Author: Mike Doran

Last year in Liverpool, over 1,600 drivers faced arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 36 road traffic collisions in the city in 2024 were linked to impaired driving, with alcohol being a factor in 58% of cases and drugs in 42%. Those aged 40-49 were the most prevalent group involved in… Continue reading Avoid the mourning after: Don’t drink or take drugs and drive

Liverpool’s journey towards achieving net zero emissions is taking a major step forward with an innovative program that could potentially reduce up to 71% of carbon emissions from the city’s road network. ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, a three-year, £30 million initiative funded by the Department for Transport, is focused… Continue reading Roads decarbonisation sees huge reduction in emissions

Liverpool’s Festival Gardens is on its way to a new beginning as the city council has selected a development partner for the project. The joint venture company, led by Urban Splash and igloo Regeneration, has been chosen after a rigorous procurement process launched last Autumn. These two renowned companies have joined forces to work on… Continue reading Developers selected for Festival Gardens scheme

Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield stadium is set to undergo a major transformation with a £5 million scheme that aims to enhance the area’s appearance, safety, and accessibility. The proposed improvements are part of the Anfield Spatial Regeneration Framework (SRF) and are designed to make the high street greener, safer, and more inclusive. The project will… Continue reading £5m plans to transform area surrounding Anfield stadium

**In 2021, there were 131 cyclist injuries on Liverpool’s roads, with 33 riders sustaining serious injuries. As the weather warms up and more people take to their bikes, Liverpool City Council is urging road users to exercise caution. The Highway Code emphasizes the need to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, placing the… Continue reading All bike users are saying is ‘Give Cyclists Space’

Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter development, with an investment of £1 billion, is embarking on a new phase after successfully demolishing the Smithdown Lane Police Station, a significant landmark. The completion of this demolition has opened up new opportunities for development under a collaboration between Liverpool City Council and the University of Liverpool. Paddington South, supported by… Continue reading Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase

Liverpool City Council has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at addressing homelessness in the city. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025–2030 is set to be approved at the Council’s Cabinet meeting and focuses on making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Developed in collaboration with residents, local organizations, and individuals with lived experience, the… Continue reading City Council set to step up action to tackle homelessness

Liverpool City Council has given the green light for a significant makeover of a major corridor in the city, thanks to a substantial financial injection. This landmark boost of £3.4 million, the largest Section 106 contribution of the century, will support a transformative project in the Fabric District, located between the Knowledge Quarter and Lime… Continue reading Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District

Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter has seen a significant transformation with the completion of a major project that has been recognized with a prestigious award in the transportation sector. The City Council of Liverpool, in collaboration with Huyton Asphalt, was awarded the Project of the Year (under £5 million) at the Chartered Institution of Highways &… Continue reading Highways redesign in historic quarter wins prestigious “transport Oscar”

Liverpool City Council has recently made adjustments to parking regulations in preparation for the final test match at Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium in Bramley Moore Dock. The new car parking rules were influenced by input from residents and local businesses near Everton Football Club’s new stadium. These regulations will impact matchdays, events, and… Continue reading Council announces community-led changes to Everton stadium parking scheme