The number of adaptations carried out by Wirral Council’s housing team which allow people to remain in their homes has increased by 500 in just a year.

The regeneration of Liscard is about to take a major step forward, as contractors start on site next week to knock down the former municipal building at Seaview Road, making way for affordable housing.

A range of businesses in Birkenhead’s creative Argyle Quarter have been given a makeover thanks to a grant scheme for shop front improvements.

People are being asked to give their views on proposals for the Hamilton Square Conservation Area Regeneration Plan and the proposed extension of the Conservation Area boundary.

The final round of consultation is now underway on Traffic Regulation Orders to support changes to roads and public spaces around Argyle Street, Hamilton Square and Woodside to improve accessibility and better connect Birkenhead Town Centre with the waterfront.

The award-winning Millers Quay residential development at Wirral Waters is now complete, transforming the Wirral skyline, delivering 500 high quality, new homes for local residents, and providing a huge boost to the local economy.

An extraordinary meeting of Wirral’s full council has been called in which elected members will be asked to approve the  adoption of the Local Plan.

Two masterplans which will guide the development of Birkenhead’s town centre have been given the go ahead by councillors.

Wirral’s Youth Market has seen another hugely successful event this time held at the covered outdoor area at Birkenhead Market.

Wirral is set to benefit from a further £2 million of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) as part of a transition year, following agreement by members at Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee on 12th March.

Millions of pounds are set to be ploughed into a series of major projects to revamp key areas of Wirral.

Wirral Council has approved plans to build the new 4,300 sq ft waterfront store, on the corner of Dock Road and Duke Street, next door to Peel Waters’ award-winning £130m Millers Quay residential development.