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BBC News
29-07-2025
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- BBC News
Anfield: Views sought on neighbourhood improvement plans
Residents, businesses, and road users are being asked for their views on £5m plans to transform an area around Liverpool FC's Anfield proposals are part of a wider regeneration effort by Liverpool City Council to create "a greener, safer, and more inclusive high street". The proposals cover Walton Breck Road, Oakfield Road, Pulford Street, Back Rockfield Road, and Gilman Street, Liverpool City Council Barrington, the Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, said the improvements "will help knit together the community, support local businesses, and ensure the area continues to thrive as part of our long-term regeneration plans". Key features include plans for improved pedestrian routes, new landscaping, updated street lighting and reconfigured on-street are also plans for a new mini-roundabout at the junction of Walton Breck Road and Oakfield Road, reduced road widths, and speed limits to calm council said the scheme would also support matchday operations and was part of a wider £250m investment in the Anfield area which included over 600 new homes and upgrades to Anfield Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, said the scheme "reflects the voices and needs of our residents"."From better lighting and safer crossings to new green spaces and improved accessibility, this project is a direct response to what people have told us they want to see."I encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and help shape the future of Walton Breck Road."People are being asked to share their thoughts in an online survey, or to attend a drop in event in at The Liverpool Lighthouse on Oakfield Road on 13 consultation closes on 22 August 2025. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
16-07-2025
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- BBC News
£6m plans for Liverpool's Fabric District will include event space
Plans for a £6m regeneration of one of Liverpool's city districts have been approved by a area, between the Knowledge Quarter and Lime Street, known as the Fabric District, is set to be transformed with better transport links and a new public Place, off London Road will become a district square with new paving, landscaping, seating and an events space, bus-priority lanes and upgraded traffic signals will also be Dan Barrington, Liverpool City Council cabinet member for transport and connectivity, said the plans "mark a major turning point for one of Liverpool's most vital city-centre corridors". Improved transport links Walking and cycling connections into Liverpool's wider active-travel network will also be included."This project will deliver quicker, cleaner bus services alongside a beautifully reimagined public space that works for everyone – residents, visitors and businesses alike," Mr Barrington said."This bold initiative demonstrates how combining smart transport with public realm improvements can fuel growth, cut emissions and create a city that's easier to move around and healthier to live in."The project was revealed as one of the city council's "travel masterplan" initiatives earlier this City Council has approved a £3.4m for the scheme which has been matched by the Liverpool City Region Combined Nick Small, cabinet member for economy and growth, said the "imaginative and creative project will help transform the look and feel of the Fabric District and further improve its appeal to new investors". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
08-07-2025
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- BBC News
Plan to extend 185-year-old Greatie Market in £5m upgrade
A 185-year-old city market could be extended as part of a £5m upgrade that would see a new food and drink area and a large canopy, subject to planning Great Homer Street Market in north Liverpool, known as the Greatie Market, was earmarked for funding in March 2024 as part of a levelling-up package announced by the previous Council has now announced proposals for how the money will be spent and said the plans would be presented for approval by councillors on 15 July. The planned refurbishment will include upgrades to the existing market building, upgrades to lighting, flooring and customer facilities and new seating areas. Derelict industrial units on Rachel Street, Dryden Street and the Central Tin site near the market would also be demolished as part of the proposals, to improve access and to "unlock development opportunities", the council said. 'Thriving, inclusive future' Councillor Nick Small, cabinet member for growth and economy, said:" Ultimately, the ambition is to repopulate, reconnect, and regenerate the area through housing, transport, and public realm improvements – and the impact will go far and beyond the Liverpool City boundary."He said the new area would act as a "key landmark" between the city centre and Bootle in added: "This is about creating a thriving, inclusive future for north Liverpool – one that honours its heritage while unlocking its full potential for generations to come."The plans will go before the council's cabinet for a vote and, if approved, the authority will begin appointing consultants and council said it expected construction to begin in 2026. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Council takes over much-loved outward bound centre
