Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

From pioneering technologies to practical interventions, Live Labs has positioned Liverpool as a national leader in sustainable innovation – proving that bold ideas can drive real change

Creative industries unite for clean power at Accelerator City Expedition TWO

Liverpool City Council’s pioneering journey as the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action has seen the city host a landmark event that brought together leaders from across the creative industries

Mersey Heat Energy Centre officially opened in Liverpool Waters ceremony

The Mersey Heat Energy Centre in Liverpool Waters has been officially opened in a ceremony bringing together civic leaders, project partners and heritage stakeholders as the city pushes forward with low carbon regeneration. Councillor Liam Robinson (Leader of Liverpool City Council) and Cllr Anthony Burns (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Cabinet Member for Net Zero) … Read more

Details revealed for flagship housing scheme at Festival Gardens

The first image and details of a flagship, eco-friendly housing scheme at Liverpool’s iconic Festival Gardens have been revealed – which could see several hundred new homes created near to the Mersey waterfront.

Liverpool to co-host national workshop on decarbonising culture and creativity

Named as the world’s first ever UN Accelerator City last year, Liverpool has spent the last nine months researching, trialling and experimenting how to transition the cultural sector to a net zero future.

Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District

Thanks to Section 106 funding Monument Place will be transformed into a high-quality district square with landscaping, rain gardens, seating and an event space – strengthening the Fabric District’s identity

Liverpool Play Areas Smoke and Vape-Free Spaces for Children

Abbie-Grace Breen standing by a gate to a play area. On the gate is her winning picture. Its a colourful picture of children playing in a play area.

Children and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear message, “Don’t smoke or vape in our play areas!”   As part of Liverpool’s Smokefree Play Areas initiative, new smoke and vape-free signs are being installed in 60 parks across the city.  The new standout design, created by Abbie-Grace Breen, … Read more

Ban on Single-Use Vapes from 1 June 2025

Starting from Sunday, 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the UK to sell or supply single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. The new legislation applies to all disposable vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine, and covers both in-store and online sales. The ban targets all non-rechargeable, non-refillable vaping products. However, rechargeable and … Read more