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240.

Members' Code of Conduct - Declarations of Interest

The members of the Cabinet are invited to consider whether they have a personal or prejudicial interest in connection with any of the items on this agenda and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of such interest.

Minutes:

The members of the Cabinet were invited to consider whether they have a personal or prejudicial interest in connection with any of the items on this agenda and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of such interest.

 

Councillor J Green declared a personal interest in respect of Minutes255 and 256 (Primary and Secondary School Admission Arrangements) by virtue of his wife’s employment as a Headteacher with the authority.

 

Councillor C Blakeley declared a personal interest in respect of Minute 260 (Bidston Moss Viaduct Update and Docks Link Roads) by virtue of his membership of the Merseyside Integrated Passenger Transport Authority.

 

Councillor Holbrook declared a block personal interest in respect of Minutes 255 and 256 (Primary and Secondary School Admission Arrangements) on behalf of all of those Cabinet members who were members of school governing bodies.

241.

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting have been printed and published.  Any matters called in will be reported at the meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  That the minutes be approved and adopted.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: 

 

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 25 November, 2010 be confirmed as a correct record.

 

242.

Wirral's Future: Be Part Of It: Task Force Options and Recommendations pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Report to be circulated separately.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Interim Chief Executive presented a report, supplemented by a presentation, outlining progress in relation to the implementation of the Council’s consultation programme ‘Wirral’s Future: Be a part of it’, initiated by Cabinet on 24th June 2010.  The report also presented a series of options and recommendations from the four Task Forces established as part of the consultation programme to review service priorities and delivery around four distinct themes that correspond with the Council’s corporate objectives:

 

Economy and Regeneration;

Living in Wirral;

Adult Social Services, and;

Children and Young People’s Services.

 

These options and recommendations were presented to Cabinet by the Task Forces within the context of the budgetary challenges faced by the Council.

 

The Leader made the following statement which was endorsed unanimously by all members of the Cabinet:-

 

The Progressive Partnership formed between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Councilors in May 2010 resolved that by working together we would provide the stability the Council requires to take Wirral through difficult times to better days ahead. We recognised that the national debt crisis would have a significant impact on local government finances and that balancing the Council’s budget, whilst protecting key frontline services must be a key priority.

 

This Administration made it clear that we would be inclusive in our decision making; committed to meaningful, open and transparent public consultation and to ensuring that no part of Wirral is ignored. We made clear our commitment to openness, fairness and responsibility and the decisions we are making tonight have been guided by these values.

 

Therefore, Cabinet would like to place on record our thanks to the Wirral Council Project team for designing and delivering the ‘Wirral’s future – be a part of it’ consultation exercise - the largest ever undertaken in the Borough. We would also like to thank the Chairs and members of the four Task Forces for putting their knowledge, time and experience to work in the interest of the people of Wirral and for delivering such progressive, clear and imaginative recommendations.

 

We would also like to thank the people of Wirral for their constructive responses to the crucial questions and choices that were put before them.

 

Cabinet further welcomes the ‘Wirral’s future – be a part of it’ consultation exercise and the outstanding level of public participation, as we believe the adoption of the Task Force recommendations will allow the Council, for the first time, to align its policies for Children and Young People, Adult Social Services, Living in Wirral and the Wirral Economy, to Wirral resident’s priorities and therefore make better subsequent decisions on how it chooses to spend or to save the public’s money.”

 

On a motion by the Leader seconded by Councillor Holbrook it was:

 

RESOLVED:That:

 

(1)  all Task Force recommendations be considered at item 9 (budget projections) of this agenda;

 

(2)  the Interim Chief Executive be instructed to report to an early meeting of the Cabinet on the alignment of Wirral’s future Policy and Budgetary Framework to the public’s priorities (as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 242.

243.

Europa Boulevard Disposal of Sites 1 and 2 pdf icon PDF 99 KB

Report to be circulated separately.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management, detailed the result of the marketing exercise in respect of sites 1 and 2 Europa Boulevard and set out options for the way forward.  Two responses received in response to the marketing exercise were contained in an exempt appendix to the report.  They were not for publication because they contained confidential information relating to the business affairs of the organisations concerned.

