The proposal, to be reviewed on 16 September, aims to overhaul the council’s fleet and help achieve its Net Zero 2030 target.

In 2019, the council’s vehicles, including its subsidiary LSSL, produced 2,314 tons of CO2—nearly 12% of its total emissions.

The new plan combines electrification with alternative fuels, like Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), to cut lifecycle emissions by up to 98%. Charging infrastructure and fuel storage facilities will also be upgraded to support the transition.

Cllr Liam Robinson highlighted the benefits: “This investment is a clear commitment to cleaner air, long-term savings for taxpayers, and a greener legacy for future generations.”

The £590,000 project complements other initiatives, including food waste collections and decarbonisation of roads and council buildings, positioning Liverpool as a leader in local climate action.

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