Two political stalwarts in Wirral were given significant civic honours last week.

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.

Upgrades to Wirral’s existing CCTV network have been brought in, overhauling the system with the latest technology to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

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

A message from Julie Webster, Wirral’s Director of Public Health.

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.

Following previous updates on green and grey bin collections being rescheduled, we have now agreed with Biffa to cancel rescheduled dates and return to the normal collection schedule

A new public library and IT facility based at Seacombe Children’s Centre has opened this week.

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

A new prepaid card will replace the current Healthy Start paper vouchers available to help families with their grocery bills if they have young children and are on a low income.