Radical revamp of Lime Street begins!
A major gateway into Liverpool is to undergo a radical revamp from today – Monday, 19 October.
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Liverpool to work with world cities on UN sustainability goals
Liverpool is to work with New York and other major cities around the world to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth. The city has signed up to a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of its action to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end deprivation … Read more
Story of Toxteth written into heart of beautiful boulevard revamp
The role of a slavery defending Liverpool MP has been acknowledged in the heart of the Toxteth community – almost 40 years after his statue was removed following the infamous riots.
It’s a hat trick – work starts on third pop-up cycle lane
WORK has started installing Liverpool’s third pop-up cycle lane, connecting the city centre with Bootle. The temporary 2.5 mile ‘Liverpool Loop North’ route comes into town from Bootle New Strand via Stanley Road, Commercial Road and Vauxhall Road into Hatton Garden and Dale Street. It is one of seven which will eventually be rolled out … Read more
Climate Change Emergency -1 year on: 12 actions that speak louder than words
It’s been 12 months since Liverpool City Council declared a Climate Emergency and pledged to become a zero-emissions council by 2030.
Council looks to “cleaner school run” to lock-in lockdown air quality levels
Liverpool City Council has written to every school in the city offering road safety measures to help maintain the improved air quality created by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Liverpool’s roads programme tops £100m on-site for first time
New phase of roadworks takes value of on-site construction on Liverpool’s highways past £100m for the first time.
£22M upgrade to historic road to begin
Work is to begin next week on a radical eco-friendly redesign of one of Liverpool’s most famous roads. The Strand – which runs past the historic Royal Albert Docks, Liverpool ONE and Three Graces and hosted the finale to Liverpool FC’s Champions League homecoming last June – is to undergo a £22m upgrade in a … Read more
Work begins on second pop-up cycling route
Work has begun on installing Liverpool’s second pop-up cycle lane, connecting a historic park to the city’s main hospital.
UK’s biggest eco-refuse fleet hits the streets of Liverpool
The UK’s biggest eco-friendly fleet of refuse vehicles is about to hit the streets of Liverpool. Powered by Biomethane, a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the 20 strong fleet will help to radically cut Liverpool City Council’s carbon footprint. Producing 80 per cent fewer carbon emissions and 90 per cent less Nitrogen Oxide than the previous … Read more
Safety upgrade for major junction in South Liverpool
A major road junction in South Liverpool is to undergo a huge safety upgrade – with dozens of new trees to be plated to enhance the area.
Highways scheme fit for Princes!
Work has begun to transform a historic boulevard in the Toxteth area of Liverpool that will boast a cycling first for the city. Contractors for Liverpool City Council are now on site at Princes Avenue and Road to embark on a £4m scheme featuring a unique cycle path along the central reservation. mncn (formerly North … Read more
Removal of flawed flyovers enters final phases
One half of Liverpool’s flawed Churchill Way Flyovers will have vanished from the city’s skyline after this weekend.
Clean air pioneers provide city with food for thought
In a secret bunker, a group of scientists may be on the brink of climate change alchemy! A group of scientists working in a secret underground lab in Liverpool have devised a novel way to improve the city’s air quality – and cut the footprint of food production. Thanks to pioneering techniques in aquaponics the … Read more