HOUSE prices increased by 1.6% in Wirral in August, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4.9% over the last year.

Compared to councillors, Wirral Council officers often get paid far more. Wirral Council’s accounts for 2023/24 show Chief Executive Paul Satoor received £218,438 including his salary ...