Councillor D Elderton, having already declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item of business, left the meeting whilst it was under discussion.

A report by the Interim Director of Corporate Services requested the Cabinet’s authority to put in place a three month interim arrangement to continue the support services currently offered to Wirral businesses until a new delivery model could be developed.

RESOLVED:

That authority be given to the Interim Director of Corporate Services to put in place an interim arrangement to continue the business advice services currently offered to Wirral businesses until a suitable delivery model can be developed and procured as appropriate.