M62, M57, and A5036 restrictions, Cavern Quarter latest, and Liverpool Christmas update

A series of notices have been made public

06:00, 01 Dec 2025

View ImageThe M62 motorway(Image: Liverpool Echo)

Councils across the Liverpool City Region have issued a list of public notices in the past seven days. These are important documents which act as a public record of key decisions in the city region and keep citizens across the local authority areas informed of their council's decision making.

From planning applications, to bins, to parking, councils are duty bound to make their decisions available to the public [1]. This is part of the transparency and accountability policies all local authorities must adhere to.

Public notices are surfaced on the main pages of local news websites, further enhancing people's access to and understanding of important information about planning, construction, transport links, roadworks, and licensing changes in their local area.

They can be viewed on the Public Notice Portal.[2][3]

LIVERPOOL:

Roads:

(Church Street & Lord Street Area) (Liverpool Central Christmas Activities) (Temporary Suspension of the Current Hours of Operation for the Prohibition of Entry & Exit of Vehicles & Prohibition of Loading & Unloading) (Temporary Prohibition of Entry & Exit of Vehicles & Prohibition of Loading & Unloading) Order, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to make the above-mentioned Order under Section 14 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984: -

1. To suspend The City Council of Liverpool (City Centre Core Area) (Revocation, Prohibition of Driving and Prohibition of Entry and Exit, and One-Way Traffic) Order, 2008, insofar as it relates to the current hours of operation for the prohibition of entry and exit of vehicles and prohibition of loading and unloading in: - Basnett Street; Brythen Street; Church Alley; Church Street; Dorans Lane; Elliot Street (between Great Charlotte Street and Parker Street); Houghton Lane; Houghton Street; Leigh Place; Leigh Street; Lord Street (between North John Street and Whitechapel); Paradise Street (between Lord Street and School Lane); Parker Street; Richmond Street; School Lane (Paradise Street to Old Post Office Place); Tarleton Street; Tyrer Street; Whitechapel (between Lord Street and Sir Thomas Street); Williamson Square; & Williamson Street.

2. To prohibit any motor vehicle from entering or exiting, other than an emergency service vehicle, or from loading & unloading between 10am-8pm (with the exception of licensed street traders between the hours of 5pm-5.15pm) in: - Basnett Street; Brythen Street; Church Alley; Church Street; Elliot Street (between Great Charlotte Street and Parker Street); Houghton Lane; Houghton Street; Leigh Place; Leigh Street; Lord Street (between North John Street and Whitechapel); Paradise Street (between Lord Street and School Lane); Parker Street; Richmond Street; School Lane (Paradise Street to Old Post Office Place); Tarleton Street; Tyrer Street; Whitechapel (between Lord Street and Sir Thomas Street); Williamson Square; & Williamson Street.

This Order will be operative from December 5 2025 to January 4 2026 and is required to safely enable the Liverpool Central Christmas activities to take place within the core city centre pedestrian zone.

(Cavern Quarter Area) (Temporary Suspension of the Current Hours of Operation for the Prohibition of Entry & Exit of Vehicles & Prohibition of Loading & Unloading) (Temporary Prohibition of Entry & Exit of Vehicles & Prohibition of Loading & Unloading) Order, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to make the above-mentioned Order under Section 14 of The Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984: -

1. The City Council of Liverpool (City Centre Core Area) (Revocation, Prohibition of Driving and Prohibition of Entry and Exit, and One-Way Traffic) Order, 2008, is hereby suspended insofar as it relates to the current hours of operation for the prohibition of entry and exit of vehicles and prohibition of loading and unloading in: - Button Street; Harrington Street (North John Street to Rainford Square); Mathew Street (North John Street to Stanley Street); Rainford Gardens; Rainford Square; & Temple Court.

2. To prohibit any motor vehicle from entering or exiting, other than an emergency service vehicle, or from loading & unloading between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 a.m. the following day, in the following roads:- Button Street; Harrington Street (North John Street to Rainford Square); Mathew Street (North John Street to Stanley Street); Rainford Gardens; Rainford Square; & Temple Court.

This Order will be operative from December 5 2025 to May 13 2027 and is required to safely enable the Council to amend the hours of operation governing the entry/exit and loading/unloading restrictions within the Cavern Quarter Area until such time that a permanent Traffic Regulation Order can be formally introduced.

