Members of the Cabinet were asked to consider whether they had any disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in connection with any item(s) on the agenda and, if so, to declare them and state the nature of the interest. 

Councillor Bernie Mooney declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item No. 11 – Proposal to Realign the Joint Carers’ Commission (in line with Wirral’s Strategy for Carers 2014-17) (Minute No. 144 refers) by virtue of her employment at Age UK. She indicated that she would be leaving the meeting whilst the item was under discussion.

Councillor Phil Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item No. 13 – Proposal to Realign the Joint Carers’ Commission (in line with Wirral’s Strategy for Carers 2014-17) (Minute No. 146 refers) by virtue of his appointment as Director for the Chamber of Commerce. He indicated that he would be vacating the Chair and leaving the meeting whilst this matter was under consideration and that Councillor Ann McLachlan would take the Chair for that Agenda Item.