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Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is due to review a new Recycling and Waste Strategy aimed at improving waste collection and recycling across the City. This consists of introducing a separate weekly collection for household food waste in 2026, making Liverpool cleaner and greener. Domestic recycling in Liverpool is currently at only 17.9%, behind the 43.4%… Continue reading Liverpool sets out roadmap to boost recycling

As winter approaches, it is important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, especially during periods of inclement weather when there is a higher risk of illness. The cold weather poses a significant risk to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing conditions, as it increases the risk… Continue reading Cold weather health advice

Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, the Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, and Streetscene at Liverpool City Council, is raising awareness about waste reduction and the importance of recycling. With the start of the new year, January is an ideal time to adopt new habits. Even small changes can make a big difference in reducing the amount of… Continue reading BLOG: Why we need to rethink our waste habits this year

Liverpool City Councillors may receive an increase in pay after an independent remuneration panel compared their current allowances with those of similar cities and found they were substantially lower. The panel took into account national pay awards given to council staff since 2019 as well as the workload involved in being an elected member. The… Continue reading Independent panel recommends increases in allowances for Liverpool Councillors

Liverpool is taking steps to create a path towards net zero in the creative industries. As the first-ever UN Accelerator City, it announced further plans to decarbonize its live music and TV/film industry. Liverpool added that some of its eight pilot projects, which promote innovative means towards achieving net-zero status, will include Radio 1’s Big… Continue reading Accelerator City picks up pace on net zero ambitions

Liverpool’s health leaders are calling for people to take the first step towards a smoke-free future by quitting smoking, even if it is only for 24 hours. According to health officials, a small first step can lead to a life-changing transformation. In Liverpool, smoking is the main cause of preventable death and illness, and two of every… Continue reading Get Support to Quit Smoking and Start Your Journey to a Healthier Future

Liverpool City Council will implement a set of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy, effective September 2025. The updates aim to promote active travel, and encourage more independent behavior for students, while conforming to the policies of neighboring authorities. These changes emerge after a 10-week public consultation held from… Continue reading Transport Changes and Support for Children and Young People   

Liverpool residents are being advised that they will not be able to use Liverpool City Council’s websites, payment systems and online services during a period of disruptive downtime which is scheduled to occur later this month. The city council is changing its internet service provider, a move which they have called “a vital piece of… Continue reading Disruption to Liverpool City Council’s online services from 10pm on Friday 17 January

Liverpool City Council is poised to approve a plan that will examine how to transform public space and movement in the area over the next two decades. The Liverpool Urban Mobility and Public Spaces Plan will direct a multi-million-pound investment programme up to 2045 to support public transport, walking, and cycling. The scheme, which forms… Continue reading 20-year plan for Liverpool travel set to be unveiled

Noel Gallagher has announced his collaboration with the Manchester-based group Mantra of the Cosmos ahead of his planned return to the stage with Oasis later in the year. The group features Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez, alongside two other Oasis alumni, Zak Starkey and Andy Bell. Gallagher will feature on the group’s latest… Continue reading Noel Gallagher joins Shaun Ryder in supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos