The Head of Regeneration Strategy introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Place and an accompanying video. The report sought approval for the endorsement of the Draft Birkenhead 2040 Framework as the interim regeneration strategy for Birkenhead and those parts of the Claughton, Bidston and St James, Seacombe and Liscard Wards which lay within its boundary.

Members were supportive of the Framework and in response to their questions were informed that:

·  there had been around 250 responses to the consultation with around another 40 responses on the Planning Portal;

·  around £144 million of external funding had been secured for the development schemes, most of which required spending within four years;

·  other areas of Wirral had developments schemes, including New Brighton and New Ferry, and more should benefit from increased transport connectivity; and

·  the proposals for infrastructure development would make more land viable for housebuilding.

Resolved:

That the Draft Birkenhead 2040 Regeneration Framework be endorsed as the Council’s Interim Regeneration Strategy for Birkenhead and those parts of Seacombe and Liscard that are within its scope.