Further to minute 33 (15 September 2011), the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management presented an update of progress with the office rationalisation project and agile working, which formed part of the Committee’s work programme for 2011/2012.

The sale of Westminster House to Wirral Partnership Homes had been completed on 28 October 2011, with a capital receipt of £1.025m and he reported that detailed arrangements were now being made for the relocation of staff from The Old Courthouse building, with a view to its disposal. A series of other smaller staff moves was continuing and the Director indicated that the second phase of the rationalisation project had identified Liscard Municipal Offices and Bebington Town Hall and Annexe for vacation and closure. Discussions had started with affected services upon options for the relocation of staff and further updates would be presented in due course.

In response to specific questions that had been asked by Members, the Director provided an update in relation to agile working and suggested that a seminar for Members could be structured around IT issues to allow a better understanding of the potential benefits and limitations in this area.

Resolved –

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management be requested to liaise with group spokespersons to agree a date for a seminar on agile working.