First trains run on re-opened Halton Curve

Companies including Pell Frischmann, IBI, Waterman, Aecom, and Arup have secured a place on a framework covering disciplines such as engineering consultancy, public affairs, quantity surveying, and architecture.

A planning application for the A5036 Port of Liverpool access road is likely to come forward early next year after Sefton Council decided not to appeal a High Court decision on the £335m project.

Bank Hall station has now shut for more than a month while the Wirral Loop Line will close between Christmas and New Year as Merseyrail continues preparations for the introduction of new trains in 2020.

Sefton Council has lost its legal fight to order Highways England to re-consult on proposals to ease traffic on the A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road by building a dual carriageway through Rimrose Valley country park.

Merseytravel has started the search for a consultant team to deliver a wide range of services in a £250m framework covering disciplines such as engineering consultancy, public affairs, quantity surveying, architectural services, and planning.

LXi REIT has acquired the freehold interest in Stobart’s industrial and office headquarters complex in Widnes for £25.5m in a sale and leaseback deal, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.5%.

Atkins and WSP’s transport planning teams have been chosen by Sefton Council to support emerging developments in Bootle, Southport and Crosby town centres.

Merseyrail has started procurement for a £10m framework covering projects including new stations, station rebuilds and refurbishment works across its estate.