Author: Sian McCosh

Liverpool City Council is urging road users to review their knowledge of the Highway Code in light of recent research indicating that many drivers may be unaware of the latest changes. The Department for Transport introduced these changes in 2022 to enhance safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. Despite… Continue reading Drivers urged to update their Highway Code knowledge

A shop located on Picton Road has been forced to shut down due to the discovery of illicit cigarette sales by multiple owners. The Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team was first made aware of the illegal activity at The Corner Shop early last year, when reports surfaced about the sale of unregulated cigarettes. Despite… Continue reading Shop forced to close after repeatedly selling illicit cigarettes

A man located in Hope Street, Liverpool, has been found guilty of fly-tipping after his van was seized for unlawfully disposing of waste. Abdulrehman Adnan admitted to four counts of fly-tipping in the Kensington area within a six-week period during his court appearance. The illegal activities were first captured on CCTV in July when Adnan… Continue reading Serial fly-tipper fined for dumping rubbish across Kensington

The conclusion of the acclaimed Flower Streets project has brought a sense of accomplishment to the Kirkdale community, with the final mural adorning Crocus Street. This artistic endeavor, which pays homage to the floral names of the streets, has fostered unity and pride among residents through the power of creativity. Local artist Madeleine Pires recently… Continue reading Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project

Liverpool is known for its iconic Liver Birds, but now a third bird has joined them to deliver an important message to the city’s residents. The giant sculpture, made from recyclable items, is aimed at raising awareness about proper recycling practices in Liverpool. This initiative is part of Recycle Week, running from 22-28 September. Currently,… Continue reading Third ‘Liver Bird’ highlights Liverpool’s poor recycling rates

A store in West Derby recently had its license revoked by the courts for selling illicit vapes. Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit began investigating Booze Butler on Queens Drive due to suspicions of the store selling unregulated vapes. Upon inspection, authorities found a significant quantity of vapes hidden inside the store with an… Continue reading Store loses licence after illegal vape seizure

A judge has banned two unlicensed dog boarders from owning or boarding dogs for seven years, describing them as “incompetent at best.” The couple, Rachel and Owen Dempsey, were found to be offering their services without a Dog Home Boarding Licence, leading to an investigation by Liverpool City Council. Reports surfaced that a dog had… Continue reading “Incompetent” illegal dog boarders banned after council investigation

The upcoming British Science Festival in collaboration with Culture Liverpool is set to showcase an intriguing art piece called ‘Geist’ by This is Loop (artists Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes) at Liverpool ONE from September 10 – September 14. This innovative sculpture will shed light on neutrinos, the enigmatic building blocks of the universe known… Continue reading New installation brings science to life in Liverpool

The residents of Speke are gearing up for a weekend of celebration with the launch of SpekeFest25, a community event highlighting diversity and culture. Taking place this Saturday (30 August) from 12pm to 6pm at Speke Adventure Playground and the Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson Car Park, the event aims to bring people together in a family-friendly… Continue reading Speke residents gather to celebrate community cohesion

Liverpool City Council has taken another step in its efforts to crack down on illegal littering, fly-tipping, and dog fouling by introducing new environmental enforcement officers. These officers are part of a three-step plan by the Council to address the concerns of residents regarding these environmental issues. Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) has been… Continue reading Liverpool City Council takes next step in battle against littering