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.
Regeneration
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.
Liverpool sets scene for “game-changing” Film and TV studios at iconic site
Liverpool City Council has set out the next steps to deliver one of the UK’s biggest TV and Film complexes.
BLOG: Director of Regeneration Mark Bousfield’s hope for the future
Mark Bousfield – the new Director of Regeneration – who has previously worked at Google, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and more recently at the Combined Authority, explains here why he was attracted to the role, and what his ambitions are for the city.
Phase one of The Strand redevelopment – UPDATE
Phase one of the redevelopment of Liverpool’s waterfront gateway – The Strand – has been completed.
New report outlines £1.5bn boost to Liverpool’s World Heritage Site
A new report has been published outlining the progress made to conserve, protect and celebrate Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mayors unite to open one of the world’s healthiest buildings
Liverpool’s new Mayor and the City Region’s Metro Mayor will officially open one of the world’s healthiest buildings today (Friday, 21 May). The landmark building, The Spine, based in Paddington Village, has been designed according to the scientific and medical research principles established in the international WELL Standard to achieve WELL Platinum. It is on … Read more
Council pledges to address inspection concerns
Liverpool City Council takes the findings of a report from Government inspector, Max Caller CBE, into its Highways, Regeneration and Property Management functions extremely seriously. The inspector has found failings in relation to land disposal, governance and the relationship between elected members and officers, and makes a series of recommendations to tackle them. This includes … Read more
Introducing…The Depot
Liverpool’s new purpose built film and TV stages have officially been named. The new production facilities are to be called The Depot, taking inspiration from the location’s history as a former bus site for Merseyside Transport Limited. The naming coincides with the news that Morgan Sindall Construction, who are building the stages on behalf of … Read more
Historic street set for two week closure
One of Liverpool’s original seven medieval streets is to temporarily close this week as part of a £47m highways scheme in the city centre.
Landmark council housing scheme set for green light
Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week.
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.
Tallest hotel in Liverpool tops out
The tallest hotel in Liverpool has this week reached a major milestone.
£1M action plan launched to boost Walton community
A £1 Million pound stimulus programme has been launched to help regenerate a key area of North Liverpool in a unique partnership involving Everton Football Club and Merseyside Police.
£47m highways scheme set for game-changing phase
Two of Liverpool’s most famous roads are to undergo major changes next week as a £47m highways scheme reaches a critical phase.
‘I am both confident and determined that 2021 will be brighter than the last 12 months’ – Acting Mayor’s New Year Message
Acting Mayor, Councillor Wendy Simon, believes there is reason for optimism as we head into a brand new year.
Work begins on Liverpool’s first purpose-built film studios
Work has begun on Liverpool’s first purpose built film and high-end TV stages.
“Hollywood of the North” gets studio planning boost
Liverpool City Council has received planning approval to create the city’s first purpose built film and high-end TV stages.
£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).