Lime Street redesign enters final phase
The Lime Street connectivity scheme is about to enter its final phase.
Design
Liverpool set for underground revolution in UK first to beat black bin bag litter
Liverpool City Council is set to launch an underground revolution to design out an age-old problem with black bin bag refuse and litter.
Covid response to support hospitality hotspots wins highways award
Liverpool City Council has won a prestigious award for its support of two hospitality hotspots through the Covid-19 lockdown.
Liverpool launches consultation on public realm strategy
Liverpool City Council has launched a major public consultation on how future development schemes can improve their surrounding environment.
BLOG: Signs of Life
Bob Marley once sang that ‘Life is one big road with lots of signs’. Today in Liverpool, the talk on the street and on social media is about one big sign.
BLOG: Reasons to be hopeful – Liverpool’s recovery is taking shape
If Covid-19 has had one plus side it has been to reset how we plan for the future, writes Claire Slinger, Assistant Director for Investment and Development…
Liverpool sets out plan for city’s first net zero carbon building
The first steps to deliver Liverpool’s first operational net zero carbon building will be taken next week.
BLOG: The Littlewoods building. The next chapter…
The Littlewoods scheme is transformational in more ways than one, writes Mark Bousfield, Director of Investment and Development at Liverpool City Council.
Inspiring the next generation of construction industry leaders
A new short film shot in Liverpool has been released as part of a call on the construction industry to support them in attracting the brightest and best upcoming talent. Where it All Begins offers an exciting view on the opportunities that the construction sector offers for young people by showcasing the journey of a … Read more
Council’s planning committee approve Everton’s stadium move
Everton FC’s plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and a community-led legacy project at Goodison Park have been unanimously approved.
Top of the mask! – Face covering competition winners announced
FIVE Liverpool young people are set to see their artwork exhibited across the city – and you won’t need to go to a gallery to see it. The quintet are all winners in a competition that will see some Scouse flair lent to the latest addition to most people’s wardrobes – face coverings. And now … Read more
Boost for Baltic in bid for new train station and park
A new masterplan for one of the UK’s creative hot-spots has been endorsed – which could soon lead to Liverpool’s first new train station and public park of the 21st century.
Discover Liverpool’s newest Art Trail
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating … 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.
Panel sets out blueprint for a better way to build
A scrutiny panel for Liverpool City Council has outlined a national blueprint to strengthen regulations for development schemes with a bid for a good practice pilot to be launched in the city.
Pilot scheme to help restaurants re-imagine outdoor eating
Road closures, pop up parks, architecturally designed furniture, a business grant scheme and free trading permits are all part of a new pilot package of support for the hospitality sector in Liverpool. Part of the ongoing ‘Liverpool Without Walls’ project to re-imagine the city under social distancing, a joint project between Liverpool City Council, Liverpool … Read more
Unique ‘living green wall’ installed at Liverpool’s St Johns Shopping Centre
Liverpool has just become cleaner and greener thanks to the installation of a ‘living greenwall’ on the exterior of St Johns Shopping Centre. Spanning 65 metres in length, the living green wall is one of the longest in the UK and hasbeen installed as part of a project which seeks to increase green space in … Read more
Work begins on new hotel at Paddington Village scheme
The latest landmark project at Liverpool’s £1bn Paddington Village scheme is now underway.
Liverpool to create new public realm strategy
Liverpool City Council has appointed an award-winning team of urban designers, landscape architects and planners to develop a Public Realm Strategy that will shape the look and feel of the city for the next 50 years.
Consultation to begin on Mersey music masterplan
A public consultation on a masterplan aimed at transforming the epicentre of Liverpool’s musical heritage is to begin next week.