Government backs region’s revolutionary green network
The government has backed an innovative low carbon and hydrogen energy project for the North West and North Wales.
Climate Change
The “green” streets of Liverpool!
Liverpool’s net zero carbon drive was given a boost earlier this month when work resumed on Kingsley Road, featuring eco plant machinery, electric vans, and innovative carbon-saving material. Liverpool City Council appointed local contractor Huyton Asphalt Ltd, via its Highways Framework, to deliver the road improvement works at Kingsley Road. In support of the region’s … Read more
Chester vice chancellor welcomed as new chair of the Mersey Forest
Professor Eunice Simmons, vice chancellor at the University of Chester, has been appointed as the new Steering Group Chair for the Mersey Forest Partnership. With a strong background in forestry and conservation, Professor Simmons takes over the reins of the Steering Group at a time of increased woodland establishment and a wide range of exciting … Read more
Liverpool gets on board a clean green bus plan
Liverpool City Council is to embark on a multi-million pound journey to clean up emissions from the city’s buses.
Liverpool to benefit from £12m woodland plan
LANDOWNERS across the region are being asked to get involved in helping the Mersey Forest to branch out! Forty hectares of new woodland will be planted by the Mersey Forest Partnership across the region as part of the national £12m Trees for Climate planting programme and landowners who have land suitable for planting are asked … Read more
£22m revamp of The Strand enters new phase
Work on a radical redesign of one of Liverpool’s most famous roads is to enter a new phase this week – with festive shoppers being asked to make allowances in their journey.
Bus Gate for key city centre corridor
Cars will be banned from a major road in the heart of Liverpool city centre from tomorrow (Monday, 30 November).
Radical revamp of Lime Street begins!
A major gateway into Liverpool is to undergo a radical revamp from today – Monday, 19 October.
Local companies urged to take advantage of new energy efficiency installation scheme
Builders and plumbers in Liverpool are being urged to register for a new £2 billion government subsidised scheme to make homes more energy efficient. Under the Green Homes Grant, homeowners can get grant towards the cost of the likes of insulation and low carbon heating, up to the value of £5,000 per household or £10,000 for those on benefits. To … Read more
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
Liverpool pledges commitment to UN sustainability goals
Liverpool has committed to a United Nations initiative to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth.
Build Back Better
Paul Riley, one of Liverpool City Council’s ‘Green Champions’, reflects upon the year that has passed since the council declared a Climate Change emergency and the changes that people have made, even in the face of a pandemic, and how we can build back better. “12 months ago, as a member of Liverpool City Council’s … 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.
£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
Get ready for the ‘Scouse Flowerhouse’
Could you pick out a Poppy or spot a blooming Buttercup?
Whatever the answer, if you want to see all those wildflowers and more in their stunning full-colour glory then look no further than Liverpool’s main roads and major routes this summer.
It’s all part of the Liverpool Wildflower Gateways Project, which is a partnership between Liverpool City Council, the National Wildflower Centre at the Eden Project and is bringing a riot of colour to sites across the city.
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
I’m dreaming of a… green Christmas
Liverpool City Council Green Champions tell you how to make your festive season fun and environmentally friendly! The festive season is a special time that marks the end of the year, whether you are Christian, or a different faith, or no faith at all. It is a chance to pause and reflect on the last … Read more