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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"

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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?"

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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

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Division in Wirral as Rishi Sunak named new Prime Minister

Conservatives in Wirral said today was a historic first while Labour said Rishi Sunak was "out of touch"

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Controversial CCTV cameras 'preying on people's misery' to be removed

It has previously been said the cameras were making people “terrified” to shop in town

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Plugging the budget gap, warm homes target and other big decisions facing Wirral Council

"To balance the budget and control our costs means we will have to make some difficult decisions"

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Council apologises for incorrect planning approval at car park

“We are sorry for this mistake and have since put in additional safeguards against this being able to happen again”

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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"

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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"

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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"

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

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

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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

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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"

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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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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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Wirral Tory says Labour should be 'ashamed' of playing politics over cost of living

Labour said the proposals would put council workers out of a job and raid "vital ring-fenced public health reserves"

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Wirral Council to create 'warm spaces' in libraries and leisure centres

People will be able to 'enjoy a warm welcome and be connected to other support'

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£550,000 going to community groups to help with cost of living

Council leader Janette Williamson said: "It is clear that the cost-of-living crisis is worsening by the day"

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Striking Royal Mail workers 'using foodbanks to feed families'

The ECHO headed to the picket line on the first day of Royal Mail strike action to hear the impact of the cost of living crisis on workers

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Wirral Council report says services may be cut to tackle cost of living

Council leader Janette Williamson requested the Council develop a cost of living strategy but issues remain over how to fund it

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Foodbank staff now relying on donations themselves as bills rise

Councilor believes everyone in his ward will soon be in fuel poverty

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Council boss declares cost of living emergency and demands more cash

Wirral Council leader Janette Williamson says money is needed now as people are worrying about losing their homes

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Labour increase majority in Liscard by-election victory

James Laing has held the seat for Labour in Thursday's poll

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Town could get 'huge boost' with £12m funding bid

Wirral Council plans to submit a bid to the government's Levelling Up fund

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Wirral Council praised after damning report but £14m deficit looms

The authority was heavily criticised in two government reports last year

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