Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool City Council has dedicated £250,000 to support urgent repairs and cleaning efforts at Everton Library, allowing for an assessment on how to move forward with the redevelopment of the venue. Built in 1896 by Thomas Shelmerdine, Everton Library is a Grade II listed building renowned for its Jacobean and Arts and Crafts architecture. With… Continue reading Everton Library receives £250,000 to become flagship for heritage development

Urgent remedial work is set to begin at Woolton Hall in Liverpool in response to damage caused by a recent fire. The focus of the program will be on removing the most at-risk parts of the building to address immediate safety concerns. While Liverpool City Council does not own the building, Woolton Hall Ltd, as… Continue reading Woolton Hall remedial work to remove immediate danger and secure site

Liverpool City Council Cabinet is poised to request approval for the sale of land at Great Howard Street in an effort to bolster the development plans for a key area in the city center. The land in question is part of the King Edward Triangle development site, and the proposed sale would result in KEIE… Continue reading Land sale set to advance King Edward Triangle regeneration plans

In an official ceremony, the Mersey Heat Energy Centre in Liverpool Waters was unveiled, showcasing the city’s dedication to low carbon regeneration. Civic leaders, project partners, and heritage stakeholders came together to celebrate this milestone. The new plant, operated by Ener-Vate and Vital Energi, will provide low carbon heating and hot water to the Liverpool… Continue reading Mersey Heat Energy Centre officially opened in Liverpool Waters ceremony

In a bid to promote active travel, healthier lifestyles, and cleaner air, primary school students will be spearheading the transformation of their neighborhood into a pedestrian-friendly zone during Car Free Day 2025. The focus will be on Earle Road, situated between Webster Road and Cranborne Road, where a range of community activities will take place… Continue reading Earle Road goes car-free to champion clean air and active living

Liverpool City Council Cabinet is set to approve £1.5 million in funding to enhance street lighting in the Bramley Moore Dock area, aimed at improving the experience of fans and visitors around Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Stakeholders and residents raised concerns about poor street lighting levels during recent test events and the first two… Continue reading Future looking bright for Everton thanks to lighting plans

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