Introduction

The Council Plan 2023-2027 is our vision to make Liverpool fairer, cleaner and stronger for all.

It addresses the long-term issues facing our city and sets out how we can improve outcomes for our residents.

At its core is improving the quality and delivery of our services. But we can't do this alone.

To make our vision a reality we must:

  • engage better with our residents and businesses.
  • work smarter with our partners.
  • be more responsive to our diverse communities

The Council Plan was refreshed in July 2025, the mid-point in the plan's timeframe, to update on activity that has been delivered and reflect the new context in which the council operates.

How do we achieve our vision?

Six strategic pillars support our vision and this is the framework for our actions and plans:

  1. A strong and fair economy for all
  2. High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment
  3. Thriving communities
  4. Healthier lives for children and adults
  5. A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city
  6. A well-run council

Three cross-cutting principles feature throughout the plan. These are shaping and informing delivery across the strategic pillars. These are:

  • Climate action and environment
  • Inclusion and equalities
  • Innovation and transformation

View our plan on a page, which is a summary of the pillars and outcomes that collectively deliver the Council Plan's vision to make Liverpool fairer, cleaner and stronger for all.

Reporting on progress

We are using a range of performance metrics to track progress against the ambitious aims set out in this Council Plan. 

The monitoring progress page highlights key achievements from the first two years of delivery by pillar and in relation to the 10 priorities for the first 18 months set out when the plan was published in September 2023.

How does the Council Plan support other plans?

Liverpool 2040 Vision and Framework

The Council Plan supports delivery of Liverpool 2040: a framework for a better future. The 2040 framework provides a collective vision and a shared set of priorities for the city to 2040 developed by the Liverpool Strategic Partnership, the city’s largest anchor institutions and networks.

The Council Plan looks at areas of the framework where the council can deliver actions ourselves or play a leading role in bringing partners and communities together.

Other plans

More detail on delivery is set out in other strategies and policies across the council, including the  Medium Term Financial Plan and Local Plan.