Wirral Council

430 children and adults have started swimming lessons at Active Wirral leisure centres in the last year, building their confidence and teaching them a vital life skill.

This Drowning Prevention Week, the Swim Wirral team has been helping more children improve their water safety skills before the summer holidays. Formal lessons reduce drowning risks by up to 88% in young children and help pupils reach the school goal of swimming 25 metres unaided. 🏅

So if you're looking for lessons, the Swim Wirral team will teach your child to swim using the established Swim England pathway.

👶 Aqua Tots / Ducklings (0 to 4 yrs): Fun water confidence with a parent. An extra Saturday morning Aqua Tots session has just been added at Leasowe Leisure Centre!

👧 Stages 1–7 (Ages 5+ to 16): Independent swimming and stroke mastery across the borough.

👤 Adults (18+): Build confidence or fine-tune your technique.

Book lessons from the Active Wirral website or contact the team for a chat at [email protected] or 0151 606 2010.

The consultation on Wirral’s Community Safety Strategy Review is closing on 28 June.

This review will help shape how we work with partners and communities to tackle key safety issues across the borough, ensuring residents feel safe, supported and heard. Your feedback will play an important role in guiding future priorities and actions.

Find out more about the proposals and share your views via the council’s Have Your Say website below ⬇️

Looking to grow your team and help create more opportunities for local young talent?

Join us for a free employer breakfast on 23 June, in partnership with Wirral Chamber of Commerce, and find out how to recruit young people into your workforce. ☕

Whether you’re hiring for the first time or planning ahead to grow your team, you’ll get practical advice on:
• Apprenticeships and training options 👷
• Funding and financial support 💷
• Finding and supporting young people into work 🤝

You’ll also hear about schemes like the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, Metro Mayor’s Young Person’s Guarantee and the Wirral Apprentice Programme – all designed to make it easier (and more affordable) to hire young people.

Plus, it’s a great chance to meet other local employers, grow local connections and chat to support organisations who can help with recruitment.

Places are limited, so book your spot now via the link in the comments.

Families are starting to see real improvements in SEND support in Wirral
A report going to Wirral’s Children, Young People and Education Committee on 17 June shows families are starting to see improvements in support for children and young people with additional needs.

Key progress highlighted includes:
✅ clearer communication and easier contact with named caseworkers
✅ quicker decisions, with most EHCP assessments decided within six weeks
✅ more consistent support for families
✅ smoother transitions, with all key phase transfers completed on time for the first time in over a decade

Families report better information, improved coordination and a more joined-up approach across services.

While there’s lots to celebrate, improvements are still needed to manage demand, increase access to specialist placements and continue strengthening consistency across the system.

The overall direction is positive, with a continued focus on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Could you be a Shared Lives carer? If you’ve ever thought about making a real difference in someone’s life – this could be for you.
We’ve answered some of the most common questions to help you get a feel for what it’s all about 👇

What is Shared Lives?
It’s a unique kind of care where you welcome someone into your home and support them as part of your day-to-day family life.

Who can become a carer?
People from all walks of life! If you’re caring, open-minded and have a spare room, you could be a great fit.

Do I need experience?
No previous experience is needed – just the right values. You’ll get full training and ongoing support.

What does the role involve?
You might help someone with everyday things like cooking, getting out and about, or building confidence and independence.

Will I be supported?
Absolutely. You’ll have a dedicated team behind you, with regular check-ins, guidance when you need it, and respite support available too, so you can take breaks when needed.

Is it flexible?
Yes – you can support someone long-term, offer short breaks, or provide day support depending on what works for you.

Is it paid?
Yes – Shared Lives carers are paid for the support they provide. Payments depend on the type of support. For example, long-term carers currently receive around £600+ per week per person, while day support starts from £40.35 per half day.

How do I get started?
It starts with a simple conversation with the team – they’ll guide you through each step. Get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected]

👉 Find out more and read the full Q&A in the comments below ⬇️

The Floral Pavilion's new Summer brochure is out and it promises a sparkling season of entertainment, with highlights including:

- The Mousetrap – celebrating 75 years ✨
- Live music from s John Barrowman & Russell Watson 🎶
- Big comedy names including Ricky Tomlinson, Paul Smith and Simon Evans 😂
- Spectacular dance with Swan Lake 💃
- Family favourites like Fireman Sam Live! and In the Night Garden Live 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
- Plus brand-new show Science Museum: Space Explorers 🚀

Whether you're planning a family day out, a special treat or looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Free brochures available across Wirral including at the Floral, and there's an online version on the Floral Pavilion website.

Projects devised by local community groups are set to benefit from a successful council-led bid to the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. 💚

If agreed by committee next week, the £1.57 million funding would back the Cool Wirral Thriving Communities programme over the next three years. It’s been shaped with residents and local partners, focusing on healthier lives, stronger connections and practical help to cut food and energy bills while lowering carbon footprints. 🌍

What this could mean for Wirral:

• Support for 14,000 residents directly, with 43,500 more reached through families and community networks. 👥
• Improved mental wellbeing for 3,500 people. 🙂
• Lower food costs for 570 households, plus reduced energy bills for 620 households and 72 community organisations. ⚡🥕

Led by the council and delivered with local partners, the programme would bring together support around food, energy, travel and wellbeing in one place, making it easier to get the help that fits everyday life.

More detail is available on the Wirral View website.