During National Care Leavers Week (28 October – 3 November), the Council is proudly recognising the achievements of care-experienced young people with a week that promises a mix of enriching activities designed to uplift and empower care leavers. These activities include: We encourage care leavers from across the city to get involved. Find out more … Read more
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ family, according to 66 per cent of people in North West England as National Adoption Week starts which will this year explore the adoption journey through modern families. The survey by You Can Adopt has also revealed that the vast majority of the public – 88 per cent … Read more
Liverpool has scored a unique treble at a major international climate change awards ceremony.
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
A book capturing the quirkiness and uniqueness of the 86 bus route from Smithdown Road to Liverpool city centre has been published. The 86 book is part of Picton Play, commissioned by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team as part of its Creative Neighbourhoods programme and delivered by Edge Hill-based arts organisation Metal. Written by Nicki McCubbing, … Read more
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
Primary school pupils in Walton have been learning how to make a “racquet” thanks to a local tennis club. Looking to boost its membership numbers as it approaches its centenary, Trinity Tennis Club, Orrell Park, launched a “Meet the Neighbours” campaign and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery decided it was an ace offer. Professional … Read more
Liverpool City Council has today announced the 75 organisations that will receive grant funding to support young people and communities in the city. Liverpool-based voluntary, charity and social enterprises that share a wide range of objectives with the council, such as health, education and skills, safety, financial wellbeing and access to justice in the city … Read more
Liverpool City Council has issued an operational update on its services for families following violent incidents in the city at the weekend. All Family Hubs and Children’s Centres are operating as usual. Providers who support the council with its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which runs throughout the city in the school holidays have … Read more
A plan to redefine active travel options in Liverpool over the coming decade has been given the green light.
A Butterfly Ball is taking place in Liverpool’s Central Library to celebrate the opening of a brand new exhibition – Botanicals Inspired by the poem written by politician and ecologist Willian Roscoe this free family-friendly event will take place on Saturday 29th June from 10am to 4.30pm. Look out for the insects and costumes dotted … Read more
Mark your calendars for an informative day at the SEND Local Offer Live, taking place at The Liverpool Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm.
A collaborative fostering recruitment hub in the Northwest, launches today in a bid to urgently recruit foster carers across Merseyside and Cheshire. Foster4 is a collaboration between eight local authorities, including Liverpool. With over 4,600 children currently in care across the eight councils but just over 1,150 approved local authority foster carers available, there is … Read more
Liverpool’s award-winning URBAN GreenUP project has gone gold!
Liverpool City Council has set out a vision to improve the city’s housing offer by 2030 with a commitment to support 2,000 new homes a year, reduce the number of empty properties and tackle homelessness.
Liverpool’s annual Public Health report has revealed the important role of arts and culture in our wellbeing.
Ofsted have praised the ongoing improvement work taking place in Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services team.
As people are asked to Wear It Green tomorrow (Thursday, 16 May) for Mental Health Awareness Week, Kate Robinson, our Physical Activity and Sport Development Officer has penned her thoughts on the importance of looking after your body to support your mind…whatever your age!
Liverpool City Council has today launched three further Family Hub networks. The city now has five Family Hubs, after successful launches in Clubmoor and Ellergreen Children’s Centre last July and Speke in November. As previously, the new Hubs are based within existing Children’s Centres: The networks will support families in these wards: Edge Hill, Smithdown, … Read more
Liverpool City Council has been forced to step in to support the operational running of Brushwood and Millvina care homes, following the decision by Bloomcare to cease its operation.