Decisions

Decisions published

04/02/2025 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CONTRACT AWARD HIGHWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE LOT 1 - CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ref: 5944    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Neighbourhood Services

Decision published: 10/02/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025

Decision:

The Director of Neighbourhood Services has agreed to:

 

1.  endorse the competitive tendering exercise that is outlined in paragraph 3 of the attached report; and

 

2.  award the contract for Lot 1 Highways Infrastructure Consultancy Support to WSP UK Ltd (company registration number 01383511) detailed design, contract document preparation, contract procurement advice and NEC4 ‘Project Manager’ or ‘Supervisor’ roles on highways capital projects, technical inspections and asset management.  up to a total value of £450,000 over three years (including potential 1 year extension)

 

The contract period will be from around 20th January 2025 – 19th January 2027 with option to extend for a further 12 months.


30/10/2024 - APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003 - The Blind Cow, 1 Town Lane, Bebington, CH63 5JB ref: 5791    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Act Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 30/10/2024 - Licensing Act Sub Committee

Decision published: 06/02/2025

Effective from: 30/10/2024

Decision:

The Director of Law and Corporate Services reported upon an application that had been received relating to a Premises Licence in respect of The Blind Cow, 1 Town Lane, Bebington, CH63 5JB. 

 

The applicant had submitted an operating schedule setting out how the business would be conducted/managed in accordance with the licensing objectives. A copy of the full application had been provided to Members. Members were advised that the proposals set out in the operating schedule may become conditions of the licence should the application be granted.

 

In respect of the application, a number of representations had been received from local residents. Two local residents who had made representations were in attendance along with a further individual who was representing another local resident who had submitted a representation.

 

The applicant could not attend the Hearing but had sent a representative to present the application on their behalf. The manager of the premises was also in attendance.

 

The Licensing Manager confirmed that all documentation had been sent and received. Photographs of the premises were made available to Members of the Sub-Committee.

 

The Licensing Manager outlined the report.

 

The Licensing Act Sub-Committee were informed that the operating model of the business is that of a restaurant. Members of the Sub-Committee were advised that the previous restaurant at the location operated a bring your own drinks policy. It was submitted on behalf of the applicant that the granting of a Premises Licence to sell alcohol would promote more responsible drinking than a bring your own drinks policy.  The Sub-Committee were informed that the restaurant would operate a table service, that there would only be background music played at the premises, that there would be no live music and no music played in the outside area of the premises. The Sub-Committee were further informed that the premises would only empty glass bottles into the bins outside of the premises during the daytime hours.

 

In response to questions from local residents it was submitted on behalf of the applicant that the application for the premises to remain open until 00:30 was to cater for bookings that would be made for celebrations, such as birthdays. It was made known to the Sub-Committee that the tables and chairs placed outside of the premises on the artificial grass were to cater for dog walkers who may want a coffee and a sandwich. The Sub-Committee were informed that as the application was for the consumption of alcohol on the premises only, alcohol could not be served in this area.

 

It was submitted on behalf of the applicant that the premises want to work with local residents and they will make themselves available to discuss any issues which may arise.

 

It was made known to the Sub-Committee that the premises had been operating in the week prior to the Hearing under a Temporary Event Notice and that there had been no complaints from local residents regarding the operation of the premises, including the resident living above the premises.

 

The Sub-Committee heard from local residents in attendance at the Hearing that they had concerns regarding the potential for noise nuisance to be caused by music emanating from the premises and by people leaving the premises at a late hour.

 

 

 

The Sub-Committee were advised that residents wished to support the business but wanted there to be a balance so that the business could operate without causing them to be disturbed by noise from the premises and customers of the premises.

 

Local residents submitted to the Sub-Committee that the lighting outside of the premises had attracted youths to the area after the premises had closed which has resulted in an increase in noise disturbance. It was explained to the Sub-Committee that the geography of the area creates what was described as an “echo chamber” allowing noise to travel during the evening and night time when noise levels are generally lower in the area.

 

Members of the Sub-Committee were made aware that the applicant had liaised with Merseyside Police and the Licensing Authority and had agreed to a number of conditions being placed on the Premises Licence should the licence be granted.  These conditions included a comprehensive CCTV system to operate at the premises, the training of staff in their responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003 and a Challenge 25 Policy.

 

In determining the application Members of the Sub-Committee gave consideration to the representations made by local residents both in writing and orally at the Hearing.  The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the particular concerns of local residents regarding noise that could be generated by customers leaving the premises late at night and in this regard took into account Section 15 of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub-Committee noted the concerns of local residents regarding the potential for noise nuisance being caused by music emanating from the premises but considered that this was addressed by submissions made on behalf of the applicant that the premises would only play background music which would not be able to be heard by local residents.

 

Members of the Sub-Committeetook into account that in accordance with the application, the premises would operate as a restaurant serving tapas style food and steaks with craft beers and fine wines.  Members of the Sub-Committee also had regard to the undertaking provided by the applicant that only background music would be played at the premises.

 

In coming to their decision, the Sub-Committee also had regard to the Statutory Guidance issued under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and to the fact that there were no representations from any of the Responsible Authorities, in particular Environmental Health. 

