Row over New Ferry regeneration continues after Wirral Council's controversial decision

'A consultation is not a referendum,' locals have been told12:07, 21 Jul 2026Updated 12:07, 21 Jul 2026The fall out from a controversial Wirral Council decision has continued into another week as members of the public have again shared their frustrations over the regeneration of New Ferry's shopping precinct.‌Various members of the public spoke at Wallasey Town Hall during a Full Council meeting on Monday, July 20, as they continue to feel aggrieved after councillors didn't approve a town centre design that was overwhelmingly backed by locals, and instead backed a cheaper, less popular alternative.‌A public consultation showed 83% of locals preferred a scheme which included high-quality, bespoke floor tiles, like the ones seen on Grange Road in Birkenhead. This option also included a 'butt