Author: Sian McCosh

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

Starting next week, the global initiative known as Orange the World will begin its 16-day campaign dedicated to combatting gender-based violence. This international effort commences on 25 November, which is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and continues until 10 December, Human Rights Day. In Liverpool, local authorities are… Continue reading There’s #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

In Speke, a new woodland play trail has been created to encourage outdoor activity among families, thanks to a collaboration between Liverpool City Council and All Saints Church. This innovative project has revitalized the wooded area around the church and cemetery, turning it into an engaging environment meant to inspire play, discovery, and a sense… Continue reading New play trail transforms Speke woodland

Starting this week, around 15,000 additional households will begin receiving weekly food waste collections as part of Liverpool’s expanding initiative to cover the entire city. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, emphasizes the importance of community participation in this vital environmental effort. Following a highly successful initial phase, the city is… Continue reading BLOG | How we’re making a difference through weekly food waste recycling

Liverpool City Council has selected Bolt, the largest micromobility platform in Europe, to manage shared e-scooters and e-bikes starting in early 2026. This contract will replace the current provider, Voi, with Bolt planning to deploy 2,000 scooters and 100 e-bikes throughout the city. Notably, this rollout will include areas such as Speke and Garston, which… Continue reading Bolt makes Liverpool the home of first UK scooter launch

In an effort to combat the increasing problem of waste crime, Liverpool City Council has partnered with Keep Britain Tidy for the ‘Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight’ campaign. This initiative aims to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators who engage in illegal dumping. Fly-tipping is a costly issue for councils across England, draining financial resources that… Continue reading Liverpool City Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November