Councillor Jean Robinson and Councillor Jeff Green left the room and took no part in the consideration of the item.

The Director of Regeneration and Place introduced a report on a proposed variation to legal arrangements in relation to the Wirral Growth Company.

Following a discussion by members, on a motion moved by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Tony Jones, it was –

Resolved – That,

(1)  the Heads of Terms for the amendment of the legal documentation (listed in paragraph 5.4 of the exempt report) entered into between the Council, Muse Developments Limited and Wirral Growth Company LLP, and attached as Appendix 1 to the report, be approved;

(2)  the Director of Law and Governance, in consultation with the Director of Regeneration and Place, be authorised to finalise the associated legal documentation, on terms that are substantially in accordance with the draft Heads of Terms as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.