The Chief Executive reported upon the current position of the Liverpool City Region Multi Area Agreement. The platforms for Economic Development, Transport and Housing had undergone intensive development in recent weeks to meet challenging timescales for submission. Cabinet was asked to approve the platform papers and authorise Wirral to formally sign off the MAA Platform papers for submission to Government on the 9th June 2009.

The Chief Executive referred to Wirral’s responsibility for the environmental waste platform which it was intended to roll out in the early summer with an event mid-June. He also remarked upon the need to establish a forum which would help re-energise the MAA and the need to promote the MAA much more amongst members.

The Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Transport Services referred to the need for improvements in rail links on the mid-Wirral line and for transport to be considered at all levels.

The Leader of the Council referred to the need for more references to manufacturing within the final version.

Resolved -

(1) That the content of the MAA platforms and the refreshed Story of Place document be supported.

(2) That the Chief Executive be authorised, on behalf of Wirral Council, to formally sign off the MAA Platform papers for submission to Government on the 9th June 2009.

(3) That the comments of members be noted.