Work on a new urban village in Wirral is set to start later this year after councillors unanimously resolved to support the final stage of the planning process.
A jobs fair in Birkenhead next week will shine a light on the career possibilities within the Health and Social Care sector. While many people are familiar with roles such as nursing, there are also a wide range of opportunities that are often overlooked yet are equally rewarding and make a real difference.
With over 20 employers and training providers attending the event, we take a look at some of the diverse job opportunities available
Exterior images of the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years have been revealed – showing a striking blend of modern ship design with traditional Mersey Ferry colours.
A targeted grant programme – the Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvement Grant Scheme – has awarded 10 Birkenhead businesses funding toward shop front improvements.
Major new planning guidelines outlining the vision for future development at Woodside Waterfront and Wallasey Town Hall Quarter have been approved by the council.
Wirral’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture draws to a close with nine local community organisations set to receive funding to create a lasting legacy to the programme.
Birkenhead’s power supply is set to be guaranteed with a major new £7 million substation in what is described as “one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Wirral Council in many years”.
Attracting more people into Birkenhead town centre with improved leisure and residential opportunities alongside promoting new business uses and bringing in more shoppers are key elements of the plans for improving Birkenhead’s town centre.
As well as helping attract more visitors to the town centre the ambitious plans being put forward for St Werbugh’s in Birkenhead aim to significantly increase leisure and residential opportunities.
The striking Copper Mill and Steam Yard apartment blocks at waterside residential development, Millers Quay, have reached 80% capacity just ten weeks after completion.
