Author: Sian McCosh

A new initiative called Keep North Docks Tidy has been launched by a collaboration of seven schools in the northern part of the city. This four-month pilot project aims to clean up the local community and make a positive impact on the environment. To kick off the project, nearly 100 young people participated in the… Continue reading Young people launch pilot to tackle waste in their local area

A local healthcare company has been fined for the illegal destruction of three protected trees believed to be over a century old. Harbour Healthcare Ltd. was brought to court for violating a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) that has been in effect for nearly 40 years. The unauthorized tree works were discovered at the Kingswood Mount… Continue reading Healthcare company prosecuted for destroying protected trees

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is ready to review a new Zero Waste Strategy aimed at eliminating all unnecessary waste from the City Region by 2040. Collaboratively developed by all councils in the Liverpool City Region and the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), this strategy is a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions resulting from… Continue reading Cabinet to consider move towards zero waste

Liverpool City Council recently made its largest seizure of illicit goods from a single premises to date, removing over 30,000 items from a wholesaler in Old Swan. Working in collaboration with Merseyside Police, the Council’s Public Protection team confiscated 7,700 vapes and 23,400 cigarettes with a total value of £105,000. These unregulated products were destined… Continue reading Council seizes record number of illegal goods

Liverpool is gearing up for the return of the Stanley Park Market for its second year running, starting later this month. The market will kick off on Wednesday, March 19th, and will be open weekly from 9am to 3pm until mid-December. Following closely behind is the spring edition of the St George’s Hall Artisan Market,… Continue reading Acclaimed markets return to Liverpool for 2025

Spring has arrived, bringing the sunshine back and a call to action for all residents to participate in community clean-up efforts. Liverpool City Council is urging everyone to get involved in litter-picking events as part of the Great British Spring Clean. This nationwide campaign by Keep Britain Tidy runs from Friday, March 21 to Sunday,… Continue reading Show your community pride at this year’s Great British Spring Clean

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, stresses the significance of a well-staffed Environmental Enforcement team in combatting fly-tipping and littering. She emphasizes the negative impact of rubbish littering the streets, urging residents to take pride in their city and avoid illegal dumping or littering. To address the issue… Continue reading BLOG | How we’re tackling fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to make decisions regarding the future of six vacant properties, including a Victorian chapel, in an upcoming meeting. A report is suggesting that these Council-owned properties be handed over to charities and community organizations operating within the city. If approved, these empty properties will become part of Liverpool’s Community… Continue reading Council seeks community solution to vacant buildings

Liverpool has once again received the prestigious Purple Flag status, marking the 15th consecutive year that the city has been recognized by the international scheme. This accolade underscores Liverpool’s dedication to maintaining one of the safest night-time economies in the UK, providing both residents and visitors with a secure and lively nightlife experience. As one… Continue reading Liverpool flies the Purple Flag once more

Liverpool residents will have the opportunity to participate in the city’s green waste recycling program once again, as green bin collections resume starting on Monday 24 February. The service operates from the final week of February until the last week of November annually. Those who enroll in green bin collections can have their grass clippings,… Continue reading Green bin collections due to restart