A draft local plan, which sets out future development on the Wirral, has taken a step forward. Wirral Council has submitted its new blueprint to the secretary of state for its independent examination.

“It could do with a good shake up. Birkenhead needs someone who wants to love it, take care of it. Someone who is interested." 70-year-old Tommy is speaking in Birkenhead town centre. Like many around ...

21,000 homes and a £350m investment into Birkenhead could be one step closer after Wirral Council moved plans forward to deliver regeneration of the Merseyside town. If approved by the government, a ...