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It's half-term and that means one thing - free swimming is back! 🥳
Kids aged 16 and under get to take a dip in our Lifestyles pools for nowt from Monday to next Sunday, 22 Feb.
They'll just need to be registered as a junior casual member 👍
https://lpoolcouncil.info/3MH5Oji
🤝 | Building a Fairer, Healthier Liverpool
Partners across the city met to drive action on poverty and health inequalities as part of our Marmot City mission.
🗣️ Cllr Ruth Bennett: “Liverpool stands together to tackle the root causes of inequality.”
Read more 👇
https://lpoolcouncil.info/4a5WflJ
📽️ | Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Cllr Angela Coleman, on the new all-age carers strategy which will raise awareness, improve access to services & ensure they're recognised, respected & included in decisions.
🔗 https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/plan-to-improve-the-lives-of-unpaid-carers/
🗣️ | 'A new era' - Council Leader Liam Robinson outlines why Chery Commercial Vehicles (CCV) decision to establish a European HQ in Liverpool marks a new chapter in our relationship with China.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/blog-a-new-era-automotive-hq-announcement-welcomed-by-council-leader/
📣 Today’s UK–China Business Forum signing ceremony marks Chery Commercial Vehicle’s decision to establish its European HQ in Liverpool.
A proud moment for the city and a powerful signal of global confidence in our future. 🤝
Come along to our free community event today where you can chat about housing, safety, money advice, health and wellbeing.
It’s a great chance to find out what support is available in your area.
Everyone is welcome.
📅 Thu 29 Jan 2026 |12–5pm
📍 PAL Centre, Mulgrave St, L8 2TF
Promotional graphic by Liverpool City Council inviting public feedback on Liverpool's new Alcohol Strategy. The image features speech bubbles saying "Speak up and get involved" and "We'd love to hear from you," set against a backdrop of Liverpool's skyline. Text at the bottom announces a deadline for responses on 30 January.
Have your say on Liverpool’s new Alcohol Strategy.
We’re consulting to improve health & wellbeing across the city. Your views matter, take the survey and help shape the future - https://lpoolcouncil.info/3YuXh5f
Come along to our free community event where you can chat about housing, safety, money advice, health and wellbeing.
It’s a great chance to find out what support is available in your area.
Everyone is welcome.
📅 Thu 29 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 12–5pm
📍 PAL Centre, Mulgrave St, L8 2TF
Promotional graphic for Liverpool Safe Space Hub. Features a dark pink background with the Liverpool skyline on top and text inviting individuals to a drop-in safety event on Monday, January 26 at Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, from 10am to 12pm.
Need help or advice about safety?
Join our FREE Safe Space Hub drop-in today to talk to us about
✔ Problems in your area
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Support for you or your family & more
📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Rd, L8 1TH
📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026
🕙 10am–12pm
Everyone welcome
🔊 | A new programme to help venues put on live music has been launched in Liverpool. Grants of up to £3k are available, together with business support & advice.
Deadline: Fri 13 Feb
🔗 https://liverpool.gov.uk/grmv
@musicvenuetrust
Come along to our free community event where you can chat about housing, safety, money advice, health and wellbeing.
It’s a great chance to find out what support is available in your area.
Everyone is welcome.
📅 Thu 29 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 12–5pm
📍 PAL Centre, Mulgrave St, L8 2TF
Promotional graphic for Liverpool Safe Space Hub. Features a dark pink background with the Liverpool skyline on top and text inviting individuals to a drop-in safety event on Monday, January 26 at Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, from 10am to 12pm.
Need help or advice about safety?
Join our FREE Safe Space Hub drop-in to talk to us about
✔ Problems in your area
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Support for you or your family & more
📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Rd, L8 1TH
📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026
🕙 10am–12pm
Everyone welcome!
📽️ | We were pleased to welcome Local Government Minister Alison McGovern to #Liverpool this week to look at some of the work we are doing to drive investment, create housing and improve communities.
#ImprovingLiverpool
Advertisement from Reach Out Liverpool, featuring an individual looking distressed, wrapped in a blanket. Text encourages contacting support for feelings of being overwhelmed, with contact details for NHS and Liverpool City Council services.
Struggling to cope? You don’t have to face it alone. Reach out.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide, talking about it can help.
