National Test of the new UK emergency alert 16th April 2023 Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby. This new system will, in an emergency, send an alert to your... Local News
Pension boost for 14,900 people in Birkenhead 11th April 2023 It has been confirmed that 14,900 pensioners in Birkenhead will receive a 10.1 per cent increase in their Basic State Pension from this month. This increase is... Local News
Birkenhead Park in the running for World Heritage Status 10th April 2023 Cultural and natural heritage sites including Birkenhead Park are a step closer to becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites after gaining Government backing for... Local News
Thousands of Birkenhead residents get a pay rise 1st April 2023 Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect -... Local News
Wirral to get £1.8m to support troubled families 10th March 2023 Wirral Council is getting £1.8 million to support families struggling with social problems such as insecure housing or substance misuse. The money, to be used... Local News
Labour's 'tax to the max' budget isn't sustainable 3rd March 2023 - by Cllr. Tom Anderson, Leader of Wirral’s Conservative Councillors On Monday, the Council’s budget for 2023/24 was passed. As it has been every year, because... Local News
New Help Points launched in Birkenhead 2nd March 2023 A network of public safety emergency contact points across the busiest parts of Wirral have launched this week, including locations across Birkenhead. In total... Local News
625 new businesses in Birkenhead 1st March 2023 Over the last 12 years, 625 additional businesses have been set up across Birkenhead. Having more local businesses means that more money is retained and... Local News
Wirral gets a further £6m to support households 22nd February 2023 Families in Wirral are set to benefit from a further £6m as part of the national Household Support Fund. Wirral Council will receive the cash, announced today... Local News