Planning changes: an attack on local democracy
Huge changes have been introduced to Planning Committees in England from 31 October.
1 Nov 2026
News and Views
Latest updates from across the Wirral Liberal Democrats and your local area.
Wirral
Council backs Lib Dem proposal on speeding fines
Have you ever wondered what happens to the money raised from speeding fines?
17 Oct 2026
Wirral
Council owed millions in empty house tax amid homeless crisis.
From Wirral Globe. MORE than 1,000 homes are sitting empty in Wirral while a similar number of people are recorded as homeless each year, a Councillor has warned.
17 Oct 2026
Welcome reprieve for Glegg Arms
The iconic Glegg Arms has been saved from demolition. Wirral's Planning Committee voted to refuse Whitbread's planning application on Wednesday evening by 6 votes to 3.
10 Oct 2026
Wirral
Disappointing Recycling Delay
Last year, hundreds of Wirral residents took part in a pilot scheme to collect film plastics.
CAB
2 Oct 2026
Wirral
Back to the Future
Who now supports the Conservative view that privatisation of essential services was the way forward?
CAB
2 Oct 2026