Frank Field (1942-2024) Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Flags in Wirral have been lowered following the death of former MP for Birkenhead, Frank Field. Respected and admired for his work on poverty, the causes of poverty and his stint as 'Minister for Welfare Reform' under Tony Blair, Lord Field of Birkenhead (as he became after the 2019 election) passed away after his long battle with cancer. A Book of Condolence has been opened at Birkenhead Town... Local News
NEW! £350 grant towards EV charging points 18th March 2024 The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties... Local News
Renewed calls for pause on 20mph rollout in Wirral 17th March 2024 There are renewed calls for a pause in the rollout of 20mph zones in Wirral, following updated guidance from the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, this weekend... Local News
Wirral employers urged to back homelessness pledge 15th March 2024 Employers in Wirral are being urged to sign up to the new Homelessness Covenant and support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including those... Local News
200 fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Birkenhead 14th March 2024 The latest figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in Birkenhead has fallen by 55 over the last 12 months. There are now 3... Local News
Residents' briefing: changes to childcare support 9th March 2024 Changes to Child Benefit: First, we are raising the threshold at which families start to pay the 'High-Income Child Benefit Charge' (HICBC). At present anyone... Reports
Police & Crime Report for Birkenhead and Bebington: February 2024 2nd March 2024 Thanks to action in Bebington and Birkenhead by Merseyside Police: 28 February: Four men from Upton, Oxton and Bidston have been jailed for a combined 76 years... Reports
WATCH: protecting our democracy 1st March 2024 Recently we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality – including on the individuals and institutions that serve our democracy. This... Speeches
£1.5m to help support Wirral's homeless 1st March 2024 Wirral is to receive more than £1.5m in additional funding to help vulnerable residents at risk of becoming homeless, or who are already sleeping rough. The... Local News
10 days left to apply for Pensions boost 25th February 2024 Pensioners across Birkenhead and Bebington could pocket an extra £299 if they claim Pension Credit in the next 10 days. Those who successfully apply for Pension... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News