With a career stretching back 50 years, West Kirby-based human rights solicitor Peter Edwards has been recognised by the Liverpool Law Society for the outstanding contribution he has made to lives of the most vulnerable in our society. The focus of his work for the past 50 years has
The annual Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday service takes place on Grange Hill, in West Kirby. 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. After the service, which takes place at
A community group expressed its frustration today that Wirral Council has still not committed to a Masterplan for the future of the town, despite nearly 12 months of discussions. One West Kirby (OWK), a Community Interest Company set up in 2019 by local residents, is concerned about piecemeal development of
Work is to get under way early in 2022 on the long-awaited new medical centre for West Kirby. Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has told West Kirby Today that final preparations are being made ahead of construction starting on the Orrysdale Road site in the new
The developer of the Beacon Arts Village in Hoylake has revealed the majority of restoration, refurbishment and modernisation work on the building has now been completed - but the ongoing impact of the pandemic means they are unable to say when it will open. The former Town Hall will feature a
A developer wants to knock down a house next to the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake and replace it with apartments. Cayley Developments has submitted plans to Wirral Council to demolish the 'White House' on Meols Drive and build nine luxury flats overlooking the links. The existing
A controversial new mile-long flood wall proposed for West Kirby promenade has been approved. Following a two hour meeting of the Wirral Council Strategic Applications Sub Committee, the green light was given to the £6 million scheme. Members voted 5:2 in favour of the project. Work is anticipated
Engineers say an underground cable fault was to blame for a power cut which left parts of West Kirby and Hoylake in darkness for several hours last night. The outage, which affected hundreds of homes in the CH47 and CH48 postcode areas, happened at around 5:30pm as households were
A planning application has been lodged with Wirral Council for 32 new build flats on the site of the former West Kirby Fire Station. West Kirby Today revealed in August that developer Blueoak Estates had written to local residents living around the site asking for views on a scheme. The
West Kirby Sailing Club's fireworks display in aid of the RNLI has been cancelled - because the Government's advisory body for the environment requires an assessment of the risk to wildlife which will take months to prepare. The event, which has been an annual fixture in the
A controversial new mile-long flood wall proposed for West Kirby promenade is being recommended for approval at a meeting next week. Planning officials are advising the green light be given to the £6 million scheme, which also includes an upgrade to the paving and highway on South Parade and
West Kirby Grammar School has submitted plans for a sports hall at Anglesey Road playing fields which it wants to become 'a centre for excellence for key sports in the community'. The school does not have any indoor sports facilities at its site Graham Road site and says
Local photographer David Edwards has been following a collection of inspiring artists in a unique project for Sky Arts as they creatively reimagine some of Liverpool’s most iconic statues. David was the official photographer for the documentary special, Statues Redressed, coming to Sky Arts and streaming service NOW in
Deliveroo has launched in West Kirby. They have teamed up with West Kirby Today to offer you £10 off your first order this month if you spend £15 or more + 20% off orders over £20 with the code GETFOOD10. Check out if they deliver to your house here: https://bit.
A number of parks and open spaces in West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols have retained their Green Flag award in recognition of their high standard. Ashton Park, Coronation Gardens, Hilbre Island, Meols Parade Gardens, Queen’s Park and Victoria Gardens – as well as nearby Royden Park, Frankby Cemetery and Wirral
A West Kirby Youth theatre which has helped kick start careers in Hollywood and the West End is reopening and looking for new members. Off the Ground Youth Theatre has been unable to put on productions for the last 18 months due to the pandemic. It is now restarting, with
