The Committee considered a report from the Chair which explained the process of developing a scrutiny work programme for the new municipal year. The report provided an update regarding progress made since the last Committee meeting held on 12 July. The current work programme was made up of a combination of scrutiny reviews, standing items and requested officer reports. This provided the committee with an opportunity to plan and regularly review its work across the municipal year.

The Chair referred to the need to support the creative sector, and how best to alleviate barriers to bring businesses and entrepreneurs into Wirral. With regard to the Spotlight session for Wirral Waters this would take place on Tuesday, 18 October at 6.00pm in the Town Hall, Wallasey. It was also the intention that Members could go and visit Peel holdings in small groups to look at what was happening.

Resolved – That the Business Overview and Scrutiny Committee work programme for 2016/17, be approved with the addition of a task and finish group on supporting the creative sector.