Environment - Liverpool Express

News · 1 March 2022

Rocket upgrade to be revisited

A plan to upgrade The Rocket junction at the end of the M62 is to be paused to examine how it could be altered to better encourage greener modes of travel.

News · 11 February 2022

Green waste collection charge – your questions answered

As part of the budget options for 2022/23, Liverpool City Council is set to introduce a garden waste collection charge of £40 per year. Here we answer some questions that you might have...

Environment · 28 January 2022

Flyposting fine for circus promoter

An event company that was illegally promoting a circus in Liverpool has been fined almost £1,500, after pleading guilty to the offence in court.

News · 27 January 2022

Liverpool’s Local Plan is adopted

Liverpool’s Local Plan - which sets out how the city will grow over the coming decade - has been formally adopted.

News · 18 January 2022

City centre connectivity scheme solution proposed

Amendments to the redesign of one of Liverpool’s major roads are being proposed to city councillors next week.

News · 22 December 2021

Recycle Right this Christmas and New Year

Household Waste Recycling Centres are open to get for your excess waste this festive season.

Environment · 13 December 2021

Christmas bin collections

Residents in Liverpool are being reminded that a revised bin collection service will be in place over the Christmas and New Year period.

HEMISPHERE in Paddington Village cgi image

News · 10 December 2021

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.

Council wards under new Landlord Licensing scheme

News · 3 December 2021

Government approves new Liverpool Landlord Licensing Scheme

The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.

Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay.

Blog · 7 November 2021

COP26 Blog: The luxury of having time has passed

Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, is at COP26 In Glasgow and gives her thoughts on the critical climate change conference

Liverpool · 25 October 2021

Phase one of The Strand redevelopment – UPDATE

Phase one of the redevelopment of Liverpool's waterfront gateway - The Strand - has been completed.

Environment · 28 September 2021

Recycling centres switch to shorter winter hours

Merseyside’s Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours.

News · 22 September 2021

Pringles tubes can now be recycled

Pringles tubes and other paper containers with metal ends now accepted at recycling centres in Liverpool and Merseyside.

News · 20 August 2021

The “green” streets of Liverpool!

Liverpool’s net zero carbon drive was given a boost earlier this month when work resumed on Kingsley Road, featuring eco plant machinery, electric vans, and innovative carbon-saving material. Liverpool City Council appointed local contractor Huyton Asphalt Ltd, via its Highways Framework, to deliver the road improvement works at Kingsley Road. In support of the region’s

Parks · 20 August 2021

Chester vice chancellor welcomed as new chair of the Mersey Forest

Professor Eunice Simmons, vice chancellor at the University of Chester, has been appointed as the new Steering Group Chair for the Mersey Forest Partnership. With a strong background in forestry and conservation, Professor Simmons takes over the reins of the Steering Group at a time of increased woodland establishment and a wide range of exciting

Blog · 12 August 2021