Earth Day: four Liverpool groups who are making a difference
As the climate emergency continues to rise, each year's Earth Day becomes increasingly important.
This year’s Earth Day, 22 April, focuses on actively repairing the world’s ecosystems.
Expert’s joy as rare ‘extinct’ plant found in Merseyside
A very rare plant species thought to be extinct has been discovered in Knowsley.
Described as a “super duper beastie”, the rare thin-spiked wood sedge (carex strigosa) which has strap-shaped leaves and tiny white or brown flowers was discovered by...
Liverpool’s Clean Air Zone plans get a mixed response
The Government has instructed Liverpool City Council to curb its carbon emissions in the city – but residents and environmentalists have conflicting views over how a Clean Air Zone should be implemented.
Various forms of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) have been...
‘Green wall’ unveiled at Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park
A new green wall has been installed at the entrance of Chavasse Park in Liverpool.
Unveiled last Friday, the wall is 27 metres long and two metres high.
It has about 8,000 plants from 24 different species planted on it, which...
Liverpool’s vision for a greener city starts to take shape
An EU project is introducing new green corridors across Liverpool City Region to help tackle climate change.
The URBAN GreenUP project has been awarded nearly £3.5m through the Horizon 2020 programme.
Partners in this five-year innovative project include Liverpool City Council,...
20mph speed limit to be set for more than 1000 Wirral roads
Wirral Council have approved plans to extend the number of roads in the borough with a reduced 20mph speed limit to more than 1000.
The proposed speed limits are part of Wirral's contribution to the Liverpool City Region Road Safety...
Plans for Kirkby border medical waste facility stalled by local resistance
Knowsley Council is fighting an application to build a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood.
The facility proposal was given an intend-to-approve status in December by Lancashire County Council, amid fierce resistance from local residents and surrounding councils.
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Knowsley MP Sir...
Housing development sparks controversy on Alder Hey site
Controversy has once again arisen over a proposed housing project located on a former Alder Hey site in Knotty Ash.
The Springfield Gardens development is adjacent to the locally-beloved Springfield Park, with the group Step Places aiming to create 182...
7 unique ways to be more sustainable in Merseyside on Global Recycling Day
Merseyside is fighting the climate crisis with innovative ways to be sustainable this Global Recycling Day.
Crickets, charcoal and bee juice part of sustainable food solution
Crickets and bee juice were on the menu today at an event hosted by LJMU Business School, when small sustainable food companies shared their produce and expertise.
The group Prime (Principles for Responsible Management Education) held a Local Network event...
