FEATURE | Librarian Gill is a literary inspiration
We spoke to Gill Hudson, who is celebrating 50 years as a library assistant with Liverpool City Council.
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Liverpool outlines roadmap to reduce car usage in climate change battle
Liverpool City Council is to set out its key transport priorities for the next four years as part of its ambition to achieve Carbon net-zero status.
Liverpool looking to define next chapter for its world-famous waterfront
Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront is to be the subject of an ambitious new masterplan to ensure its continued growth as a global destination and major economic engine.
Liverpool City Council among finalists for global climate award
Liverpool City Council is among one of seventeen outstanding organisations delivering innovative climate solutions that have reached the finals of the prestigious 2023 Ashden Awards.
Revamp of ‘magical’ active travel corridor completed!
The completion of the first major upgrade to one of Liverpool’s key active travel corridors has been hailed as “a game-changer” for the city’s population.
Recycled landfill soil breathes new life into forgotten green lung
One of Liverpool’s forgotten green lungs – regenerated from the recycled soil of a former landfill site – will be opened to the public today (Monday, 7 August).
Liverpool’s latest £1 shop tenants move in!
Two entrepreneurs have taken the keys for Liverpool’s latest £1 shops – with both owing a debt of thanks to their family!
BLOG: How planning led to pleasure – an apprentice’s tale
James Lau, Assistant Engineer in our Highways and Transportation team, reflects on how the apprenticeship levy led to a ‘wheelie-good’ change of fortune in his career.
Beginners boost for Liverpool’s cycling revolution
An underused concrete amphitheatre has been transformed into Liverpool’s first purpose-built children’s learn-to-ride facility.
Talking business with Council Leader Liam Robinson
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, spoke to the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce magazine, Well Connected, to answer questions about his plan to support businesses in the city. We have reproduced the questions and answers below.
Road closure on Aigburth Road due to repairs to Victorian era gas pipe
A gas pipe buried under Aigburth Road – unseen since the 1860s – is causing a major headache for engineers who need to fix it.
Consultation launched on Liverpool City Centre Controlled Parking Zone
Following an informal survey about proposals to amend the City Centre Controlled Parking Zone, the City Council has now launched a formal public consultation.
Council seeks to transform delivery of key services
Liverpool City Council is set to implement a new Neighbourhood Model to fundamentally transform the way it delivers frontline services for the people of the city.
Multi-million pound boost for Liverpool’s active travel revolution
A trio of temporary cycle lanes in Liverpool, created during the Covid-19 pandemic, are set to be made permanent thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost.
Funding boost to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum
Liverpool City Council is to target gum and reduce gum littering this summer, thanks to a grant from the UK’s Chewing Gum Task Force.
Interning at Eurovision: “I was proud to have worked with the team that made it happen.”
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine was a huge team effort for Liverpool City Council – involving hundreds of people, including a supported intern, Joe. Joe – who graduated yesterday from the Council’s Class of 2023 Supported Interns scheme – was a key part of the team working behind the scenes. He … Read more
Spine rated one of the healthiest buildings in the world
One of Liverpool’s newest buildings has been rated amongst the healthiest in the world.
“We can be the best if we deliver on our journey to excellence” – New leadership tells Council staff
Liverpool City Council’s new leadership team have told staff that the local authority can become one of the very best in the country.
Council seeks views on major new active travel route
A public consultation is being launched today (Monday, 19 June) on a major new active travel route in the city.
Giant guitar group to strike a big note at St George’s Hall
St George’s Hall has chord-ially invited 600 guitarists to play together in one of the biggest musical performances ever to take place in the venue.