📨 | Council Tax bills for 2026-27 are being delivered right now. If there are any changes in your circumstances that affect your bill, or if you are struggling to pay, please let us know as soon as possible. https://liverpool.gov.uk/counciltax

Stanley Park Market is back - Wednesday 1 April 9am-3pm Join us for an Easter egg hunt, arts & crafts, children’s characters and a visit from some small farm animals. Plus, all your favourite local traders, handmade goods, and more!

🗳️ | Unlike some other areas of the region, there are no local elections in Liverpool in May 2026. In 2023 we moved to a new system in which every seat is contested every four years. The next poll takes place on Thursday, 6 May 2027.

📨 | Council Tax bills for 2026-27 are currently being delivered. If you currently receive your bill electronically, you should receive this shortly. If there are any changes in your circumstances that affected your bill, please let us know. https://liverpool.gov.uk/counciltax

📢 | Work's under way improving alleyways in Anfield. It will make them cleaner, safer and easier to maintain for residents and council teams. The first phase includes Miriam Road, Lyon Road & Sedley Street. #WhereYouLiverpool

🌙 Wishing a joyful and peaceful Eid to everyone who is celebrating.

🎉 | Everyone is welcome at the Smithdown Community Celebration at Picton Children's Centre on Earle Road from 12-2pm on Saturday 21 March. Come on down! #WhereYouLiverpool

We’re Hiring - Mobile Cleaning Assistant Provide cleaning services across council buildings and sites. If you have previous cleaning experience and an understanding of COSHH, we’d love to hear from you- 🔗 https://lpoolcouncil.info/3NQeNiJ

⛔ | Following complaints from residents, we have secured a closure order against Speke Mini Mart. Click the link to find out more. https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/court-grants-closure-order-against-speke-mini-mart-after-persistent-illicit-tobacco-sales/ #WhereWeLiverpool

📢 | Have a say on improvements to walking & cycling between city centre & Childwall. Drop ins 📍19 Mar 2-6pm June Henfry Suite, Blackburne Hse, L8 7PE 📍21 Mar 10am-2pm Wavertree Lifestyles, L15 4LE 📍25 Mar 4-8pm i3 Building, Hope University, L16 9JD https://liverpool.gov.uk/childwallscheme

Hopping into a library or a Lifestyles centre over the next couple of weeks? 🐰 Our egg-cellent Easter Appeal is now open and you can drop off an egg until 26 March. Eggs will be given to children and young people who are supported by our services! 🐣 Let's get cracking! 👍

📢 | Have a say on improvements to walking & cycling between city centre & Childwall. Drop ins 📍19 Mar 2-6pm June Henfry Suite, Blackburne Hse, L8 7PE 📍21 Mar 10am-4pm Wavertree Lifestyles, L15 4LE 📍25 Mar 4-8pm i3 Building, Hope University, L16 9JD https://liverpool.gov.uk/childwallscheme

#EVENT | Join us for a Celebration of Mother's Day this Sunday. Remember those who are no longer with us at a special service or take a quiet moment of reflection in Anfield Crem chapel. The service will be streamed live. https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/coming-together-to-mark-mothers-day/

#BY-ELECTION | Polls are open until 10pm today for a by-election in Aigburth ward. Please remember that Voter ID is required - a list of accepted ID can be found on the back of your polling card. More info: https://liverpool.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/aigburth-ward-by-election/

#EVENT | Join us for a Celebration of Mother's Day this Sunday. Remember those who are no longer with us at a special service or take a quiet moment of reflection in Anfield Crem chapel. The service will be streamed live. https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/coming-together-to-mark-mothers-day/

🛝 | Check out the new playground we're building in Chinatown! It's part of our commitment to replace worn-out equipment at play parks across the city. Improvements in Everton Park will take place next week. 🔗 https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/chinatown-playground-set-for-sparkling-upgrade/

📸 | To mark Commonwealth Day, Lord Mayor, Cllr Barbara Murray, met with members of Liverpool Commonwealth Association at Liverpool Town Hall and the Commonwealth flag has been raised.

📽️ | 'Young people are at the heart of this budget' - Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, talks about plans for the next year, including free leisure passes for under 18s & investment in youth services. Read more: https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/100-million-additional-investment-in-services-in-liverpool/

🎥 | Councillors meet on Wednesday 4 March to set our budget for 2026/27. It includes additional funding for frontline services where you live including streetscene, parks, playgrounds and youth services. 🔗 https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/100-million-additional-investment-in-services-in-liverpool/

📢 | Our proposed budget will see an additional £100 million invested in services, including: 🧹 More barrow walkers & street washers 🛝 New equipment for every play park 🚸 More youth workers in communities https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/100-million-additional-investment-in-services-in-liverpool/

❇️ Don't miss the Safe Space Hub happening today! Need some advice or just someone to talk to about safety? Drop in and speak to friendly support teams. 📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH 📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm Everyone is welcome. 💬💙

❇️ Safe Space Hub is back tomorrow! Need some advice or just someone to talk to about safety? Drop in and speak to friendly support teams. 📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH 📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm Everyone is welcome. 💬💙

❇️ Safe Space Hub is back this February! Need some advice or just someone to talk to about safety? Drop in and speak to friendly support teams. 📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH 📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm Everyone is welcome. 💬💙

❇️ Safe Space Hub is back this February! Need some advice or just someone to talk to about safety? Drop in and speak to friendly support teams. 📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH 📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm Everyone is welcome. 💬💙

🗳️ | Some residents have been in contact with us following the recent announcement by the government relating to changes to local elections in some areas. Liverpool is not affected as we operate on a four year whole council cycle, with the next poll on Thursday, 6 May 2027.

Recently, more than 5,000 residents took part in our budget polls across social media. Check how many you got right and learn more about how council funding really works. Visit - https://lpoolcouncil.info/4bUF5Kn

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

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

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

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

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!

⚽ | 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.

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