Liverpool City Council has outlined a £20 million funding drive that will deliver improvements to Lifestyles fitness centres, park and play areas and the roll-out of communal bin ‘hubs’. The plan also includes a 'radical' £7m programme to tackle homelessness by bringing hundreds of empty homes back into use, which would ... Read More...
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Knowsley Council has approved the appointment of a principal contractor for the restoration of Bowring Park. Planned work at the historic park, which received almost £2 million of lottery funding in 2016, includes the renovation of the Coach House and refurbishment of the Stables Block. The appointment was confirmed yesterday (5 September) ... Read More...
Two Liverpool parks have been hailed among the best in the country having received the coveted Green Flag and Green Heritage statuses. Sefton Park and Stanley Park have been awarded both of the internationally recognised, government-backed accolades, dubbed the ‘Oscars of the park world’. On receiving the Green Flag honours, which recognise ... Read More...
Parklife: Setting up home near stunning Liverpool greenspaces It goes without saying these days that Sefton Park is among Liverpool’s most popular areas to live and enjoy the great outdoors. The historic park and events hotspot is, however, just one of the city’s diverse and character-filled destinations which can hugely enhance ... Read More...
Organisers of commercial and charitable events could face new charges for the use of Liverpool’s parks and public spaces. Liverpool City Council cabinet members will consider introducing the policy and rates, which the local authority says would “help safeguard parks from the potential impacts of future cuts to the council’s budget”. If ... Read More...
Liverpool’s green spaces could be maintained and preserved by a Parks Trust in the future if new recommendations are carried forward. The move, which would ‘free the open spaces from financial constraints the city council faces’, has been suggested in a report by the Strategic Green and Open Spaces Review Board. The ... Read More...
A public consultation is being launched today (16 September) allowing Liverpool residents to comment on the future development of thousands of homes in the city. Liverpool City Council is seeking feedback on its draft 15-year Local Plan, which outlines priorities including the creation of 29,600 homes by 2033 and protecting public ... Read More...
Community groups and organisations could be given funding to start new environmental improvement projects and activities. A total of £20,000 is being made available by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson for initiatives such as litter picking in parks and green spaces or planting in grot spots. Not for profit groups, civic organisations, ... Read More...
Liverpool ‘Friends’ and other community groups will be able to apply for a share of £20,000 as part of a drive to keep city parks clean and tidy. The funding pot, announced by Liverpool City Council, will be used to support activities to reduce litter in the parks and other environmental ... Read More...