Second phase of reg plate cameras go live
The second phase of enforcement cameras designed to curb moving traffic contraventions go live in Liverpool today (Monday, 29 January). Liverpool City Council has been installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at a number of locations as part of new enforcement powers to help reduce congestion, improve air quality and road safety, and encourage […]
Queens Drive update
Following the tragic incident on Queens Drive, we understand many local residents want to know what is happening with the road. To assist, we have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help answer some of your queries. UPDATE – 23/1/24 Testing has taken place this morning on the new flood sensors, signage […]
Snow impacts council services – update
The snow is having a widespread impact across Liverpool this morning. Our gritters have been out on a double run overnight (11pm and 4am) across the major roads on the city’s network, but traffic remains slow. The run involves 7 gritting vehicles treating approx. 600km, as Cabinet member for Neighbourhoods, Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins explains in […]
Motorists advised to plan ahead as safety inspection works on the Mancunian Way set to take place
Lane closures are planned along the motorway, as well as on two footbridges as the safety works take place. Lane closures are planned along the motorway, as well as on two footbridges as the safety works take place. As part of the Council’s ongoing programme of essential bridge maintenance a nine-week programme of works will […]
Dispersal order put in place in Chester to keep visitors and residents safe over Christmas
Officers in Chester have issued a dispersal order to keep everyone who works and lives in the city centre safe over the festive period. As we run up to the Christmas weekend, there is expected to be an increased footfall across Chester city centre. Additional patrols will therefore be deployed to help keep everyone safe. […]
SILVER JUBILEE BRIDGE – ADVANCE NOTICE OF NORTHBOUND LANE CLOSURES
From 8 January, northbound lane closures, controlled by temporary traffic lights will be in place on the Silver Jubilee Bridge as a major maintenance scheme gets underway. This may result in short delays for drivers at times – we apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The maintenance work includes painting to the […]
River of Life fountain undergoing maintenance
The fountain, also known as the Well of Light, as part of the River of Life memorial on Bridge Street is currently undergoing urgent repair and maintenance works Fencing has been put up around the entire memorial and will remain there until the works are completed. We are working to ensure the repair and maintenance […]
£200,000 SECURED TO FUND SAFER STREETS IN ST HELENS BOROUGH
More than £200,000 of funding has been awarded to St Helens Borough Council by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to improve safety and protect women and girls in the night time economy. The council’s successful bid into the fifth round of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund was supported by PCC Emily Spurrell. The funding will be used […]
Queens Drive update
Following the tragic incident on Queens Drive, we understand many local residents want to know what is happening with the road. To assist, we have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help answer some of your queries.UPDATE – 21/12/23Work is nearing completion on the installation of new flood sensors and signage which […]
Motorists urged to plan ahead as bridge inspection works scheduled for the New Year
A series of lane closures are planned for the Mancunian Way and other bridges in the New Year. As part of the Council’s ongoing programme of essential bridge maintenance a nine-week programme of works will take place, starting from the evening of Sunday 7 January, 2024. While the Mancunian Way will only be affected by […]