Wirral West

Following last year's problems caused by traveller sites in Greasby and New Brighton, the Conservative Government has announced a review of the law and powers to deal with unauthorised caravan sites.

Conservative Councillors in Wirral are stepping up their campaign to scrap Wirral View, and put the money into school crossing patrols instead.

The budget, passed by Labour Councillors on Monday, includes a further £140,000 to be spent on the controversial newspaper.

Wirral Council’s response to being one of the 15 councils in breach of the 2004 Planning Act has been condemned as ‘too little, too late’ by one of the Borough’s Councillors.

A call to reject an application to build 14 houses on Banks Road in West Kirby has been backed by Wirral's Planning Committee.
 

The costs of clearing up the mess left behind by travellers at Upton Meadow last summer have been revealed - the Woodland Trust spent a record £5,945 removing the rubbish and filth left behind at the popular location.  This was the most expensive clean up by the Trust in 2017.  The figures were p

Residents are now being asked to sign for receipt of Wirral Council’s controversial newspaper, ‘Wirral View’, when it is delivered.

As the Wirral Globe warns of plunging temperatures on the way, Conservatives in Wirral are urging people who may be at risk, or in need of extra help, to be aware of what's available.

Among those taking part in this year's Santa Dash in West Kirby is Andrew Gardner, who is raising money for Hoylake Cottage.

The Chief Executive of Wirral Council has been called to appear before a committee of councillors to explain high rates of staff absence, after a report revealed the authority is losing £4.4 million a year caused by absence and sickness.
 

Earlier today, a team of volunteers led by Councillor Wendy Clements contacted more than 4,000 residents in Greasby to ask for their views on the Green Belt and local open spaces.