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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

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

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

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Battle for area heats up as Labour fight off 'insurgence from the Greens'

Both parties are bringing in big names to drum up support over the weekend

Liverpool Echo

Council meeting takes unusual turn as member sings Sia song

Cllr Jo Bird reflected on her time as a councillor and sang lines from the track Bird Set Free

Liverpool Echo

More Merseyrail trains brought back to station after campaign

Merseyrail reversed a decision to cut back services after a campaign by Labour and Green councillors

Liverpool Echo

Renters feel they're being 'pushed out' of historic village as charges rises 26%

Residents also claim they are waiting for black mould, and damp issues to be dealt with

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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

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

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

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

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

But a number of community groups could take them over

Liverpool Echo

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

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

The authority was heavily criticised in two government reports last year

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Fit and healthy woman dies suddenly in her sleep in Christmas Day tragedy

Jo Bird passed away on Christmas Day 2021.

Daily Mirror

'Fit and healthy' woman found dead in bed by partner after going to sleep normally

Jo Bird died on Christmas Day in 2021 after spending the night before wrapping presents and enjoying a few drinks with her partner, Stuart Hatton, who said she was "beautiful, inside and out"

Liverpool Echo

Key moment for Wirral Greens as ex-Labour member joins

The new Green councillor said the party is 'better for Bromborough and better for me'

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