00:00Trees will be cut down near Birkenhead Central Station to prevent birds nesting as a major housing project moves forward.
00:08The borough yard development is planned to deliver more than 1,500 new homes, alongside offices, shops, a school and new green space.
00:19Wirral Council says early clearance reduces risks and delays later.
00:22About ÂŁ140,000 has been approved by Vegetation Works, funded by external grants.
00:30Developers say the scheme will be built over the next decade, transforming land near Hind Street in Birkenhead.
00:37Councilors say public services budgets are not affected and planning approvals remain in place for the project overall.
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