Home09 May 2008Consultation on future of Primary education
Wirral Council has launched a consultation to help prepare a primary school strategy for the next 14 years to improve accommodation and inspire and stimulate learning for all pupils in our primary schools.
28 August 2008West Kirby improvement plans on display
Wirral Council will display its plans for several public realm improvement schemes in West Kirby at The Concourse next week. (Monday 1st September).
28 August 2008Wirral leads the way in reducing volume crime
The level of reported volume crime is reducing faster in Wirral than almost any other area of England and Wales, figures have shown.
27 August 2008Warning over counterfeit vodka
Wirral Trading Standards have issued a warning about counterfeit 70-cl bottles of Spar-brand Imperial vodka, which contain excessive levels of methanol. At least one complaint has been received.
25 August 2008Birkenhead Park at War
Do you remember anything about Birkenhead Park during the war? Do you remember the spitfire crashing, the allotments or air raid shelters? If you do, the park’s Rangers want to hear from you!
25 August 2008Wirral Gourmet Trail is a winning recipe
Wirral’s Gourmet Trail has proved so successful that it is being expanded to include many of the area’s new food outlets. The latest additions to Gourmet Trail include ‘Field to fork’ cooking days at Claremont Farm, Taste of Merseyside Award winner Roses Tearooms and a range of stylish new restaurants.
22 August 2008Flying the flag for 2012
As Britain’s golden games draw to a close in Beijing, a Wirral Olympian is helping focus people’s attention on the fact that we will be contesting the next Olympics on home soil in London 2012.
22 August 2008More action to tackle anti-social behaviour
Wirral’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team, in partnership with landlord Wirral Partnership Homes, has taken more action against the perpetrators of anti-social behaviour to protect individuals and communities.
21 August 2008New facility preserves local history
Wirral Council’s Archive Service will open the doors to its new, cutting edge records facility on 1st September.
20 August 2008£880,000 Lottery boost for play projects
Wirral Council and Wirral Play Partnership - with the support of hundreds of Wirral children and young people - have successfully secured a massive £881,208 for children’s play from the BIG Lottery Fund.
20 August 2008Exhibition showcases the Best of Merseyside art
50 talented Merseyside artists – including 10 with Wirral connections - are taking part in an exhibition of artworks ranging from abstract compositions to portraits and landscapes.
19 August 2008Work nears end at Birkenhead library
Work to restore Birkenhead Library to full service is set to be completed in the next few weeks.
19 August 2008Council recognised for vast improvements
The Local Government Ombudsman has congratulated Wirral Council for responding to information requests promptly and ahead of deadline.
19 August 2008Further ban for man who breached order
A Birkenhead man has been issued with a further injunction following his failure to abide by the terms of the original order.
18 August 2008Wirral Sports Award
Time is running out to nominate Wirral’s dedicated sports people the Annual Sports Awards.
15 August 2008Direct debits save £thousands!
A drive to encourage people to pay their Council Tax by direct debit has helped to save over £38,700.
15 August 2008Narrow escape for man who breached injunction
A Bidston man has narrowly escaped a prison sentence following his breach of an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction.
11 August 2008Bans for Birkenhead couple
Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team, in partnership with Wirral Partnership Homes, has obtained bans against a Birkenhead couple.
11 August 2008The joy of outdoor reading
Woodchurch library is basking in the great outdoors this summer by launching Wirral’s first reading garden.
08 August 2008Temporary traffic lights
Temporary traffic lights will be working in several Wirral locations during the next week, (from Monday August 11)
08 August 2008Resurfacing road closures in Prenton and Oxton
Wirral Council has announced resurfacing work which will affect residents in the Prenton and Oxton areas from August 18 to August 29.
07 August 2008Budding artists go Superlambananas for SafeSpace
Aspiring artists across Liverpool are being encouraged to get inspired by their local parks this summer to design a ‘SuperSafeSpace Lambanana.'
07 August 2008Nominate your Wirral 'tourism champion' for 2008!
IT'S time to name your tourism champions for the 8th annual Wirral Tourism Awards for Excellence - nominations close on September 12th so don’t delay!
05 August 2008Now that’s what we call culture!
Dozens of talented Wirral performers are preparing to face challengers from across Merseyside to become the next big cultural hit.
04 August 2008Extra staff to assist local residents
Wirral Council has organised extra staff for its One Stop Shop in Seacombe to cope with extra demand during the temporary closure of the New Brighton facility.
04 August 2008Spam, junk or scam?
With ever-rising food and fuel bills and increasing energy costs it might seem like a welcome change to receive some good news that you've had a lottery or prize draw win.
04 August 2008Mother's eviction due to anti-social son
Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team, in partnership with Wirral Partnership Homes, has evicted a tenant due to the behaviour of her son.
10 July 2008Action taken against anti-social behaviour
Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team, in partnership with landlords, Wirral Partnership Homes and Beechwood & Ballantyne Community Housing Association, have been tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting communities. Below are summaries of four recent cases:
10 April 2008Primary pupils enjoy Wirral's first ever music workshop for deaf primary-age children
DID you know that music can be enjoyed by all deaf children, regardless of the level of their hearing loss?
26 March 2008Election of Councillors for All Wards of the Borough
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS FOR ALL WARDS OF THE BOROUGH