Wirral’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee will meet next week to examine proposals to create a new Corporate Carer Working Group aimed at strengthening how the council supports adults with care and support needs across the borough.
Artificial Intelligence will be in the spotlight at an upcoming Jobs Fair for young people through dedicated sessions on using AI tools to boost your employment and training searches.
Wirral Council has welcomed the findings of Ofsted’s focused visit to children’s services, which confirm that the Integrated Front Door (IFD) “continues to respond swiftly and effectively” to contacts about vulnerable children.
Last week to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, Family Hubs across Wirral invited parents to take part in a self‑care workshop delivered by Wirral Mind. The session gave parents an opportunity to learn practical ways to support their own wellbeing and create calmer routines at home.
Wirral residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Adult Day Services as the Council launches a public consultation on how support is delivered across the borough.
Final call: The search for independent local leaders to oversee the delivery of Pride in Place funding in Central Birkenhead, Seacombe and Woodchurch over the next decade closes on Friday 20 February.
At a hearing held at Birkenhead County Court, the court granted an Injunction for a period of 15 months, expiring at 4pm on 5th May 2027, together with a Power of Arrest.
Apprentices from Wirral Met College showcased their growing skills during a visit to Persimmon’s River Walk development during National Apprenticeship Week, where the council is working with partners to create more training and job opportunities for local people.
A Wirral man who had been out of work for two decades has secured a job and regained his confidence thanks to support from the council’s commissioned employment support service, ReachOut.
The aim is to improve the connections between Birkenhead Town Centre retail area and the Woodside waterfront and create welcoming focal points for people as they arrive in the area, whether that’s by car, ferry, bicycle, walking or wheeling, train or bus.
The council has been preparing for the coming year based on how much is expected to be received from council tax, business rates, grants from Government and other income such as fees. This is balanced against the costs of providing all council services.
Funding of up to £30,000 is available for projects working across at least four local authority areas in the Liverpool City Region. Smaller grants are available for projects focused within a single local authority area.
February half term is nearly here and there’s no shortage of fantastic ways to keep the whole family entertained across Wirral. Whether you love dinosaurs, getting messy outdoors, joining creative crafts, or burning off energy with sports, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your easy guide to what’s on:
A report which looks in at how Wirral Council has performed over the year 2024-25 – known as the Auditor’s Annual Report (AAR) – has been published. This report, carried out independently of the council, also contains recommendations on what the council can do to improve in the future.
