Hundreds of local people attending a dedicated Maritime & Engineering Jobs Fair in Birkenhead met with employers and training providers from two of the Liverpool City Region's fastest-growing sectors.
Wirral Council's Road Safety Team joined Merseyside Police roads policing officers over two days as part of the Stop Means STOP campaign, which raises awareness of the legal requirement for drivers to stop when instructed by a school crossing patrol officer.
Senior leaders from across the public, private, education and development sectors have come together for the first meeting of Wirral's new Place Partnership Board.
When people hear about Shared Lives, they often imagine someone moving into a carer's home full-time. But Shared Lives can be much more flexible than that.
The programme targets young people aged 18 to 21 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). It ensures that they can overcome barriers to work and learning, get training and build confidence that will help them find a stable job.
Wirral Council’s leader Cllr Paula Basnett has welcomed a £20 million investment in new port and distribution facilities at Wirral Waters which will bring jobs, trade and support sustainable growth in the borough.
“There is no place for discriminatory behaviour within the licensed trade. This case demonstrates that Wirral Council will take decisive action where licensed drivers fail to meet the standards expected of them."
The court agreed that the use of the premises had resulted in serious nuisance to members of the public and that disorderly, offensive, or criminal behaviour had occurred, or was likely to occur, if the order was not granted.
A landmark moment in the 800-year history of the Mersey ferries was celebrated as the new £26m Royal Daffodil set out on the river following a special naming ceremony.
