Author: Sian McCosh

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 

An enforcement operation took place last month in Liverpool, where 38 vehicles transporting waste were stopped within a span of four hours. The collaboration involved Liverpool City Council, the Environment Agency, Merseyside Police, and the Merseyside Rural and Heritage team working together to carry out roadside checks on vehicles transporting waste in the Liverpool Docks… Continue reading Council teams up with agencies to thwart unlicensed waste carriers

Liverpool City Council is set to take over key frontline services, such as waste collection, street cleansing, and parks maintenance, starting tomorrow. Previously managed by Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd. (LSSL), these essential services will now be under the direct control of the council. This strategic move demonstrates the council’s commitment to creating a cleaner and… Continue reading Liverpool City Council takes control of essential services  

Liverpool City Council is issuing a warning to dog owners to verify the licensing status of their pet boarders, following the sentencing of a local woman who was operating an illegal dog boarding business. Ms Emma Guy was discovered earlier this year to be providing home boarding services under the business name Perfect Pets Home… Continue reading Dog owners reminded to be vigilant when leaving pups in someone else’s care

Liverpool City Council’s Bereavement Service has introduced a metal recycling scheme that has benefited charities supporting individuals dealing with grief. Families who have experienced loss have generously donated £60,000 to six different charities as part of this initiative. This is the first time the Council has engaged in metal recycling post-cremation, and they plan to… Continue reading Crematoria recycling raises £60,000 for charity

With the changing of the clocks this autumn, Liverpool City Council is emphasizing the importance of safety for cyclists and pedestrians. As the days grow shorter and evenings darker, it becomes more challenging for drivers to see those on foot or bike, especially if they are wearing dark clothing. The sudden transition in lighting conditions… Continue reading Road users encouraged to stay safe and be seen as clocks go back