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
Wallasey cycle lane: flawed from the start 24th November 2023 The long-awaited 'consultation' on the cycle route from Birkenhead to Wallasey is now underway. Originally planned as a single project, the scheme was split... Local News
15,460 Wirral residents to get a pay rise 22nd November 2023 Local Conservatives have welcomed an increase to the National Living Wage for an estimated 15,460 people across Wirral. The Conservative Government is... Local News
New call for action on conservation areas 21st November 2023 A Wirral Councillor is backing calls by Historic England for the Borough’s 26 conservation areas to be enhanced. Following the latest hearings into Wirral’s... Local News
Regeneration of Liscard to tackle decades of neglect 20th November 2023 Councillors Lesley Rennie and Ian Lewis have welcomed almost £11 million in cash for Liscard Town Centre, as part of the latest round of Levelling Up Funding to... Local News
£25m investment tackling local NHS patient backlog 14th November 2023 After just one year, the new surgical centre has ensured an extra 3,000 patients have been helped, including urology, breast and orthopaedic treatments. The... Local News
Does your road or pavement need repair? 13th November 2023 Each year, Highways Engineers compile a list of roads and pavements that need repair, whether fixing pot holes or full resurfacing. The list is based on their... Local News
Extra 1,150 primary care staff in local NHS since 2019 9th November 2023 Across Wirral. Cheshire and Merseyside, there are now 1,150 more staff working in primary care than there were in 2019, helping to provide 20% more appointments... Local News
More than 15,000 families get £300 cost of living help 31st October 2023 The second Cost of Living payment worth £300 is now arriving for 15,200 of the most vulnerable and low income households in Wallasey constituency. Households... Local News
Local Plan Inquiry: Moreton and Saughall Massie 31st October 2023 The Independent Inquiry into Wirral Council's draft Local Plan continues. Today proposals for land use in Upton, Leasowe, Moreton and part of Saughall Massie... Local News
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