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.
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Council seizes record number of illegal goods
Over 30,000 illicit goods have been removed from a wholesaler in Liverpool City Council’s biggest seizure of a single premises to date.
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 Honours Eight Outstanding Citizens
Eight individuals, who have made significant contributions to Liverpool, have received one of the city’s highest honours.
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
Cabinet approves site of new girls’ school
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has this evening approved the site for a new girls’ secondary school which will also see the much-loved African Caribbean Centre being preserved.
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.
City’s new parking zone to be reviewed
A set of parking measures trialled around Everton FC’s new stadium are to be reviewed.
Liverpool powering ahead thanks to new char.gy electric vehicle chargers
The charge points will be installed directly into existing street lampposts. They will all be powered by 100% renewable energy.
Young drivers told to belt up in the back
Provisional figures show that in 2024 across Merseyside there were 14 casualties killed or seriously injured who were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Acclaimed markets return to Liverpool for 2025
Liverpool’s award-winning Stanley Park Market is set to return for a second straight year later this month.
Show your community pride at this year’s Great British Spring Clean
The sun is back out and spring is here, so get stuck in and clean up your community is the message for residents this month.
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
Businesses to be balloted on tourism levy
A vote is to be held asking hospitality businesses in Liverpool city centre if they wish to adopt a new tourism-based levy.
Contractor appointed for £61m new lab scheme
A contractor has been appointed to develop a multi-million pound laboratory and workspace development in the heart of the city’s Knowledge Quarter.
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
Blooming Marvellous! Flower Streets Scents Success
Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project scooped the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 last night.
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