Massive response to Winter Fuel Payments Saturday, 19 October, 2024 There has been a massive response to the campaign by Conservatives across Wirral, following Labour's decision to remove Winter Fuel Payments from millions of pensioners. People have responded to the letter from the Leader of the Borough's Conservatives, Cllr. Jeff Green, often with harrowing and distressing accounts of how they will now struggle. Tell us your views The recent increase in the... Local News
Operation Prosper launched to help Wirral veterans into work 12th April 2024 Launched today, Operation Prosper is a new wraparound employment service to support veterans into work after they leave the Armed Forces. In the Birkenhead... Local News
Tougher action to tackle shoplifters in Wirral 10th April 2024 Serial or abusive shoplifters in Wirral are set to face tougher punishments following tough new action to crack down on retail crime and protect UK highstreets... Local News
Massive response to Noctorum and Claughton survey 4th April 2024 There has been a massive response to the recent survey from the local Conservatives. Sent to almost 3,000 residents in parts of Noctorum and Claughton, the... Local News
Prenton is latest to benefit from a family hub 3rd April 2024 Families in Prenton will be able to access a variety of different support services under one roof thanks to the launch of Wirral’s ninth Family Hub. Family Hubs... Local News
NEW! Help this month for businesses in Bebington and Birkenhead 3rd April 2024 This month, business rates for small businesses and retail, leisure and hospitality businesses will be frozen or cut and the VAT threshold will be raised to... Local News
NEW! taxes cut, wages and pensions up 1st April 2024 Starting this month, critical measures to help boost incomes are coming into effect for people across Birkenhead and Bebington. With inflation falling and... Local News
NEW! £350 grant towards EV charging points 18th March 2024 The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties... Local News
Renewed calls for pause on 20mph rollout in Wirral 17th March 2024 There are renewed calls for a pause in the rollout of 20mph zones in Wirral, following updated guidance from the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, this weekend... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
