Sally Shah, Chief Regeneration Officer, introduced a report which updated Members on the progress made on bringing forward brownfield land for residential development at Wirral Waters, Northbank site with the support of Housing Infrastructure Funding grant from Homes England.

The report also provided an update on the forthcoming Strategic Housing Infrastructure Fund announced by Government in March 2020. It set out actions being taken to ensure that the Council, working with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is well placed to secure potential Strategic Housing Infrastructure Fund funding once the details of the funding are confirmed.

Resolved – That the progress to date in delivering the Housing Infrastructure Funded activity at the Wirral Waters, Northbank site in order to bring forward the agreed number of homes be noted. That it also be noted that this supports the delivery of the Wirral Plan 2025 strategic ambitions, specifically with regard to driving forward the ‘Inclusive Economy’ theme, which seeks to generate inclusive and sustainable growth.

In addition, the opportunities for future Strategic Housing Infrastructure grant and the actions being taken to secure this funding in support of wider housing delivery targets be noted.