David Armstrong, Assistant Chief Executive, introduced a report which provided the 2018/19 Quarter 4 (January - March 2019) 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, including available data in relation to a range of outcome indicators and supporting measures.

The year-end closedown report was included as Appendix 2 and provided a summary of analysis of performance against measures and Wirral Plan delivery of pledge strategy actions at the year end.

Responding to a comment from a Member, David Armstrong stated that with regard to the number and type of jobs created he would need to request this information from the Chamber of Commerce and respond to this in writing.

Resolved – That the report be noted.