Liverpool is set to commit more than one million pounds towards tackling child poverty, with the latest council figures showing thirty four point two per cent of children under sixteen are living in relative low income after housing costs. The funding will support Citizens Advice Liverpool and work through Family Hubs, aimed at helping families access advice and support and improving how local services work together.
Liverpool City Council has announced a significant funding initiative to address the issue of child poverty within the region. The local authority is set to commit over £1 million toward combatting the problem, following the release of concerning data from the Department for Work and Pensions.
According to the statistics, 30,000 children under the age of 16 in Liverpool were living in households with a relatively low income as of 2025. This figure represents 34.2% of the city’s children, a rate that notably exceeds the national average of 26%.
Furthermore, these figures designate Liverpool as the 12th most deprived local authority area in England. To address these challenges, the council intends to allocate £1.19 million to Citizens Advice Liverpool. This funding is aimed at supporting anti-poverty initiatives, specifically by recruiting staff to work with family hubs. The broader goal of this investment is to improve access to essential advice for struggling households and enhance the coordination of support services across the city. The council’s report highlights the severe pressures currently facing low-income families, including those with working parents.
By leveraging the existing infrastructure of family hubs, which provide health, social support, and childcare services, the local government hopes to maximize the reach of its resources and avoid the duplication of services. The proposed funding is currently awaiting review by the council's cabinet, with a decision expected later this month. This move underscores the administration's commitment to mitigating the impact of poverty, which remains a significant and persistent issue for many communities in Liverpool despite variations between different local areas.
