History will be made this week as the first new Mersey Ferry in over 60 years - and built in Wirral - begins sea trials on the river, giving people the first chance to see the Royal Daffodil in action.
Community safety partners from across the region have formally committed to coordinating their approach to tackling anti-social behaviour, using the full range of cross‑agency tools and powers to protect victims, strengthen communities, and prevent offending.
A statement from Cllr Janette Williamson, Leader of Wirral Council:
"As you know if you have seen any news reports the situation in Ukraine remains desperate. Many innocent people are being forced to flee their homes in fear of the disgraceful invasion from Russia which continues to target civilians, women, children, the elderly and even hospital and schools.
The 97th victim of the Hillsborough Disaster, Andrew Devine, will be posthumously awarded the Freedom of Wirral at a special meeting of the Council on Monday 21 March, 2022.
COVID-19 cases have risen by 63% in Wirral, in the last week. Between 3 March 2022 and 9 March 2022, 1,503 people had a confirmed positive test result.
Wirral Council has waived the normal fee for road closure applications to allow people to plan street parties in Wirral to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Janette Williamson, has welcomed the announcement of a new shipbuilding strategy which has seen the Government pledge £4 billion of investment for the sector across next three years.
Special guests from across Wirral and the wider Liverpool City Region attended the official opening of Hythe, Peel L&P’s high-tech business hub at Wirral Waters (Friday 11th March) .
Smokers in Wirral are being urged to join thousands of others across the country and kick the habit on National No Smoking Day, today (Wednesday 9 March).
An independent report published today will be a key milestone in establishing that Wirral could be the site of one of the most important battles in English history.
