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Environment and Planning
Wirral Council are committed to protecting and improving our environment. We aim to ensure that Wirral is a safe, clean, green and well maintained area.
We also aim to reduce the amount of waste and pollution and make sure that the environment is enhanced and protected for future generations by increasing our recycling levels.
Wirral Council has a service that deals with stray/ lost and found animals. We license kennels, dog breeding establishments, zoos, pet shops and riding schools and provide licenses for the keeping of exotic, dangerous or wild animals.
Wirral Council ensure that all buildings are fit for purpose and are not dangerous, in order to ensure the health and safety of Wirral people.
Information on areas of historic or architectural importance in Wirral, such as Port Sunlight and Hamilton Square.
Wirral has a woodlands, countryside and coast. We prioritise protecting and improving our beautiful environment.
Find out about our services to improve the health of Wirral people, and how we work towards a safe environment for residents, workers and visitors to Wirral.
There's over 1,500 hectares of public open space and parks in Wirral, including country parks, coastal parks, lakes, play areas and gardens.
Information on planning regulations, current applications and decisions that affect you. Download forms to apply for planning permission or appeal against a decision.
We give advice on and undertake investigations into all complaints of pollution. We also maintain a register of all processes authorised under the Environmental Protection Act, in order to protect our environment.
Information about when and how your rubbish and recycling is collected from your home including our ERIC service (bulky household waste) and household waste recycling centres across the Borough. A bin collection day search is also available.
Information on investment and developments taking place to regenerate Wirral communities.
Sustainable development links local action with global environmental issues and also takes into account the needs of future generations.