John Parr has been alerting people to the news that Wirral Borough Council have decided to sell the triangle of land next to the old lifeboat station in collaboration with Peel Holdings (the owners of … [Read more...]
News Roundup: 13th December 2010
Here are some current Hoylake news items - feel free to comment below. HSBC Bank Closure Concerned residents gathered outside the Hoylake branch of HSBC last Friday morning to ask people to sign the … [Read more...]
Hoylake HSBC: Residents to fight closure plans
It seems that the Hoylake branch of HSBC Bank is scheduled to be closed in March 2011. I've received confirmation on twitter that when HSBC Hoylake account users log in online they receive an email … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels are turning again in Hoylake
A popular line dancing club for teenagers and young adults with physical and learning disabilities has begun meeting again in Hoylake. Numbers have been growing steadily since the ‘Hot Wheels’ … [Read more...]
Lifeboat Museum: News & Next Meeting
Many thanks to John Parr for this latest update concerning the possible Hoylake Lifeboat Museum: UPDATE: LIFEBOAT MUSEUM PROGRESS First of all, some excellent news. Hylgar Properties, better known … [Read more...]
Shopkeepers Stories: An Introduction
I thought I'd have a go at a new feature here on HoylakeJunction.com entitled Shopkeepers Stories. I've had the idea of publishing articles about the shops and businesses along Market Street and in … [Read more...]
News Roundup 27th November
The work has commenced to remove the spartina grass from the beach by the lifeboat station. The photo above shows the mud that has been dumped on the sand near the sea wall. Looks lovely doesn't it! … [Read more...]
Old Lifeboat Station: Public Meeting
Local John Parr is organising a public meeting to discuss the future of the old Hoylake Lifeboat Station. It has been announced this week that the council is aiming to sell the car park and current … [Read more...]
News Update 18th November
(1) A wing of the Hoylake Cottage Hospital is currently being demolished. The Hilbre wing is being knocked down to make way for a new kitchen/laundry and offices to connect to new building. Many … [Read more...]
News Roundup 17th November, 2010
There was a serious accident on Market Street on Tuesday afternoon at around 3pm. I took the above photo at about 4.15pm when there were traffic jams in both directions. I understand that there was a … [Read more...]