Wirral Council’s leader has welcomed approval of plans for a major new development at Wirral Waters saying it “signifies that Wirral is open for business”.

Vacant areas of Mallory and Irvine are set to be prepared to allow new tenants to move into the offices in central Birkenhead.

New funding allocations for a number of local regeneration projects are set to be decided by councillors.

Building is underway on 14 high‑quality new homes in West Kirby using modern methods to construct the external frames for three houses in just one day.

Local employers across Wirral are invited to a breakfast event on 23 June focused on helping businesses find and support young local talent.

A record number of jobseekers turned out as Birkenhead Market’s outdoor space was transformed into a vibrant jobs market.

Plans to deliver more affordable homes, improve housing conditions and support residents with the cost of living – particularly by improving the energy efficiency of homes - are set to be considered by councillors next month.

Development of the new Birkenhead Market in the former TJ Hughes building is moving on to the next phase.

Proposed sites which could be developed for housing, employment or other purposes such as community use can now be submitted to Wirral Council, to help us prepare our new Local Plan.

A developer has been appointed to build new affordable homes on the sites of the former annexes to Wallasey town hall.

Wirral Council’s Leader has praised a commitment by a major local housing provider to deliver additional new homes across the borough.

A targeted programme will see businesses in part of Birkenhead awarded grants to fund shop front improvement.