Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool City Council has enlisted the services of CBRE, a global real estate advisory firm, to oversee the development of the recently acquired Great George Street site, with the aim of introducing new residential and commercial spaces. The Council’s decision to bring on CBRE follows a competitive tender process and signals a strategic move to… Continue reading Council takes first step to market key gateway site

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a significant public consultation on how to develop and enhance the world-renowned Liverpool waterfront. This consultation will last for 8 weeks until Friday, 8 August, inviting feedback from the public. In collaboration with West 8 and BDP, the Council aims to create an innovative and visionary plan for waterfront… Continue reading Public invited to shape the future of Liverpool’s historic waterfront

– Feedback on the proposed new transport scheme can be given by visiting this link: [https://lcrlistens.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Furl6513.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.bfwL826RiWn-2BNQogxzlzX…) – In-person drop-in events will also be held on: – Tuesday 17 June, 3pm-7pm at DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68-74 Kempston Street, L3 8NG. – Saturday 28 June, 10am-2pm at Liverpool Central Library, L38EW. – The consultation… Continue reading People given chance to have their say on new transport plans for Fabric District

In response to the tragic incident that occurred during the Liverpool FC victory parade on May 26th, a new emergency fund has been established. The Liverpool Spirit Appeal aims to provide support to the victims of the incident, particularly those who have been identified as requiring hospital or psychological care. Led by the Community Foundation… Continue reading Liverpool Spirit Appeal launched to support victims of city centre parade incident

Liverpool City Council has recently launched a new initiative to support hospitality businesses across the city with an outdoor seating policy. This policy aims to create vibrant outdoor spaces that exude a lively café culture atmosphere, while also prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and accessibility in public areas. The newly introduced policy provides clear and flexible guidelines… Continue reading Hospitality and café culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy

Liverpool roadwork projects have received recognition by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), highlighting the efforts made to enhance the city’s infrastructure over the past year. Among the 13 projects shortlisted, Anfield High Street and the Ranelagh Street Bus Gate are recognized for their Best Practice category, while Huyton Asphalt stands out for… Continue reading Groundbreaking highways projects nominated for prestigious industry awards

In an unprecedented move on 24 April 2025, Liverpool city center’s hotels voted to implement a £2 per night Visitor Levy on larger hotels and serviced accommodation blocks within the Accommodation Business Improvement District. This decision marks a significant shift from the previous funding model, which relied on a top-up on business rates to support… Continue reading Council and BID company respond to legal challenge to accommodation bid visitor levy

Liverpool City Council’s innovative roads program, ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, has been granted £1,198,500 in funding from the Department for Transport for its third year. This three-year, UK-wide £30 million program focuses on decarbonizing the local highway network to address emissions and resilience challenges. Recognized for its impact, the… Continue reading £1.2m secured for local roads decarbonisation plan

Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce a series of upcoming workshops this summer, designed to assist individuals looking to start their own businesses. With a growing demand for entrepreneurial guidance, the program aims to provide expertise in various essential areas including legal compliance, financial planning, marketing, and business strategy. In the month of April,… Continue reading Liverpool City Council launches free summer workshops to help start-ups thrive 

Liverpool City Council has allocated a £15 million investment package to kickstart a major Grade A office project in the heart of the city’s Commercial Business District. The proposed Pall Mall scheme, if approved, is estimated to cost £55 million and will feature an 8-storey office building along with a new urban park, scheduled to… Continue reading Council to unlock Grade A office scheme in Liverpool’s business district