Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool’s bustling Princess Drive, a key route that caters to a health center, nursery, private businesses, and hundreds of residences, is gearing up for extensive upgrades and surface repairs. Thanks to the Liverpool City Council’s Highways Investment Programme, the stretch from Saxby Road to Deysbrook Lane will undergo significant road improvements. Huyton Asphalt is slated… Continue reading Busy city road and key junction to benefit from significant highways upgrade

k-of-opportunities/” target=”_blank”>awarded a prestigious prize from the World Health Organization acknowledgement of the city’s collective determination to make itself healthier, fairer and happier.]]> Evidence of the city’s resilience and community spirit, a whole range of Liverpool organisations has backed the Liverpool 2040 Plan including: • Metro Mayor and Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined… Continue reading Liverpool launches landmark 2040 plan to create “framework for a better future”

The recent ballot regarding the proposal to adjust Liverpool’s Accommodation BID Levy to a £2 per night charge per occupied bedroom/apartment has officially closed, and the outcome is that the proposal has been accepted. This alteration will be enforced starting from June 1st, 2025, specifically on hotels or serviced accommodations that fall under the levy… Continue reading Yes vote on £2 overnight visitor charge in Liverpool

A recently conducted public consultation has revealed widespread support for the implementation of a new cycle lane on Vauxhall Road, situated to the north of Liverpool City Centre. Liverpool City Council sought feedback from the public regarding the proposed continuous, one-way cycle path that would run along both sides of Vauxhall Road and Commercial Road.… Continue reading Residents give green light to proposed new cycle lanes on Vauxhall Road

With the Easter break fast approaching, many individuals are gearing up for road trips and vacations, making this time of year a peak period for travel, particularly for longer distances. Liverpool City Council has partnered with National Highways to emphasize the importance of maintaining our vehicles, much like how spring cleaning rejuvenates our homes. Research… Continue reading Drivers urged to drive egg-stra safely this Easter

Liverpool City Council is considering new energy plans that could potentially revolutionize heating for thousands of homes and businesses in the area. The proposed Advanced Zoning programme (AZP) aims to reduce reliance on gas for heating, leading to cost savings and lower carbon emissions. If fully implemented, the AZP could help Liverpool achieve its net-zero… Continue reading Water pumped from River Mersey could heat thousands of Liverpool homes

Liverpool City Council has recently announced the approval of a significant multi-million pound contract for highways maintenance in the city. The £13 million contract, which will span up to five years, has been awarded to two experienced companies, Dowhigh Ltd and Huyton Asphalt Civils Ltd. This move comes as the Council is nearing the completion… Continue reading Liverpool City Council awards new highway maintenance contract

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