Although Wirral Council has no direct involvement or decision-making powers over the project, councillors have called an Extraordinary Meeting of full Council to debate the issue and represent the views of their constituents.
Birkenhead’s role in the formation and development of the international Scouting Movement, as well as several of the town’s significant landmarks, are being celebrated in the new street furniture that has been installed as part of the town centre improvement scheme.
More than 180 traffic signal sites have been upgraded in Wirral from outdated halogen technology to modern, energy-efficient LED signals as part of a Liverpool City Region project.
Wirral is set to put forward two ambitious, community led bids for the UK Town of Culture 2028 programme - a new national initiative from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) designed to shine a spotlight on the cultural identity, creativity and heritage of towns.
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.
