Dame Patricia Routledge returned to her hometown on Friday (17 January) to receive Wirral’s highest honour – the Honorary Freedom of the Borough – at a special reception in Birkenhead town hall.
Blue Monday is often referred to as the saddest day of the year. It’s a mix of gloomy weather, post-festive blues, and financial worries that can leave many feeling low. This year, join Equilibrium to turn the blues into brews.
Among the most significant changes to the draft strategy is the shifting of the priority of some of the proposals to reflect concerns raised by residents. These changes could mean further assessment, gathering of data and community engagement will need to be carried out before proposals move forward.
Work on a new urban village in Wirral is set to start later this year after councillors unanimously resolved to support the final stage of the planning process.
A jobs fair in Birkenhead next week will shine a light on the career possibilities within the Health and Social Care sector. While many people are familiar with roles such as nursing, there are also a wide range of opportunities that are often overlooked yet are equally rewarding and make a real difference.
With over 20 employers and training providers attending the event, we take a look at some of the diverse job opportunities available
The impressive number of historic buildings, structures and landmarks in Wirral are to be recognised in a new Local List – which formally records the important role these historic assets play in preserving the area’s cultural heritage and identity.
An update on the council’s budget for 2024-25 and 2025-26 was presented to members of the council’s Policy and Resources Committee, including the authority’s critical financial position.
Teams across the Families First for Children Pathfinder programme have been working hard creating new systems and processes and implementing changes to several areas of children’s social care.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have informed Wirral Council they will be carrying out an inspection of the services on Wirral that support children and young people with SEND.
Calling all budding Wirral entrepreneurs! If 2025 is your year to turn a dream business idea into reality, Spark Wirral is here to help with its fully funded programme to launch your venture - kicking off with a free workshop this Saturday 18th January.
