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.
As the excitement builds for the start of this year’s Floral Pavilion's classic Pantomime ‘The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook’, we look back at New Brighton’s long tradition of family pantomimes over the last century - including local stars of television, movies and of course comedy.
Exterior images of the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years have been revealed – showing a striking blend of modern ship design with traditional Mersey Ferry colours.
A targeted grant programme – the Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvement Grant Scheme – has awarded 10 Birkenhead businesses funding toward shop front improvements.
Major new planning guidelines outlining the vision for future development at Woodside Waterfront and Wallasey Town Hall Quarter have been approved by the council.
During Anti Social Behaviour Week, Wirral's Community Safety Team and partners from other organisations stepped up activity around the borough to help educate residents on how to report incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Over 30 young entrepreneurs and performers will be showcasing their talent next Saturday 7th December at the latest Wirral Youth Market event, where shoppers will be able to shop local as well as enjoying a host of free festive family activities.
Wirral’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture draws to a close with nine local community organisations set to receive funding to create a lasting legacy to the programme.
Birkenhead Park's World Heritage bid and its inspirational role in the creation of Central Park were the subject of talks between Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and senior officials in New York.
Birkenhead’s power supply is set to be guaranteed with a major new £7 million substation in what is described as “one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Wirral Council in many years”.
