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- [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) corrects advice to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust over OpenAthens account eligibility](https://johnbrace.com/national-institute-for-health-and-care-excellence-nice-corrects-advice-to-wirral-university-teaching-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-over-openathens-account-eligibility/) - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) corrects advice to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust over OpenAthens account eligibility By John Brace - Editor First publication date: 9th December 2024, 07:42 (GMT) On 18th October 2023 (the day I started as a governor at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust),
- [Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors insists on holding meeting required by law to be in public without journalist present](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-university-teaching-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-board-of-directors-insists-on-holding-meeting-required-by-law-to-be-in-public-without-journalist-present/) - Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors insists on holding meeting required by law to be in public without journalist present By John Brace - Editor John Brace is a governor of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust but was on leave at the time that the below happened. On 4th
- [Decision on application for court order requesting correction of Jack Beecham’s personal data held by Merseyside Police adjourned](https://johnbrace.com/decision-on-application-for-court-order-requesting-correction-of-jack-beechams-personal-data-held-by-merseyside-police-adjourned/) - Decision on application for court order requesting correction of Jack Beecham’s personal data held by Merseyside Police adjourned By John Brace - Editor Comments are turned off due to the ongoing nature of the case. First publication date: 9th May 2024, 16:08 (GMT) This is a report of a hearing (in public) held on
- [Jack Beecham pleads guilty to harassment without violence at Wirral Magistrates Court](https://johnbrace.com/jack-beecham-pleads-guilty-to-harrassment-without-violence-at-wirral-magistrates-court/) - Jack Beecham pleads guilty to harassment without violence at Wirral Magistrates Court By John Brace (Editor) Date Written: 6th July 2023 07:21 (BST) First publication date: 12th December 2023, 13:02 (GMT) Updated (changes to last two sentences): 28th March 2024 11:30 (GMT) Although this blog has previously published pieces on two judicial hearings at
- [Jack Beecham found not guilty on two counts of alleged breaches of section 170 of the Data Protection Act 2018](https://johnbrace.com/jack-beecham-found-not-guilty-on-two-counts-of-alleged-breaches-of-section-170-of-the-data-protection-act-2018/) - Jack Beecham found not guilty on two counts of alleged breaches of section 170 of the Data Protection Act 2018 By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Wednesday 16th August 2023, 13:11 (BST). On Friday 11th August 2023, at a pre-trial hearing in ICO v Jack Beecham, I was the only journalist present for
- [Junior doctors strike in England continues following rejection of pay offer by BMA](https://johnbrace.com/junior-doctors-strike-in-england-continues-following-rejection-of-pay-offer-by-bma/) - Junior doctors strike in England continues following rejection of pay offer by BMA By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Monday 14th August 2023, 07:56 (BST). Junior doctors have been on strike (a picket line outside Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, England, UK is pictured above) at Arrowe Park Hospital (which is run by Wirral
- [Applications by Defendant Jack Beecham to vacate 14th August 2023 trial date and have public funds pay for transcript of previous hearing both denied by HHJ Swinnerton at Liverpool Crown Court](https://johnbrace.com/applications-by-defendant-jack-beecham-to-vacate-14th-august-2023-trial-date-and-have-public-funds-pay-for-transcript-of-previous-hearing-both-denied-by-hhj-swinnerton-at-liverpool-crown-court/) - Applications by Defendant Jack Beecham to vacate 14th August 2023 trial date and have public funds pay for transcript of previous hearing both denied by HHJ Swinnerton at Liverpool Crown Court By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Friday 28th July 2023, 17:36 (BST). Previous published articles on this blog about hearings in this
- [What were the election results in the elections of 66 councillors to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in May 2023?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-election-results-in-the-elections-of-66-councillors-to-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-in-may-2023/) - What were the election results of the elections of 66 councillors to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in May 2023? By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Monday 8th May 2023, 20:18 (BST). Modified date: Tuesday 9th May 2023 03:31 (BST) | Reason: to add jump tags. Modified date: Tuesday 9th May 2023 03:55 (BST)
