As detailed in the report.

Resolved – Thatthe recommendations in the report be approved.

The Council is seeking to award a contract to Pulse Fitness Limited, for the supply and installation of fitness exercise equipment at the Wirral Tennis and Sports Centre, as part of the redevelopment works being undertaken within the existing Leisure Centre.

A detailed specification of fitness equipment requirements was issued to procurement colleagues and a suitable framework was identified to call off against. A direct award to Pulse Fitness Ltd, allows Leisure Services to maintain a competitive fitness offer across the Invigor8 membership product.

The contract value is for £155,000 and there are no additional finances required as the purchase of fitness equipment forms part of the overall contract sum already accounted for.

Wirral Council is committed to working to provide happy, active and healthy lives for all, with the right care, at the right time to enable residents to live longer and healthier lives.

Resolved – That the Director of Neighbourhood Services has accepted and awarded the contract in the sum of £155,000, to Pulse Fitness Limited, for the supply and installation of fitness exercise equipment at the Wirral Tennis and Sports Centre. 

The purpose of this report is to seek authorisation for a Public Spaces Protection Order in Woodchurch, Wirral, for a period of 3 years.

The decision is not a key decision. It affects the Upton Ward, and it is proposed to promote the vision for safe and vibrant communities within the Wirral Plan.

Resolved – That the Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Safety and Transport exercised the delegation afforded under the Council’s Constitution and Scheme of Delegation for Neighbourhood Services and duly authorised a 3-year Public Spaces Protection Order for a designated area in Woodchurch, Wirral.

This report outlines proposed indicative spend of a further extension to the government’s the Household Support Fund (£3,049,345), which is available to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy (heating, cooking, lighting), water bills (including sewerage) and other essentials. The report details the spend of £2,088,450.

Resolved - That

(1)  the indicative local allocation of the Household Support Fund as outlined below be approved.

(2)  That a progress report on outcomes achieved be submitted to the Health and Wellbeing Board following conclusion of the series of Grants.

Resolved - That-

(1)  the change to the lower age limit of The Observatory School from 11 to 8 be approved;

(2)  the permanent change of the number of places at The Observatory School to 100 be approved;

(3)  the expansion of The Observatory School onto a satellite site be located at the former Leasowe Early Years Centre be approved; and

(4)  the Director of Children, Families and Education be granted all necessary authority to implement the proposals.

Having previously declared a prejudicial interest in respect of this agenda item, Councillor Collinson left the room during consideration of this matter.

The Principal Officer for School Admissions, Place and Planning introduced the report of the Director of Children, Family and Education which provided the outcome of a consultation on proposals for prescribed alterations to The Observatory School. The report advised how The Observatory School is a mixed age 11 to 16 community special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. It was explained how the proposals listed within the report relate to making permanent a trial scheme providing places to primary school age pupils, increasing the number of places offered by the school and also an expansion onto a satellite site in the Leasowe area.

Members were advised how a public notice setting out the three prescribed alterations was published on 5^th October 22 followed by a 4 week representation period to which no objections were received.

In response to a query, members were advised that the Assistant Director for Education would work closely with the school to address provision with regards to staffing. Furthermore with regards to staff moving from site to site, members were advised that the school are working with existing staff regarding any new working arrangements.

On a motion by Councillor Carubia and seconded by Councillor Povall it was:

Resolved – That

(1)  the change to the lower age limit of The Observatory School from 11 to 8 be approved;

(2)  the permanent change of the number of places at The Observatory School to 100 be approved;

 (3)  the expansion of The Observatory School onto a satellite site be located at the former Leasowe Early Years Centre be approved; and

 (4)  the Director of Children, Families and Education be granted all necessary authority to implement the proposals