A report by the Director of Technical Services informed Members of the Wirral Coastal Strategy which would provide the business case for the management of the Wirral coastline in accordance with the policies in the adopted Shoreline Management Plan (SMP).

RESOLVED:  That

(1)  acceptance of the Environment Agency grant in the sum of £208,000 be approved;

(2)  the production of the Wirral Coastal Strategy as described in the report be approved; and

(3)  the Technical Services Capital programme be increased by £208,000 to undertake the relevant study.