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Council, government and democracy

Liverpool City Council provides public services and political leadership for the city of Liverpool.

These pages give information on:

  • how the council is governed and managed by the councillors, the executive board and the executive management team
  • councillors 
  • the different types of  council committees
  • the council's senior officers
  • the council's portfolios
  • key council documents      

If you are unhappy about the way a member of Liverpool City Council or one of the co-opted members has behaved, you can submit a complaint in writing to:

The Monitoring Officer
Liverpool City Council
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH

For a leaflet which explains how you can make a complaint, please click here.

Use the links on the left to access the information on:

  • how the council is governed - information on councillors, the council leader and the executive board, the opposition leader and shadow board, the Lord Mayor and council meetings and committees
  • how the council is managed - information on the executive management team and the council's portfolios and services
  • about the council - information on consultation, the council's performance, inspections, the Liverpool area agreement and neighbourhood agreements and data protection
  • getting involved - information on council elections, how to vote and how to become a councillor
  • political parties, members of parliament and European parliament (MPs and MEPs), central government and non-governmental organisations     

You have rights when dealing with the council. Some of these are legal rights, whilst others depend on the council.

You have legal the right to:

Your local Citizens' Advice Bureau can advise on an individual's legal rights. Visit the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux website to find out more 

You can also contact us at committee.services@liverpool.gov.uk for more information about issues that concern you.