News is circulating on social media that the Hoylake pirate ship - the Grace Darling (my photo above) - is at risk of being dismantled. I've just been made aware of this poster that's been … [Read more...]
Promenade Parking Charges
Wirral Council wants to press ahead with the implementation of car parking fees at additional locations within Wirral including South Parade, West Kirby and on North Parade, Hoylake and Meols Parade, … [Read more...]
GDPR and a long overdue Hello!
Important things first - look out for the email about GDPR. While all subscribers to the email list have previously chosen to opt-in, you can of course update your details or unsubscribe. The site … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas
Just a quick post to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I've published the above photo before of course, but it's a favourite of mine and obviously suits the time of the year. … [Read more...]
Parking charges for Hoylake prom?
Wirral Council has announced proposals that could see motorists having to pay for parking on North Parade, Hoylake (pictured above). The proposal was suggested at a Wirral Council cabinet meeting … [Read more...]
Christmas bin collection
There won't be a bin collection on Boxing Day - your bin will be emptied on Sunday, Christmas Eve instead. So if you live in Hoylake and your usual bin day is a Tuesday, you'll need to put your … [Read more...]
£200m golf resort targets 2020 opening
Plans to create a major golf, leisure and housing development in Hoylake took a step closer last week, as Wirral Council’s cabinet was set to agree the project moving to the next stage. Subject to … [Read more...]
Tesco filming Christmas advert in Hoylake
Supermarket giants Tesco are filming a Christmas advert today (Thurs 26) at the Hoylake Parade community centre. I gather the theme is all about helping the local community. On site there's several … [Read more...]
Planning and building update
Plans to convert the old lifeboat station on North Parade have been approved in part and conversion works are now underway. I understand the planning consent was given to create a cafe and 1st … [Read more...]
Campaigners want the Meols OMD phone box back
Fans of 80s pop band OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark) are campaigning to bring back a red phone box in Meols, made famous by one of the local band's songs. Late last week the red phone box … [Read more...]