Frank Field (1942-2024) Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Flags in Wirral have been lowered following the death of former MP for Birkenhead, Frank Field. Respected and admired for his work on poverty, the causes of poverty and his stint as 'Minister for Welfare Reform' under Tony Blair, Lord Field of Birkenhead (as he became after the 2019 election) passed away after his long battle with cancer. A Book of Condolence has been opened at Birkenhead Town... Local News
All state secondary schools in Wallasey now have a defib 3rd July 2023 Students and teachers in all eligible secondary schools in Wallasey will now have access to life-saving equipment to use in an emergency thanks to the delivery... Local News
Could you be a candidate for us? 25th June 2023 The council elections on 4 May are the last until 2027. Or are they? Over the last few years, we've seen a number of elected councillors have to give up their... Local News
Calls to tidy up Moreton Embankment 23rd June 2023 Calls for the Council to tackle 'out of control' weed growth along Moreton Embankment have followed complaints from residents. The Embankment, used by walkers... Local News
Unemployment in Wallasey falls again 13th June 2023 The latest figures (May 2023) show that 2,405 people across the Wallasey constituency are out of work and receiving 'out of work benefits', mainly Universal... Local News
Plans for second 15m phone mast in Wallasey Village 12th June 2023 Plans for a second mobile phone mast on Harrison Drive have been submitted to the Council's Planning Department. The 15m mast, and adjacent cabinets, would be... Local News
Town Hall urged to retain green space in Wallasey 1st June 2023 Members of the newly-appointed Planning Committee are being urged to maintain former grazing land near a busy primary school in Wallasey, as a developer... Local News
Local Plan Inquiry: no delays, says Inspectorate 27th May 2023 The Planning Inspectorate has revealed that the timetable for their hearings on Wirral's Local Plan was agreed by the Council's leadership. There had been... Local News
Wirral Council: Labour fails to gain a majority 8th May 2023 Key points: Lesley Rennie re-elected in Wallasey with the greatest number of votes for a Conservative candidate anywhere in Merseyside and Cheshire Across... Reports
Baroness Chalker of Wallasey retires 4th May 2023 On 2 February 2023, Baroness Lynda Chalker of Wallasey made her final speech in the House of Lords, prior to her retirement on 3 February. Baroness Chalker... Speeches
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News