New housing plans for former Wirral tennis site

Alternative plans to build houses on the site of disused tennis courts in Wirral have been put forward. Proposals to construct 10 homes on the former courts of St Luke’s Tennis Club in Hoylake are to be considered by Wirral Council. Outline planning permission for four mews properties and 10 apartments at the vacant site ... Read More...

World-renowned drummers to perform at fireworks spectacular

A pair of world-renowned drumming troupes will perform as part of Liverpool’s Bonfire night celebrations this November. The street theatre companies, Les Commandos Percu and Deabru Beltzak, will star in the River of Light event, parading through the city centre accompanied by music, lights and fireworks. The French and Spanish companies will ... Read More...

Wirral Council reports housing boost as it works towards pledges

“Strong results” have been achieved in improving Wirral’s housing stock during recent months, according to a new report. The findings, to be considered by Wirral Council’s cabinet, have highlighted progress in improving properties between April and June 2016. According to the update, achievements from the period include 338 empty homes being identified, ... Read More...

Award for Wirral regeneration masterplan

A masterplan to transform a Bromborough Pool brownfield site in Wirral with new homes has been recognised with a national award. Ainsley Gommon Architects and Wirral Council’s development management team won the Placemaking on Brownfield Land category at this year’s National Planning and Placemaking Awards for their work on the former ... Read More...

New housing and health group to promote better living conditions

Housing and health representatives from across the North West are joining together to promote better living conditions throughout the region. Established by Liverpool City Council and commissioned by public health, the award winning Healthy Homes Programme targets poor health and injury resulting from substandard housing conditions. The group has been set up with similar ... Read More...