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Richborough Estates' plan for 190 Irby homes is put on hold

By Ed Barnes

5th Oct 2022 3:17 pm | Local News

(Updated: 5 Hours, 4 minutes ago)

The fields in Irby which are the subject of plans for 190 homes

“I can confirm we will not be submitting an outline planning application until our site is successfully removed from the Green Belt.".

Opposition to fracking in Wirral grows but Conservative councillors say anti-fracking claims are nonsense

By Ed Barnes

4th Oct 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 5 Hours, 3 minutes ago)

$Amusing photo posted on twitter by @cleveleysnews suggesting that controversial fracking in Blackpool had tipped the town's Tower$

“This is totally untrue, not least because there’s nothing like enough gas under us for anyone to think they’d like to get it out.".

Wirral West MP raises alarm over proposal for release of Irby green belt land

By Mark Gorton

4th Oct 2022 | Local News

The Irby site map - image: Richborough Estates

"The green belt is incredibly important to the quality of life of people who live and work in the area.".

Heswall and district SMEs offered free support to cut carbon footprint and combat energy crisis

By Mark Gorton

4th Oct 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 4 Hours, 58 minutes ago)

“I would encourage leaders of SMEs in the private and third sectors to get in touch. Time is of the essence.".

West Kirby restaurant receives poor food hygiene rating

By Ed Barnes

3rd Oct 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 5 Hours, 1 minutes ago)

Est. Italian on Banks Road, West Kirby - Image: Google

Chicken, prawns, roast beef, vegetables, sea bass, salmon, and puddings were found to be out of date. .

Councillors call for vote to fund local fire services - and green belt concerns of Pensby and Thingwall residents raised

By Ed Barnes

3rd Oct 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 4 Hours, 57 minutes ago)

"The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is now facing enormous financial difficulties." - Picture: Merseyside Fire and Rescue

“The fire and rescue sector cannot resolve the current difficulties without national Government support.".

Wirral MPs add volume to council leader's call for more government funding

By Ed Barnes

3rd Oct 2022 | Local News

Wirral MPs Margaret Greenwood and Dame Angela Eagle, have also publicly supported council leader Janette Williamson’s call for more government funding.

Greens and Conservatives criticise Labour’s handling of finances over Wirral's deficit

By Ed Barnes - Local Democracy Reporter

30th Sep 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 4 Hours, 59 minutes ago)

“The projected £49m deficit is a worst case scenario based on a series of negative assumptions.".

Meter readings - time running out to take and submit them

By Mark Gorton

30th Sep 2022 | Local News

Gas and electricity prices rise tomorrow

Submitting accurate meter readings now means energy providers won't accidentally charge you at the higher rate.

Wirral council budget gap has almost quadrupled

By Ed Barnes - Local Democracy Reporter

30th Sep 2022 | Local News

(Updated: 4 Hours, 59 minutes ago)

Due to rising costs for services, Council leader Janette Williamson said this budget gap has grown to around £49m.

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