Document library
The document library lists all strategies and plans across the council.
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Special Guardianship Support Policy 2023-25
Download this document: Special Guardianship Support Policy 2023-25 (PDF: 865 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: 16/12/2025
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Special Guardianship Support Policy 2023-25 (family friendly version)
Download this document: Special Guardianship Support Policy 2023-25 (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: 16/12/2025
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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