The Merseyside authority has filled an ice cream van with workers from its youth respect team, who tour antisocial behaviour hot spots twice a week.
Areas for discussion with young people include alcohol abuse and the effects of antisocial behaviour on communities. The van is stocked with information and snacks, but there is no ice cream on board.
Caroline Laing, manager of Wirral's antisocial behaviour team, said: "We hope this novel approach enables us to positively engage with young people and, while fun, deliver a very serious message."
The project is sponsored by Beechwood Ballantyne Community Housing Association. Managing director Andy Hall said: "We are particularly keen on the fact that the project contacts young people where they congregate - not just in youth centres."
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