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
Roadworks have been getting underway across West Kirby this week, causing some headaches for local motorists. Two sets of roadworks on Grange Road got underway, with Cadent Gas works, near to The White Lion pub, and Openreach carrying out work near to Aldi. The Cadent Gas roadworks are scheduled to
West Kirby Sailing Club's annual fireworks display is back with a bang this this year. The event, which was launched in 1946, started just after the last war, for club members’ children, and to form bonds with the local community. Every year thousands of people gather on the
Nine streets in Hoylake have had electric vehicle charging points installed as part of a pilot scheme in Wirral. They are among more than 40 available for use across the borough, designed to encourage motorists to explore a greener way to travel. The new charging points are focused in Hoylake,
The distinctive coastal shelters along South Parade are set to be repaired. Last week, it was reported that one of the shelters had been cordoned off from the public due to damage. A second shelter was removed from the promenade last year after falling into disrepair. A spokesman for Wirral
Local football stars Robbie Fowler and Neil Mellor along with professional rugby player Peter Scrivener, have joined forces to raise awareness of heart disease for World Heart Day. The stars, who have homes in West Kirby and Caldy, were joined by England rugby legend Martin Johnson to undergo heart screening
A makers market is coming to West Kirby, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods by talented makers. Local makers, bakers and candle makers will be descending on St. Andrew’s Church Hall in West Kirby between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 16th October, Saturday 13th November and Saturday 11th December.
