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<r>Following the government’s announcement that gyms and other leisure facilities could reopen across the Liverpool City Region, several council-owned leisure facilities have returned in Wirral.<br/> <br/> Here’s a round-up of what’s available.<br/> <br/> West Kirby Concourse: Gym, pool and exercise...

<r>With Halloween and Bonfire Night around the corner, Wirral and other local authorities in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) are urging residents not to gather or arrange events.<br/> <br/> As the borough is under Tier 3 restrictions, the risk of transmitting coronavirus is significantly higher than...

<r>Road users are being encouraged to stay safe during the darker months now that the clocks have gone back by ensuring they can see and be seen when using the roads.<br/> <br/> With the clocks going back, shorter days and longer nights bring poor visibility and a higher risk of collisions due to it...

<r>Businesses specifically affected by the tier three restrictions in the borough can now make a claim financial support .<br/> <br/> An online claim form for the Local Restrictions Support Grant is available for any eligible business to submit an application.<br/> <br/> The Government established t...

<r>Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is to provide a fund of up to £1.5 million to the six local authorities in the city region to enable them to help cover the costs of licences for taxi drivers resident in the Liverpool City Region who have been severely impacted by COVID-19.<br/> <br/> Cit...

<r>Over this October half-term the communities of Wirral – in all their varied forms – are continuing to show renewed energy and commitment to supporting each other through crisis.<br/> <br/> Since the start of the pandemic Wirral Council has been working closely with these community and voluntary o...

<r>With Halloween and Bonfire Night around the corner, Wirral and other local authorities in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) are urging residents not to gather or arrange events.<br/> <br/> As the borough is under Tier 3 restrictions, the risk of transmitting coronavirus is significantly higher than...

<r>With the COVID-19 pandemic creating more young carers in the UK; local, specialist support is available to those looking for guidance, information or advice.<br/> <br/> Many young carers rely on direct support they receive at school or through other services to cope with their role. Without the b...

<r>Year 7 children from schools in the Birkenhead area can enjoy free creative activities in November, following a successful funding bid from local artists and tutors.<br/> <br/> The 'This is Me' programme of after school sessions will be run by artist Jane Gordon from Crafters & Makers; Andy Y...

<r>Detailed plans for the new flood wall to be built along the length of West Kirby promenade will be officially lodged next week.<br/> <br/> This marks a significant milestone in this highly complex, but essential project to build a 1.1km barrier on South Parade, between its junctions with Sandy La...