 

Members also took into account Section 11 of the Guidance in respect of the review mechanism provided by the Licensing Act 2003 when problems associated with the Licensing Objectives occur after the grant of a Premises License.

 

 

Resolved

 

(1)    That in accordance with Regulation 14(2) of the Licensing Act 2003, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the application. 

 

(2)  That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Blind Cow, 1 Town Lane, Bebington, CH63 5JB be granted with the following hours:

 

Sale of Alcohol (for consumption ‘on’ the premises only)

Sunday to Saturday  11:00 to 23:00

 

Hours open to the Public

Sunday to Saturday   09:00 to 23:30

 

Recorded Music

Sunday to Saturday   09:00 to 23:30

 

3)  The Sub Committee also resolved that in addition to the conditions submitted as part of the application, the following conditions be placed on the Premises Licence:

 

·  Customers must be encouraged to remain inside the premises whilst waiting for taxis

 

·  The area of the premises shown on the plan that is outside of the structure of building must not be used after 22:00

 

 

 

 

 


27/01/2025 - The Kings Gap Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (with change of boundary) ref: 5939    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Place

Decision published: 30/01/2025

Effective from: 27/01/2025

Decision:

The Director of Regeneration and Place has approved:

 

1.  the extension of the Kings Gap Conservation Area to include the areas of Kings Court, Queen’s Road and Cable Road area; as set out on the plan attached as Appendix 1; and

 

2.  the Kings Gap Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (as set out in Appendix 2)

Lead officer: Agustina Solassi


27/01/2025 - REFUSE COLLECTION & STREET CLEANSING SERVICE REVIEW - FULL BUSINESS CASE ref: 5941    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Made at meeting: 27/01/2025 - Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 01/02/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That

(1)  the Full Business Case for outsourcing of refuse and recycling collection and street cleansing services under a new contract as attached at Appendix 1 be approved; and

 

(2)   the Director of Neighbourhood Services be authorised to:

 

a.  commence a competitive tendering exercise for the new contract for the provision of refuse and recycling collection and street cleansing services to commence in Spring 2025; and

b.   bring a report back to this Committee with full costs and further information following the completion of the tender exercise, to seek approval to award the contract.

 


27/01/2025 - WIRRAL CORE ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK ref: 5940    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Made at meeting: 27/01/2025 - Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 01/02/2025

Decision:

Resolved (8:3) – that the revised Core Active Travel Network as set out in Appendix 6 be approved.

 


27/01/2025 - COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR - B4 PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND MISCELLANEOUS WORKS CONTRACT ref: 5943    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Made at meeting: 27/01/2025 - Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 01/02/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That

(1)  a procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to deliver the B4 Public Rights of Way and Miscellaneous Works Contract be undertaken.

(2)  authority be delegated to the director to make an appointment following tendering process.

 


27/01/2025 - COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS - B2 ROADLINES, TRAFFIC STUDS AND MINOR WORKS CONTRACT ref: 5942    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Made at meeting: 27/01/2025 - Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 01/02/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That

(1)  a procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to deliver the B2 contract for Roadlines, Traffic Studs and Minor Works Contract be undertaken.

(2)  authority be delegated to the director to make an appointment following tendering process.

 


27/01/2025 - Demolition of Liscard Municipal Building and Community Centre, Seaview Road, Liscard ref: 5935    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Place

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 27/01/2025

Decision:

The Director of Regeneration and Place has approved that a direct award is made to J. Freeley Limited (Company Number 01719179) via Lot 1 of the Procure Partnerships Framework to undertake the demolition and site clearance of Liscard Municipal Building and Community Centre for a contract value of £492,963.27 and for a contract period of 18 weeks.

Lead officer: Lauren Reynolds


22/01/2025 - Schools Capital Programme Update ref: 5934    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Children Young People and Education Committee

Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Children Young People and Education Committee

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That the Director of Regeneration & Place be authorised to procure and to accept the most economically advantageous tenders, for projects detailed within this report provided he is satisfied that the cost can be met within the grant allocations given to the council by the Department for Education.


27/01/2025 - PROVISION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENT SERVICES ref: 5936    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Finance

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

The Director of Finance has approved the appointment of suppliers of enforcement agent services pursuant to Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Enforcement Agency Service framework (the Framework), for the collection of outstanding debt (in each case) as the most economically advantageous tenderer, as follows:

 

(1)  Jacobs Enforcement pursuant to Lot 1 of the Framework for the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Sundry Debts for a 3-year period, with the option to extend for a further 2  12-month periods;

 

(2)  Newlyn Plc pursuant to Lot 2 of the Framework, for the collection of Parking and Traffic Enforcement Debts for a 3-year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 12-month periods.

 

Lead officer: Michael B Fisher


24/01/2025 - Increase in Contract Value - DN625242 Transport Consultancy (Highways) ref: 5937    Recommendations Approved

This report provides details and seeks authorisation to increase the value of contract DN625242 entitled “Transport Consultancy Professional Services Network Management Support” between the Council and Amey OW Limited by 50% in value from £799,000 to £1,198,500.

