The proposal to award the new contract to Biffa Waste Services Ltd follows a detailed review and competitive tendering process designed to secure the best long-term solution for residents.

Volunteers Week is being celebrated across Wirral to acknowledge those who give their time to support their local communities.

Details have been confirmed about how food waste collections will be introduced in Wirral this summer.

"They are doing an important job on behalf of all of us so if you see them out and about make sure you say hello and show your support..."

The location of the vegetation free strip has been planned to avoid embryonic dune habitat and protected plant life.

The aim is to create a new vision and ‘masterplan’ to guide the future direction of Birkenhead Park, maximising its potential for the communities it serves by building on its history and significant role it has played in the development of the public parks movement worldwide.

The Centres provide a popular service for residents and can become extremely busy at peak times so visits should be planned carefully.

The resolutions approved by all members now form the basis of Wirral Council’s official position on Peak Cluster and the potential impact it could have on the borough.

Wirral’s new Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) shows how our homes and neighbourhoods influence our health, wellbeing and everyday life.

Under the changes items such as biscuit tins, aerosol sprays, foil, plastic food pots, tubs and trays and Tetra-Paks will be able to be recycled in the grey bin.

The Green Fleet Policy sets out how the Council intends to lead by example in reducing vehicle emissions, improving air quality and ensuring value for money through smarter, more sustainable fleet management.

Plans have been set out for how £6 million will be spent on road maintenance - and a further £3 million on local transport schemes in Wirral - over the coming year.