Decision Maker: Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024

Purpose: This report sets out a proposal to approve the Business Case for consulting on a further Selective Licensing Scheme in Wirral.

Content: Resolved – that the following be approved:   1.  the draft proposal for Selective Licensing in the following six areas from 2025 until 2030 based on the robust evidence base:   ·  Tranmere Lairds – LSOA Code E01007291 / Wirral 021D (existing area); ·  Egremont South – LSOA Code E01007275 / Wirral 005E (existing area); ·  Lower Tranmere – LSOA Code E01007293 / Wirral 027C (new area); ·  Tranmere North – LSOA Code E01007130 / Wirral 021A (new area); ·  Birkenhead Central – LSOA Code E01007128 / Wirral 016C (former area); ·  Hamilton Square B – LSOA Code E10034839 / Wirral 016G (part of former area);   2.  the Business Case set out in Appendix 1 to this report as the basis for the rationale for wider consultation on Selective Licensing;   3.  the consultation plan as set out in Appendix 1.3; and   4.  that the Director of Regeneration & Place be authorised to undertake any minor amendments to the Business Case should further evidence be made available which should be included in the consultation.