Arrangements are now in place for the excavation of Spartina grass from the beach at Hoylake.

This is part of a programme of control on Hoylake beach to ensure that maritime grasses do not establish on the beach.

The work will be carried out by a contractor over a two-week period starting on Monday, November 22, and will involve the removal of a large area of established Spartina to a temporary depot area on the former Hoylake Baths site where it will be sieved and removed. The sand will then be returned to the beach.

In addition to the excavation there is a regular programme of spraying of the grass and raking.

As part of this programme a Spartina dig is being organised on Sunday, November 28, for members of the local community to assist in removing Spartina from parts of the beach.

Cllr David Elderton, Wirral’s cabinet member for culture, tourism and leisure, said: "I would like to welcome this move as residents have told me, and other local ward councillors, that this has been a problem for some time.

"The Spartina grass is alien vegetation that is trying to establish itself on Hoylake foreshore.

"Residents do not want it and have been campaigning against its escalating growth for many years because it is unsightly and inappropriate on the golden sands."

If you wish to volunteer to help then contact Josef Hanik, senior ranger for Wirral’s coast, on 0151 688 5488 or email to josefhanik@wirral.gov.uk.