Around a third of all Wirral households in the first phase that begins next week, with further phases for the remaining groups of residents scheduled for weeks beginning 27 July and 17 August.
Events will take place in some of Wirral’s most popular and scenic spaces and include a sunset walk to Hilbre Island, a teddy bears treasure hunt, wildlife spotting, beach cleans, a sandcastle building competition, crown green bowls and more.
The park has been selected to celebrate the United Kingdom’s globally significant international industrial heritage to form a trail for enthusiasts to explore.
With warm weather set to continue, residents across Wirral are being encouraged to enjoy the sunshine while taking a few simple steps to stay safe and well.
A total of eight primary schools took part in a recent Cool Climate Challenge. Pupils were tasked with developing creative project ideas to help educate parents and carers about air quality.
If committee approves the recommendation to accept the funding when they meet on June 15th, the community groups and their projects will receive their allocation to deliver activities as described in a separate part of the report.
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.
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.