This report follows the decision made by Shareholder Board on 25 March 2022 to note and endorse the decision of Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee made on 3 March 2022 to restore the delivery of services supporting adults with a learning disability to an in-house provision by the Council.  It seeks approval to appoint selected senior Council officers to serve as non-executive directors on the board of Wirral Evolutions Limited to support and facilitate the transition of services to in-house provision by the Council.

The Wirral Plan 2021 - 2026 sets out the Council’s vision to secure the best possible future for the Council’s residents and covers the following five themes:

· A thriving and inclusive economy, creating jobs and opportunities for all;

· A clean-energy, sustainable, borough, leading the way in tackling the environment crisis;

· Brighter futures for all regardless of their background;

· Safe and pleasant communities that our residents are proud of; and

· Healthy and active lives for all, with the right care, at the right time.

This report aligns with the themes of brighter futures for all regardless of their background; safe and pleasant communities that our residents are proud of and healthy and active lives for all, with the right care, at the right time.