Work on the final phase of the New Ferry regeneration is now underway with the demolition of a vacant property on Grove Street and further demolitions set to take place on New Chester Road and Woodhead Street.
Among the most significant changes to the draft strategy is the shifting of the priority of some of the proposals to reflect concerns raised by residents. These changes could mean further assessment, gathering of data and community engagement will need to be carried out before proposals move forward.
So they are installed in the right place for use by people who don’t have their own driveways or access to off-street car parking, residents are being asked where they would like to have new EV charging points provided.
The additional investment in Wirral Council’s annual highways structural maintenance programme this year has seen roads and footways improved across the borough.
In common with many areas in the west of the UK last weekend, Wirral experienced storm-force winds which caused disruption to a range of events, services and communities.
Closing on 9th December, the consultation process gives members of the public an opportunity to provide feedback on both the Fender Lane and New Chester Road schemes.
New paving and street furniture earmarked for installation in the new year on Grange Road is set to include a number of visual celebrations of notable Birkenhead ‘firsts’, including where the first ever Scout troop was formed