Wirral's commitment to planting, nurturing and managing their trees - particularly in urban areas - has earned it the honour of being put on the Tree Cities of the World map

A total of 25 groups in Wirral are set to receive financial support to deliver events or projects that create or improve green spaces for the benefit of their communities.

With Wirral Council's current contract with Biffa ending in August 2027, work has started on a detailed assessment of potential options for delivering the services in the future.

Flora and Jo perform a vital role in helping to protect, manage and nurture our parks and open spaces and want to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Local organisation, Compost Works, provide top tips on how to set up a compost heap in your garden by placing your bin in the right place and having the right balance of materials.

Wirral residents who would like to avoid extra tip trips by getting their garden waste collected are being reminded to sign up or renew by Monday 20 May to get best value for money.

Young people from local primaries have been given a boost to get them to and from school quicker and more safely.

Hear from one of our volunteers as she talks about her experience as one of Wirral’s Tree Wardens.

Two major highway improvement schemes, designed to make the areas more attractive and improve accessibility and safety for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians, are set to begin in Birkenhead.

It is now renewal time for subscriptions to Wirral’s fortnightly kerbside garden waste collection service.

Members of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee agreed that officers should now continue to work with Natural England on developing a new beach management plan that as closely as possible matches the ‘amenity beach’ option.

Wirral Council’s position on the future management of Hoylake beach should become clearer after members of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee meet on April 15th.