 

The report provides the background to this existing contract and outlines the reasons for the change in contract value.  The existing transport consultancy services contract is predominately used to provide additional support for the Council’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) Combined Authority Transport Plan (CATP) programme that is grant funded.

 

The increase in contract value will allow the appointed consultants to continue to deliver several on-going highway engineering schemes that aligns with the Council Plan 2023-2027, in particular: theme 5: working together to protect our environment, and theme 6: working together to create safe, resilient, and engaged communities.

 

 

Decision Maker: Director of Neighbourhood Services

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

The Director of Neighbourhood Services has approved an increase in contract value from £799,000 to £1,198,500 for the existing Transport Consultancy Professional Services contract with Amey OW Limited at a registered address of Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1AB in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Contract Procedure Rules, and National Procurement Regulations.

 

Lead officer: Paul Traynor


06/01/2025 - NHS Agenda for Change pay award (2023/24 and 2024/25) for Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Public Health Contracts. ref: 5938    Recommendations Approved

Public Health commissions services from Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust whose staff are in receipt of the nationally agreed NHS Agenda for Change pay terms and conditions.

In previous years pay awards for these NHS staff have been met by NHS commissioning organisations.

In 2024-2025, funding was included in the Public Health Local Authority allocation to enable the transfer of responsibility to meet the recurrent impact of the nationally agreed NHS Agenda for Change 2023/24 and 2024/2025 pay awards.


Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

The Director of Public Health is recommended to approve contract variations to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Public Health contracts contracts (Healthy Child Programme, Integrated Sexual Health Service, Community Infection Prevention and Control Service, Children and Young People Healthy Weight Programme and Risk and Resilience Service), to meet the nationally agreed NHS Agenda for Change staff pay awards for 2023-24 and 2024-25, at a total cost of £648,859 over this two year period.

Lead officer: Hayley Clifton, Jennifer Smedley, Tessa Woodhouse


23/01/2025 - REPORT ON THE PROPOSED CONFIRMATION OF THE NEW BOROUGH WIDE SMOKE CONTROL AREA ref: 5931    Recommendations Approved

This report provides an update on the progress with the process of revoking the existing Smoke Control Orders and the making of new borough wide Smoke Control Order. The consultation has been completed and one objection has been received, which is being brought to Committee for consideration.

Decision Maker: Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 30/01/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That the Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee:

 

1.  Noted the objection made during the statutory public consultation process opposing the making of the proposed Smoke Control Order as referred to at paragraphs 3.12 to 3.14 of the report;

 

2.  Approved that, subject to confirmation by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Director of Neighbourhoods be authorised to proceed with the process of:

 

a.  revocation of existing Smoke Control Orders, which affect the Council’s administrative area; and

 

b. the making of a single Smoke Control Order to apply to the whole of the Council’s administrative area in the terms of the draft order set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Lead officer: Victoria Chadderton


21/01/2025 - RE-TENDERING OF CARE AND SUPPORT WITHIN WIRRAL'S EXISTING EXTRA CARE HOUSING SCHEMES ref: 5932    Recommendations Approved

Purpose of the report is to gain authorisation to recommission the Care and Support service within Extra Care Schemes.

Decision Maker: Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Made at meeting: 21/01/2025 - Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 30/01/2025

Decision:

 

Resolved – That

 

1. The commencement of a procurement process pursuant to the Liverpool City Region Flexible Purchasing System for Extra Care for the provision of suppliers to deliver Care and Support within nine general Extra Care schemes; eight of which are due to expire in 2026 as outlined in section 3.5 of this report and one new scheme in Pasture Road, Moreton as referred to in paragraph 3.6 of this report be approved. Each of which to be of a contract term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

 

2. The Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning be authorised to award the tenders to the respective successful bidders following the tender process.

Lead officer: Jayne Marshall, Claire Molyneux, Nicola Peel


21/01/2025 - CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME MOBILE NIGHTS INTERIM CONTRACT AND RETENDER ref: 5933    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to ask for an extension on the contract for 6 months, and then to procure this in 2025.

Decision Maker: Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Made at meeting: 21/01/2025 - Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 30/01/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That

 

1. The current contract with Professional Carers Wirral Ltd be continued for a period of 5 months.

 

2. A formal tender exercise for a new Mobile Night Service for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years be commenced.

 

3. The Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning be given authority to award the contract to the highest performing tenderer following the evaluation of the tender process.

Lead officer: Jayne Marshall, Claire Molyneux, Nicola Peel


23/01/2025 - Leisure Services Transformation Update ref: 5930    Recommendations Approved

A report to outline to committee the high level investment strategy for the Council owned Leisure Centres

Decision Maker: Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 30/01/2025

Decision:

Resolved – That the Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee:

 

1.  Approved the proposed Direction of Travel for Leisure Service Sites as set out in Appendix 2 to the report.

 

2.  Authorised the Director of Neighbourhood Services and Interim Director of Regeneration and Place to commission design and development works as necessary, and which result from initial investigative / feasibility work associated with proposed Public Sector Health & Wellbeing Hub in Birkenhead, thereby supporting the principles of the Birkenhead Town Centre Masterplan.

Lead officer: Paul Hurst, Andrew McCartan