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Birkenhead News is a community-focused news organization dedicated to delivering local stories for Wirral and its surrounding areas. What sets us apart from other local news sources is our deep-rooted connection to Wirral; we are both based and owned here. As an independent entity, we are not part of any larger news organization, which allows us complete freedom in what we choose to report. Our mission is to shine a light on stories that might be overlooked by other media outlets. We are committed to prioritizing people and community in all our editorial decisions.

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Company that helped revive seaside town in row with HMRC

6 days ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

The firm that helped turn Victoria Street in New Brighton from derelict shops into a bustling hub is currently facing legal action by HMRC. A representative for Rock Point Leisure Limited appeared at the High Court in London this week following a winding-up petition filed by HMRC in December last year. A winding-up petition is a legal action taken by someone or an organisation against a company that owes them money.
200 homes plan near new Baltic station site

6 days ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

Almost 200 new homes could be built near the proposed £100m Baltic Triangle Merseyrail station by the company behind Home Bargains. A planning application has been launched for the development of a series of one- and two-bed homes just off St James Street, only 125 yards away from the new station site. Liverpool-based Davos Property Developments has submitted plans for the 13-storey residential-led mixed-use scheme.
Conservative defection ‘slap in the face’ to supporters, leader says

6 days ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

Wirral’s Conservative leader said a decision by three councillors to leave his party was “a slap in the face” to supporters. Cllr Jeff Green said he was “surprised and disappointed” by former colleagues to split from the authority grouping this week. Cllr Andrew Hodson, who will sit as an independent Conservative, had alleged a culture of tolerated bullying, intimidation, and favouritism in a statement announcing he was leaving the group.
Almost 100 problem parents slapped with parking fines outside Liverpool schools

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

Almost 100 parents have been slapped with fines for parking irresponsibly outside Liverpool schools. A warning has been issued to drivers who leave their car without consideration outside sites when picking up or dropping off their child each morning and afternoon. The city council has revealed that in the last 12 months, 94 penalty charge notices have been issued to parents and caregivers who did not follow the rules.
Greasby party venue’s licenced hours extended

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

A lawyer slammed a suggestion by Wirral Council legal officers as “preposterous” as tensions rose during a debate over whether a venue can stay open until the early hours. According to the new Greasby business’ Facebook page, The Little Gem is described as “Greasby’s Hidden Gem” hosting private events, birthdays and celebrations seven days a week. The business opened on 27 April and will be taking bookings from June.
Concerns over late night plan for historic Liverpool community centre

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

Plans for a historic youth and community centre nestled in Liverpool city centre to potentially open until midnight have left neighbours worried they could be “kept up late during the week”. For more than six decades, The Bronte on Trowbridge Street has provided help, entertainment and a support and social network to generations of families.
Wirral Council accidentally sends out incorrect letter to people who pay for brown bin collections

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

Wirral Council has apologised for accidentally sending out letters a year out of date to over 2,000 people. A letter posted on social media by one member of the public told them that their garden waste subscription for brown bin collections which should have been due to expire in May 2026, would actually expire on May 31 2025. The letter was dated April 23 2025. The letter also had other errors.
‘Exhausted’ hospital lab techs to strike

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

Dozens of “exhausted” hospital lab technicians are to strike over fears that mistakes could be made amid a lack of experienced workers. More than 50 workers responsible for testing samples at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital will walk out this month due to concerns that burnout and understaffing is putting patients at risk. Strikes by members of Unite the Union are scheduled to take place on 22, 23, and 27 May.
Row as New Brighton bar gets licence extension

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

A “comment war” has broken out in New Brighton over a bar’s request to extend its opening hours as a mum complained she could smell marijuana outside. Wirral mum Carla Fisher, who lives near Victoria Road in New Brighton, claimed to a Wirral Council licensing committee she had smelt it many times as she protested against Rockport Records being able to extend its opening hours.
Reaction from Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Greens to new Labour leader vote

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | Ed Barnes

Wirral’s opposition parties have greeted the election of a new Labour leader with mixed feelings ahead of a crucial vote in two weeks. Following a meeting on 6 May, Rock Ferry councillor Paula Basnett was elected the new leader of Wirral’s 29 Labour members. While not appointed to the top position in the council yet, it is likely she will lead the local authority going forward if she gets support from other parties on in two weeks’ time.