and young people in Liverpool will now have even more of a say in the support they receive from services thanks to an innovative app. Liverpool City Council has teamed up with nationally recognised Mind of My Own to start rolling out two apps that will be used by children, young people and care … Read more
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
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
People across Liverpool are being encouraged to have their say on a new neurodivergent strategy for the city. The Liverpool Neurodivergent All-Age Strategy, 2025-2030, has been co-produced by the Liverpool Neurodiversity Strategic Partnership, and represents 18 months of development. And now all stakeholders who live, work or study in Liverpool are invited to give feedback … Read more
A scheme which provides furniture and domestic appliances to people in crisis in Liverpool is set to be extended. The ‘homes needs’ element of the Citizens Support Scheme supports residents who can’t afford to buy essential goods including a fridge, oven, sofa or bed. Last year the £1.4 million scheme, which is delivered by Liverpool-based … Read more
This week has seen the launch of the Liverpool Foster Care Association (LFCA) – a new initiative led by foster carers, for foster carers. Supported by Liverpool City Council, this milestone marks a significant step forward in strengthening the fostering community across the city and ensuring foster carers receive the support they need to provide … Read more
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
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
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