Welcome to this Special 
Area Forum Conference
Cllr. Steve Foulkes, 
Leader of Wirral Council

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Introducing the 
Strategic Asset Review
Steve Maddox, 
Chief Executive of Wirral Council

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Poor quality buildings
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Financial pressures
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• All local Councils are under constant 
pressure to make up the difference between 
income and increasing costs.
• In 2009/10, Wirral Council predicts a 
substantial shortfall.
• The Strategic Asset Review will save £3.7 
million in running costs every year and save 
£12.4 million in maintenance over 10 years.

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High quality facilities
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High quality facilities
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In the community
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The implications of the
Strategic Asset Review for
Culture and Leisure
Alan Stennard, 
Director of Regeneration

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Culture and leisure
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Culture and leisure
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Recommendations from the review of Cultural
Services included:
• re-provision
• improved access
• partnerships
• community involvement
• improved quality
• alternative delivery options

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Multi-purpose complexes
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Multi-purpose complexes
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• Advice and information on Council services.
• Shared space for use by Council, community 
and voluntary sector partners.
• Library facilities, including free IT/internet 
access.
• Facilities and space to support the delivery 
of a range of public services.

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Multi-purpose complexes
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Five main hubs:
• Bebington Civic Centre
• Birkenhead (Europa Pools)
• Liscard (a brand new facility)
• Moreton (a brand new facility) 
• West Kirby Concourse (re-modelled)

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Multi-purpose complexes
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Seven smaller, community focused,
multi-purpose complexes:
• Eastham
• Greasby
• Heswall
• Leasowe (probably in the Millennium Centre)
• Rock Ferry
• St. James 
• Woodchurch

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Libraries
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Sport & Leisure
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Culture
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Working in partnership
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Delivering services
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Projects elsewhere
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Projects elsewhere
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Views and comments
Chaired by Cllr. Steve Foulkes, 
Leader of Wirral Council

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