Wirral protestors among hundreds who gathered outside Number 10 North to protest Peak Cluster
Demonstrators from Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the Wirral gathered in Manchester to oppose the £5 billion carbon capture project.
Environment
Moreton and Upton homes affected by morning power cut
Residents across the CH46 and CH49 postcodes woke to alarms and darkness after a major power cut.
Green bin collections could be cut to every three weeks in Wirral
Wirral Council is consulting on plans to empty household waste bins less frequently, from every two to three weeks.
Birkenhead's £300,000 'Wotsit Street' markings remain after removal deadline
The controversial orange and yellow road markings on Grange Road West remain in place despite the council leader saying they would be removed by the end of September.
Hundreds join 'PipeWalk' along proposed Peak Cluster pipeline route through Heswall
More than 300 residents gathered at the Devon Doorway pub in Heswall before walking through Pensby, Irby and West Kirby in protest against the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline.
Wirral West MP says he is 'hugely disappointed' as Peak Cluster pipeline plans 'remain largely the same'
Matthew Patrick, Heswall and Wirral West's MP, says the revised Peak Cluster route still threatens protected sites in the area.
Peak Cluster pipeline route revised as consultation on Wirral changes will occur in January
The carbon capture scheme has amended 15% of its proposed route following consultation feedback, though plans for a large above-ground facility near Meols remain unchanged. Wirral residents and councillors remain opposed to the pipeline. The council rejected access to land for Peak Cluster surveys.
£5m underground tank to reduce storm overflow spills in Eastham reaches halfway point
United Utilities says the new storage tank at Mayfield pumping station will cut sewage spills into the River Mersey from around 100 to fewer than 10 per year. - Equal to a 90% decrease.
Wallasey fly-tippers branded 'arrogant, selfish scumbags' after dumping waste at beauty spot
A mound of waste wood with protruding nails was dumped on Wallasey Embankment over the Bank Holiday weekend, prompting a furious response from a local councillor. Ian Lewis branded the fly-tippers "arrogant, selfish scumbags" and said he and a member of the council's CCTV team collected evidence.
Peak Cluster seeks permission to access Wirral Council land for carbon pipeline surveys
The controversial £5bn carbon capture scheme could see a major underground pipeline cut through the entire length of Wirral, with councillors set to decide on land access requests. However, even if the council votes against it, Peak Cluster could still request access to the land.
Council appeals for witnesses after large-scale fly-tipping incident in Storeton
Environmental enforcement officers are appealing for help after waste was dumped across a half-mile stretch of Red Hill Road, damaging a resident's vehicle and blocking access to properties. A resident reported the waste on August 22.
Love Where You Live Campaign relaunched by council at Mayer Park celebration
A campaign by Wirral Council, Love Where You Live has been relaunched. The campaign celebrates environmental and community volunteers across the Wirral. A launch at Mayer Park, Bebington, celebrated the campaign's comeback with Friends of Mayer Park.
New street cleaning team coming to Rock Ferry streets
Wirral Council and waste contractor Biffa are deploying manual street cleaning operatives to Rock Ferry, following similar schemes in Woodchurch, Beechwood and north Birkenhead.
Wirral Council maintains 'steadfast opposition' to Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline
Council leader Paula Basnett says the authority will continue to put residents first as concerns grow over emergency planning costs and safety requirements for the proposed carbon capture scheme.
Moreton Common taped off for wind farm drone tests
Visitors to Moreton Shore found parts of the common cordoned off on Monday afternoon as workers tested drones that could be used to inspect the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm.
Algae-covered water feature near Moreton station compared to Trump's 'reflecting pool'
A water campaigner has compared a stagnant pool near Moreton train station to the algae-plagued reflecting pool in Washington D.C., saying he feels sorry for residents who have to look at the 'gross' green water.