Carl Gurnell, Team Leader – Performance and Scrutiny, introduced a report which provided the 2017/18 Quarter 3 (October - December 2017) performance report for Wirral Plan pledges under the Business theme. The Quarter 3 report was included as Appendix 1 to the report, and provided a description of the progress in Quarter 3, including available data in relation to a range of outcome indicators and supporting measures.

He highlighted the Wirral Ways to Work Programme which had hit a significant milestone having engaged over 3,500 participants since its start in April 2016, supporting 1,664 participants back into employment or training up to 31st December 2017. The possibility of extending this to 2020 was now being looked at. With regard to the proposed Eureka Merseyside project at Seacombe he reported that it had not progressed any further with Northern Culture Fund monies but the LCR was looking at alternative funding options.

Carl Gurnell referred to the performance indicator on jobs created, which for quarter 3 was below target though the Wirral Chamber of Commerce had expressed confidence in meeting / exceeding the year-end target by March 2018. The performance indicator on those killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents had slipped to amber rating in quarter 3, however this figure was still provisional, and as an update was not available in time for this meeting, it would be confirmed in quarter 4.

A Member queried the validity of statistics from a public satisfaction survey for public transport if the same people weren’t asked each year. Carl Gurnell responded that a reputable organisation was procured to undertake this survey and the results were statistically accepted.

Responding to a Member’s comment the Chair reported that the Council’s receipt of the National Transport Award for the ‘Mind Your Business’ project was being publicised.

Resolved – That the report be noted.