Liverpool City Council has teamed up with local residents and councillors to revitalise Goschen Street in Old Swan West, turning a previously neglected area into a cleaner and more accessible community space.
Following reports of fly-tipping and overgrown vegetation, teams worked over two weekends to clear large amounts of rubbish and trim dense plant growth, creating a level and safe surface for residents to enjoy. To further enhance the area and prevent weeds from returning, 40 tonnes of bark mulch were laid, providing a natural weed suppressant and improving the street’s appearance. The transformation was completed with a fresh coat of paint on the fencing panels, giving the space a polished and welcoming finish.
The project involved close collaboration with Ward Councillor William Shortall and local residents, who contributed ideas and helped prioritise the improvements. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Communities and Streetscene, said: “I’m pleased to see the vast improvement here. We are determined to clean and green our city and are investing in our frontline services, street cleansing, and greenspace management to do so. Thanks to all for the work on this site and Cllr Shortall for his persistence to improve Old Swan West ward.”
Councillor Shortall added: “All residents want a cleaner, green city and listening to my Old Swan West residents’ concerns, I was delighted when our Streetscene service was brought in house. It meant we could work together in a more focused way to achieve so much more, especially in green space management. This work highlights teamwork from residents reporting issues, to councillors working with the Streetscene teams and officers planning work improvements, and the resident then benefiting from those improvements. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
The Goschen Street project demonstrates Liverpool City Council’s ongoing commitment to investing in frontline services and improving green spaces across the city, turning neglected areas into vibrant, community-focused environments.
