Construction on a new £35m ‘net zero’ office building could start in Liverpool in summer 2023 as a planning application is submitted to the city council. Tony McDonough reports Work on a new £35m ‘net zero’ office building for…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FRI Gdansk, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Frisian Summer, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). …

Wirral Council has appointed Ion Developments to push forward with plans for a low-carbon urban village in Birkenhead comprising 1,400 homes. Tony McDonough reports Ion Developments has signed a development management agreement with…

Tory peer Lord Stuart Polak is joining Liverpool property developer Legacie Developments as a senior advisor. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-born Tory peer Lord Stuart Polak is joining Legacie Developments to advise on its…

With Liverpool City Council CEO Tony Reeves now gone, business leader Frank McKenna urges the Government to take action to shake the authority out of its ‘zombified state’. Tony McDonough reports “Liverpool has gone backwards” and…

Developer Vistry Partnerships submits plans to build 164 homes at a Liverpool city region site. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Vistry Partnerships has submitted plans to build 164 new homes in Thatto Heath in St Helens. Vistry…

Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports calls on the Government to form a partnership with the port and maritime sector to accelerate its Levelling Up agenda. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports is calling on the Government to form a…

Due to the impact of the heatwave Merseyrail is to slash services on Tuesday with some routes closing completely for the whole day. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is urging passengers not to travel on Tuesday unless their journey…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Star Curacao, a tanker carrying palm oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Global Genesis, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Grand…

Chief executive of Liverpool City Council Tony Reeves quits with immediate effect after four years in the job. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council chief executive Tony Reeves has quit his role with immediate effect. He had…