Residents in North Birkenhead are set to enjoy spring in their very own open space.

Following on from the high level of refurbishment work in the Housing Market Renewal area of Triangles in Birkenhead, Ilchester Park has now been recognised as a public open space for the people of the area.

Harry Smith Wirral Councillor for Bidston and St James said: "Giving the residents of North Birkenhead a park of their own offers them, another lifestyle option and opens the door to other opportunities. We are delighted to be handing the park back to the people of the area and we hope that they enjoy it as the spring arrives."

Councillor George Davies the Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Safety at Wirral Council said: "Housing Market Renewal is not just about building homes for people, it's about people's surroundings as well. We hope that by investing in the green space of an area it will go some way to contribute to the other work going on in North Birkenhead."