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    Photo of the Mayor speaking at the VJ Day service

    Photo Gallery: VJ Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations and Celebrations

    17 August 2025
    17/08/2025
    Events were held in Wirral to commemorate and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) on Friday 15 August.
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  • Council updates
    Graphic signifying a message from the Deputy Leader of Wirral Council

    Congratulations to Wirral's A-Level students

    14 August 2025
    14/08/2025
    The Deputy Leader of Wirral Council has extended her congratulations to everyone in the borough who has been receiving their A-Level grades today.
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  • Healthy and independent
    Senior man with holding walking stick, smiling at camera, next to the river on sunny autumn day

    “If it wasn’t for me going to that scan, I wouldn’t be here now.”

    12 August 2025
    12/08/2025
    An Oxton man is encouraging smokers and ex smokers to take up a pioneering screening scheme, which is running in Wirral from now until February 2026.
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  • Regeneration
    A photo showing the cleared land following the demolition of the former building at Seaview Road

    Demolition complete as town centre regeneration moves forward

    12 August 2025
    12/08/2025
    Demolition of a former municipal building in Liscard to make way for affordable housing is now complete.
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  • Events
    Pic of the mayor raising the pride flag

    Mayor raises the Rainbow Flag to mark the start of Wirral Pride this weekend

    08 August 2025
    08/08/2025
    The Rainbow flag has been raised at Wallasey Town Hall to celebrate the start of Wirral Pride, which takes place in the Victoria Quarter of New Brighton on Saturday.
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  • Regeneration
    Leader of Wirral Council Cllr Paula Basnett stands with Steve Parry, Managing Director at ION Developments, on site at Hind Street in front of the former gasworks

    Birkenhead’s new garden village moves forward

    07 August 2025
    07/08/2025
    Development of a former gasworks to provide hundreds of new homes close to Birkenhead town centre has taken a significant step forward. Wirral Council and developers ION Property Developments Ltd have now signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) for the new urban village at Hind Street.
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  • Healthy and independent
    picture of sophie peer mentor

    “Peer mentoring could make a difference that could save a life.”

    07 August 2025
    07/08/2025
    For Sophie, peer mentoring is a chance to make a real difference.
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  • Communities
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    £800,000 available for grassroots groups to help struggling residents

    06 August 2025
    06/08/2025
    Community-based food and welfare support providers are being invited to apply for grants of up to £20,000 to help local people in need.
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  • Environment
    Group of people with Wirral's Mayor Brian Kenny holding a Green Flag

    Mayor flies the flag for Wirral's award-winning parks

    06 August 2025
    06/08/2025
    No fewer than 37 Green Flag awards were awarded to Wirral parks this year – more than any other authority in the North West.
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  • Regeneration
    An image showing flower planters in full bloom

    Culture funding set to support community markets, festivals and art

    06 August 2025
    06/08/2025
    Five cultural and community-led events are set to benefit from nearly £15,000 of Wirral Council funding to support creativity, connection, and neighbourhood celebrations across the borough.
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  • Children and families
    Front entrance of the Koala NW Family Hub

    Celebrating breastfeeding support: a Wirral mum’s story

    05 August 2025
    05/08/2025
    To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, we’re sharing the story of a Wirral mum and her breastfeeding journey, highlighting how support from local organisations like Koala North West has made a lasting impact. From feeling isolated during lockdown with her first baby to finding connection, confidence, and care with her second, her experience shows just how vital community support can be.
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  • Children and families
    Five things for kids to do this summer

    5 things for kids to do this Summer

    05 August 2025
    05/08/2025
    Looking for ideas of ways to keep your kids entertained during the Summer holidays? Wirral is not short of fun-filled activities, ranging from award-winning parks and science museums to street art trails.
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  • Events
    Panto star and Stage Ed leader Amy Perry at the Floral Pavilion

    Stage-ed West End Summer Camp at the Floral with Panto Star Amy Perry

    04 August 2025
    04/08/2025
    This summer, the Floral Pavilion will once again become a stage-school paradise as the award-winning Stage-ed West End Holiday Camp returns led by none other than West End talent Amy Perry - who will also take centre stage this Christmas as Sleeping Beauty in the Pavilion’s dazzling pantomime.
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  • Environment
    Blue bags to be used for film and flexible plastics trial

    'Blue bag' recycling trial ends this month

    01 August 2025
    01/08/2025
    Since June, more than 7,000 households across the borough have been supporting the council and waste management partners in trialling a new collection method which aims to recycle a range of soft plastic packaging items that aren’t able to be collected under the current recycling method.
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  • Healthy and independent
    picture of three smiling volunteers wearing purple bibs at night

    Angels grace the streets of Birkenhead at night…

    31 July 2025
    31/07/2025
    "What unites us is a shared passion and a heart for the town."
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