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The Latest Breaking News from Wirral Council

Wirral's new freeport expected to bring in nearly £50m every year

A new fund from extra money generated by the freeport will be set up in April

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9 things you know if you've moved from Liverpool to Wirral

Getting a taxi from Liverpool after a night out is always tricky

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Wirral Tories say vote against tax rise would be 'irresponsible'

Wirral's Tory leader was asked why he campaigned against the council tax rise but then voted for it

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Deadly road to be made safer as campaigners call on council to take action

The proposal to spend £550,000 at the Three Stags crossroads will take place over the next two years

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Council 'open' to four day working week trial in the future

Council officers said it could help with recruiting and retaining staff as a national trial continues

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Homes could be built on field despite safety concerns

The proposal has been recommended for approval at a planning committee meeting

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Extra £4.4m approved for controversial sea wall

The scheme is intended to protect houses from flooding but has been controversial

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Major changes could be coming to Wirral roads if plans approved

Work could begin on making a dangerous Spital crossroads safer after a number of accidents there

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Council's own restaurant loses £150k as sea wall construction takes over waterfront

There have also been calls for a councillor to apologise over the impact of the sea wall on businesses

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Complaint put in after Tory councillor makes 'bribes' allegation

The comments were made during a Wirral Council budget meeting

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Wirral bin collections cancelled due to snow disruption

People were told to leave their bins out over the weekend

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Transport museum in 'jeopardy' saved as charity takeover approved

The costs of running the museum will now be taken over by non-profit Big Heritage

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Support offered to Typhoo Tea workers after 'devastating news' factory is closing

Up to 90 jobs could be lost after an announcement the brand will close its Moreton factory on the Wirral

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£1.3m cycle lane upgrade delayed over concerns it could harm business

Those in favour of the scheme said it was important in establishing a safe cycle network across Wirral

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Man claims he's lost £80,000 since controversial building work started

Building work started in April 2022

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Controversial £1.3m cycle lane upgrade up for approval despite opposition

Wirral Council said the cycle lane, which isn't funded by the council's own finances, will make the road safer

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Call for foster parents to get free council tax

The suggestion comes as Wirral Council looks to encourage more people to get into foster care

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Bad care homes to be named and shamed under new policy

The new policy comes after a critical report in November on the quality of Wirral care homes

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Small Merseyside town where people are 'terrified to go out at night'

Wirral Council said recent damage in New Ferry and in parks around the Wirral will cost around £5,000

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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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New Wirral finance chief criticises 'cultural issue' on payments

This comes as a new finance system is expected to go live in April

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Costs for controversial sea wall rise to over £15m

The scheme will save lives according to Wirral Council but has been controversial with people living close by

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Wirral council tax to rise by at least £70 a year

Conservatives despite campaigning against a council tax rise ended up voting for it

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Tory councillors accused of 'hypocrisy' as budget passes at fiery meeting

Conservatives said a council tax rise would be "unfair on hard-pressed council tax payers"

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