Author: Sian McCosh

A local shop has been directed to shut down its operations due to its involvement in the sale of illegal vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco to the general public. Located on Vauxhall Road, Carls Newsagent was also caught trying to sell a vape to an underage individual during a trading standards inspection. The Public Protection team… Continue reading Shop forced to close after selling illicit goods

At tonight’s Cabinet meeting, a proposal for new food waste collection vehicles will be presented to members in a bid to pave the way for mandatory food waste collection starting in April next year. Liverpool City Council is gearing up to introduce a fleet of eco-friendly vehicles within the city to support the new initiative.… Continue reading Liverpool moves forward on food waste collection

Liverpool City Council is ramping up its efforts to combat fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling by implementing higher Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and expanding the enforcement team. The proposals set to be considered by the Cabinet involve increasing fines and entering into a three-year contract with an external enforcement team to crack down on environmental… Continue reading Cabinet to consider tougher penalties to tackle environmental offences

University students in Liverpool are being offered a convenient and eco-friendly way to get rid of unwanted items as the academic year comes to a close. In a unique collaborative effort, Liverpool City Council, the University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students, and Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union have come together to kick off the… Continue reading Students given innovative new way to Leave Liverpool Tidy

Liverpool’s iconic purple bins will be a featured attraction at the upcoming BBC Big Weekend event. The city’s famous bins will be showcased in a special activation space at Sefton Park from May 23 to May 25. This interactive area, known as “Purple Patch,” will offer attendees the opportunity to relax, charge their phones for… Continue reading True Liverpool ‘icon’ to appear at BBC’s Big Weekend

During the upcoming Eco Week in Liverpool, hundreds of school children will be participating in various sustainable activities. One notable project involves transforming crisp packets into blankets for homeless individuals. This initiative is just one of the many eco-friendly activities planned for the week. Eco Week, running from Monday 19 May, aims to raise awareness… Continue reading Young people go green for Eco Week

The Liverpool European Festival is set to return in 2025, promising a bigger and bolder celebration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and stories of Europe. From May 8 to June 28, communities across Liverpool will come together to showcase the vibrant cultures that have contributed to the city’s identity over the years. The festival will… Continue reading Liverpool communities unite to celebrate Europe’s rich cultures at 2025 European Festival

Plans are underway for significant upgrades to multiple children’s playgrounds in Liverpool pending approval at an upcoming meeting of the city council’s cabinet. A proposal is on the table outlining a comprehensive program of enhancements worth up to £683,000 that will see the installation of new equipment in the playgrounds. The plan, if given the… Continue reading Children’s playgrounds due to receive funding boost

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