Author: Sian McCosh

Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Committee has decided to revoke the premises licence of Arbela Food Mart, located on Lawrence Road, after the store repeatedly failed to stop selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco products. This action was taken following an investigation prompted by reports of illicit sales at the shop. During an initial inspection, council officers… Continue reading Shop has licence revoked after repeated safety violations

As Liverpool households prepare for the festive celebrations this week, some residents are already considering the post-holiday tidying that will follow in the new year. To assist with the proper disposal of Christmas trees, Liverpool City Council will once again provide multiple recycling sites throughout the city. These locations are set up to encourage residents… Continue reading Give your Christmas tree a second life after the festivities end 

Liverpool City Council is offering financial assistance this winter to help residents maintain warm and safe homes. A budget of £500,000 has been allocated from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund to address energy-related problems faced by households in the area. This funding is specifically targeted at homeowners who are struggling to… Continue reading Household support available to tackle cold homes, damp and mould

As the festive season approaches, local waste authorities are urging the public to recycle their broken Christmas lights, batteries, and other FastTech presents responsibly to help reduce the risk of fires. Across the Liverpool City Region, officials are collaborating with Recycle Your Electricals to promote the ‘Stop Battery Fires’ campaign. This initiative aims to raise… Continue reading Recycle festive tech this Christmas and help stop battery and electrical fires

Liverpool residents are being notified of changes to the bin collection schedule during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. To inform households of the adjustments, stickers have been attached to bins throughout the city. The revised timetable involves shifting all collections back by anywhere from one to four days. Additionally, collection crews will be… Continue reading Don’t miss your Christmas bin collections 

Liverpool is poised to receive a portion of an unprecedented £1.6 billion investment aimed at transforming the public transport infrastructure across the city region. This substantial funding will support the development of new railway stations, rapid transit connections, and a comprehensive smart ticketing system that spans the entire network. The initiative represents the largest public… Continue reading Liverpool to benefit from city region’s transport investment

Liverpool City Council is set to organize an event next month focused on boosting digital confidence as part of the acclaimed Stanley Park Market. The free event, named Tech the Halls, is designed to assist residents in getting online and enhancing their digital skills. Scheduled for Wednesday, 10 December, the event will run from 10am… Continue reading Tech the Halls event helps to build residents’ digital confidence

Freshone Ltd., the company managing Best In Late Shop on Atwell Street, has been ordered to pay fines totaling over £13,000 after admitting to violating food hygiene regulations. Liverpool City Council prosecuted the business last week (27 November) at Liverpool Magistrates Court for multiple breaches related to food safety and cleanliness standards. The initial investigation… Continue reading Convenience store fined after ‘horrific’ food safety breaches 

The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) focusing on responsible dog ownership across the city has been extended for an additional three years. Initially put into effect in 2022, this order has garnered significant support from the community, prompting local authorities to continue its enforcement. Its main goal is to keep public parks, pavements, and communal… Continue reading Renewed rules help dogs stay on their best behaviour

Residents of Liverpool are being invited to take part in an event designed to provide information and practical help to maintain warmth and well-being during the winter months. The Healthy Homes team from Liverpool City Council will host the free Winter Warmer event, offering attendees insights from various organisations and specialists on topics such as… Continue reading Winter events to bring warmth and support to Liverpool