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Kingsmead School in Hoylake says it is “hopeful of a great future”, despite ending discussions with a multi-academy trust that appeared key to its reopening.
Last year, the Trustees announced they were exploring a partnership with Oasis, who describe themselves as an organisation that works with children “on the margins and from every walk of life”, with a view to reopening as a free school.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/23/news/kingsmead-hopeful-despite-ending-of-free-school-partner...
I do hope it can open again!x
A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house in Hoylake where the late Glenda Jackson grew up.
It was installed on a cottage in Lake Place formerly occupied by the Oscar-winning actress and MP, who died in 2023, as part of the posthumous awarding of the Freedom of Wirral.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/22/news/glenda-jacksons-hoylake-home-gets-a-blue-plaque/
I remember Glenda from West Kirby Grammar School. She was a prefect when I was a junior!
A public consultation has been launched by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England to help shape new local council wards in Wirral.
The aim is make sure each councillor represents about the same number of residents, and reflects the size and shape of local communities.
They have already concluded there is no need to change the number of councillors.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/05/news/council-election-boundary-reviews-begin/
How did they come to a conclusion there is no need to change number of councillors? There's way too many of them. Six councillors for Hoylake/Meols + WK/Thurstaston. 2 or 4 would be more than sufficient to run the two wards "effectively" - whatever that may mean in council speak. Wards could be run more effectively if these largely invisible councillors would actually engage with the public, as opposed to just showing up when there's political point scoring to do, or a ribbon to cut with a sherry to get down them. Reducing the number of councillors would lead to significant financial savings by cutting allowances and expenses. These funds could be redirected to essential public services, helping to alleviate budget constraints and better serve our community. Also, smaller number would streamline decision-making, allowing for far more focused and productive discussions. With fewer councillors, the governance process would likely be faster and less prone to delays, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the council. Got to keep the snouts in the trough though.... When has anyone seen a West Kirby councillor engaging with our community in person properly?
To many councillors already exist and quite frankly the number should be half.
RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat has rescued a large group of people who got caught in the water during a fast rising tide off the coast.
They are warning people to take extra care this weekend due to a spring tide.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/19/news/rnli-rescue-large-group-caught-out-in-spring-tide/
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