It is almost renewal time again for subscriptions to Wirral’s garden waste collection service.

Two more schools, one in Birkenhead and the other in Wallasey, have officially launched their School Streets scheme to help improve safety and air quality around the school gates.

Whether you’re interested in planting trees, going on organised bike rides or getting crafty, there’s lots to get involved in within your local community while helping the environment as well.

The support of volunteers is needed to help plant a woodland of more than 2,700 trees at Poulton Recreation Grounds next month.

As Eastham Country Park closes temporarily to allow storm damage to be cleared, residents and visitors are reminded to respect any other local areas which are taped or fenced off for safety reasons.

Community groups across the borough can access a share of £165,000 to help make Wirral a cleaner and greener place.

The Met Office has weather warnings in place for Storm Franklin as forecasts show strong winds (21 Feb)

More than 4,000 new trees have so far been planted in Wirral dedicated to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.