Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool City Council is planning to upgrade its parking meters in an effort to reduce maintenance costs, minimize risks, and allow staff to focus more on enforcement activities. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the Council’s Cabinet in the upcoming week and could lead to the installation of up to 80 new machines… Continue reading Parking payments to be modernised in machine update

sustainable building practices, with a focus on creating a healthy and inclusive community. The project will also provide affordable housing options, extra care facilities, and co-housing arrangements to cater to a diverse range of residents. Work on remediating and installing infrastructure at the site began in 2021 and was completed by Summer 2023, requiring a… Continue reading Details revealed for flagship housing scheme at Festival Gardens

Emma Gutierrez-Waldron, a young project manager at Liverpool City Council, has expressed her excitement at being shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year award at the Highways Awards 2025. This recognition is a result of Emma’s dedication, proactive approach, and commitment to public service. Despite her unconventional journey into project management, Emma’s background in STEM… Continue reading Council project manager shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year

Liverpool is set to shine brightly in the future with a significant £30m investment that will improve and maintain 65,000 lighting assets across the city. The contract, awarded to McCann after a competitive tender process, includes £21.5m for capital works and £8.5m for maintenance services over an initial three-year period, with the potential for a… Continue reading Bright future ahead thanks to new lighting contract

In Liverpool since the beginning of the year, an alarming 436 vehicles have ignored the signals of school crossings. To address this issue and enhance road safety around schools, Liverpool City Council (LCC) is implementing measures before the start of the new school year. The council is introducing mobile CCTV cameras at crucial School Crossing… Continue reading CCTV to target reckless drivers at school crossings

Liverpool’s groundbreaking efforts to decarbonize its cultural and creative sectors are setting an example for cities across the UK. As the world’s first UN Accelerator City, Liverpool has dedicated the past nine months to researching and experimenting with ways to transition its cultural sector to a net-zero future. In collaboration with the Tyndall Centre for… Continue reading Liverpool to co-host national workshop on decarbonising culture and creativity

Everton supporters are encouraged to alter their game-day strategy by ditching their cars and utilizing public transportation to reach the newly inaugurated Hill Dickinson Stadium. The team is gearing up to take on Brighton on Sunday, August 24th at 2pm, with an expected audience of nearly 53,000 fans crowding the stadium for the first Premier… Continue reading Everton fans urged to switch tactics – and use public transport

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