22% of schools across the borough are now awarded with a Modeshift accreditation, meaning that Wirral ranks 4th within the list of Local Authorities nationwide (that have more than 100 schools).
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.
Although parts of the town centre are currently affected by active construction works and there are some delays to traffic flow, particularly at peak times – Birkenhead town centre remains very much open for business, shopping and leisure.
For many of us, Bonfire Night means watching fireworks, lighting sparklers and toasting marshmallows. For others it’s about keeping our pets calm or hoping the kids don’t wake up to a bang!
Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night are just around the corner, and if you celebrate, they are a great opportunity for communities to come together whether that’s for trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins or just simply to dress up.
Following our free bike servicing event with partner Energise Cycles, we share some top tips on how to look after your bike – so that even if you couldn’t attend the event, you can still benefit from some advice.
Come and get a free bike service, as well as information and resources, at an event at Wirral Chamber of Commerce on Friday 20 September, 10am till 2pm.
The ’30 Days 30 Ways’ campaign sees messages and tips shared from expert partners to help people prepare for a variety of potential emergencies, including floods, power cuts and accidents.
As the school term starts and the journeys to and from school return, more of our children will be travelling actively thanks to the efforts of Wirral schools to become Modeshift accredited.
