Harthill ruling to be appealed
Liverpool City Council is to appeal the recent High Court judgement on the Harthill scheme because of the wider ramifications it has for planning policy nationally.
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Highways scheme fit for Princes – includes cycling first for city!
A major highways scheme which will transform a historic boulevard in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, complete with a cycling first for the city, is set to go ahead.
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.
Alley Angels help boost recycling in Anfield
Thanks to the work of a Liverpool voluntary group, the Anfield Alley Angels, the recycling rate in Anfield has increased by nearly 80% from 6% to 82% in six months. This is almost three times the current rate for Liverpool as a whole. To celebrate the success of the initiative, which was set up in … Read more
Festival gardens to close for underground survey
Liverpool’s famous Festival Gardens are to close next week to allow site investigations that could shape a multi-million development plan.
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
Council batting for historic cricket club’s ambitious plan
The future of one of Liverpool’s oldest cricket clubs is set for a healthy innings as an ambitious plan to install an all-year round practice facility has taken a step closer.
‘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.
Jayne’s on her bike!
Jayne Rodgers is on a mission…
And that mission is to get more people in Liverpool geared up to the tandem benefits of two-wheeled transport and the city’s great open spaces.
Harthill Judicial Review decision – Mayoral statement
Following today’s Judicial Review decision to overturn planning permission for the Harthill scheme, the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson has given the following statement: “The first thing to say is that the Harthill scheme is dead. It will not be resurrected. In any form. “I want the campaigners and all the local residents to know I … Read more
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.
Recycling advice at community event
Advice and information on recycling will be available at a community event held at a church cafe.
Exclusive Energy Deals from Merseyside Collective Switch
Exclusive deals which will cut energy bills have been agreed for the Merseyside Collective Switch.
Official talks on landlord licensing underway
Opinion Research Services (ORS) to carry out 12-week, independent consultation on issue, starting on 24 March.
Zero tolerance for litter louts
Liverpool is to adopt a zero tolerance approach to people who litter in the city with an increase in the number of staff empowered to carry out enforcement.
New vision for Garston
City to unveil 15-year plan to drive forward economic regeneration of Garston Village.
Housing plans for former school site
Council’s proposed disposal of land previously housing Our Lady of Mount Carmel School set to pave the way to new homes.
Summit to make the city cleaner and greener
The Mayor of Liverpool has called a summit meeting to look at how the city can be made cleaner and greener.
Elm Terrace shines again
Grade II listed buildings in Kensington saved from dereliction and restored to their former glory.
Energy bills made lighter
Thousands of homes in the city are being fitted with low-energy bulbs in a scheme which also gives young people work experience.