Document library
The document library lists all strategies and plans across the council.
Search for a strategy or plan below or filter by category.
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Social Value Policy 2026
Download this document: Social Value Policy 2026 (PDF: 2.6 MB)
This policy sets out our approach to social value, and informs how council officers act across the authority’s roles as a major service deliverer, employer and anchor organisation.
First published: 28/07/2026
Last updated: 30/07/2026
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Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2023-26
Download this document: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2023-26
This strategy has been developed in collaboration with parents and carers, children and young people, and our valued partners. It has helped shape the strategic direction for the next 3 years. This document will open in the Liverpool Family Information and SEND Directory.
First published: 1/06/2023
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Special Guardianship Support Policy 2026-28
Download this document: Special Guardianship Support Policy 2026-28 (PDF: 488 KB)
This policy outlines our process for special guardianship assessments to allow children to remain within the family unit or with another significant person.
First published: 19/06/2023
Last updated: 22/09/2026
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Special Guardianship Support Policy 2026-28 (family friendly version)
Download this document: Special Guardianship Support Policy 2026-28 (family friendly version) (PDF: 1.7 MB)
Information and advice for carers considering special guardianship for children and young people in Liverpool.
First published: 20/06/2023
Last updated: 22/09/2026
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Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2026–2029
Download this document: Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2026–2029 (PDF: 1.5 MB)
This strategy describes how the Commercial Procurement Unit will develop the department and use our professional procurement and market expertise to deliver strategic and operational support to frontline services and the city’s businesses and citizens generally.
First published: 18/04/2016
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Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Provision Inclusive Service Plan
Download this document: Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Provision Inclusive Service Plan (PDF: 221 KB)
This inclusive service plan outlines Liverpool City Council’s strategy for making the hackney carriage and private hire vehicle provision in Liverpool more inclusive, accessible and fair for all service users and considers the needs of individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
First published: 29/09/2026
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Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy 2026
Download this document: Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy 2026 (PDF: 614 KB)
This document sets out our policy for placing people in temporary accommodation inside and outside the local authority area. It is primarily to guide officers who are assessing needs.
First published: 19/03/2026
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Temporary Accommodation Policy 2026
Download this document: Temporary Accommodation Policy 2026 (PDF: 636 KB)
This policy outlines how we support homeless people in need of temporary accommodation and the types of accommodation that are used.
First published: 19/03/2026
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Transfer of Foster Carers Protocol 2016
Download this document: Transfer of Foster Carers Protocol 2016 (DOCX: 226 KB)
Foster carers have the right to freedom of movement between fostering services. The protocol recognises the principles of child care legislation and seeks to ensure that safeguarding the welfare of children is at the core of fostering policy and practice. It recognises that the welfare of any child in placement is paramount.
First published: 1/04/2016
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2023-2026
Download this document: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2023-2026 (PDF: 504 KB)
A three-year strategy to transform the way Liverpool City Council responds to violence against women and girls, by engaging and working collaboratively with city-wide stakeholders across various sectors and social groups across Liverpool.
First published: 6/01/2023