Liverpool City Council has formally taken over the keys to a popular North Wales outdoor education site, after its tenant collapsed. It was confirmed at the start of this year, after seven decades providing educational away days for young people, Colomendy would close with immediate effect. Tenant Kingswood Colomendy Ltd and its parent company, Inspiring Learning Ltd, both ceased trading and administrators were appointed. The council will now begin the process of securing the long-term future of the site in Loggerheads, near Mold, where generations of children stayed. Prior to entering administration, Kingswood – which is expected to be dissolved later this year – undertook a period of marketing aiming to sell the site but a buyer was not found. The council purchased the 130 acre (0.5km) location in 1957, which includes a Grade II listed manor house, from which the site takes its name, and was used as staff accommodation but fell into dilapidation. The main building is Glyn Alyn, which opened as a boarding school in 1969 with five tower blocks providing dormitories. All buildings require comprehensive refurbishment, according to the council, which also said a series of single storey timber dorms have "exceeded their life expectancy and require repair/modernisation or demolition". Councillor Nick Small, cabinet member for growth and economy, said Colomendy "means a lot to many people in the city". "People who have grown up in the city will have spent some time there," he said. However, he said it was important the authority now did the right thing for the taxpayer. The council has no money to cover any costs associated with Colomendy. It is estimated the city will use its corporate contingency budget to cover £600,000 including business rates liability, security along with utilities and management costs. If the city council retains the site, valued at about £220,000, beyond this financial year, capital investment would be needed. The council will no longer receive the annual rent of £81,307 until it has another tenant. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands the council's preferred option is for an outdoor education firm to take on the lease. It is expected the full appraisal and handing over of terms to a preferred bidder could take up to 12 months Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Liverpool City Council
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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- Yahoo
How are global cities building a shared future with Shanghai？
SHANGHAI, June 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from ShanghaiEye. City Diplomacy as the Third BridgeAs the 2025 Shanghai International Friendship Cities Cooperation Forum concluded on May 29, a quiet revolution in city-led global governance was underway. Delegations from 26 cities across 22 countries lingered in Shanghai—not just to admire its skyline, but to trade blueprints for a decarbonized, youth-driven urban Los Angeles' EV car-sharing schemes to Namibia's waste buyback centers, the forum revealed how cities are bypassing geopolitical gridlock to share solutions. "Heritage buildings and tidal energy—what strikes me is how much we can learn from each other," observed Nick Small of Liverpool City Council, where the River Mersey now powers district heating Green Playbook: Local Actions, Global ImpactBrazil's sugarcane-derived bioethanol fuels over 80% of its light vehicles. "Our hybrid fuel model cuts emissions while preserving jobs," explained Jucelia Oliveira Freitas, Rio de Janeiro's legislative vice president. The Blue LA program—California's largest EV car-sharing initiative—targets low-income neighborhoods with subsidized rates. "Pilots like this prove demand exists," said Deputy Mayor Dilpreet Sidhu, noting the city's 77% surge in charger installations since 2022. Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja introduces Windhoek's recycling buyback centers pay residents for trash. "Behavior change requires incentives." she as Co-CreatorsCities are institutionalizing youth participation with startling pragmatism:Tacoma, USA: The Jobs 253 program embeds teens in city planning roles. "Students don't just observe—they design green infrastructure," said Mayor Victoria Finland: Elected Youth Council members hold veto power over education Georgia: Grants fund student innovations like disability-assist robots. "We finance what they need, not what we assume," stressed Deputy Mayor Andria OfferingsSo where are the possible collaborations?For Tbilisi: Student exchanges to co-develop smart city techFor Windhoek: Renewable energy know-how to reduce grey energy dependenceFor Liverpool: Heritage preservation strategies adaptable to high-density citiesFor Ho Chi Minh City: An "Inter-City Green Corridor" linking major logistics and commercial hubs—including Shanghai, Singapore, Busan, Ho Chi Minh City, and Common VisionThe forum's unspoken consensus? That a city's competitiveness now hinges on two assets: carbon-neutral infrastructure and youth trust-building. National governments debate; cities just do. In an era of fragmentation, urban networks like this may be our best bet for a shared future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ShanghaiEye Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