Planning:

The following applications have been made to the City Council and are required to be advertised:

25L/3031- Canning Quaysides And Dry Docks Canning Dock (3) Applicant Mr Jamie Waller, National Museums Liverpool. Planning application to vary conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 and 11 attached to planning ref 23L/2713 (To carry out public realm improvements to the area between the Museum of Liverpool and the Royal Albert Dock [4] area, including lighting and utilities provision, renewal and upgrading of existing South Dry dock with the introduction of new lift/staircase and installation of a Contemplation Space, new marine stop wall, new replacement balustrades around the dry docks and the installation of a new pedestrian bridge connecting Hartley Quay with the Canning Dock southern quayside) so as to add the phrase

The 'in relation to each relevant phase as agreed' to be inserted into each condition.

25F/2965 & 25L/3001 - 33 Wapping (1) Applicant Simon Holt. To erect single storey glazed structure to side and relocate 2 no. existing umbrellas.

25F/2962 - 7 Grove Park (8) Applicant Claire McDonald.

To erect single storey greenhouse to side, extend existing front balcony, install 1 no. rooflight to existing side extension, replace doors and windows throughout, install new level access and replace the existing roof in connection with the use of the premises as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) following the removal of the existing steps, gate, 1 no. door to side and 3 no. side windows.

25L/2984 - 34 Alexandra Drive (17) Applicant Adam Smith, South Liverpool Homes. To carry out repair, alteration and restoration of roof and replace rainwater goods.

25F/2933 & 25L/2934 - 57 & 59 Hope Street (1) Applicant Mr John Massie, Your Housing Group. To replace existing windows and external doors throughout and carry out minor refurbishments to stone cills to entrance doors.

25F/2892 - 65-67 Bold Street (1) Applicant Hux Norman.

To alter existing shop front including 5 no. lights and new cladding.

25H/2396 - 23 Sefton [5] Drive (8) Retrospective application for the retention of 14 no. solar panels to the roof of the property.

The applications can be viewed at https://liverpool.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/

Any comments you want to make must be received by December 11 2025 and can be made online or in writing to the Director of Planning & Building Control, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH. In the event of an appeal against a refusal of planning permission, for a householder application only, which is to be dealt with on the basis of representations in writing, any representations made about this application will be sent to the Secretary of State, and there will be no further opportunity to comment at appeal stage. Please note that any comments sent can be seen by members of the public, including the applicant.

Licensing:

Application has been made by Insomnia Cookies UK Limited to the Licensing Authority of Liverpool City Council for a Premises Licence for Insomnia Cookies, 2-4 Slater Street & 69 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS.

The application includes the following terms:

To enable late night refreshment between 11pm and 5am the following mornings Mondays to Sundays.

You can view a record of the application and make a representation on it at liverpool.gov.uk/licensingrepresentations, or ring 233 3015 to request a call-back for an appointment to view the application.

Representation can also be made by post to Liverpool City Council, Licensing and Public Protection, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH.

Representations must be received no later than December 10 2025

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a licence application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

Pub Invest Group has applied for a variation of a premises licence for ZANZIBAR, 43 Seel Street, L1 4AZ

To vary the deposited plans and alter the name of the premises.

License Conditions remain unchanged

You can view a record of the application and make a representation on it at liverpool.gov.uk/licensingrepresentations, alternatively ring 233 3015 to request a call-back for an appointment to view the application. Representation can also be made by post to - Liverpool City Council, Licensing and Public Protection, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH.

Representations must be received no later than December 12 2025

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application.

A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.

KNOWSLEY:

Roads:

Notice is hereby given that National Highways Limited (Company No.

09346363) intends to make an Order on the M62 and M602 Motorways, in the Boroughs of Knowsley [6], St Helens [7] and Warrington [8], in the City of Salford, in the Counties of Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester, to enable maintenance and improvement works; to be carried out in safety.

The effect of the Order will be to impose restrictions and prohibitions on the following lengths of carriageway:

(i) the M62 Motorway, in both directions, between Junctions 6 and 12;

(ii) the M602 Motorway, in both directions, between Junctions 1 and 3;

(iii) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described above;

(iv) the Tarbock Roundabout.

The works are expected to take place overnight between 7pm and 6am (7am on Saturday and Sunday mornings) during a period starting on Friday January 2 2026 and ending on Tuesday December 22 2026.

The duration of each restriction or prohibition will vary depending upon the nature of the work being undertaken on each occasion.

During any road closures traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions of the M62 and M602 Motorways and local roads. These diversions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the area.

