Resolved –

(1)  That the proposed approach for Wirral Council as part of a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Application for European Union Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme, be approved.

(2)  That the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment be authorised to finalise details of Wirral’s programme as part of a wider LCR Combined Authority submission for European Social Fund in consultation the Strategic Director Families and Wellbeing and Director of Finance who will sign the letter of intent to commit funds on behalf of the Council as required as part of the full application process.