New Brexit Council for City Region
Private and public sector leaders from across the Liverpool City Region are part of the new Brexit Council.
Business
Consultation launched on new landlord licensing scheme
Liverpool City Council is launching a public consultation today on a five year extension to its pioneering landlord licensing scheme set to be introduced on 1st April 2020. To run for the next 12 weeks, the consultation aims to garner views on a range of topics including the cost of the licence, the conditions and … Read more
Multi-million boost for Festival Gardens site
Up to 1,500 family homes will be built at the Festival Gardens in Liverpool thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost from Homes England, the agency announced today (February 28).
Churchill Way flyovers to be demolished
The Churchill Way flyovers in Liverpool city centre are to be demolished after an independent engineering inspection found they should not carry vehicles or pedestrians because of significant defects, and cannot be strengthened.
Liverpool launches £60m housing repairs framework
Liverpool City Council and Foundation Homes are looking for contractors to work on a four year long housing framework worth up to £60million.
£45m city centre highways revamp to begin next week
A far-reaching multi-million pound scheme to make Liverpool city centre easier to navigate for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is to begin next week.
Green light on clearing works for key city centre scheme
A £4.2m plan to clear land for a potential £200m Grade A office scheme in Liverpool City Centre has been given the green light.
Weekend works on Edge Lane to complete £6.5m power project
Weekend works planned to complete £6.5million project to modernise power supplies in Liverpool
Ready for Reload?
Liverpool Central Library is hosting Start-up Day Reloaded on Thursday 24 January. Start-up day Reloaded will give new businesses the opportunity to get practical advice from expert speakers, receive inspiration from fellow business founders and to learn about the wealth of support available to start-ups through the Business and Intellectual Property Centre at Liverpool Central … Read more
‘Dock Road’ to reopen as key works complete
A two-week closure of part of Liverpool’s historic “Dock Road” will end this Sunday evening (20 January) as key works complete.
City to develop new masterplan for Baltic Triangle
Liverpool City Council has appointed an award-winning team of urban designers and planners to create a new masterplan for one of the UK’s creative hot-spots.
Work Begins at New Rutherford Diagnostics Headquarters in Liverpool
Work began today on one of the most advanced healthcare diagnostic centres to be built in the UK.
Essential engineering works on ‘Dock Road’
A two-week closure of part of Liverpool’s “Dock Road” begins on Monday, as two essential engineering jobs are completed at the same time. Job 1: Cadent, which manages the North West’s gas network, needs to carry out essential repairs to the metallic main under Waterloo Road, near to its junction with Paisley Street. Job 2: … Read more
Plans submitted for new waterfront car park
Liverpool City Council has submitted an outline planning application to erect a new multi-storey car park on the city’s waterfront.
Global law firm to set up new Liverpool office
International law firm Taylor Wessing has announced plans to open a new office in Liverpool in the autumn, as a focal point for innovation and client service.
Landmark medical deal for Knowledge Quarter
The Northern HQ of a Royal College is to be based in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Families get stuck in to the National Numeracy Challenge
Parents and grandparents queued up to join the National Numeracy Challenge at Liverpool Central Library as part of a city wide maths campaign.
Official talks on landlord licensing underway
Opinion Research Services (ORS) to carry out 12-week, independent consultation on issue, starting on 24 March.
‘City Bike’ is city’s bike!
City Bike chosen by public as the official name of Liverpool’s cycle hire scheme.
Firms told – don’t end up counting the cost
Liverpool firms are being told to ensure that don’t have to count the cost of dealing with emergencies