 

A letter from Williams Tarr Holdings Limited (dated 6 December) making representations in support of their proposal was noted.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  Williams Tarr Holdings Limited be thanked for their interest and their efforts to bring about a successful development, but that their tender for the sites be declined and the sites be not remarketed at this time, pending further consideration of the most appropriate way forward;

 

(2)  Officers seek talks with other landowners and interested developers and other parties with a view to carrying out a masterplanning exercise and establishing the potential for the land at Europa Boulevard to support a more comprehensive redevelopment of Birkenhead Town Centre.  A progress report to be made to Cabinet within six months.

 

244.

Provisional Finance Settlement

Report to be circulated separately.

 

Minutes:

With the permission of the Cabinet, this item was withdrawn.

245.

Capital Programme and Financing 2011-15 pdf icon PDF 124 KB

Report to be circulated separately.

 

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance detailed a draft Capital Programme for 2011/15 for consideration and referral to Council for approval. It also included the related capital financing requirements based upon the prudential indicators that inform the Treasury Management Strategy.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the new submissions as detailed in section 7.2 be approved;

 

(2)  if the changes are approved, the capital financing requirements be reflected in the projected budget;

 

(3)  the Prudential Indicators be noted and reported as part of the Treasury Management Strategy in February 2011; and

 

(4)  update reports on the progress of the programme be presented in accordance with the Performance and Financial Monitoring reporting cycle.

 

246.

Calculation of Council Tax Base pdf icon PDF 50 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance detailed the method used to calculate the Tax Base for Council Tax and recommended a figure for tax setting purposes.  Members were requested to approve the tax-base for Council Tax purposes in 2011/12.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That, in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) Regulations 1992, the figure calculated as the Council Tax Base for the year 2011/2012 shall be 104,879.

 

247.

Council Tax Discounts pdf icon PDF 82 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance reviewed Council Tax charges for Second Homes, long-term empty homes and the annual option for the Council to set locally defined discount schemes.  Members were requested to decide if any amendments to current discounts should be brought into operation.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  with regard to Second Homes and Local Discounts, no amendment be made to the current discount levels for 2011-12;

 

(2)  with regard to Long Term Empty Properties, the full rate of Council Tax is charged at the expiry of the exempt period.  It being noted that this will support the policy of bringing more empty properties back into use, which is a policy also recommended by the Living in Wirral task force and supported by the public in the ‘Wirral’s Future’ consultation.  It also being noted that the New Homes Bonus, currently the subject of DCLG consultation, could potentially generate additional revenue to the Council in government reward grant for each empty house brought back into use;

 

(3)  the discounts of 50% for the refuge and 75% for both flats continue to be awarded to Wirral Women and Children’s Aid for 2011-12; and

 

(4)  the Director of Finance be instructed to bring a report to a future Cabinet setting out a range of policy options and likely costs on eligibility criteria for considering applications of Local Discounts.

 

248.

Budget Projections 2011-15 pdf icon PDF 64 KB

 Report to be circulated separately

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance updated the projected budgets for the years from 2011 to 2015 taking into account the Spending Review 2011-15 presented on 20 October 2010.

 

On a motion by the Leader seconded by Councillor Holbrook it was:-

 

RESOLVED:

 

The Director of Finance has now reported that with the savings requirement placed on the Council, including the ending of £10.3million of Working Neighbourhood Fund Grant by the previous Labour Government, the Council must save £117million between 2011/12 and 2014/15

 

Cabinet anticipates that the measures the current coalition Government will need to take to tackle the doubling of the national debt, the spending £120 million every single day just to pay off the interest on Labour’s debt and the biggest deficit in the G20 will increase the amount of savings required.

 

Cabinet believes we have a responsibility to the most vulnerable in our communities to ensure that high quality front line services are sustainable for the long term whilst doing all we can to minimise the burden of Council Tax on hard pressed residents.

