Hamilton Square Gardens and the Town Halls in Birkenhead and Wallasey will unite with landmarks across the globe, glowing orange from Saturday 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

Efforts by a Birkenhead-based voluntary group to preserve and improve the Flaybrick Memorial Gardens have been recognised with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The transfer of Wirral Transport Museum from Wirral Council to local Community Interest Company, Big Heritage (CIC), has now been completed.

Groups or projects within Wirral's three EVOLVE areas are being invited to apply for funding to support communities to improve and regenerate local areas, help tackle and reduce the impact of serious organised crime and build community resilience.

Residents may see some of Wirral’s gritting fleet out and about on the roads this weekend, Saturday 4 November, even though there is no expectation of icy or frost weather conditions.

Community-based food and welfare support providers are being invited to apply for grants of up to £20,000 to help local people in need this winter.

For many of us, Bonfire Night means watching fireworks, lighting sparklers and toasting marshmallows. For others it’s about keeping our pets calm or hoping the kids don’t wake up to a bang!

There are lots of activities that young people and families can take part in.

Wirral Council has joined other organisations across the country to support ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ Awareness Week.

Over the last year, just one of the achievements of our road safety team is reaching 10,000 school children with road safety education.

Thanks to the work of volunteers and club members, the council has helped clean-up, refurbish and re-open the model boating lake in Hoylake.