To receive the Civic Mayor’s announcements and any apologies for absence.

The Civic Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting, including the public, the re-elected Members and the newly elected Members, Councillors Allan Brame, Kate Cannon, Tony Cottier, Tony Cox, Samantha Frost, Andrew Gardner, Liz Grey, Sharon Jones and Mary Jordan.

The Civic Mayor noted that apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jeff Green and Chris Spriggs.

The Civic Mayor referred to the meeting being webcast and the use of temporary microphones, it was expected that the system, including electronic voting would be fully operational in time for the July Council meeting.

The Civic Mayor also referred to the celebration reception for Tranmere Rovers FC on Wednesday evening, 16 May at Birkenhead Town Hall and a Civic event for the Tall Ships parade of sail on Monday, 28 May at the Floral Pavilion.