Author: Sian McCosh

Merseyside Police, together with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Liverpool City Council, unveiled Halo Points on Wednesday, 6 May. This initiative is part of Operation Halo, aimed at addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and enhancing safety within Liverpool’s night-time economy. The introduction of these designated safe spaces is a key step in… Continue reading Merseyside Police launches ‘Halo Points’ to strengthen safety across Liverpool’s night-time economy

Over the past week, Liverpool City Council has achieved three further enforcement actions targeting premises involved in the sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products. These latest outcomes highlight the council’s commitment to tackling illicit tobacco trade within the city. On April 29, Liverpool Magistrates’ Court extended the closure order on American Candy, located on… Continue reading Shops shut down after illicit tobacco activity uncovered

Liverpool City Council has taken decisive action after receiving numerous complaints about persistent loud noise from a property on Albany Road, L9. Working in partnership with Merseyside Police, the Council executed a warrant on Thursday, April 23, targeting a 66-year-old resident whose repeated playing of excessively loud music had caused distress among neighbours. Despite several… Continue reading Council clamps down on noisy neighbour after complaints

Next week, a new proposal aimed at drastically reducing emissions from the Council’s vehicle fleet will be presented to the Cabinet. The plan sets out a defined strategy for moving towards more environmentally friendly and sustainable operations within the Council’s transport resources. If this proposal receives approval, the Council intends to replace vehicles at the… Continue reading Liverpool City Council driving change to greener fleet

Next month, individuals considering moving away from petrol or diesel cars have the chance to receive free professional guidance at a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) showcase. In collaboration with Let’s Experience Electric, Liverpool City Council is organizing an event featuring more than 20 electric vehicles prominently displayed along Church Street and Lord Street. Scheduled for… Continue reading Make the switch to electric vehicles with free expert advice

Liverpool City Council has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by installing new charging points on over 130 residential streets throughout the city. This development forms part of the Council’s broader initiative aimed at making sustainable transportation options more convenient and widely available for residents. In collaboration with Otaski Energy Solutions (OtaskiES) and J… Continue reading Residential streets get a boost from new EV charging points

Liverpool City Council has given the green light to proceed with the appointment of a design consultant to carry out initial design work aimed at enhancing active travel routes along the Vauxhall and Greatie corridors. This follows a competitive mini-competition under the Council’s Highways and Transportation Professional Services Framework. The Cabinet’s decision marks the next… Continue reading Council awards design contract to progress Vauxhall/Greatie active travel improvements

Residents of Liverpool now benefit from extended opening hours at Household Waste Recycling Centres throughout the spring and summer period. Starting from Wednesday, April 1, the centres will be accessible daily from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, providing greater flexibility for recycling efforts. Within the region, there are a total of 16 Household Waste Recycling… Continue reading Longer hours for Recycling Centres

Starting from Wednesday, 1 April, Liverpool residents will have the opportunity to recycle a wider range of items using their blue recycling bins. This update aligns with the Government’s Simpler Recycling initiative introduced through the Environment Act 2021. The goal of this legislation is to standardize recycling collections across England, ensuring that everyone can recycle… Continue reading Even more items can be recycled in blue bins

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