Decisions
04/02/2021 - Allocation of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government Community Champion Funding ref: 4802 Recommendations Approved
Wirral Council applied for an allocation from
the MHCLG Community Champions Fund of £375,000.
Funding was sought for:
Nine BAME link workers to be based across local BAME service
providers providing active engagement with local BAME communities,
supporting mobile testing and surge capacity, the local track and
trace system providing translation and interpretation services and
supporting local vaccination take up.
In-depth data analysis to understand ‘health literacy’
levels across the borough and the impact COVID-19 has had on the
local BAME population.
Development of health literacy material and training materials to
support BAME communities and easy read versions communications
based on data analysis.
Improvements in the quality, translation, and accessibility of
health information, including information relating to COVID-19
restrictions and vaccination uptake.
Health literacy training for health professionals working with
local BAME communities.
Technology to help BAME communities connect and access
information.
Confirmation of the allocation of funding was received by the
Council on the 13th January 2021 covering the period 1st March 2021
– 28th February 2022, with an expected go-live date of 1
March 2021 with payments made in monthly instalments.
Decision Maker: Director of Neighbourhood Services
Decision published: 04/02/2021
Effective from: 04/02/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED that spend of the MHCLG BAME
Community Champion Funding based on the proposed activity and
indicative amounts outlined in the report be approved.
Lead officer: Nicola Butterworth
28/01/2021 - Admission Arrangements for community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools and the co-ordinated admission schemes for 2022-2023 ref: 4801 For Determination
Determination of the Authority's admission
arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools and the
co-ordinated schemes for 2022-2023
Decision Maker: Children, Young People & Education Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2021 - Children, Young People & Education Committee
Decision published: 02/02/2021
Effective from: 06/02/2021
Decision:
Resolved - That the proposed admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools and the Wirral co-ordinated schemes for 2022-2023 as set out in the appendices to the report be approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sally Gibbs
01/02/2021 - Acceptance of Tender and Award of Contract - Arboricultural Maintenance Contract ref: 4800 Recommendations Approved
To accept tender and award contract for a new
tree maintenance contract
Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 01/02/2021 - Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee
Decision published: 01/02/2021
Effective from: 06/02/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED - That
(1) the tender for the Wirral Arboricultural Services Contract Apr 2021- Mar 2026 submitted by Man Coed VM Ltd to Wirral Council on 8 January 2021 be accepted;
(2) the award of the contract to Man Coed VM Ltd be approved, subject to contract and subject to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) standstill period;
(3) Committee welcomes all member workshops will take place on this matter (the performance of the contract). Furthermore to reassure the public, this Committee should receive regular reports on this contracts performance.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Simon Fox
27/01/2021 - Proposed amendments to the Private Sector Housing and Regeneration Assistance Policy ref: 4799 Recommendations Approved
To consider proposed amendments to the
existing Private Sector Housing and Regeneration Assistance Policy
including changes to current financial assistance and the provision
of new financial assistance for specific purposes
Decision Maker: Housing Committee
Made at meeting: 27/01/2021 - Housing Committee
Decision published: 27/01/2021
Effective from: 03/02/2021
Decision:
Resolved (unanimously) – That this Committee:
Agrees the proposed changes to the Private Sector Housing and Regeneration Assistance Policy, with immediate effect.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Alan Lipscombe