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Liverpool City Council approves five-year strategy to tackle binge drinking and alcohol harm
Overview
Liverpool City Council has approved a new five-year plan aimed at reducing binge drinking and alcohol-related harm after figures indicated that over 67,000 adults in the city drink to excess. The strategy focuses on prevention, earlier intervention, reducing hospital admissions, and supporting affected families, while balancing public health concerns with the local hospitality economy.
Key points
- More than 67,000 adults in Liverpool are estimated to binge drink, with roughly 87,000 exceeding recommended guidelines.
- Alcohol misuse is estimated to cost Liverpool over £331m annually and is linked to thousands of hospital admissions and deaths.
- The council's new five-year strategy aims to rebalance the city's relationship with alcohol and improve support services.
- Data shows specific local challenges, including 5.1% of women drinking during early pregnancy and high rates of consumption among adults over 65.