Climate Change · 17 April 2026
New Sustainability Project Manager named as city’s Accelerator City title gains international recognition
The role reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to climate action through culture..
Climate Change
A strong and fair economy for all · 13 April 2026
Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building to run on low‑carbon heat as city council cuts emissions
The scheme forms part of Liverpool’s wider approach to sustainable infrastructure, decarbonisation and clean growth.
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 March 2026
New sustainability module to power Liverpool’s green events talent pipeline
Module forms part of city's wider legacy programme from its role as the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action
Climate Change · 16 February 2026
District heat network plans move to procurement as net zero strategy gathers pace
Heat networks distribute heat (often waste heat) from a central source to multiple buildings, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to individual boilers.
Better roads · 5 January 2026
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
Culture · 1 December 2025
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
What's on · 24 October 2025
Free family activities this half-term as Green Libraries Week returns
Free events and activities, including craft workshops and interactive storytelling, will be available at six libraries across the city throughout the half-term break.
A strong and fair economy for all · 7 October 2025
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)
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 18 September 2025
Earle Road goes car-free to champion clean air and active living
Earle Road, between Webster Road and Cranborne Road, will be the centre of a celebration of active travel, cleaner air, and healthier living on Monday 22nd September, from 8am to 6:00pm
A strong and fair economy for all · 12 September 2025
Fossil-fuel vehicles to be dumped as Council goes electric
Transitioning to low or zero-emission vehicles is an essential step toward eliminating a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions
A strong and fair economy for all · 9 September 2025
Parking payments to be modernised in machine update
The city currently operates around 230 parking payment machines, of which approximately 85 percent have exceeded their 15-year design life.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 4 September 2025
Bright future ahead thanks to new lighting contract
Thousands of new LED lamps will be installed across the city, dramatically reducing energy consumption and slashing carbon emissions.
A strong and fair economy for all · 22 August 2025
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.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 12 August 2025
Roads decarbonisation sees huge reduction in emissions
The Live Labs programme harnesses research and innovation in a number of trials to support the transition to net zero.
Climate Change · 30 May 2025
£1.2m secured for local roads decarbonisation plan
ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK is a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport
A well-run council · 30 May 2025
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
Air Quality · 22 May 2025
Ugly wall transformed into flourishing landmark, thanks to Council greening project
The green wall will serve as a natural air filter, capturing pollutant particles.
Climate Change · 6 May 2025
New LED streetlights to slash energy costs and carbon emissions
LED streetlights are significantly more energy-efficient than traditional lighting and also more durable, requiring less maintenance.
Transport · 1 May 2025
Parking changes to Liverpool city centre approved
Liverpool City Council will implement significant changes to its City Centre Controlled Parking Zone to address growing parking demands, improve road safety, and enhance air quality.
Climate Change · 11 April 2025
Water pumped from River Mersey could heat thousands of Liverpool homes
If fully built, the system could generate savings of up to 72,000 tonnes of CO2 every year.
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