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The Latest Breaking News from Wirral Council

Some taxi fares to start at £5 after Wirral council approves rise

Branch secretary for Unite the Union said it was a disgrace some taxi drivers were working below minimum wage

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New markets policy passed by Wirral Council despite concern over wider impact

The policy faced accusations it is intended to “stop other markets” but this was denied by Councillor Andrew Hodson

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New £1.2m investment for cycle lanes approved in Wirral despite concerns

A Wirral Council report said: “The project will create an environment that is safe for both walking and cycling"

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Council accused of being a 'Scrooge' over proposed markets policy

Wirral Council says the proposals will provide transparency and support Birkenhead Market but residents have raised concerns it would hurt community events

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People in one part of Merseyside could receive one off payment of £157

The payment is to help offset the mounting cost-of-living crisis

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West Kirby sea wall construction delayed by several months

Works were originally expected to finish in November but this has been moved back to early 2023

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Lad with condition so rare only 30 kids have it is being 'denied an education' says mum

Kara Dobbs says her son Leo is being denied education because he is not being given suitable transport to take him to school. But his condition, she says will not get in the way of him living his life

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Seriously ill boy, 8, 'denied an education' as mum fumes over school transport

Kara Dobbs has claimed her son is being "denied" an education

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Opinions sought on controversial plans for 240 homes

A decision on the first seven applications sent to Wirral Council earlier this year is expected at the end of October

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'Dreadful' tip being cleared after business complains of rats and flytipping

Jeremy Poupard said: "I used to say to them that you can’t miss us as we are right next to the rubbish tip"

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Council issues 'disappointing' update on West Kirby flood wall

Initially being marked for completion in November, work will likely continue into the new year

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Sixth form received £1.6 million to build new classrooms and study spaces

Councillor Kathy Hodson, Chair of Wirral Council’s education committee said: “This will go some way to redress any issues after what has been a challenging time for schools over lockdown"

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Hundreds more homes and new public space could be coming to Wirral's green belt

Leverhulme Estate is proposing over 1,000 new homes as part of eight applications

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Mum 'devastated' after 'irreplaceable' tributes stripped from memorial bench

Gina Jacobs "loved" visiting the bench to remember her late sons

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Closures and cancellations in Wirral for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Wirral Council has given an update on building closures, weddings and bin collections

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New "art deco" development approved despite objections

The current M&Co store will be forced to move

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Wirral Council cancels meetings over death of Queen Elizabeth II

One meeting is still going ahead as it deals with active license reviews as councillors pay tribute to the late monarch

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People struggling with cost of living can get help from these local groups

Community groups have been doing all they can to support those in need but predict it will get worse

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Woman's 'wish becomes reality' after strangers' 'overwhelming' generosity

Daisy Gerritsen is now able to go to the beach thanks to the donation of a specialist beach wheelchair

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Building that served generations set for huge £1m transformation

The centre has been a big part of the community for 60 years

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Confusion as hundreds sign petition against housing plans that don't exist

Wirral Council confirmed it has not received any planning applications proposing building on the 122-year-old site

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Council leader says Tory proposals are 'short-sighted' and 'cruel'

The Conservatives proposed last week to use £8.3 million of Wirral Council reserves to help residents but Labour say this is "nothing more than a stunt"

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Council sexual health budget cut by £400,000 since 2013

Over that period, chlamydia detection decreased and gonorrhoea numbers doubled between 2012 and 2019

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Female only court plans could come to Wirral after scheme success

PCC Emily Spurrell said: "There’s much more still to do and I am determined to waste no time"

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Thousands of fake cigarettes found in 'hidden compartments'

Police visited several stores after reports of shops selling fake cigarettes to minors

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