Author: Mike Doran

Liverpool City Council has chosen Inner Circle Consulting (ICC) as its Strategic Transformation Partner to continue its Adult Social Care transformation program. ICC will also provide ongoing support for the council’s wider change program at a critical juncture as Liverpool’s commissioners hand back all of the city’s powers and switch to an oversight brief, and… Continue reading Inner Circle Consulting appointed as Council’s Strategic Transformation Partner

The Mayors of the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester have launched a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board to enable both cities to become more closely connected and maximise the social and economic benefits of a new railway. The board was presented on the 200th anniversary of the formation of the original Liverpool and Manchester Railway… Continue reading A new Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board to put region on the right track

Liverpool’s Public Health report for 2023 highlights the role that arts and culture play in contributing to the wellbeing of citizens in the city. As Liverpool prepares to welcome pop star Taylor Swift, the report suggests that Liverpool’s cultural sphere is vital to the public health team’s efforts to spread messages about the importance of… Continue reading Public Health report sings Eurovision’s praises

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

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

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

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

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

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

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