Clear, Hold, Build brings together Merseyside Police, partners and residents to disrupt and deter organised crime while rebuilding neighbourhoods into places people want to live, work and visit
As part of Dementia Action Week, a tour bus will be visiting Birkenhead on Tuesday 19 May, giving residents the chance to better understand what everyday life can be like for someone living with dementia.
Dementia affects many people across Wirral. In 2025, 1 in 22 people aged 65 and over were diagnosed with dementia, and this number is expected to rise to 1 in 16 by 2045.
A number of passengers who had been isolating at the accommodation block on the Arrowe Park Hospital site have now completed their initial precautionary period and are beginning to return home, or to other suitable accommodation, to complete the remainder of their isolation.
The design is still subject to some further site investigation works taking place but details are being shared now to give people the opportunity to comment on the scheme
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the safe return of all remaining British nationals on board the MV Hondius, with passengers now safely transferred to Arrowe Park Hospital.
We can confirm that 22 passengers on board MV Hondius have arrived safely at Arrowe Park Hospital, where they will be accommodated during a precautionary period of isolation in line with advice from the UK Health Security Agency.
People looking for work or considering their next career move are invited to meet employers face to face at the next Jobs Market event, taking place in Birkenhead this May.
This is Mandy’s story of how discovering group exercise helped her rebuild strength, confidence and community - and how staying active became a vital part of her journey through loss, recovery and new beginnings.
Local champions and people committed to improving their areas and communities are being urged to step forward in Seacombe, Woodchurch and central Birkenhead.
Tora, an intern with Wirral Council’s All Age Disability Strategy Team, recently travelled to London to represent the borough at a national SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Youth Voice event held near the House of Commons.
