The Latest Breaking News from Janette Williamson

Council leader criticised for not addressing local issues in fierce debate

Wirral Conservative leader Tom Anderson called a vote on new voter ID rules "Labour virtue signalling from central office"

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Council tax rise not on cards in Wirral after government allows 5% increase

“Why should our council tax payers, particularly the poorest, have to pay for this government’s incompetence?"

Liverpool Echo · Nov 18, 2022

Outdoor play area, art gallery and cafe to open in new £4m centre

The scheme has been praised for the benefits to health and wellbeing

Liverpool Echo · Nov 2, 2022

Defibrillator vandal branded 'brainless waste of space' by council leader

"With a bit of luck they might learn the consequences of their actions and actually become a useful member of society"

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

Government says it's open to talks as Wirral council struggles with growing deficit

"We are working with councils to understand the impact inflation will have on their budgets and stand ready to speak to any council that has concerns"

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

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 · Oct 6, 2022

MP demands government meeting as Wirral Council faces possible bankruptcy over deficit

"This is a crisis made in Westminster, not Wirral"

Liverpool Echo · Oct 3, 2022

Council leader accused of 'deliberately painting worst case scenario' over growing deficit

Wirral's Greens criticised the handling of council finances but Labour say rising inflation is to blame

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

Council deficit balloons to £49m with vote asking for bailout expected soon

Asked if a bankruptcy declaration is possible, Cllr Williamson said there were no plans to, adding “people didn’t vote us in to abdicate responsibility"

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Sep 12, 2022