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Opposition mounts to carbon capture pipeline

Opposition mounts to carbon capture pipeline

Campaigners are mobilising over plans for a carbon capture scheme which could see an underground pipe built through Wirral and a maintenance works constructed near Meols. The proposal, which is designed to help the cement and lime industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions, would see producers in Derbyshire and Staffordshire each

Wetland restoration project to get under way in 2026

Wetland restoration project to get under way in 2026

Plans to restore a 24 hectare area of floodplain grazing marsh between Hoylake and Meols will be delivered in 2026. The project, funded by the Environment Agency’s natural flood management programme, will be delivered through a partnership between Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Wirral Council and is described as "

Natural England approves Hoylake beach management plan

Natural England approves Hoylake beach management plan

A six year saga over the management of Hoylake beach could be reaching an end after agreement was given for a plan that will allow for the clearance of some vegetation. The beach is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), meaning it is protected under law from anything

Wirral Country Park is officially the bee's knees!

Wirral Country Park is officially the bee's knees!

Wirral Country Park in Thurstaston has been declared the “bee’s knees” when it comes to creating an environment that encourages pollinators to flourish. It has been officially named as one of only 23 places in the country recognised as a Bees’ Needs Champion by the Department for Environment, Food

Local parks and nature reserves awarded Green Flags

Local parks and nature reserves awarded Green Flags

Hilbre Island nature reserve and Wirral Country Park have been named as 'Green Heritage Sites' as part of the Green Flag awards. The accolade recognises the management and promotion of historic features in the locations, and it is the first time Hilbre Island has been included. The Green

Water flows at Hoylake allotments for the first time

Water flows at Hoylake allotments for the first time

A borehole has been opened at Hoylake allotments, bringing water access to the site for the first time in its 100 year history. The project was made possible through a combination of community fundraising alongside a grant from the National Lottery. Flintshire-based Dragon Drilling had to bore to a

Planting of new wildflower meadow completed

Planting of new wildflower meadow completed

Meols is among 15 areas of Wirral to benefit from a new wildflower meadow. More than 73,000 square metres of public open space in the borough have been planted with native wildflowers in a project which supports the local response to the climate emergency and the council’s pollinator

Sign up for nature challenge walks

Sign up for nature challenge walks

People are being invited to observe, photograph and catalogue nature and wildlife across Wirral, including in West Kirby, Thurstaston and on Hilbre Island. No previous experience is needed to take part, everyone is welcome - all that is needed is a working, charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. Earlier in

Residents petition for withdrawal of expanded conservation area

Residents petition for withdrawal of expanded conservation area

Residents in a newly extended conservation area around West Kirby have set up a petition calling for the withdrawal of its recent expansion, claiming they were not consulted. An appraisal over the new management plan for the area around Meols Drive took place last year - the first since it was