Author: Sian McCosh

A judge has banned two unlicensed dog boarders from owning or boarding dogs for seven years, describing them as “incompetent at best.” The couple, Rachel and Owen Dempsey, were found to be offering their services without a Dog Home Boarding Licence, leading to an investigation by Liverpool City Council. Reports surfaced that a dog had… Continue reading “Incompetent” illegal dog boarders banned after council investigation

The upcoming British Science Festival in collaboration with Culture Liverpool is set to showcase an intriguing art piece called ‘Geist’ by This is Loop (artists Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes) at Liverpool ONE from September 10 – September 14. This innovative sculpture will shed light on neutrinos, the enigmatic building blocks of the universe known… Continue reading New installation brings science to life in Liverpool

The residents of Speke are gearing up for a weekend of celebration with the launch of SpekeFest25, a community event highlighting diversity and culture. Taking place this Saturday (30 August) from 12pm to 6pm at Speke Adventure Playground and the Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson Car Park, the event aims to bring people together in a family-friendly… Continue reading Speke residents gather to celebrate community cohesion

Liverpool City Council has taken another step in its efforts to crack down on illegal littering, fly-tipping, and dog fouling by introducing new environmental enforcement officers. These officers are part of a three-step plan by the Council to address the concerns of residents regarding these environmental issues. Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) has been… Continue reading Liverpool City Council takes next step in battle against littering

gure> Related Blogs Wildlife Ecology Environment For requests for garden furniture removal, please visit: https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/request-a-collection/ Post navigation Chester Zoo Celebrates 1 Year of Successfully Bouncing Back from Fire As the summer comes to an end, the StreetScene Parks and Green Spaces team in Liverpool has been busy hosting BioBlitz events across the city to record… Continue reading BLOG | BioBlitz brings nature to life in Liverpool’s parks

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative to ensure that the city’s flourishing film and TV industry positively impacts local communities. Known as the Film Friendly Neighbourhoods scheme, this program encourages productions filming in residential areas to give back to the community. The aim is to enhance community engagement, improve transparency, and maximize economic… Continue reading City’s communities to benefit from booming film industry

The Leave Liverpool Tidy campaign has been in operation for more than a decade, aimed at university students moving out at the end of the academic year. This initiative brings together various stakeholders including Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd (LSSL), Councillors, students’ unions, and other partners. While charity donations are welcomed throughout the… Continue reading BLOG | How partners tackled student waste in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is making strides towards improving recycling rates and reducing waste by launching a new initiative to provide free weekly food waste collections to select households starting in September. Around 15,000 properties in 15 different wards, including Childwall, Garston, Fazakerley West, and West Derby, will benefit from this service. Households selected to participate… Continue reading Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September

Liverpool City Council is seeking input from residents to help steer the future of recycling efforts in the city through a new public survey. In collaboration with Influential, a local research and marketing agency, the Council is conducting research to better understand how residents handle their waste and to pinpoint methods for increasing recycling rates.… Continue reading Liverpool City Council looks to boost recycling across the city 

Liverpool City Council is set to review a newly proposed planning framework aimed at safeguarding buildings and areas with historical significance throughout the city. The Historical Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) outlines specific guidelines on how upcoming developments can preserve the city’s distinct character and identity. The initial draft of the SPD will be presented… Continue reading New plans to protect Liverpool’s heritage to be considered