 

Cabinet also believes that Wirral Council has a leading role in Wirral’s economy and a responsibility to help to rebalance the economy to attract new investment to the Borough, creating skilled and green jobs that will reduce worklessness and grow our economy.

 

Cabinet therefore commends to Council the strategy our administration has adopted of:

 

  1. Informing, listening and engaging with Wirral residents, employers, Council staff and the voluntary, community and faith organisations through the ‘Wirral’s future – be a part of it’ consultation exercise which has delivered such progressive, clear and imaginative recommendations that will allow the Council, for the first time, to align its policies for Children and Young People, Adult Social Services, Living in Wirral and the Wirral Economy, to Wirral resident’s priorities.

 

  1. Repairing and reinvigorating the Council’s Strategic Change Programme which seeks to fundamentally change the way the Council does business.

 

  1. Offering Council staff the opportunity to leave Council service or reduce their hours if they so wish.

 

  1. Our commitment to making every pound of the public’s money matter by focusing, with the Interim Chief Executive, The Head of the Council’s Strategic Change Programme and Director of Finance, on all areas of Council spending to identify where resources, including reserves, red tape, excessive back office costs and bureaucracy, can be released to keep Council tax minimised whilst investing in the services that matter the most to local people.

 

Cabinet thanks the Officers and staff of the Council, the independent Task Forces, Wirral residents and employers for the contributions they have made to the delivery of this strategy.

 

Cabinet notes that the formation of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat ‘progressive partnership,’ in May of this year, had at its heart a commitment to openness, fairness and responsibility and that Cabinet is confident that the decisions we are making tonight have been guided by these values.

 

Cabinet therefore recommends to Council the following changes to this and future years Council spending plans,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 248.

249.

Balance Sheet Management - Review of Balances Including Provisions and Reserves pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Minutes:

The Director of Finance presented the mid-year review of the amounts held in balances, provisions and reserves and  recommended the release of those provisions and reserves no longer required to the General Fund balances.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That, having regard to the risks involved, £1,232,000 be returned to General Fund Balances.

 

250.

Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation As At 31 March 2010 pdf icon PDF 59 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance summarised the results of the 2010 Actuarial Valuation of the Pension Fund and the implications for Wirral Council.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the revised contribution rates be agreed.

 

251.

Merseyside Pension Fund - Funding Strategy Statement pdf icon PDF 63 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance presented the amended Funding Strategy Statement (FSS), reflecting updated advice received from the Actuary on dealing with arrangements for funding employer contributions and the revised Statement of Investment Principles (SIP) following completion of the 31 March 2010 actuarial valuation. The FSS had been agreed by the Pensions Committee on 16 November 2010.  It was presented to the Cabinet as best practice as recommended by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the revised Funding Strategy Statement be noted.

 

252.

Procurement - Review of Contract Efficiencies 2010-11 pdf icon PDF 119 KB

Minutes:

Further to Minute 186 (5/11/09) when a projected procurement savings target of £682,000 for 2010/11 for those areas of expenditure involving corporate contracts was approved, the Director of Finance reported upon progress towards achieving that savings target and other procurement initiatives having a direct impact on service departments.  The report also outlined possible procurement efficiencies for 2011-12.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the procurement efficiencies delivered in 2010/11 be noted; and

 

(2)  as part of the estimated procurement savings for 2011/12 of £2m, the procurement efficiencies from corporate contracts estimated at £534,000 be agreed for 2011/12.

 

253.

Provision for Inflation 2011-12 pdf icon PDF 40 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director of Finance advised on the current position regarding pay inflation, price inflation, and income inflation, and requested a decision on the provision for inflation to be included in the budget for 2011-12.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  provision be made for pay awards in line with the Government recommendation;

 

(2)  no provision be made for price inflation; and

 

(3)  income budgets be increased by 3%.

 

254.

