93% reject Council parking plan Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 The results of Wirral Council’s consultation on parking charges have been published. In response to the proposal to introduce charges at off-street car parks, such as Garden Lane and Holt Avenue in Moreton, 93% of the 2,937 people who replied said they opposed the plans. Councillor Vida Wilson (Conservative, Moreton West & Saughall Massie) said: “Whenever Wirral Council introduces parking charges... Local News
NEW! £350 grant towards EV charging points 18th March 2024 The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties... Local News
Renewed calls for pause on 20mph rollout in Wirral 17th March 2024 There are renewed calls for a pause in the rollout of 20mph zones in Wirral, following updated guidance from the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, this weekend... Local News
Wirral employers urged to back homelessness pledge 15th March 2024 Employers in Wirral are being urged to sign up to the new Homelessness Covenant and support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including those... Local News
175 fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Wallasey 14th March 2024 The latest figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in Wallasey has fallen by 175 over the last 12 months. There are now 2... Local News
Reporting back: Kings Parade van parking 12th March 2024 Following our 'Q&A' on the problems caused by the large number of vans parked on Kings Parade, Leasowe Road and Cross Lane, Councillors Ian Lewis and Lesley... Local News
Residents' briefing: changes to childcare support 9th March 2024 Changes to Child Benefit: First, we are raising the threshold at which families start to pay the 'High-Income Child Benefit Charge' (HICBC). At present anyone... Reports
Post Office campaign seeks Council support 8th March 2024 Post Office bosses are set to be challenged over the current closure of three more branches in Wirral. Councillor Lesley Rennie (Wallasey) is seeking all-party... Local News
Wirral to benefit from extra suicide prevention cash 6th March 2024 People struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for organisations working to prevent suicides... Local News
Local Plan takes another step forward 5th March 2024 Following the public inquiry into Wirral's draft Local Plan, the Inspectors have now written to Wirral Council with their initial comments. Inspectors have... Local News
Boris Johnson: My Guarantee to Get Brexit Done and Unleash Britain’s Potential 24th November 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today launched the Conservative manifesto in Telford, setting out how he will get Brexit done and unleash Britain’s potential. National News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
