Report detailing the issues experienced by communities throughout Wirral South on a ward by ward basis The aforementioned issues have been collated by the Wirral South Community Representatives and compiled by the Engagement Officer in this report to be tabled as a standing item on the Wirral South Constituency Committee agenda.

A report by the Director for Health and Wellbeing detailed progress to date following the co-opting of five Community Representatives (Com Reps) to the Wirral South Constituency Committee (WSCC). The report also highlighted particular issues experienced by the communities within the five wards and sought to bring them formally to the attention of the Committee

The recommendations were set out on page 29 of the agenda.

Mr Kevin Sutton, Com Rep expressed his dissatisfaction and frustration with the lack of progress in developing a Wirral wide strategic Neighbourhood Development Plan which was approved by Cabinet in October 2015. He outlined the Community of Practice ( COP) proposal synopsis that had been drawn up by Com Reps.

Before moving to the recommendations a discussion was had over the possibility of postponing consideration of the report and accompanying recommendations to a future meeting so that Members and Com Reps could have a discussion over the proposals. Further discussions were had and it was agreed that Members would continue to vote and consider the recommendations as follows:

Recommendation One –

“This Committee support the community proposal as detailed in 3.2 and appendix one”

An amendment to the recommendation was proposed as follows:

“That Consideration of recommendation one be deferred to such time that Members of this Committee and Com Reps meet to discuss the community proposal as detailed in paragraph 3.2 and appendix one of the Wirral South Community Representatives Report”

On a motion by Councillor J Williams , seconded by Councillor J  Walsh it was:

Resolved ( 6:5) “That Consideration of recommendation one be deferred to such time that Members of this Committee and Com Reps meet to discuss the community proposal as detailed in paragraph 3.2 and appendix one of the Wirral South Community Representatives Report”

Recommendation Two –

The Chair of this Committee request a meeting ( on behalf of the community representatives) with the Leader of the Council to discuss the proposal details in paragraph 3.2 and appendix one

The recommendation was put and lost ( 5:6)

Recommendation Three

Resolved (11:0) -  That the Constituency Manager arranges a meeting with the relevant Council Officers/ Cabinet Member and Eastham Community Forum to consider the removal of parking charges in Eastham Country Park.

Recommendation Four

Resolved ( 11:0) That the Constituency Manager arranges representation from the relevant Council Officers/ Cabinet Member at an appropriate Eastham Community Forum meeting to discuss how the local community can become more engaged in any planning proposals, including a formal consultation.

Recommendation Five

Resolved (11:0) – That the Constituency Manager arranges representation from the relevant Council Officer/ Elected Member at an appropriate Eastham Community Forum meeting to discuss the proposal to ban dogs at Plymyard Playing Fields