Ed Barnes

Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool

Local Democracy Reporter at Liverpool Echo

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Wirral streets could face new parking restrictions

1 week ago | liverpoolworld.uk | Ed Barnes

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSeveral streets in a Wirral town centre could soon see new parking restrictions as the borough council brings plans forward. Wirral Council is planning to invest more than £21m of government grant funding into the area around Argyle Street, Hamilton Square, and the Woodside waterfront.
Ambitious Hamilton Square regeneration plans put forward

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Ed Barnes

4 1/1 BIRKENHEAD'S iconic Hamilton Square and the streets around it could undergo a transformation after major plans were put forward. A regeneration plan produced by Wirral Council outlines what it wants to see happen in the area in and around Hamilton Square, a picturesque part of Birkenhead near the waterfront that has the most Grade I listed buildings outside of Trafalgar Square in London.
£12m regeneration works start in Liscard town centre

1 week ago | bbc.com | Ed Barnes

Ed BarnesLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceWork is set to start on the £12m regeneration of a town centre on Merseyside. Up to 100 "affordable and quality" homes, a new community centre and improvements to the high street and shop fronts are planned for Liscard in Wirral. The plans include the demolition of former council offices on Egerton Grove which have been described by councillors as "an eyesore".
Merseyside area with five buildings on par with Buckingham Palace

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Ed Barnes

New plans have been put forward which could see some changesAn historic Merseyside square and the streets around it could undergo a transformation after major plans were put forward. A regeneration plan produced by Wirral Council outlines what it wants to see happen in the area in and around Hamilton Square, a picturesque part of Birkenhead near the waterfront that has the most Grade I listed buildings outside of Trafalgar Square in London.
Work to begin on long-awaited Liscard regeneration

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Ed Barnes

WORK is set to begin next week to kickstart the regeneration of a Wirral town centre with £12m promised. Wirral Council is promising to invest £12m of government and council funding in the town centre and the demolition of former council offices on Egerton Grove. Liscard was one of 55 projects across the country to get cash in the third round of Levelling Up funding.
What people think of new plans to revamp Birkenhead's iconic Hamilton Square

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Ed Barnes

How Argyle Street could look in the future. Credit: Wirral Council PEOPLE are feeling a sense of optimism as Wirral Council plans to pump millions of pounds into an area that’s one of a kind outside of London. Wirral Council is currently carrying out two public feedback exercises about its plans for historic Hamilton Square and the area around Birkenhead Town Hall.
What people think of new plans to revamp Hamilton Square area

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

People are feeling a sense of optimism as Wirral Council plans to pump millions of pounds into an area that’s one of a kind outside of London. Wirral Council is currently carrying out two public feedback exercises about its plans for historic Hamilton Square and the area around Birkenhead Town Hall. One revolves around plans for parking restrictions, improved pavements, and new cycle lanes while the other is a wider regeneration plan for the area.
Seven areas in Merseyside borough where crime is highest

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Edward L. Barnes |Ed Barnes

The latest data shows crime has dropped significantly since 2022Seven areas of Wirral see above average crime rates with one area seeing nearly triple the average crime rate across England. Wirral Council published data through its intelligence service gives an insight into how crime varies across the borough. The service takes each council ward and breaks them down by various factors from house prices to benefits claims to crime and antisocial behaviour.
Latest public notices across the Liverpool City Region this week

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Edward L. Barnes |Ed Barnes

A series of notices have been issuedCouncils across the Liverpool City Region have issued a list of public notices in the past seven days. These are important documents which act as a public record of key decisions in the city region and keep citizens across the local authority areas informed of their council's decision making. From planning applications, to bins, to parking, councils are duty bound to make their decisions available to the public.
WIRRAL: The areas of Wirral where crime is 'highest'

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Ed Barnes

Library picture of police (Image: Newsquest) SEVEN areas of Wirral see above average crime rates with one area seeing nearly triple the crime rate across England. Wirral Council data published through its intelligence service gives an inside into how crime varies across the borough. The service takes each council ward and breaks them down by various factors from house prices to benefits claims to crime and antisocial behaviour.

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