Liverpool City Council set to appoint bulky waste contractor
Liverpool City Council is set to award a four-and-half-year contract for the collection of household bulky waste to Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd (LSSL). LSSL was awarded a temporary contract last November and since then has implemented significant operational improvements, not least reducing customers’ wait times from an average of four to five weeks to seven to 10 days. […]
Parents urged to check children’s MMR vaccine records
Warrington Borough Council is urging parents to check their children’s MMR vaccine records following a rise in measles cases across the North West. Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery […]
Start date announced for Stevenson Square walking and cycling improvements
This summer works will start on improvements to Stevenson Square, making it more pedestrian and cyclist friendly. During 2022 it was confirmed the majority of the Square would remain pedestrianised, following a trial which began during the Covid pandemic. From Monday, June 5, contractors will begin work on site to bring a range of improvements […]
RESIDENTS URGED TO REPORT DEAD WILD BIRDS AFTER CONFIRMED BIRD FLU
Residents are urged to alert authorities if they find a dead gull or water bird following the confirmation of a case of bird flu found in a wild bird in Earlestown. While there are no restrictions being introduced because this is a single case in a wild bird so not deemed an outbreak, bird owners […]
REVIEW OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS IN WIDNES TOWN CENTRE
Halton Borough Council has launched a consultation on revoking the current air quality management areas in Widnes town centre. The areas were declared in 2011 when traffic congestion in the town centre caused high levels of nitrogen dioxide. Since then a number of developments have resulted in a significant improvement in air quality these include […]
LET’S GO FOR A WALK THIS MONTH – YOU MAY ENJOY IT!
May is National Walking Month so let’s all step outside and get moving! Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve physical and mental health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. Also, by swapping a short drive for a short walk you can help reduce air pollution […]
Neighbourhood Weekender returns to Victoria Park
The North West’s biggest Indie festival returns to Victoria Park this May. Noise and cleaning issues A designated resident’s number for any noise and cleaning concerns has been set up with the event organiser. The resident’s hotline will be operational during the festival by calling 01925 873090 or 01925 873091. Road closures, speed limit reductions and parking restrictions […]
FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY MARKING INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK
Celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (7-13 May), St Helens Borough Council has teamed up with SED Services Ltd to offer a limited supply of bagged compost to residents, completely free! SED Services Ltd are the Wigan-based company that takes materials collected through St Helens Borough’s garden waste service and recycles it into compost, supplying the […]
Get closer to nature at Whittle Hall Environment Day
Local people are being invited to enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family at Whittle Hall this bank holiday weekend. The 2nd Whittle Hall Environment Day takes place on Saturday 29 April at Whittle Hall Community Centre. It follows the success of a similar event last October, which saw more than 250 coming together to enjoy a range […]
Can you support Warrington’s “most ambitious” Royal litter pick?
Volunteer litter pickers are needed to support a community initiative fit for a king, as Warrington’s litter network is planning a huge day of action as part of His Majesty the King’s Coronation. The Big Help Out, which takes place on Monday 8 May, forms part of the coronation celebrations and is a national day of […]