Proposed Constitutional Changes:Petitions pdf icon PDF 55 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management reported concerning a recent review of the Petition Scheme which had resulted in proposed amendments to make it more effective; and a number of proposed revisions to the authority’s Council Procedure Rules to ensure compatibility with the Petition Scheme.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the implementation of the E-petitions Scheme through modern.gov; and that the launch will be prior to the 15 December 2010 statutory deadline; be noted;

 

(2)  Council be recommended to revise the authority’s Petition Scheme by approving the proposed amendments set out in Annex A to the report; and

 

(3)  Council be recommended to revise the Constitution by amending the Council Procedure Rules relating to petitions, as set out in Annex B to the report, as amended.

 

255.

Admission Arrangements for Community Secondary Schools and the Coordinated Admission Scheme for 2012-13 pdf icon PDF 45 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Interim Director of Children’s Services invited the Cabinet to consult on the Authority’s admission arrangements for community secondary schools and the co-ordinated admissions scheme for 2012-2013.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That consultation takes place on the admission arrangements for community secondary schools, and the co-ordinated scheme for 2012-13.

 

256.

Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools and Coordinated Scheme for 2012-2013 pdf icon PDF 45 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Interim Director of Children’s Services invited the Cabinet to consult on the admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled primary schools and the coordinated admissions scheme for 2012-2013.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That consultation takes place on the proposed admission arrangements and coordinated scheme for 2012-2013.

 

257.

Play Builder Programme Report pdf icon PDF 74 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Interim Director of Children’s Services submitted an update report on the current Play Builder programme and the recently revised Government play capital allocations, and sought approval for expenditure on the sites identified in the Year 2 programme.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the revised Play Builder capital funding of £373,990.63 from the Department for Education to improve 11 play areas in 2010-2011 be allocated in accordance with the project plan and be included in the Children and Young People’s Capital Programme for 2010/2011 ; and

 

(2)  approval be given for the sites identified for Year 2 expenditure (2010/11)

 

258.

Construction of a Third Generation Synthetic Football Pitch at Woodchurch High School - Scheme and Estimate pdf icon PDF 67 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Interim Director of Children’s Services submitted a report seeking approval for a scheme to construct a synthetic football pitch and changing facilities at Woodchurch High School which would be primarily used by the school during the day and by Football Association-affiliated football clubs in the evenings and at weekends.  The report set out the costs of the scheme at £925,550 and gave details of the Football Association Bid for an amount of £500,000.  The project was part of the overall regeneration of the Woodchurch campus which had been subject to previous Cabinet approvals.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the Scheme and Estimate, as presented, be accepted, subject to approval and funding from the FA;

 

(2)  the Director of Technical Services be authorised to obtain all necessary statutory approvals for the project;

 

(3)  the Director of Technical Services be authorised to seek tenders for the project when funding is approved;

 

(4)  the tender recommended for acceptance be reported to Cabinet for their decision, in accordance with the Council’s Procurement Policy and;

 

(5)  the Cabinet be kept informed of any changes to the above proposals.

 

259.

Contracts for Personal Support pdf icon PDF 120 KB

Minutes:

The Interim Director of Adult Social Services presented a report seeking authority to tender for the provision of Personal Support to people in their own homes and Support to people living in registered Residential and Nursing Home accommodation in Wirral. The revised Contracts focused on outcomes for people and were set in the context of the broader transformation agenda for Adult Social Care and the recommendations of the Task Force (Minute 242 refers). The new Contracts were considered essential to improving safeguarding arrangements for vulnerable people, providing better value for money and offering more choices for people to enable them to take control over their own lives.

 

Councillor Bob Moon, portfolio holder, thanked the Interim Director and his team, for their hard work in progressing this matter.

 

Councillor Holbrook endorsed these comments and asked for the Cabinet’s approval to waive the call-in period.

 

The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management, advised that the waiving of the call-in on the grounds that the delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s interests required the approval of both the Cabinet and the Interim Chief Executive.

 

The Interim Chief Executive gave his approval to the waiving of the call-in. 

