The Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Services presented a report setting out proposals for an Economic Recovery Plan for Wirral.  It outlined a number of responsive measures to mitigate the impact of the recession on businesses and local residents, whilst at the same time maintaining focus on the medium and longer term economic goals of the Investment Strategy.  Members were asked to endorse the Recovery Plan attached as Appendix 1; and agree that regular updates be brought back to Cabinet.

RESOLVED: That

(1)  the Recovery Plan, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed;

(2)  quarterly update reports be brought back to Cabinet.

(3)  Cabinet agrees and supports the Recovery Plan and asks officers and the Council’s partners to vigorously pursue the actions and interventions set out in the Plan.