The ratings are based on official statistics and transparency reports published by councils. Authorities with well-maintained roads, strong adoption of best practice, and significant investment in maintenance receive a green rating.
With grants ranging from £540 to £15,000 more than 25 local groups have spent the last few months delivering on their ideas, initiatives and events to make a difference where they live.
*updated* No bin collections took place in Wirral today (Monday 5 January) due to the snow and icy conditions making it unsafe for our crews to operate.
School Streets are usually in operation at the start and end of the school day during the school term. Signs at each site display the restricted times and only pedestrians, cyclists or motorists with an exemption should access the School Street during these times.
Once implemented, the report claims two measures combined will help deliver the council deliver on some of its climate commitments, improve air quality and support the transition to fossil fuel-free travel by 2041.
To align with national targets and ensure measurable progress, the report proposes amending the council’s Environment and Climate Emergency policy statement, which will result in a stronger overall commitment to protecting biodiversity on Wirral.
The council’s waste collection partner, Biffa, have use of the electric vehicle until 26th November and will be testing it in a range of environments across the borough.
Wirral was one of 52 councils that successfully applied to the Chewing Gum Task Force and received £27,500 in funding for use solely to clean gum off pavements and prevent further gum littering.