Call 111 (option 2) or visit lpoolcouncil.info/ReachOutSP
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999
Did you know we have a weekly residents' e-newsletter? 🤔
It's the best way to keep up-to-date with all our news! 👍
Sign up now and receive Mersey Views in your inbox tomorrow! ✉️
https://lpoolcouncil.info/4qmWbVC
📢 | E-scooters have become an increasingly popular Christmas gift in recent years, but did you know they're not allowed on public roads or pavements? 🛴
Find out the rules by clicking the link.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/council-urges-e-scooter-users-to-respect-the-law/
#MEETING | The Education, Skills & Employment Scrutiny Committee meets at the Town Hall at 5pm.
Agenda:
📝 Adult Learning Service update
📝 Reducing the number of young people not in education or employment
📽️ Live stream: https://councillors.liverpool.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1873&MId=20931
Need help or advice about safety?
Join our FREE Safe Space Hub drop-in to talk to us about
✔ Problems in your area
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Support for you or your family & more
📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Rd, L8 1TH
📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026
🕙 10am–12pm
Everyone welcome!
Need help or advice about safety?
Join our FREE Stay Safe Hub drop-in to talk to us about
✔ Problems in your area
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Support for you or your family & more
📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Rd, L8 1TH
📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026
🕙 10am–12pm
Everyone welcome!
📢 | Next week, the Cabinet is set to approve a plan to improve the lives of unpaid carers.
Lynne cares for her sister, who has Alzheimer’s, and told us: "I hope it will make a real difference for people like me”.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/plan-to-improve-the-lives-of-unpaid-carers/
Need help or advice about safety?
Join our FREE Stay Safe Hub drop-in to talk to us about
✔ Problems in your area
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Support for you or your family & more
📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Rd, L8 1TH
📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026
🕙 10am–12pm
Everyone welcome!
A child kicking a football
⚽ | All fixtures on Liverpool City Council-owned grass pitches this weekend will go ahead as scheduled.
It follows an improvement in ground conditions after the recent wintry weather.
Promotional graphic by Liverpool City Council inviting public feedback on Liverpool's new Alcohol Strategy. The image features speech bubbles saying "Speak up and get involved" and "We'd love to hear from you," set against a backdrop of Liverpool's skyline. Text at the bottom announces a deadline for responses on 30 January.
Have your say on Liverpool’s new Alcohol Strategy.
We’re consulting to improve health & wellbeing across the city. Your views matter, take the survey and help shape the future - https://lpoolcouncil.info/3YuXh5f
Did you know we have a weekly residents' e-newsletter?
It's the best way to keep up-to-date with all our news!
Sign up now and receive Mersey Views in your inbox tomorrow!
https://lpoolcouncil.info/4qmWbVC
Our decision to take over two local nursing care homes has led to the recruitment of around 80 staff at Millvina House in Anfield & Brushwood in Speke, as part of our long-term commitment to the sites.
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/commitment-to-care-creates-jobs-and-strengthens-services/
📽️ | ‘We're looking forward to working with Government & making sure this investment is delivered’
Council Leader Cllr Liam Robinson welcomes news that #Liverpool will benefit from #NorthernPowerhouseRail
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/northern-powerhouse-rail-upgrade-welcomed/
📢 | #Liverpool will benefit from faster commutes, better jobs, more homes and increased investment as the Government launches a major growth plan for the north – with Northern Powerhouse Rail at its heart.
Read more by clicking the link.
liverpoolexpress.co.uk/northern-pow...
An advertisement by ReachOut Liverpool, showing a concerned person comforting another who appears distressed. Text encourages trusting instincts and reaching out for support, with logos of Liverpool City Council, NHS, and Zero Suicide Alliance.
Worried about someone? Trust your instincts. Reach out.
Asking about suicide can save a life.
It’s okay to start the conversation.
For tips on how, visit lpoolcouncil.info/ReachOutSP
New year. New career?
Our Adult Learning Service has plenty of vocational courses starting in 2026!
Want to find out more? There are plenty of open days later this month where our friendly team can help you start your journey!
https://lpoolcouncil.info/4979tOD
It's a very cold January weekend. 🥶
Please look out for elderly relatives, friends and neighbours.
Protecting yourself and loved ones by taking simple steps to stay warm can help you feel more comfortable.
Get more info and advice: https://lpoolcouncil.info/3LkPqV3
