Wirral residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders are being encouraged to have their say on the first stage of developing a new Local Plan for the borough.
Wirral Council’s leader has welcomed the “significant investment into our local economy” of a return of The Open to Wirral and the Liverpool City Region.
A new approach to bring forward affordable housing across Wirral through the disposal of surplus council-owned land in partnership with Registered Providers is set to be considered by councillors.
The committee heard about positive progress across a range of initiatives, including work to improve the energy efficiency of council buildings, support nature recovery and biodiversity projects, and secure external funding for major decarbonisation schemes.
An update on progress on implementing changes in response to the independent review of the council’s regeneration programme will be presented to councillors.
With warmer temperatures continuing, residents are being encouraged to enjoy everything Wirral has to offer while helping to keep themselves, others and the environment safe.
Birkenhead is one of 15 towns to be shortlisted for the inaugural 2028 title, with its bid centre on the town being the home of the outsider, offbeat and wildly wonderful.
Bidding groups do not have to be based in one of the three areas covered by EVOLVE Wirral, but they must be able to demonstrate that their project, if successful, can be delivered in one of these areas only.
The Children, Young People and Education Committee will meet to discuss a proposal to continue the council’s Family Time service when the current contract ends later this year.
Willmott Dixon, Mosslands School, Department for Education (DfE) and Wirral Council have marked a key milestone in the construction of the new Mosslands School in Wallasey with a steel signing ceremony, bringing together pupils, education leaders and project partners to celebrate progress on the £61 million redevelopment.
