Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has revealed new images of the proposed £100m Liverpool Baltic station scheme, showcasing the new rail link in the midst of one of the fastest-growing areas in the region. The station is one of four planned by Mayor Rotheram, with work also underway on new stations at Daresbury, Woodchurch, and… Continue reading New images show how new Baltic station will look
Author: Mike Doran
Global real estate firm appointed as Council’s Stategic Property Partner
Liverpool City Council has appointed Avison Young as its Strategic Property Partner in an effort to progress the development of the authority’s property portfolio. Avison Young, which already has a strong presence in the region, will use its knowledge to support the council in delivering ambitious plans for further investment and improvements to spaces and… Continue reading Global real estate firm appointed as Council’s Stategic Property Partner
BLOG: Get physical to support your mental health
Regular movement is one of the most important ways we can help protect our mental health, according to Kate Robinson, the Physical Activity and Sport Development Officer. She stresses that even a short burst of 10 minutes of brisk walking can boost our mood and increase our mental alertness and energy, no matter our age.… Continue reading BLOG: Get physical to support your mental health
Consultation to launch on a £4m high street revamp in Anfield
Liverpool City Council is set to launch a public consultation for a £4m scheme aimed at revamping the main high street in Anfield. AECOM has partnered with the council, with the goal of visually enhancing and creating a healthier public street to prioritise pedestrian safety and movement. Improvements to Walton Breck Road, Oakfield Road, Pulford… Continue reading Consultation to launch on a £4m high street revamp in Anfield
Plaque unveiled in tribute to legendary busker
Liverpool City Centre recently paid tribute to a legendary busker, Peter Mickle, who was popularly known as Pete the Busker. Pete was easily recognised by his trademark top hat, bright suits, and plastic guitar outside Boots on Church Street, where he played for more than 20 years. Sadly, he passed away in August last year,… Continue reading Plaque unveiled in tribute to legendary busker
Pride Quarter Gets New Safety Measures
In order to improve safety in Liverpool’s Pride Quarter, a new range of measures has been introduced. This includes a Rainbow Taxi Rank, more efficient signage, and CCTV. The initiative is a joint effort between Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council, and the LCR Pride Foundation. The primary aim of this program is to ensure safety… Continue reading Pride Quarter Gets New Safety Measures
Pioneering Boost for Marine Life Docks until 2028
Liverpool’s Wapping Dock will continue to benefit from a pioneering floating ecosystem until 2028. The structure was installed on a 63m2 saltwater ecosystem in 2020 and developed by the Canal & River Trust and Liverpool City Council with funds from the EU’s Urban GreenUp programme. The project, which had a variety of plants and a… Continue reading Pioneering Boost for Marine Life Docks until 2028
Families urged to act for World Immunisation Week
As World Immunisation Week approaches, health officials are calling on families in Liverpool to ensure their children are receiving routine immunizations. Parents, guardians, and families across the North West are being urged to guarantee their children are up to date with their childhood vaccinations. The latest data shows that almost 15% of children in the… Continue reading Families urged to act for World Immunisation Week
World-leading placemakers to redefine Liverpool’s waterfront story
Liverpool City Council has selected West 8 and BDP, two highly respected urban design and landscape architecture firms, to create a comprehensive plan intended to guide Liverpool’s waterfront development over the next 25 years. The plan will be supported by WSP (connectivity and movement) and Ekosgen (social impact) consultants. The chosen firms’ multidisciplinary teams include… Continue reading World-leading placemakers to redefine Liverpool’s waterfront story
Council makes record illicit vapes seizure
Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team has made a significant seizure of illegal vapes in a single shop, marking the largest seizure on record. The shop in question is located in the London Road vicinity of Liverpool city centre, and was searched based on intelligence received by the team. Officers from the local policing team… Continue reading Council makes record illicit vapes seizure