Forward Plan

October 2023 to January 2024  (01/10/2023 to 31/01/2024, Policy and Resources Committee)

Plan items
No. Item

Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Contact Details:

Graham Hodkinson

Director of Care and Health

grahamhodkinson@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

 

Dave Bradburn

Director of Public Health

davebradburn@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

1.

Extra Care Housing

Decision maker:  Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision:   19 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Nicola Peel, Claire Molyneux, Jayne Marshall

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

All Age Disability and Mental Health Service Delivery Review

Decision maker:  Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision due:   19 Sep 2023

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2023

3.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Commission - Contract Award New!

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision:   23 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Jane Harvey, Hayley Clifton, Jennifer Smedley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Development of a risk and resilience approach for children and young people

Decision maker:  Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision:   17 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Julie Graham, Jennifer Smedley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

BCF Section 75 Pooled Fund New!

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

BCF Section 75 Pooled Fund New!

Decision maker:  Joint Strategic Commissioning Board (JSCB)

Decision due:   19 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Bridget Hollingsworth, Nicola Peel, Claire Molyneux

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Information & Advice Service Commission - Contract Award New!

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision:   13 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Jennifer Smedley, Nicola Jones

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Children, Young People and Education Committee

Contact Details:

Simone White

Director of Children, Families and Education

simonewhite@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

8.

Wirral Youth Justice Service Annual Plan

Decision maker:  Children, Young People & Education Committee

Decision:   25 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Colleen Halpin, Tony Kirk

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Pupil Place Planning Phase 2

Decision maker:  Children, Young People & Education Committee

Decision:   25 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  James Backhouse, Colleen Halpin

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Annual Safeguarding Unit and LADO report

Decision maker:  Children, Young People & Education Committee

Decision due:   25 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Lynn Campbell, Colleen Halpin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Annual Adoption Report

Decision maker:  Children, Young People & Education Committee

Decision due:   18 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Colleen Halpin, Eifion Burke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Fostering Annual Report

Decision maker:  Children, Young People & Education Committee

Decision due:   18 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Colleen Halpin, Eifion Burke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Contact Details:

David Hughes

Director of Regeneration and Place

davidhughes@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

 

13.

Wirral Ways to Work Programme - SIF Gap Funding

Decision maker:  Director of Regeneration and Place

Decision:   6 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Sarah Dodd

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Place Based Business Support Delivery

Decision maker:  Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee

Decision:   18 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Ben Lavell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Report will be public, but the appendix will include commercially and/or financially sensitive information

15.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Simplification Pathfinder Pilot Investment Plan

Decision maker:  Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee, Policy and Resources Committee, Director of Regeneration and Place

Decision:   27 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Damian Cooke, David Marsh

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially and/or financially sensitive information

16.

ACTIVE TRAVEL FUNDING – TRANCHE 3 AND TRANCHE 4 New!

Decision maker:  Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee

Decision due:   16 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Julie Barnes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Regeneration Partnership New!

Decision maker:  Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee

Decision due:   16 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Cathy Palmer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Contact Details:

Nicki Butterworth

Director of Neighbourhood Services

nicolabutterworth@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

18.

Highways Contract A4 award, vehicle crossings

Decision maker:  Assistant Director: Highways and Infrastructure

Decision due:   Between 1 May 2024 and 31 Aug 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Highways Contract B4 award - general works and labour

Decision maker:  Assistant Director: Highways and Infrastructure

Decision due:   2 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Local Transport Capital Block Funding – Pothole Fund 2023-2024

Decision maker:  Director of Neighbourhood Services

Decision due:   1 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Linda Summers, Brian Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Highways Contract B5 award - drain investigation and drainage works

Decision maker:  Assistant Director: Highways and Infrastructure

Decision due:   1 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Simon Fox, Linda Summers

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Highways Contract B7 award - text band high friction surfacing

Decision maker:  Assistant Director: Highways and Infrastructure

Decision due:   1 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Simon Fox, Linda Summers

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Highways Contract B8 award - surface dressing preparation traetments

Decision maker:  Assistant Director: Highways and Infrastructure

Decision due:   1 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Linda Summers, Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Acceptance of Tender and award of contract for Public Rights of Way works, highways contract ref B6

Decision maker:  Director of Neighbourhood Services

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy Progress Update

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   20 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Nicola Wallbank

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Festive Display Policy

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   20 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

Creation of Public Bridleway on North Wirral Coastal Defence Access Road

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Active Travel Strategy

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Julie Barnes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

29.

Winter Service Plan

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Linda Summers, Simon Fox

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

HIAM Strategy and Policy

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Joe Matthews, Simon Fox, Brian Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Biodiversity & Net Gain Strategy

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Mike Cockburn, Anna Perret, James Roberts

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Weed Treatment Provision New!

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Matthew Humble

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

Biodiversity & Net Gain Strategy New!

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   23 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  James Roberts

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Parking Strategy

Decision maker:  Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Decision due:   5 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Julie Barnes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Policy & Resources Committee

Contact Details:

Jill Travers

Director of Law and Governance

jilltravers@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

 

Matthew Bennett

Director of Finance

matthewbennett1@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

 

Shaer Halewood
Director of Resources

shaerhalewood@wirralgov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

35.

Birkenhead Commercial District and Cheshire Lines

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision:   4 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Marcus Shaw

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive

36.

Future Regenerations Partnerships for Wirral New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   13 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Chris Ives

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

37.

Sale of Land at Arrowe Park Road, Upton New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   13 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Steve McMorran, Marcus Shaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

38.

Digital Transformation Partner

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   21 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Shaer Halewood

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Award of contract - commercially sensitive data

39.

Strategic Change Programme New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   21 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Peter Moulton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Pay Policy 2024 - 2025 New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee, Council

Decision due:   8 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Jenny Woods

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

2023/24 BUDGET MONITORING FOR QUARTER TWO (THE PERIOD TO 30 SEP 2023)

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision:   8 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Goulding

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Council Tax Base Calculation New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   17 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Michael B Fisher

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Council Tax 2024/25 Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, Discounts and Exemptions New!

Decision maker:  Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due:   17 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Michael B Fisher

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Contact Details:

Nicki Butterworth

Director of Neighbourhood Services

nicolabutterworth@wirral.gov.uk

Town Hall, Mortimer Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5EU

44.

Borough of Culture 2024 New!

Decision maker:  Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Decision due:   19 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Jane Morgan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Serious Violence Strategy New!

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -