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Tensions erupt as Wirral Council elects new leader

Labour was accused of entering a "coalition of power" with the Conservatives

Liverpool Echo · May 24, 2023

Labour and Greens make historic gains in Wirral elections as Tories lose out

Despite the Labour gains, the party still has no majority on the council

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023

Plans to revive town after explosion a 'missed opportunity'

Where the explosion took place, construction for 34 apartments is expected to begin in the autumn

Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2023

Biffa workers walk out over pay with no bin collections for a week

Biffa has a contract with Wirral Council meaning no bins will be collected for a week

Liverpool Echo · Dec 5, 2022

Concerns over 1,200 homes developers say will bring £155m to local economy

One councillor said she needed to see evidence the development wouldn't impact wildlife next to the Mersey.

Liverpool Echo · Nov 24, 2022

Council approves application for hundreds of homes on old Ministry of Defence site

The application is linked with another for 217 homes meaning nearly 500 houses could be built in total

Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022

What government social care reform means for people in Wirral

Councillors were told people “will not have to sell their family home to meet their care costs” under the new reforms

Liverpool Echo · Oct 25, 2022

Council confirms nine libraries to close as campaigner says 'people feel betrayed'

But a number of community groups could take them over

Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022

Warning to 'prepare for the worst' as council could face millions in cuts

“We have got to hope for the best but prepare for the worst"

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

Wirral Council praised after damning report but £14m deficit looms

The authority was heavily criticised in two government reports last year

Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2022