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  Cabinet authorises the Interim Director of Adult Social Services to implement the Contracting arrangements as set out in paragraphs 7 and 17;

 

(2)  Cabinet instructs the Interim Director of Adult Social Services to continue dialogue with providers;

 

(3)  Cabinet instructs the Interim Director of Adult Social Services to advise providers that the Council will continue to benchmark charges to compare the fees paid with those of neighbouring authorities and retain these in broad alignment with the North West regional average, whilst continuing to ensure high quality and value for money;

 

(3)  the Council supports providers, including independent, community, voluntary and faith organisations, to develop partnerships which will be enable them to benefit from opportunities presented as personal budgets are rolled out and improve and enhance outcomes for vulnerable people;

 

(4)  Cabinet instructs the Interim Director of Adult Social Services to develop a robust quality assurance, inspection and monitoring framework, building on the rating criteria currently in use. This to ensure that the most vulnerable people in Wirral are safeguarded and outcomes enhanced with rigorous measures put in place to monitor provider standards to ensure that they are retained, and wherever possible improved;

 

(5)  the outcome of these enhancements be included in the Service Improvement Plan; and

 

(6)  call-in on this matter be waived to allow the tender process to proceed immediately.

 

260.

Bidston Moss Viaduct Update and Docks Link Roads Resurfacing pdf icon PDF 70 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Technical Services submitted a report summarising current progress of the works to strengthen the Bidston Moss Viaduct.

 

Additionally, the report requested authorisation pursuant to Contract Procedure Rule 5.2 for a contract to be awarded by the Council to Costain Limited, the contractor undertaking the viaduct repair works, on a single tender basis, to carry out resurfacing activities on the Council’s highway network adjacent to the viaduct site.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the current position regarding progress of the strengthening works at Bidston Moss Viaduct be noted; and

 

(2)  the acceptance of a single tender from Costain Ltd in the sum of £832,553, for the construction of carriageway resurfacing works Approach and Bidston Link Roads be approved, and that this be reported to Council pursuant to Contract Procedure Rule 5.2.

 

261.

Annual Electricity and Gas Contract Renewal pdf icon PDF 218 KB

Minutes:

The Director of Technical services submitted a report detailing the Council’s annual electricity and gas contract renewals, undertaken by Buying Solutions following the end of the current contracts on 30 September 2010.  He reported that the new contracts had increased the projected annual energy costs by £478,000, resulting in a £298,000 increase to the General Fund services and £180,000 to Schools.

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  it be noted that the offer made by Buying Solutions was competitively tendered and accepted using Delegated Authority;

 

(2)  the impact of the revised energy contracts be reflected in the 2010/11 General Fund budgets and the net increase of £149,000 be met from the General Fund balances;

 

(3)  the impact of the revised energy contracts be reflected in the 2011/12 General Fund budgets and the net increase of £298,000 be added to the Budget Projections for 2011/15;

 

(4)  the impact of the revised energy contracts upon the Schools Budgets be noted and the report be referred to the Schools Forum;

 

(5)  it be recognised that no provision has been made for the 2011 contract renewals at this stage.  Given the unpredictability of the markets, further reports to be presented to the Cabinet as information is received; and

 

(6)  the revisions to the Carbon Reduction Scheme be noted and that £532,000 be included in the Budget Projections for 2012/13.

 

262.

Any Other Urgent Business Approved by the Chair (Part 1)

To consider any other business that the Chair accepts as being urgent.

Minutes:

The Leader reported that he agreed to accept the following items of urgent business:

 

(1)  WINTER MAINTENANCE AND BIN COLLECTIONS

 

The Director of Technical Services outlined the current position regarding winter maintenance operations in response to the freezing weather

 

Since the start of the cold weather, gritters had been used on primary and secondary transport routes, which were prioritised by all local authorities to make the roads safe for motorists. Approximately 60% salt stock levels had been used so far, and representations were being made to the Secretary of State for Transport requesting that the national salt cell be activated to enable the Council to replenish its depleted salt supplies.

