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Paul O'Grady given Wirral's highest honour in tribute to 'one of our best'

There were also calls for Birkenhead Kennels to be moved to a new location to create “a real and lasting legacy" in memory

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Hope for golf course remains as meeting turns into 'pantomime'

Decisions over whether to demolish a leisure centre and sell off a library were also considered

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Metro Mayor appoints 'middle aged, white and male' cabinet and explains why

Steve Rotheram has himself addressed the lack of female representation as Combined Authority team is shaken up

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Tensions erupt as Wirral Council elects new leader

Labour was accused of entering a "coalition of power" with the Conservatives

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Wirral Tories welcome new Labour leader as 'moderate voice' within party

A vote on who becomes council leader is expected later this month

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Wirral Council leader deposed by her deputy in dramatic coup

Cllr Janette Williamson is removed as Wirral Labour leader by Cllr Paul Stuart who will now make move to lead council

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Wirral Labour councillor could make last minute leadership challenge in dramatic move

It's understood Cllr Paul Stuart is making a bid to lead Wirral Council

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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

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Politicians clash over plans to house 1,800 asylum seekers after 'serious concerns' raised

This came after 'serious concerns' were raised with the Home Secretary over the plans

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More than 13,000 homes planned for Wirral by 2037

Wirral could see at least 13,000 new homes built by 2037

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Council sells off former Ministry of Defence site for housing

The sale was approved by councillors with plans for 249 homes

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Warning delay could put housing plans for next decade 'at risk'

Council leader Janette Williamson will now write to Michael Gove to ask for the delay to be reversed

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Anger as train services brought back to one station but not another in Wirral

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram however said Cllr Pat Cleary "made no efforts to contact me in the six months about the changes Merseyrail made"

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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

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Tax rise 'wasn't easy decision' according to Wirral council leader

All councillors voted for the council tax rise at a Wirral Council budget meeting

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Councillor apologises after 'appalling' comments to staff

Cllr Andrew Gardner said Wirral Council "exists for its own self perpetuation" and referred to staff work levels

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Claim 'people have been traumatised' by budget cuts 'never likely to happen'

Council leader Janette Williamson said: “This is a fully costed, legal budget, which will save the services residents value" as new proposals are revealed

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Levelling Up 'nothing more than a beauty contest' claims Metro Mayor

Only two areas in Merseyside received government cash

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Wirral loses out on £12m funding

"A cynic might say that funding's been strategically awarded"

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Wirral bin workers secure pay rise after strike action

Details released of improved terms accepted by Wirral waste workers as strikes are called off

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Wirral's bins are being collected after strikes called off

Christmas Day summit sees strike action suspended, with bin crews back out on the streets

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Heartbreak as 'presents for daughter sit unopened' after Christmas Eve shooting

People are placing flowers outside the Lighthouse Inn in memory of Elle Edwards

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Wirral council leader reflects on 'unprecedented' two years

Cllr Janette Williamson said: "It has not been easy" as she looks ahead to next year where the council faces a budget gap of £38m

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The cost of living support available in Wirral for those struggling

Council leader Janette Williamson said: “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live. If you need support...you are not alone.”

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Job losses and cuts on table for council as latest forecasts show £38m gap

Wirral Council is currently waiting for a government announcement before making any final decisions

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