The Civic and Elections Manager introduced a report of the Director of Law and Corporate Services which sought agreement from the Committee e that the Wirral Award be conferred on the nominees as recommended by the Wirral Award Working Party.

The Wirral Award is intended to confer civic recognition upon individuals or organisations resident or located in Wirral for an outstanding achievement within the previous twelve months, or for distinguished service to the Borough over a period of twenty years or more. Members were advised that the nominations were considered annually by a working party of senior Councillors, and the Working Party’s recommendations with regard to possible recipients of the Wirral Award.

Resolved – That

(1)  the Wirral Award be conferred upon the 11 nominees recommended by the Wirral Award Working Party.

(2)  appropriate arrangements be made for the recipients of the Award to be invited to a special ceremony.