Author: Sian McCosh

Liverpool City Council has partnered with Cycling UK to offer a series of complimentary “Dr Bike” drop-in sessions throughout the city, running until the end of September. These events aim to promote safer cycling and support active travel by providing cyclists with the chance to have their bicycles professionally inspected free of charge. At these… Continue reading Get free bike checks this summer

Liverpool City Council is inviting traders to express their interest in operating within a designated street trading zone near Everton Football Stadium. This initiative is part of the Council’s effort to establish suitable arrangements for street trading on matchdays and during other stadium-related events. Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to provide information about their… Continue reading Street Trading Opportunities in and around Everton Football Stadium (Hill Dickinson)

A public competition has recently been launched, offering a rare chance to become one of the first passengers to sail on the brand-new Mersey Ferry, the Royal Daffodil. This marks the introduction of the first new vessel for the Mersey Ferry service in over six decades. The special celebratory cruise is scheduled for 26 September… Continue reading Win your place in history aboard the new Mersey Ferry

It looks like you’ve shared a detailed excerpt about the EVOLVE project by Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council, focusing on the “Dear Merseyside” resource. This initiative uses poetry and creative arts as tools to engage young people in conversations about violence prevention, community resilience, and positive change. The families of victims, like Sam Rimmer,… Continue reading Bereaved families back new educational resource on fourth anniversary of EVOLVE

Liverpool City Council is encouraging both locals and visitors to take responsibility for protecting the city’s numerous parks and green spaces by disposing of waste properly and acting considerately, especially during the busy summer months. With over 100 parks attracting thousands of people annually, the Council emphasizes the importance of keeping these communal areas clean,… Continue reading Liverpool City Council asks people to ‘please respect our parks’

A pilot scheme aimed at addressing pest problems and the environmental conditions that contribute to them has involved visiting over 350 homes. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Liverpool City Council’s Pest Control team, Environmental Enforcement, and Streetscene officers, focusing on neighborhoods such as Pagebank Road and Pilch Lane. These areas were selected after… Continue reading Pilot scheme tackles pests and waste issues in local neighbourhood

Construction has commenced this week on the third phase of an extensive upgrade project for Walton Breck Road and its surrounding vicinity. Managed by Eric Wright on behalf of Liverpool City Council, this latest stage aims to introduce a series of enhancements focused on boosting safety, improving accessibility, and enriching the overall environment for local… Continue reading Work begins on next phase of Walton Breck Road improvements

Temporary road closures will be implemented on several sections of Queens Drive to facilitate vital highway maintenance work. These measures are necessary to carry out preventative treatments and update road markings along the route safely and effectively. The affected stretches of Queens Drive include the northbound lanes from Heywood Road to East Prescot Road, and… Continue reading Temporary closures planned on Queens Drive for road improvement works

In Liverpool, a striking red bench has been installed to honour Dr. Sanjana Kochar, a local general practitioner whose life was dramatically saved by a heart transplant. At just 32 years old, Dr. Kochar’s heart condition was first identified when she was 21, after she began experiencing symptoms such as breathlessness and palpitations. Diagnosed with… Continue reading Liverpool bench unveiled in ‘living tribute’ to local GP who underwent lifesaving heart transplant

Liverpool communities are poised to receive an estimated £1.8 million annually through the newly established Community Renewal Fund. This funding, approved during a recent Cabinet meeting, will be distributed across 34 wards, aiming to back initiatives and activities centered around local community needs. The allocation process empowers ward councillors to oversee how the funds are… Continue reading Community Renewal Fund set to bring £1.8m annual investment to Liverpool neighbourhoods