The latest in the successful series of Wirral Council’s innovative Youth Market is coming to Birkenhead on Saturday 13th December in the run up to Christmas – and it’s set to be the biggest yet.
A new plan, approved by the Children Young People and Education Committee on 26 November 2025, sets out a vision for how Wirral children in care and care leavers will be supported over the next three years.
A survey was launched in October giving residents the chance to have their say on potential changes to two assisted travel policies; the Home to School Transport for children aged 5 to 16 and the post-16 Transport Statement for older children and young people. The consultation will remain open for a further six week, so there’s still time to have your say on proposed changes to the way some children and young people travel to school across Wirral.
Did you know that Wirral’s Family Hubs aren’t just community spaces for families and children, they also offer help and support for expectant mums and dads to be?
Three out of four primary schools in the Rock Ferry and Birkenhead and Tranmere wards are seeing an increased number of children reaching Good Levels of Development in 2024 compared to 2019.
A partnership initiative is giving families and children with educational and health needs a safe space to connect with other carers and get practical and emotional support. Peer Support Groups were launched by Wirral Council earlier this year, with local charities The Positivitree and Koala North West, and are held in Family Hubs.
The funding is for the development of a new 3G Football Pitch at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College, similar to those based at the Woodchurch Estate or Bidston Sports and Activity Centre.
The stars of the Floral Pavilion’s unmissable Christmas panto took to the stage this week to give a tantalising taste of the magic, music and mayhem that awaits audiences this Christmas.
When the team needed new football shirts, a local business stepped up to pay for them but declined the offer of printing their logo on the girls’ shirts. Wishing to remain anonymous, they simply wanted to give back to the community.
Wirral’s Family Hubs are hosting a variety of autumn and Halloween themed activities and events this half term. There’s so much going on that we couldn’t fit it all in! With half term just around the corner, we’ve picked out five to share with you.
