Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council20 Mar 2026Fraudster who blew up town centre dies in prisonPascal Blasio, 65, caused a gas explosion in New Ferry to try to defraud his insurers of £50,000.20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Vape shop with 'mattress on floor in back' shut downThe West Kirby Vape Shop opened only in October but has now been shut after the council took action.20 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Free parking to stay after charge plans delayedCouncillors hear deep concerns from local businesses and there is now to be a further review. 12 Mar 202623 Feb 2026Six councils handed support to help balance booksThe authorities have been given the support to help plug budget black holes.23 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Council paying £63m more than office blocks worthWirral Council is set to pay £75m for two office blocks that have been valued at just over £13m.13 Feb 202614 Jan 2026Three Wirral councillors defect to Reform UKKathryn and Andrew Hodson and Graham Davies will form the party's first group on the authority.14 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Slime, 'rancid' cheese and mice found in restaurantThe Turkish restaurant in Wallasey Village was given the worst possible rating after an inspection.13 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Volunteers want to take over lease to preserve lakeThey say the lake is deteriorating, often full of debris and at risk of a blue-green algae outbreak.9 Jan 202621 Nov 2025Wirral's regeneration 'is 30 years behind Salford'An independent report highlights ways in which Wirral Council has struggled to drive regeneration.21 Nov 2025...
