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Free insulation scheme nets national award

Wirral News — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:15:00 GMT

A Wirral scheme that provides free loft and cavity wall insulation to local residents has received national recognition by winning an award at this year’s Gas Industry Awards.

Time running out to apply for solar heating grant

Wirral News — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:44:00 GMT

Wirral residents wishing to take advantage of a grant entitling them to money off an environmentally-friendly water heating system are being urged to act quickly or risk missing out.

Hilbre ‘wader cam’ on air this weekend

Wirral News — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:24:00 GMT

Wildlife enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to view the activity of wading birds off the coast of Hilbre Island close-up thanks to a pioneering ‘beam-back’ event.

Seeing the 'Woodland Trust' for the Trees

Wirral News — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:43:00 GMT

The Woodland Trust has kindly donated 421 trees to the Friends of Bidston Hill as part of their community trees project. These trees are to be planted into the Forest School classroom area on Bidston Hill ready for Stream Education, Forest Schools to start in April 2012.

Weekend opening of Walled Garden returns

Wirral News — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:21:00 GMT

A hidden Wirral gem is to be fully reopened for the benefit of community groups and residents.

Plans in place to ease winter waste worries

Wirral News — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:34:00 GMT

Wirral Council and its waste collection partner, Biffa, are taking steps this winter to reduce the level of disruption that ice and snow have had on domestic bin collection services in previous years.

Never too early to start saving energy

Wirral News — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Youngsters at a local nursery school are proving it is never too early in life to start learning the benefits of saving energy and the different ways in which we can do it.

New grant will provide winter warmth

Wirral News — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:53:00 GMT

Wirral Council has made a new Cosy Homes Heating Grant available to residents with low incomes.

National praise for Wirral’s pest controllers

Wirral News — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:58:00 GMT

The Council team that helps local residents and businesses tackle infestations of insects or vermin has once again received national recognition for the quality of its service.

Green-fingered youngsters plot for the future

Wirral News — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:38:00 GMT

The hard work and enthusiasm of a dozen local young people has helped lay the foundations of a brand new community garden in a disused piece of land next to Birkenhead Park.

New bin collection calendars issued

Wirral News — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:05:00 GMT

Wirral residents are urged to keep their eyes peeled for the brand new household refuse and recycling calendars, which are due to drop through their letterboxes anytime now.

Partners celebrate scheme’s amazing first year

Wirral News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:55:00 GMT

A scheme that offers money-saving and energy-saving insulation to many local residents, as well as a jobs lifeline to others, celebrated its first birthday recently.

Bag it, bin it – or pay the penalty

Wirral News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:40:00 GMT

The local park is one of the most popular places for people to head to in order to walk their dogs and give them the freedom to stretch their legs.

Wirral's parks flying the flag once again

Wirral News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Wirral’s parks and open spaces are among the best in the country – and that’s official!

It's all happening at Wirral's parks

Wirral News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:22:00 GMT

With the summer holidays upon us, more than ever the availability of free, safe and fun activities is of great importance to parents right across Wirral.

Team targets litter louts

Wirral News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:40:00 GMT

People who are spotted discarding rubbish, including things like cigarette ends, on the streets of Wirral will be targeted and fined by a team of enforcement officers operating in the borough.

Recycled garden waste becomes a great giveaway

Wirral News — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Green-fingered Wirral residents can take something back from garden waste collections this weekend.

School Environment Award winners lauded

Wirral News — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:38:00 GMT

Wirral’s School Environment Awards 2011 were handed out last night with groups of children from both primary and secondary schools being honoured for their commitment to green causes.

Greenleas pupils show ‘green’ credentials

Wirral News — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:00 GMT

A team of pupils from Wallasey’s Greenleas Primary School has beaten nine other teams to go forward as Wirral’s representative in the national Climate Week Mini Challenge competition.

Investment will help reduce emissions

Wirral News — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:58:00 GMT

Wirral Council is introducing further innovative energy saving measures to enable the borough to move closer to its target of reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2025.