Wirral councillors are set to vote on a new borough vision that includes building 2,200 new homes and securing UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Birkenhead Park. The decision will be made at a full council meeting on October 12, after the plan was endorsed by the council's policy and resources committee in July.
The Wirral Plan 2027-31 outlines the council's priorities for the next four-year election cycle, ahead of all-out elections where every council seat will be contested. The document sets aims for each year, including having a balanced budget by the end of 2028.
Homes, UNESCO status, and AI bots
By the end of the decade, the council expects 2,200 new homes to be built, which would boost council tax revenue. The plan also states that UNESCO World Heritage Site status will be secured for Birkenhead Park within the four years. Additionally, the period until 2031 will see the council adopting AI bots and moving to a cabinet system of governance.
The full council is recommended to approve the document.
Leader's message on the plan
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paula Basnett, said: "This plan is about focusing on what matters most to our residents.
"People have told us they want reliable services, support that is easier to access, thriving communities and more opportunities for themselves and their families. This plan sets out how we intend to deliver that.
"We know many residents are facing challenges and we are not pretending there are easy answers. But we are committed to doing things differently, listening more, working more closely with communities and partners, and making sure support is available earlier and closer to home."
She added: "Whether it's cleaner neighbourhoods, quicker access to help, stronger local communities or better job opportunities, our ambition is simple: to help people live well and ensure Wirral continues to thrive.
"This is a new chapter for Wirral, and we want residents to be part of that journey."