 

The freezing weather had severely disrupted bin collections, making many residential streets across the borough too icy for the bin wagons to gain access. Despite being unable to collect in many streets, Arrangements had been made for extra Biffa crews to work on the missed bin collections over the weekend and it was anticipated that the backlog would be significantly reduced.  The crews would to attempt all scheduled collections, but conditions in some residential streets could prevent access problems for the large and heavy vehicles.  Subject to improved weather conditions, it was envisaged that:

 

-  All green bins that were due to be collected during the week commencing 6 December will be collected by 13 December;

-  Green still outstanding from last week commencing 29 November, will revert to their scheduled collection next week;

-  Green bins will take priority over grey recycling bins;

-  Grey bins will be collected on their next scheduled collection day;

-  Collection of brown garden waste bins will resume from 13 December

 

The Director referred to last year’s experience of extreme weather conditions which had highlighted the need for regular communications through daily bulletins, press releases, the website, and the call centre. He reported that Biffa crews were working alongside the Wirral Community Payback Service and the Council’s parks and gardens team to grit the pavements and main shoppers’ car parks. The Council was also restocking grit bins, for use by residents outside their homes.

 

The Leader thanked the Director for his update report and also conveyed Cabinet’s thanks to the operational teams.

 

Councillor Rennie, portfolio holder, endorsed these comments and noted that the improved weather forecast for the weekend should provide the opportunity to “catch up”, particularly in relation to bin collections. She thanked Mark Camborne, Health Safety and Resilience Manager, for his role in co-ordinating resilience planning to respond to the winter maintenance problems and producing the daily communications bulletins to keep members informed.

 

On a motion by Councillor Rennie seconded by the Leader it was:

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)  the report be noted.

 

(2)  the Director and operational teams be thanked for their efforts in providing a first class winter maintenance service to ensure that the most vulnerable people in society are helped and supported during the winter months.

 

(3)  Cabinet note that the UK is in the grip of its longest  ...  view the full minutes text for item 262.

263.

Exempt Information - Exclusion of the press and public

The following items contain exempt information.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  That, under section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by the relevant paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to that Act. The Public Interest test has been applied and favours exclusion.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That, under section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to that Act. The Public Interest test has been applied and favours exclusion.

 

264.

Europa Boulevard Disposal of Sites 1 and 2 - Exempt Appendices

Minutes:

Further to Minute No. 243, the Cabinet considered the Appendix to the report that contained exempt information that, if disclosed, may provide financial business affairs information about a third party.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the content of the Appendix containing exempt information that could not be considered in the presence of the press and public, be noted.

 

265.

Reduction or Remission of Non Domestic Rates Due to Hardship

Minutes:

The Director of Finance submitted an application for reduction of non domestic rates due to hardship.  The Cabinet was requested to consider the application having regard to the current policy and criteria and decide if an award was appropriate.

 

RESOLVED;

 

That the £3,000 shortfall for 2010-11(at a cost of £750 to the Authority) be awarded as hardship relief and that,  in addition, a further £1,000 (at a cost of £250 to the Authority) be awarded as relief in 2011-12 in order to assist the applicants in their longer term plans.

 

266.

Company Named in the Report - Request for Financial Assistance

Minutes:

The Interim Director of Corporate Services submitted a report seeking approval to provide a grant to the company named, to assist towards its business development project.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That a ‘Think Big’ Investment Fund Grant of £44,000 be approved towards the business development project being undertaken by the company named within the report.

 

267.

Any Other Urgent Business Approved by the Chair (Part 2)

To consider any other business that the Chair accepts as being urgent.

Minutes:

TACKLING WORKLESSNESS AND SUPPORTING APPRENTICESHIPS IN WIRRAL THROUGH THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND – EXEMPT APPENDIX

 

Further to Minute No. 262 (4), the Cabinet considered the Appendix to the report that contained exempt information that, if disclosed, may provide financial business affairs information about a third party.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the content of the Appendix containing exempt information that could not be considered in the presence of the press and public, be noted.