Author: Mike Doran

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

Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project was honored with the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 ceremony. The project brought together Kirkdale residents from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on transforming their neighborhood with a collection of 11 murals inspired by floral street names.… Continue reading Blooming Marvellous! Flower Streets Scents Success

/p> Overall, the Liverpool City Council is actively seeking feedback and working to make improvements to the experimental parking zone surrounding Everton Stadium to ensure it operates smoothly and effectively for businesses, residents, and visitors. The amendments and improvements being implemented are based on feedback and analysis from the initial test event and ongoing consultation… Continue reading Council announces amendments to new Experimental Parking Zone around Everton Stadium

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new project that aims to connect its headquarters at the Cunard Building to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network. This strategic initiative is part of the council’s broader goal to decarbonize its estate and operations by the year 2030. Currently, the historic Cunard Building relies on a gas-fed heating… Continue reading Historic Cunard Building to be connected to Mersey Heat Network