Alan Evans, Strategic Commissioner for Growth introduced a report which provided the 2016/17 Quarter 4 (January – March 2017) performance report for Wirral Plan pledges under the Business theme. The Quarter 4 report was included as Appendix 1 to the report, and provided a description of the progress in Quarter 4 that included available data in relation to a range of outcome indicators and supporting measures.

The Year End closedown report was included as Appendix 2 to the report and provided a summary analysis of improvement of performance against measures and delivery of Pledge strategy actions at year end.

Responding to comments from Members Alan Evans elaborated on the collection of data to measure increases in visitor numbers and stated that he would bring a report to the September meeting on how the figures for visitor numbers were calculated and also how the numbers for cyclists were calculated as referred to in the performance indicators.

He also agreed to provide written responses in respect of the indicator on public transport satisfaction which showed an increase at a time when the number of bus routes were being cut and the target for capital receipts not being achieved. A response would also be provided on the number of surveys on the condition of Wirral’s roads.

With regard to the Floral Pavilion he would provide a response on how this was impacted by the review of leisure currently being undertaken and the need to reduce the subsidy provided.

The Chair suggested that a spotlight session could be held with regard to the Wirral International Business Park and the amount of businesses there, which could also involve the Chamber of Commerce and businesses being invited to speak of their successes.

Resolved – That the report be noted.