Annual health check
As an established or potential Parks Friends Group or volunteers, you must complete an annual health check. This is to make sure we have the most up-to-date information about your group and clarify some key obligations when working in partnership with Liverpool City Council (LCC).
Our role is to advise and guide volunteers through the numerous statutory requirements and legal considerations, which is for the benefit of group members as much as for the parks we manage.
Insurance
As the acting landowner, the council's minimum requirement for granting permission to work in our parks is a valid Public Liability Insurance Policy. If we do not receive this, we will not grant permission for works, events or to authorise funding bid applications.
If you do not have valid Public Liability Insurance, the event organiser will be held personally liable for any claims relating to organised group activities. The council does not accept liability for activities or events hosted by third parties, and will not grant permission for activities without valid insurance.
Group constitution
Although we do not require a group to be constituted to work in parks, it can be a key requirement for funding bids. If a group is constituted, you should be able to demonstrate that:
- an annual general meeting is held
- all group members are invited
- include the election of key committee members
Submit your annual health check
If we do not receive your completed health check, your group will be listed as unverified. This may affect your ability to apply for council resources such as neighbourhood funds.
If you have any questions, contact us - we're here to help.
Complete your annual health check
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.
What happens next?
We will review your application and either provide confirmation of receipt or request further information within 7 working days.