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Free swimming for young people during the summer holidays

  • Council updates
    Wirral Council's Procurement and Public Health Teams, supported by colleagues from MIAA Solutions, working on behalf of the Cheshire and Merseyside Inpatient Detoxification Consortium, won the National Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award

    National award win puts Wirral Council in the spotlight

    30 July 2026
    30/07/2026
    The consortium developed a new collaborative approach to procuring inpatient detoxification services.
    Read more
  • Communities
    Joe and Margaret at Wallasey Central Park

    Love Parks Week: Celebrating volunteers who help green spaces thrive

    29 July 2026
    29/07/2026
    Wirral was recently awarded a total of 37 Green Flags – the highest number in the North West - and this would not be possible without the selfless people who give up their time.
    Read more
  • Inclusive Attendance Standard Programme Bronze Standard Award

    Schools awarded after helping reduce absences and increase attendance

    28 July 2026
    28/07/2026
    The programme helps schools develop a culture where every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed
    Read more
  • Healthy and independent
    Graham Day and wife Beverley who teach Active You's Nordic walking

    From 40ft cliff fall to helping Wirral residents get moving

    27 July 2026
    27/07/2026
    Graham Day's accident could have been fatal and now he is on a mission for people to take up Nordic walking because of the benefits.
    Read more
  • Council updates
    Graphic saying Look out for an email checking who's registered to vote at your address

    Annual Canvass Underway

    24 July 2026
    24/07/2026
    Wirral Council’s annual canvass of voters (and some future voters) is underway, with emails heading to the more than 103,000 residents that the elections team hold email addresses for.
    Read more
  • Love Parks Week 2026

    Special library takeover coming to Birkenhead Park

    24 July 2026
    24/07/2026
    Children can browse books to enjoy beneath the shade of the park’s diverse collection of trees or beside the lake and sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
    Read more
  • Healthy and independent
    Man and woman sitting on the couch smiling at the camera

    “He instantly became part of the family”: How Shared Lives gave one family peace of mind

    24 July 2026
    24/07/2026
    When Lynne started planning her wedding, there was one thing she couldn't stop worrying about – who would care for her dad, Harold. For Lynne, Shared Lives offered something different.
    Read more
  • Regeneration
    A photo of shoppers at a previous Youth Market event

    Wirral Youth Market heading to Bromborough this August

    23 July 2026
    23/07/2026
    Wirral Youth Market is heading to Bromborough this summer, bringing a vibrant mix of young entrepreneurs, creative talent and live entertainment to the town centre on Saturday 22 August 2026.
    Read more
  • Council updates
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    Wirral Plan 2027 to 2031: A New Chapter for Wirral

    23 July 2026
    23/07/2026
    Wirral council leaders have set out how they plan to turn the page for the authority with the new Wirral Plan.
    Read more
  • James Ellina, owner of Andy's Cafe in Wallasey

    Cafe gives schoolchildren chance to work and thrive in summer holidays

    23 July 2026
    23/07/2026
    Andy's Cafe employs a teenager and adhere to the rules that ensures the young person can earn money and learn valuable life lessons.
    Read more
  • Robot Village in Vale Park

    Robot Village aims to brighten people’s day and help mental health

    22 July 2026
    22/07/2026
    The model figures represent a different experience or condition, including autism, dyslexia, physical disability, ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Read more
  • Wirral's Heritage Champion, Councillor Jerry Williams, presented the Commander General with a small memento of his visit to Wirral

    Wirral Heritage Champion update: From conservation to coastal heritage

    22 July 2026
    22/07/2026
    Wirral's rich history, heritage and cultural assets remain firmly in the spotlight thanks to the ongoing work of Councillor Jerry Williams, who has provided his latest update as Heritage Champion to the Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee.
    Read more
  • Regeneration
    Sainsburys Local store at Wirral Waters with Millers Quay in the background

    New chapter for Wirral Waters as first convenience store opens

    22 July 2026
    22/07/2026
    The first convenience store at Wirral Waters marks the latest milestone in Peel Waters' ongoing transformation of one of the UK's largest regeneration projects.
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  • Children and families
    Graphic depicted a cartoon teddy bear dressed as a Mayor

    Mayor Bear launches summer holiday challenge

    21 July 2026
    21/07/2026
    Activities include spotting local landmarks, visiting parks and open spaces, exploring the coast, learning about historic buildings, drawing favourite places, and finding out what makes each part of Wirral special.
    Read more
  • Environment
    A photo showing the new vehicles next to each other

    Council takes delivery of new vehicles to clear highway gullies

    21 July 2026
    21/07/2026
    The new vehicles will provide a much-needed boost to the council’s existing flagging fleet, providing better reliability and performance, as well as reduced costs to the council.
    Read more

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  1. Wirral Council's Procurement and Public Health Teams, supported by colleagues from MIAA Solutions, working on behalf of the Cheshire and Merseyside Inpatient Detoxification Consortium, won the National Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award

    National award win puts Wirral Council in the spotlight

    30 July 2026
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    Free swimming for young people during the summer holidays

    30 July 2026
  3. Joe and Margaret at Wallasey Central Park

    Love Parks Week: Celebrating volunteers who help green spaces thrive

    29 July 2026
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