Pumpkin perfect way to avoid food waste this Halloween
October is an exciting month for all involved, and the event that demands many people’s attention is Halloween.
There are a host of festive activities that bring the whole family together - harmless fun, some would say.
However around 18,000 pumpkins...
Forestry project aims to plant 5m trees across Merseyside
An initiative set up to provide woodland for families from urban areas aims to plant 5m trees on Merseyside.
With the help of the Woodland Trust and several regional charities, the Northern Forest project hopes to have the trees planted...
Museums’ upcoming exhibitions focus on natural world
National Museums Liverpool have unveiled a series of exhibitions across their venues which will prompt visitors to reconsider their perception of the natural world.
Alongside exhibitions, a rage of learning events will take place across the Spring and Summer season,...
Where to begin when fighting climate anxiety?
The UN has issued a report on climate change referred to as a ‘survival guide for humanity’ as it lays out how the irreversible damages of climate change can be avoided.
The report states that “some future changes are unavoidable...
City’s parks protected forever with historic agreement
Liverpool's parks will be enshrined for the future generations in a collaboration between charity Fields in Trust and the City Council.
Under the new agreement by the end of 2024 the total of more than 1,000 hectares of urban green spaces across the city...
‘Save these trees’ petition against park building plans reaches 1,800 signatures
A petition to save trees threatened by building plans near Alder Hey Hospital has reached 1,800 signatures.
Residents living near Springfield Park in Liverpool are annoyed at the city council's plans to remove greenery for new paths and buildings to...
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...
The composting alternative to the green bin charge
The fortnightly collection of Liverpool’s green bins is back once more, for those households willing to pay the annual £40 charge.
In an attempt to save money, in April 2022 Liverpool City Council introduced some controversial schemes, including the green...
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...
Fossil fuel art highlights the dangers of climate change
An artistic piece in Liverpool is highlighting the dangers of climate change and fossil fuels.
Coalescence is an artistic piece by award-winning designer Paul Cocksedge which is currently displayed in Liverpool Anglican cathedral.
The piece is both spectacular as well as...
