00:00Liverpool is set to put more than £1 million into reducing child poverty.
00:06The council says 30,000 children under 16 were living in relative low income after housing costs in 2025.
00:15That is 34.2%.
00:17Figures are published by Liverpool City Council and come from the Department for Work and Pensions.
00:23They show the rate is above the national average of 26%.
00:27Liverpool is also ranked the 12th most deprived local authority in England.
00:33The council plans to commit £1.19 million to Citizens Advice Liverpool.
00:39Money will support anti-poverty work, including recruiting staff linked to family hubs.
00:45The aim is to help families access advice and improve coordination across the city.
00:51The council's report highlights pressures facing families on low incomes, including working households.
00:57It says the new support should maximise access, avoid duplication and increase reach.
01:04Family hubs already bring together health, family support, childcare and advice for families locally.
01:11The funding is due to be considered by the council's cabinet later this month.
01:15The latest figures show child poverty remains a significant issue in Liverpool, despite the proportion varying between communities.
01:24The investment will connect families with practical advice and support.
