The gym at West Kirby Concourse is to close for a short period to enable the installation of brand new, state-of-the-art equipment. As previously reported by West Kirby Today, existing equipment will be replaced at four sites, including West Kirby, as part of a wider transformation programme. The upgrade will
A new report has found there has been a decline in independent retail businesses in West Kirby, and is calling for renewed investment and community-led regeneration. Community group One West Kirby warns that the town’s business landscape is undergoing a period of significant change — with a sharp decline in
Channel 4 series Grand Designs has returned to West Kirby to catch up with a family who transformed their dormer bungalow into a wooden clad house. Presenter Kevin McCloud followed Stuart and Rosie Treasurer in 2016 as they turned their home into a striking piece of modern architecture featuring a
Wirral Council is to install new equipment in the gym at West Kirby Concourse. A decision has been taken to take out a three year lease to replace existing equipment at West Kirby and Guinea Gap leisure centres. It has also been revealed that the creche at the centre -
Wirral Council is to proceed with a search for an outside operator to take over the running of Wirral Watersports Centre at West Kirby marine lake. It follows an eight week public consultation, which the local authority says resulted in around 60 per cent of the 439 people who responded
Three longstanding regulars have helped reopen the Railway pub in Meols, following a refurbishment. To celebrate the relaunch, the Railway invited local residents Mike and Carol Cotgrave and Arlene Baker to cut the ribbon marking the pub’s official opening. Mike and Carol have frequented the Railway for over 40
Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach. They have revealed that the RNLI in West Kirby has discovered significant changes to the beach topography between Little Eye and Middle Eye following Storm Amy. The area
The Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday Committee have provided more details on the service, parade and road closures for this year's event, which takes place on 9 November. Organisers have been working with Wirral Borough Council over the last few months to ensure the century-old tradition of remembrance
West Kirby Christmas Lights are appealing for donations to help replace fairy lights on tree trunks. The bulbs need to be replaced as they have reach the end of their life, but the organisers are still £5,000 short of their target. Chair of West Kirby Christmas Lights, Rachel Kehoe,
West Kirby Sailing Club is holding a fireworks display in aid of the RNLI. It is taking place on Saturday 1 November, with refreshments, alcohol and hot food available from 5pm before the display starts at 6pm. Hoylake RNLI said: "It's time to brighten up those darker
Plans have been submitted to use the former Kingsmead School in Hoylake as a temporary filming location. It would see Watts House, which forms part of the school estate, used from 9 March until 24 April 2026. The application, by Grimster Planning on behalf of the school, explains technical and
Wirral Council has been asked to consider whether planning permission can be applied for to build up to three houses on the site of a horses paddock in the green belt in Caldy. The request for what is known as 'Permission in Principle' is for a site on
A new volunteer fundraising chair has been appointed at Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI to lead activity to support the lifesavers at the two Wirral lifeboat stations. Carron Jones will be taking on the role, coordinating and running charitable collections, souvenir sales, events, donation boxes and a range of other
The Railway pub in Meols has closed for refurbishment. The Hungry Horse pub, operated by Greene King, is receiving a six figure investment, and will reopen its doors next month when the work is complete. A Greene King spokesperson said: "Planned works include significant upgrades to the pub’s
The RNLI in Hoylake is recruiting for a new volunteer lifeboat operations manager. The role is a critical part of every RNLI lifeboat station’s management team, with a key responsibility of ensuring a permanent state of readiness for service of maritime search and rescue craft and personnel. Leading a
West Kirby Christmas Lights have begun posting fundraising envelopes to homes throughout the town to help pay for this year's display. This year they need to raise an extra £9,000 to replace the tree trunk lights, on top of their usual costs. A West Kirby Christmas Lights
