Friends of Whitfield Common
Friends of Whitfield Common is a newly formed friends group whose aim is to make Whitfield Common an interesting place for people of all ages. Their ambitions include renewing the tennis courts, making a Five a Side football pitch, possibly extending the cycle area as well as cleaning up and use of the existing building, provided they can secure Council support. They are full of ideas for future projects with local community, schools, scouts etc but they need support and will welcome anyone with energy, ideas and some time. In due course they will also need a chairman and board of trustees.
Cllr Andrew Hodson is co-ordinating names of those who would like to join in so please email andrewhodson@wirral.gov.uk if you would like to help in any way.
Cllr Andrew Hodson is co-ordinating names of those who would like to join in so please email andrewhodson@wirral.gov.uk if you would like to help in any way.
Queen's Green Canopy ProjectAt an event hosted by the Heswall Society on 8 December 2022 attended by the Council’s Landscape Manager, Nicola Wallbank and local residents, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mr Mark Blundell, and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr John Roberts, kindly participated in the planting of ten fruit trees on the Green Triangle between Thurstaston/Telegraph Roads, the Heswall Society’s contribution towards The Queen’s Green Canopy Project.
The Society is delighted to have since received confirmation that its Jubilee tree planting has been uploaded to The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) map, and has been asked to share the hashtag #QueensGreenCanopy or #plantatreeforthejubilee to encourage others across the UK to get involved. The Society would greatly value the help of Local Residents in the vital task of watering and weeding the saplings in their first two years as they become established. If you can help, please contact: Annabel Barton 0151 342 7102 📧annabelb@thecoolcats.com. 'Cool Heswall'Saturday 14th May saw an extremely successful event - 'Cool Heswall' in Hillhouse Gardens organised by Heswall Rotary at which The Heswall Society had a stand exhibiting their various activities and which resulted in a number of new members.
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Lower Village Action GroupThe Society was recently approached by shopkeepers, businesses and local residents of the Lower Village, for help in forming a group similar to the Heswall & District Business Association, but exclusively focused on reinvigorating the Lower Village by whatever means.
The newly formed Lower Village Action Group committee held its inaugural meeting in early January when ideas/thoughts flowed and from these, a number of possible initiatives are being pursued. It’s a case of ‘watch this space’ for developments. Thank you Dennis!The Society's committee has presented an etched vase to Dennis Clegg, our recently retired Planning Officer, in recognition of the huge contribution he has made to The Heswall Society and the years of work and support he has given to the Heswall community.
The Heswall Society is the local amenity society for Heswall and Gayton, formed just over 60 years ago by some far-sighted residents. For more information, Click here.
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New members who share our aim to retain the quality of Heswall and Gayton, without opposing sensitive change, are very welcome. If you would like to join The Heswall Society please click on the red button below. The Society has responded to three consultations put out by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government concerning:
Eight Conservation Area signs have been erected on lamp posts at the main entrances to Heswall Lower Village Conservation Area, and one sign at the entrance to Gayton Conservation Area
NewslettersClick Here to see the Society's Spring 2022 Newsletter which has now been published and distributed to Members. Non members are encouraged to read it in order see and appreciate just how much time and effort the Society invests in protecting Heswall's built environment and public spaces for the benefit of its community, and we hope you will consider joining us!
Previous editions can be accessed within the Members Area. Potholes!The Government has given Wirral an extra £1.4 million to fix pot holes in our roads. Residents are invited to nominate a road for repair. To do so, Click Here. Now's your chance!
Did you know that this logo was developed from a design by a pupil of Heswall Primary School in 1996? Planning ReportsHeswall in BloomThe bed by the Catholic Church has now been planted out with shrubs. These are mainly perennials and together with the bark chippings, it is hoped to keep the weeds down and minimise maintenance requirements. Benches mounted on concrete bases have also now been installed. The Rotary Club of West Wirral and a member from the Catholic Church are covering the costs.
The estimated planting costs for the current year (summer and winter plantings) is £2000. This is based on the amount spent in 2020, but includes an approximate extra 10% increase. While current funds will partially cover this cost, it is not appropriate to ask our struggling local businesses for funding due to the current pandemic, and it is doubtful whether our councillors will be able to support us. We will therefore be relying on resident donations to boost these funds. If you can help, please forward donations, clearly marked for Heswall in Bloom, to Chairman, The Heswall Society, c/o Heswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Road, Wirral CH60 0AF. Friends of Dawstone Park
The Heswall Society continues to support the active Friends of Dawstone Park Group, and are delighted that it has, once again, achieved Green Flag Status!
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