The restrictions will not apply to emergency services or special-forces vehicles, and the prohibitions will not apply to emergency services, works, winter maintenance, or traffic officer vehicles. The restrictions and prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs.

The Order comes into force on January 1 2026 and will expire on December 22 2026.

To obtain a copy of the M62 or M602 Programme of Works please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or [email protected].

Notice is hereby given that National Highways Limited (Company No.

09346363) intends to make an Order on the M57 Motorway, in the Boroughs of Knowsley and Sefton, in the County of Merseyside, to enable maintenance and improvement works; to be carried out in safety.

The effect of the Order will be to impose restrictions and prohibitions on the following lengths of carriageway:

(i) the M57 Motorway, in both directions, between Junction 1 Tarbock Roundabout and Switch Island;

(ii) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described above.

The works are expected to take place overnight between 7pm and 6am (7am on Saturday and Sunday mornings) during a period starting on Friday January 2 2026 and ending on Tuesday December 22 2026.

The duration of each restriction or prohibition will vary depending upon the nature of the work being undertaken on each occasion.

During any road closures traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions of the M57 Motorway and local roads. These diversions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the area.

The Order comes into force on January 1 2026 and will expire on December 22 2026.

To obtain a copy of the M57 Programme of Works please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or [email protected].

Licensing:

Notice is hereby given that Lemon And Sugar has applied to Knowsley MBC for a Premises Licence to permit Late Night refreshment daily from 11pm until 1am at 11 Longview Drive, Liverpool L36 6DY.

A register of licensing applications can be inspected at www.knowsley.gov.uk or write to Knowsley MBC, Environmental Health and Consumer Protection Service 2nd Floor Yorkon Building, Archway Road, Huyton [9], Knowsley, L36 9FB tel.

0151 443 2300 or licensing @ knowsley.gov.uk.

Any person wishing to submit representations to this application must give notice in writing to the licensing authority at the address shown above, giving in detail the grounds of objection by December 12 2025.

Copies of all representations will be included in the papers presented to the Licensing Panel and will therefore pass into the public domain. Representations must relate to one of the four Licensing Objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

Its an offence liable on conviction to an unlimited fine to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. BA LAW [email protected]

ST HELENS

Planning:

Land at Gorsey Lane, Clock Face, St Helens.

Take notice that application is being made by Taylor Wimpey UK Limited for planning permission to:

Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved other than access) for the development of up to 220 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works.

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted:

St Helens Borough Council.

Local Planning Authority address:

Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens WA10 1HP.

Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Licensing:

Mr D Takleh has applied to St Helens Council Licensing Authority to vary the premises licence at L'Amore Pizza, 25 Westfield Street, St Helens WA10 1QA to allow alcohol sales (consumption off the premises - deliveries only) Monday to Thurs 4pm to 1.30am, Friday to Sunday 4pm to 3am.

Representations can be submitted by December 5 on the Council's website https://publicaccess.sthelens.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=LicencingApplication [10]

It is an offence under s158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application, the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction, is unlimited.

SEFTON:

Roads

Notice is hereby given that National Highways Limited (Company No.

09346363) intends to make an Order on the A5036 Trunk Road, in the Borough of Sefton, in the County of Merseyside, to enable maintenance and improvement works, to be carried out in safety.

The effect of the Order will be to impose restrictions and prohibitions on the following lengths of carriageway:

(i) the A5036 Trunk Road, in both directions, between Seaforth Roundabout and Switch Island Junction;

(ii) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described above;

(iii) the Princess Way Roundabout.

The works are expected to take place overnight between 7pm and 6am (7am on Saturday and Sunday mornings) during a period starting on Friday 2 January 2026 and ending on Tuesday 22 December 2026.

The duration of each restriction or prohibition will vary depending upon the nature of the work being undertaken on each occasion.

During any road closures traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions of the A5036 Trunk Road and local roads.

These diversions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the area.

The restrictions will not apply to emergency services or special-forces vehicles, and the prohibitions will not apply to emergency services, works, or winter maintenance vehicles.

The restrictions and prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs.

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The Order comes into force on January 1 2026 and will expire on December 22 2026.

To obtain a copy of the A5036 Programme of Works please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or [email protected].

References

^ their decisions available to the public (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Public notices (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ the Public Notice Portal. (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Albert Dock (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Sefton (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Knowsley (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ St Helens (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Warrington (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Huyton (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ https://publicaccess.sthelens.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=LicencingApplication (publicaccess.sthelens.gov.uk)