Author: Sian McCosh

As warmer weather approaches, Liverpool City Council is encouraging local residents to participate in this year’s Great British Spring Clean, inviting everyone to demonstrate their community spirit through this national effort. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the campaign, organized by Keep Britain Tidy, kicks off on Friday, 13 March. Throughout the two-week event, individuals across the… Continue reading Liverpool rolls up its sleeves for the Great British Spring Clean

Starting from April 1, Liverpool residents will be able to recycle a broader range of household items as part of an enhancement to the existing recycling collection service. This initiative is designed to encourage greater recycling participation, reduce overall waste, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Residents simply need to become familiar with the new list… Continue reading Residents can recycle more in blue bins and waste less thanks to service changes

Liverpool City Council took the decision to close a convenience store located in Tuebrook following the discovery of a severe mouse infestation and evidence that some food items had been chewed by rodents. The store, known as L6 Continental and situated on West Derby Road, initially came under scrutiny after the Council’s Environmental Health Officers… Continue reading Mouse infestation found in shop shut by Council

Starting today, Monday 23 February, the fortnightly collection of green bins resumes, and residents who have not yet registered are encouraged to do so. This service operates annually from the last week of February through to the final week of November. The cost for the upcoming year remains unchanged at £50, which breaks down to… Continue reading Sign up for this year’s green bin collections

Liverpool has once again demonstrated its standing as a vibrant and secure urban centre by obtaining the prestigious Purple Flag status for the sixteenth consecutive year. This accolade is awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), an international scheme that acknowledges cities providing a wide array of nightlife activities within a safe… Continue reading Liverpool recognised as one of the safest cities at night-time

Liverpool City Council is set to invest nearly £4 million in significant upgrades to Walton Breck Road, with a formal decision anticipated at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. The contract to carry out this comprehensive package of highway improvements is proposed to be awarded on Tuesday, 24 February, as part of the broader Anfield Regeneration Programme.… Continue reading Major upgrade planned for Walton Breck Road as part of Anfield regeneration

A retail outlet located at 242 County Road has been shut down for the third time in under three years due to the sale of illegal vapes and cigarettes. Since late 2023, the shop has changed ownership three times, with each proprietor subsequently facing court-issued closure orders following investigations conducted by Liverpool City Council. Initially… Continue reading Premises closed for third time over illicit vape sales

Starting in March, Liverpool City Council will initiate highway improvement works on Queen’s Drive as part of their ongoing effort to enhance vital travel corridors within the city. This project was approved during a Cabinet meeting in December, where the Council decided to allocate funding from the Liverpool City Region’s Key Route Network Levelling Up… Continue reading Council to begin improvement works on Queen’s Drive

Liverpool City Council is set to begin a series of improvements on Speke Hall Road later this month, focusing on enhancing several important transport routes throughout the city. The council has contracted Aureos Highways to undertake the project, with work planned to commence on Monday, 16 February. The duration of the improvements is expected to… Continue reading Major upgrade works set to begin on Speke Hall Road

Starting from Sunday, 1 February 2026, Bolt will launch a fleet of 2,000 electric scooters across Liverpool. These e-scooters will be accessible for rental around the clock, every day of the week, allowing users to travel freely throughout the city. This marks a transition from the current provider, as Voi’s scooters will remain available until… Continue reading E-scooter FAQs