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Birkenhead town centre set to sparkle with festive fun

  • Children and families
    Smiling father and young daughter posing indoors against a white brick wall, each holding playful fake mustache props on sticks.

    This Movember, dads are growing mighty moustaches and finding mighty support

    28 November 2025
    28/11/2025
    For this Movember, we wanted to let dads across Wirral know about the support available to them in our Family Hubs, where laughs, learning, and little ones bring everyone together.
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  • XX

    Photo Gallery: Mayor Welcomes Naval Commander-in-Chief to Wirral

    28 November 2025
    28/11/2025
    The Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral welcomed the Commander General of the Peruvian Navy to Birkenhead as part of an official visit to the UK.
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  • Regeneration
    Young traders and shoppers at the last Wirral Youth Market held in Birkenhead

    What’s On: Wirral Youth Market comes to Birkenhead on 13th December

    27 November 2025
    27/11/2025
    The latest in the successful series of Wirral Council’s innovative Youth Market is coming to Birkenhead on Saturday 13th December in the run up to Christmas – and it’s set to be the biggest yet.
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  • Children and families
    Two young men who are care leavers hugging and looking at the camera

    “Corporate parents are the grownups who have got our backs”

    27 November 2025
    27/11/2025
    A new plan, approved by the Children Young People and Education Committee on 26 November 2025, sets out a vision for how Wirral children in care and care leavers will be supported over the next three years.
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  • mum and toddler smile at eachother, words read 'protect your child from flu this winter'

    "Nervous about my son’s flu vaccine, but then saw it’s a nasal spray.”

    27 November 2025
    27/11/2025
    Local mum Kate, from Prenton, was nervous about her 3-year-old's flu vaccination until she read that it was just a nasal spray. No jabs, no fuss!
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  • Environment
    Close up of an eletric vehicle charging point plugged in and attached to a car that's on the street

    Pilot project aims to improve access to vehicle charging at home

    26 November 2025
    26/11/2025
    Once implemented, the report claims two measures combined will help deliver the council deliver on some of its climate commitments, improve air quality and support the transition to fossil fuel-free travel by 2041.
    Read more
  • Environment
    Some of the flowers created from waste

    Report shows significant progress made on biodiversity

    26 November 2025
    26/11/2025
    To align with national targets and ensure measurable progress, the report proposes amending the council’s Environment and Climate Emergency policy statement, which will result in a stronger overall commitment to protecting biodiversity on Wirral.
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  • Children and families
    Promotional graphic with a blue background featuring white text that reads 'Share your thoughts on Assisted Travel' alongside a simple line drawing of a van.

    Still time to have your say on proposed changes to assisted travel for children and young people

    26 November 2025
    26/11/2025
    A survey was launched in October giving residents the chance to have their say on potential changes to two assisted travel policies; the Home to School Transport for children aged 5 to 16 and the post-16 Transport Statement for older children and young people. The consultation will remain open for a further six week, so there’s still time to have your say on proposed changes to the way some children and young people travel to school across Wirral.
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  • Council updates
    West Kirby Marine Lake walking path lit up by the setting sun.

    Committee to consider essential works to marine lake

    25 November 2025
    25/11/2025
    The committee report is recommending that the council begin the process of seeking external funding to cover the majority of the costs of the dredging and repairs.
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  • Children and families
    Two adults and a child painting a wall bright blue together, using paint trays and brushes, with color swatches visible in the foreground

    Report highlights fostering successes - but new carers still needed

    24 November 2025
    24/11/2025
    A committee report notes key achievements for Wirral's fostering service, but those interested in fostering should still apply.
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  • Communities
    A graphic promoting the consultation process for a renewed Public Spaces Protection Order in Woodchurch

    Residents to be consulted on extension of Woodchurch PSPO

    24 November 2025
    24/11/2025
    Wirral Council is proposing to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering the Hoole Road area of Woodchurch for a further three years to maintain reductions in anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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  • Environment
    The electric-powered bin lorry being trialled is pictured in action in Woodchurch

    Electric-powered bin collection vehicle being trialled

    21 November 2025
    21/11/2025
    The council’s waste collection partner, Biffa, have use of the electric vehicle until 26th November and will be testing it in a range of environments across the borough.
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  • Regeneration
    Exterior view of former TJ Hughes shop in Birkenhead town centre

    Plans to give Birkenhead Market traders a new home move forward

    19 November 2025
    19/11/2025
    Proposals to relocate Birkenhead Market traders into a new home in the town centre have been given the green light to progress during a meeting of the council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee.
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  • Healthy and independent
    artist's impression of active wirral gym equipment

    £1 million gym upgrade at Active Wirral Leisure Centres

    19 November 2025
    19/11/2025
    The state-of-the-art equipment will allow gym users to access personalised training programmes and receive instant feedback, with entertainment options to help motivate every workout.
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  • Children and families
    Three adults standing together in front of an information board. The board displays various posters and notices. On the right side of the image, there is a colorful circular logo with the text “Baby Week Cheshire & Merseyside.

    Wirral parents empowered by antenatal care that builds confidence

    18 November 2025
    18/11/2025
    Did you know that Wirral’s Family Hubs aren’t just community spaces for families and children, they also offer help and support for expectant mums and dads to be?
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