Better roads · 5 January 2026
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
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 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
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, 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
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
The city currently operates around 230 parking payment machines, of which approximately 85 percent have exceeded their 15-year design life.
Thriving communities · 9 September 2025
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.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 4 September 2025
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
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.
Thriving communities · 20 August 2025
New environmental enforcement officers taking to the streets marks the final stage in Liverpool City Council’s three-step plan to address illegal littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 18 August 2025
This summer has seen our StreetScene Parks and Green Spaces team join forces with Parks Friends groups and Merseyside BioBank to host a series of BioBlitz events across Liverpool’s green spaces. The team explains how they play a vital part in looking after our wildlife.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 12 August 2025
The Live Labs programme harnesses research and innovation in a number of trials to support the transition to net zero.
A well-run council · 14 July 2025
From September, select households in Liverpool will begin to receive free, weekly food waste collections as the Council rolls out its newest recycling initiative.
A strong and fair economy for all · 14 July 2025
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
A well-run council · 3 July 2025
Liverpool City Council has named its new external partner appointed to help tackle environmental crimes across the city.
Thriving communities · 24 June 2025
Protecting the environment and loving where you live were the messages young people shared last week on a trip to Liverpool Town Hall. School children from across North Liverpool were invited to share posters they had made urging the community to stop littering and look after the local area. They presented their ideas to the
A well-run council · 2 June 2025
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,
Climate Change · 30 May 2025
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
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
