A report by the Interim Director of Corporate Services set out the detail regarding Enterprise Zones (EZ) following the announcement in Budget 2011 to designate Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters as an EZ for the Liverpool City Region.

Councillor J Green thanked the Interim Director of Corporate Services for his outstanding work to bring this to fruition and the Chief Executive Designate for his contributions and in particular liaising with Liverpool City Council.  Councillor A Hodson informed that he had received a letter regarding Enterprise Zones from Mr and Mrs Brace and he would be responding to it later in the week.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)  Cabinet thanks Officers and Members for their contributions and hard work in securing Enterprise Zone status for the Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone;

(2)  Cabinet welcomes the announcement as positive news for Wirral and believes it will benefit Wirral’s economy and assist businesses and employers, through tax incentives, superfast broadband, improved infrastructure and simplified planning rules; and

(3)  Cabinet authorises Officers to engage as appropriate in the development process for the Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone to ensure that Wirral’s economic potential is realised.