A report which looks in at how Wirral Council has performed over the year 2024-25 – known as the Auditor’s Annual Report (AAR) – has been published. This report, carried out independently of the council, also contains recommendations on what the council can do to improve in the future.
A series of proposed changes to home-to-school travel policies and arrangements, aimed at improving clarity for families, promoting independence for young people, and addressing rising costs will be considered by the Children, Young People and Education Committee on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
An urgent need to tackle a continuing gap between the council’s income and the cost of providing services in Wirral means preparations must be made for major savings including potential redundancies.
Wirral Council faces a £10 million shortfall in its budget this year and unless urgent action is taken faces a further £67million gap over the next three years.
