Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool is currently a contender for the title of European Capital of Innovation 2026, as it has advanced to the semifinals of the esteemed competition. The city has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), alongside five other cities from various parts of Europe – Alicante, Grenoble, Riga,… Continue reading Liverpool shortlisted as European Capital of Innovation 

Liverpool City Council is on the brink of making a significant environmental impact by potentially phasing out all petrol and diesel vehicles currently in use. If the city’s Cabinet grants approval for the necessary funding, the Council will make the switch to electric vehicles, aligning with their goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.… Continue reading Fossil-fuel vehicles to be dumped as Council goes electric

Entrepreneurs and business owners in Liverpool are encouraged to attend a drop-in session hosted by Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service at Sips & Stories on Thursday, September 18th. This event aims to introduce attendees to a variety of complimentary services tailored to assist in the establishment and expansion of businesses in Liverpool. These services… Continue reading Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service to host drop-in session at Sips & Stories

Two Liverpool boxers, Callum Makin and Odel Kamara, have reached the semi-finals of the World Boxing Championships, setting themselves up for a chance at sporting greatness. Their victories in the quarter-finals at the M&S Bank Arena have already secured them at least a bronze medal, but they are determined to make history by becoming the… Continue reading City duo on course for World Boxing Championship glory

Liverpool City Council is planning to upgrade its parking meters in an effort to reduce maintenance costs, minimize risks, and allow staff to focus more on enforcement activities. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the Council’s Cabinet in the upcoming week and could lead to the installation of up to 80 new machines… Continue reading Parking payments to be modernised in machine update

sustainable building practices, with a focus on creating a healthy and inclusive community. The project will also provide affordable housing options, extra care facilities, and co-housing arrangements to cater to a diverse range of residents. Work on remediating and installing infrastructure at the site began in 2021 and was completed by Summer 2023, requiring a… Continue reading Details revealed for flagship housing scheme at Festival Gardens

Emma Gutierrez-Waldron, a young project manager at Liverpool City Council, has expressed her excitement at being shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year award at the Highways Awards 2025. This recognition is a result of Emma’s dedication, proactive approach, and commitment to public service. Despite her unconventional journey into project management, Emma’s background in STEM… Continue reading Council project manager shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year

Liverpool is set to shine brightly in the future with a significant £30m investment that will improve and maintain 65,000 lighting assets across the city. The contract, awarded to McCann after a competitive tender process, includes £21.5m for capital works and £8.5m for maintenance services over an initial three-year period, with the potential for a… Continue reading Bright future ahead thanks to new lighting contract

In Liverpool since the beginning of the year, an alarming 436 vehicles have ignored the signals of school crossings. To address this issue and enhance road safety around schools, Liverpool City Council (LCC) is implementing measures before the start of the new school year. The council is introducing mobile CCTV cameras at crucial School Crossing… Continue reading CCTV to target reckless drivers at school crossings

Liverpool’s groundbreaking efforts to decarbonize its cultural and creative sectors are setting an example for cities across the UK. As the world’s first UN Accelerator City, Liverpool has dedicated the past nine months to researching and experimenting with ways to transition its cultural sector to a net-zero future. In collaboration with the Tyndall Centre for… Continue reading Liverpool to co-host national workshop on decarbonising culture and creativity