Author: Mike Doran

A spectacular glow-in-the-dark artwork has been revealed in the heart of Liverpool ONE. This unique painting, commissioned as part of the ADEPT Live Labs 2 program, can be found at the corner of Hanover Street and College Lane in Liverpool ONE. The initiative, backed by Liverpool City Council, is part of a nationwide effort to… Continue reading Artwork wows the public and highlights road technology

The parking measures implemented around Everton FC’s new stadium are set to undergo a review. These measures were introduced as part of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) during the stadium’s inaugural event last month. The suspension of these measures is primarily focused on the business areas within the new zone. The review process officially… Continue reading City’s new parking zone to be reviewed

Liverpool City Council has made the decision to partner with char.gy to implement a network of 300 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points, focusing on streets without off-street parking. With this addition, the council’s existing network will grow to 670 chargers. char.gy, a prominent EV charging provider, oversees a network of over 3,600 public charge… Continue reading Liverpool powering ahead thanks to new char.gy electric vehicle chargers

New data has revealed a concerning trend among young people, particularly males, who are failing to wear their seat belts in vehicles, leading to a significant number of fatalities in car crashes. According to recent analysis conducted by The AA Charitable Trust, almost half (43%) of young passengers aged 17-29 who perish in car accidents… Continue reading Young drivers told to belt up in the back

Liverpool city centre’s hospitality businesses are facing a pivotal decision as they prepare to vote on implementing a new tourism-based levy. The Liverpool Business Improvement Company formally requested a levy alteration ballot for the Accommodation BID, which has been reviewed by the Liverpool City Council and found to meet all legal requirements. The ballot is… Continue reading Businesses to be balloted on tourism levy

In a significant development for Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, a construction firm has been selected to oversee the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory and workspace complex. HEMISPHERE One is a substantial £61 million project that will cover a total of 117,190 square feet at Paddington Village, a key site within the city’s innovation district. Planned as… Continue reading Contractor appointed for £61m new lab scheme

Liverpool City Council is at the forefront of pioneering smart road and highway technologies through their involvement in ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK. This three-year, UK-wide £30 million program funded by the Department for Transport is focused on decarbonizing the local highway network. The council is conducting experiments across the… Continue reading Mysterious luminous footprints reveal Liverpool’s highway innovation

A groundbreaking art project highlighting an inventive approach to eco-friendly roadway infrastructure is set to debut in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. Created by the prestigious artist collective Reskate, this glow-in-the-dark installation aims to showcase the potential of advanced sustainable technology within the realm of highway development. Situated at the intersection of Hanover Street… Continue reading Incredible new artwork to shed light on road technology

Liverpool City Council is organizing a Business Breakfast event to show support for a community that is still recovering from racist riots that occurred last summer. Taking place in Walton on Friday, March 14th, at 8:00 AM, the event will be held at The Garden Café located at 5-7 County Road in Liverpool, L4 3QA.… Continue reading Breakfast business networking to boost Walton community

Liverpool’s road and street infrastructure has undergone a transformation thanks to a multi-million pound programme, which is now close to completion. The first phase, dubbed the Highways Investment Programme (HIP1), wrapped up in November 2023, while the second phase (HIP2) began in September 2023 and is set to conclude this summer. Environmental sustainability has been… Continue reading Multi-million pound roads programme nears completion