News in Heswall

First things first, there are no trial charging points in the Heswall district, but if you're fortunate enough to own an electric vehicle and are out and about in places like Hoylake, Wallasey and Woodchurch, then news of this initiative might well be of interest.

More than 40 on-street electric vehicle charging points are available for use as a pilot scheme to encourage motorists to explore a 'greener' way to travel goes live.

It's good to see refurbishment work underway at an empty Heswall Lower Village shop that will soon be occupied by a company specialising in hog roasts for parties and events.

Formerly the Hedgerows fruit and veg shop, but closed for many years, the refitted premises will become home to Ye Olde Pen Norse Hog Spit Roast.

People living in Wirral would like to see new cycleways and footpaths, a greater focus on health and wellbeing and communities not just homes.

Leverhulme says these were among the key areas highlighted following the publication of its Vision document in June.

Heswall Football Club is an important part of the fabric of the local community and is always eager to attract new faces to get involved with grassroots football - and welcome back old ones.

On October 30 the club is hosting a Legends Night at its Gayton Park ground, but this is not the sort of event that welcomes well known past professional players to share a few anecdotes, but one that seeks instead the local legends who, over the years, have helped build a club like Heswall and keep it going.

Above: more pictures by Bob Shaw

After the filling frenzy of the weekend, a casual drive past the Shell garage on the Devon Doorway roundabout revealed a full forecourt, but no cars backing up on the Chester High Road or clogging up the roundabout itself.

At a stretch the scene could have been a typical busy period for the service station.

A proposal to sell a former school playing field to a van hire firm will not go ahead after councillors, including Heswall's Andrew Hodson, threw the controversial idea out.

Last night's meeting of Wirral Council's Economy and Regeneration Committee unanimously rejected the proposal to sell the land for £150,000, amid concerns over flooding and building on green space.

Assuming you have fuel in your tank to make trips to the tip, it's worth noting that the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority will soon be opening their recycling centres for a shorter amount of time as they switch to winter operating hours from October.

Incidentally, looking at the picture above supplied by the Authority, one can't help but think Dad should reconsider recycling that toy scooter in case he needs it to get to work.

A Tory councillor has raised concerns over salaries paid by Wirral Council.

Conservative councillor Jenny Johnson, who represents West Kirby and Thurstaston, was querying numbers she seemed to find alarming at last night's meeting of Wirral Council's Audit and Risk Management Committee.

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