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£800,000 available for grassroots groups to help struggling residents

  • Regeneration
    Leader of Wirral Council Cllr Paula Basnett stands with Steve Parry, Managing Director at ION Developments, on site at Hind Street in front of the former gasworks

    Birkenhead’s new garden village moves forward

    07 August 2025
    07/08/2025
    Development of a former gasworks to provide hundreds of new homes close to Birkenhead town centre has taken a significant step forward. Wirral Council and developers ION Property Developments Ltd have now signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) for the new urban village at Hind Street.
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  • Healthy and independent
    picture of sophie peer mentor

    “Peer mentoring could make a difference that could save a life.”

    07 August 2025
    07/08/2025
    For Sophie, peer mentoring is a chance to make a real difference.
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  • Environment
    Group of people with Wirral's Mayor Brian Kenny holding a Green Flag

    Mayor flies the flag for Wirral's award-winning parks

    06 August 2025
    06/08/2025
    No fewer than 37 Green Flag awards were awarded to Wirral parks this year – more than any other authority in the North West.
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  • Regeneration
    An image showing flower planters in full bloom

    Culture funding set to support community markets, festivals and art

    06 August 2025
    06/08/2025
    Five cultural and community-led events are set to benefit from nearly £15,000 of Wirral Council funding to support creativity, connection, and neighbourhood celebrations across the borough.
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  • Children and families
    Front entrance of the Koala NW Family Hub

    Celebrating breastfeeding support: a Wirral mum’s story

    05 August 2025
    05/08/2025
    To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, we’re sharing the story of a Wirral mum and her breastfeeding journey, highlighting how support from local organisations like Koala North West has made a lasting impact. From feeling isolated during lockdown with her first baby to finding connection, confidence, and care with her second, her experience shows just how vital community support can be.
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  • Children and families
    Five things for kids to do this summer

    5 things for kids to do this Summer

    05 August 2025
    05/08/2025
    Looking for ideas of ways to keep your kids entertained during the Summer holidays? Wirral is not short of fun-filled activities, ranging from award-winning parks and science museums to street art trails.
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  • Events
    Panto star and Stage Ed leader Amy Perry at the Floral Pavilion

    Stage-ed West End Summer Camp at the Floral with Panto Star Amy Perry

    04 August 2025
    04/08/2025
    This summer, the Floral Pavilion will once again become a stage-school paradise as the award-winning Stage-ed West End Holiday Camp returns led by none other than West End talent Amy Perry - who will also take centre stage this Christmas as Sleeping Beauty in the Pavilion’s dazzling pantomime.
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  • Environment
    Blue bags to be used for film and flexible plastics trial

    'Blue bag' recycling trial ends this month

    01 August 2025
    01/08/2025
    Since June, more than 7,000 households across the borough have been supporting the council and waste management partners in trialling a new collection method which aims to recycle a range of soft plastic packaging items that aren’t able to be collected under the current recycling method.
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  • Healthy and independent
    picture of three smiling volunteers wearing purple bibs at night

    Angels grace the streets of Birkenhead at night…

    31 July 2025
    31/07/2025
    "What unites us is a shared passion and a heart for the town."
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  • erson with an accessible adult tricycle from 'Wheels for All', promoting inclusive cycling.

    Inclusive cycling sessions at Birkenhead Park helping everyone to get on their bike this summer!

    30 July 2025
    30/07/2025
    As Accessible Outdoors month comes to a close this July, we wanted to highlight an opportunity to get out and about on two (or three) wheels right here in Wirral - in Birkenhead Park.
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  • Events
    A poster promoting a gig by Liverpool band Stealing Sheep at Birkenhead Library on September 7th

    Birkenhead library rustles up another memorable Sunday afternoon gig

    30 July 2025
    30/07/2025
    Coinciding with the release of their forthcoming album ‘GLO’ (Girl Life Online), Stealing Sheep will play at the historic library on Sunday 7th September at 2.30pm. Tickets are on sale now priced just £14.
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  • picture of a colourful board game with the words 'your choice'

    “Much to commend” for Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’

    30 July 2025
    30/07/2025
    "This is a well-led and well-managed service" says inspector.
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  • Niamh Charles close up in front of goal with girls football team lined up

    She shoots, she scores! Wirral-born lioness helps England to Euros win

    28 July 2025
    28/07/2025
    A Wirral-born lioness has helped England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties during a nail-biting Euros final.
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  • Leader of Wirral Council, pictured, with News Update

    Wirral Council Leader Launches Specialist Budget Task Force

    25 July 2025
    25/07/2025
    In a decisive move to address Wirral Council’s ongoing financial challenges, Council Leader Cllr Paula Basnett has announced the formation of a new, high-level Budget Task Force.
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  • Regeneration
    A photo of shoppers at a previous Youth Market event

    Wirral Youth Market is heading to West Kirby

    25 July 2025
    25/07/2025
    Wirral Youth Market is heading to West Kirby this August Bank Holiday weekend, promising a colourful shopping experience and a chance to support a new generation of entrepreneurs, artists and performers.
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  1. Leader of Wirral Council Cllr Paula Basnett stands with Steve Parry, Managing Director at ION Developments, on site at Hind Street in front of the former gasworks

    Birkenhead’s new garden village moves forward

    07 August 2025
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    “Peer mentoring could make a difference that could save a life.”

    07 August 2025
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    £800,000 available for grassroots groups to help struggling residents

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