Construction has officially started on the next phase of homes at Wirral Waters, marking another significant milestone in the transformation of the Northbank neighbourhood.

A £2 million investment in Birkenhead Park has been approved by Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing (ERH) Committee, marking a significant step forward in the borough’s ambition to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Councillors are set to consider proposals for a highways and public realm improvement scheme in New Ferry when the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee meets on 8 July.

The site of a disused former day centre is set to be redeveloped to create new retirement apartments.

Wirral Council’s leader has welcomed approval of plans for a major new development at Wirral Waters saying it “signifies that Wirral is open for business”.

Vacant areas of Mallory and Irvine are set to be prepared to allow new tenants to move into the offices in central Birkenhead.

New funding allocations for a number of local regeneration projects are set to be decided by councillors.

Building is underway on 14 high‑quality new homes in West Kirby using modern methods to construct the external frames for three houses in just one day.

Local employers across Wirral are invited to a breakfast event on 23 June focused on helping businesses find and support young local talent.

A record number of jobseekers turned out as Birkenhead Market’s outdoor space was transformed into a vibrant jobs market.

Plans to deliver more affordable homes, improve housing conditions and support residents with the cost of living – particularly by improving the energy efficiency of homes - are set to be considered by councillors next month.

Development of the new Birkenhead Market in the former TJ Hughes building is moving on to the next phase.