Wirral Council is to start discussions with Natural England over two different options to manage Hoylake beach. Cllr Liz Grey, Labour's Chair of the Environment, Transport and Climate Committee, secured majority support at a meeting last night to move forward with proposals which she argued would provide a
West Kirby Santa Dash takes place on Sunday 4 December. Runners are asked to meet at West Kirby Concourse at 9:30am for a 10am start. This year the event is raising money for Nanny Sharon's Alpaca Farm in Prenton. Anyone is welcome - you can either walk 2k,
The inshore rescue hovercraft based at Hoylake Lifeboat Station has helped 140 people and saved three lives over the last six years. The figure has been released by the RNLI as it marks 20 years since the lifesaving craft joined its fleet. The amphibious inshore rescue hovercraft has enabled the
Wirral Council has issued an update on progress installing the new flood wall in West Kirby. The first sections of the seating which will form the sea defence have now been installed. By early January it is expected more than half of the 1.1km stretch will be in place,
Hoylake and Meols Christmas Lights switch-on takes place on Saturday 26 November. The build up starts at 4pm, with the ceremony at 6pm at the Row in Hoylake, between Rightway and Kowloon on Market Street. There will be stalls in the car park of The Ship Inn, and at
Two options have been put forward for the future management of Hoylake beach. It would see the existing grass and vegetation protected, but use raking to prevent the development of new areas in a seaward direction on a designated section of the beach. However, the government's environment body,
The RNLI has recognised two stalwart fundraising volunteers at Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI with its long service badge. James and Christine Lodder have volunteered together in support of the RNLI over several decades and were both recently presented with the lifesaving charity’s 30-year badge by Area Lifesaving
Additional information sessions for local people about the 151st Open at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course in July next year are taking place later this month. A series of community engagement sessions will give people who live or work in Hoylake, West Kirby and surrounding areas an opportunity to find
The West Kirby Christmas lights switch-on takes place on Saturday 19 November at the Concourse. The family fun starts at 4:30pm with music, rides and stalls before the big switch-on at 6.30pm. Pupils from West Kirby Primary School will be singing Christmas carols. The lights are
The historic former Barclays Bank branch in West Kirby is set to become a dental surgery with residential accommodation above. An application has been submitted requesting permission to make alterations to the listed structure on Grange Road to enable a change of use. The branch closed in January 2021, with
The annual Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday service takes place on Grange Hill in West Kirby on 13 November. Veterans and serving service personnel will be among those heading to the Hoylake and West Kirby War Memorial to remember those who lost their lives in conflicts. New render has been
The team responsible for the new Marine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre in West Kirby are inviting people to find out more about their plans for a community garden and public spaces. The centre is currently under construction on Orrysdale Road, and is set to open its doors in spring.
Hoylake Sailing Club’s traditional bonfire night and firework display raised almost £3,000 for the RNLI. Hundreds of spectators lined the promenade to see the bonfire and watch the spectacular firework display on the beach last Friday, which was sponsored by Kid’s Planet Hoylake Day Nursery. For some
Plans have been submitted to build 39 houses on land in West Kirby earmarked to become protected green space. The trustees of Greenfield Estate on Grange Road commissioned a consultation with local residents earlier this year over a proposal for 46 homes. They received a total of 152 responses, with
Parts of the Wirral Way - including in West Kirby and Caldy - have been widened and resurfaced as part of preparation for its 50th anniversary next year. Three sections, totalling 1800 meters in length, have had work carried out. Wirral Council says it will improve visitor safety on the shared pedestrian
A short documentary about the experiences of a community pharmacist from West Kirby who died of breast cancer is to be aired on television this weekend, as part of a BBC Arts series. ‘Mary Lost Her Battle’ by Oisín Power, who grew up in the town, will feature as part
