Contact the news team

Media enquiries

Members of the media can contact the council's Communications Team during office hours - 8am to 5pm.

Any media with urgent out of hours enquiries can call 0151 233 3040.

Communications Team

Paul Johnston - Communications Manager

Paul looks after media relations for social care, which includes home care, day services and corporate parenting.  He is also responsible for children's services, which incorporates education and schools.

Telephone: 0151 225 2611

Email: paul.johnston@liverpool.gov.uk

Tom Farrell - Deputy Communications Manager

Tom is responsible for environment, neighbourhoods and trading standards. He is also responsible for promoting the work of the community safety team.

Telephone: 0151 225 5509

Email: tom.farrell@liverpool.gov.uk

Damian Richards-Clarke - Communications Officer

Damian is responsible for regeneration and transport, housing and business.

Telephone: 0151 225 2464

Email: damian.richards-clarke@liverpool.gov.uk

Sarah Langworthy - Communications Officer

Sarah is responsible for libraries, leisure, tourism and events delivered by Culture Liverpool.  She also looks after the civic portfolio.

Telephone: 0151 225 5582

Email: sarah.langworthy@liverpool.gov.uk

Clare Maher - Communications Assistant

Clare manages the administration of the communications team and monitors the press and broadcast coverage of the city council.

Telephone: 0151 225 5594

Email: clare.maher@liverpool.gov.uk