- [OFSTED, CQC and HMICFRS require Wirral Council to prepare a written statement of action by 19th May 2023 addressing 4 areas of improvement in multi-agency safeguarding](https://johnbrace.com/ofsted-cqc-and-hmicfrs-require-wirral-council-to-prepare-a-written-statement-of-action-by-19th-may-2023-addressing-4-areas-of-improvement-in-multi-agency-safeguarding/) - OFSTED, CQC and HMICFRS require Wirral Council to prepare a written statement of action by 19th May 2023 addressing 4 areas of improvement in multi-agency safeguarding An joint inspection of OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills), CQC (Care Quality Commission) and HMICFRS (His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire &
- [What happened when I tried to inspect candidates’ consent to nomination forms at Birkenhead Town Hall?](https://johnbrace.com/what-happened-when-i-tried-to-inspect-candidates-consent-to-nomination-forms-at-birkenhead-town-hall/) - What happened when I tried to inspect candidates’ consent to nomination forms at Birkenhead Town Hall? By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Wednesday 12th April 2023, 14:00 (GMT). During the election period (once the nomination period has ended and before polling day) the nomination papers and candidate’s consent to nomination are available to
- [Who are the candidates in the election of 66 councillors to Wirral Council in 2023?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-candidates-in-the-election-of-66-councillors-to-wirral-council-in-2023/) - Who are the candidates in the election of 66 councillors to Wirral Council in 2023? By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Tuesday 4th April 2023, 22:36 (BST). The nomination period in the election of 66 councilllors to Wirral Council ended at 4pm today (4th April 2023) and the list of candidates has been
- [What’s in the Notice of Election for the election of 66 councillors to Wirral Council in 2023?](https://johnbrace.com/whats-in-the-notice-of-election-for-the-election-of-66-councillors-to-wirral-council-in-2023/) - What’s in the Notice of Election for the election of 66 councillors to Wirral Council in 2023? By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Saturday 25th March 2023, 23:15 (GMT). On Friday 24th March 2023, the Returning Officer for the Wirral Council elections Paul Satoor published on Wirral Council’s website the notice of election
- [Trial of Jack Beecham at Liverpool Crown Court delayed due to COVID](https://johnbrace.com/trial-of-jack-beecham-at-liverpool-crown-court-delayed-due-to-covid/) - Trial of Jack Beecham at Liverpool Crown Court delayed due to COVID By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Tuesday 8th November 2022, 14:46 (GMT). The trial of Jack Beecham, of Wirral didn’t start as planned before HHJ (His Honor Judge) Swinnerton in Court 43 at the Liverpool Crown Court this morning (7th November
- [ICO accuse Jack Beecham of breaching bail conditions](https://johnbrace.com/ico-accuse-jack-beecham-of-breaching-bail-conditions/) - ICO accuse Jack Beecham of breaching bail conditions By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Thursday 24th November 2022, 17:45 (GMT). This hearing had been originally scheduled to start at 10.00 am, however the start of the hearing was delayed. This was because the barrister (Miss Anam Khan) for ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) wasn’t
- [How did Liverpool City Council turn a beautiful idea into an omnishambles?](https://johnbrace.com/how-did-liverpool-city-council-turn-a-beautiful-idea-into-an-omnishambles/) - How did Liverpool City Council turn a beautiful idea into an omnishambles? By John Brace (Editor) First publication date: Monday 21st November 2022, 12:14 (GMT). This is a brief summary about how a “beautiful idea” went horribly wrong and ended up becoming an omnishambles. In 2014 a new community interest company was registered called
- [Wirral Council's Health Committee looks into safeguarding failures at Kent House, Oxton, Wirral](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-health-committee-looks-into-safeguarding-failures-at-kent-house-oxton-wirral/) - Last night, councillors on Wirral Council's Health and Wellbeing Committee expressed their concern at not knowing about an inspection report highlighting failures in safeguarding at Kent House, Oxton, Wirral until January 2012 during a joint health committee meeting of Wirral and Cheshire Council. Kent House is a Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust inpatient
- [What happened during 2.5 days of judicial hearings involving evictions and mortgage repossessions at the Liverpool County Court in 2021?](https://johnbrace.com/what-happened-during-2-5-days-of-judicial-hearings-involving-evictions-and-mortgage-repossessions-at-the-liverpool-county-court-in-2021/) - What happened during 2.5 days of judicial hearings involving evictions and mortgage repossessions at the Liverpool County Court in 2021? By John Brace (Editor) and Leonora Brace (Co-Editor) First publication date: Friday 28th October 2022, 12:00 (BST). Please note (as the University of Liverpool is mentioned in this piece) the author (John Brace) in
- [What did Surjit Tour answer to questions about a Freedom of Information request to Wirral Council at the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) hearing (EA/2016/0033) (continued)?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-surjit-tour-answer-to-questions-about-a-freedom-of-information-request-to-wirral-council-at-the-first-tier-tribunal-information-rights-hearing-ea20160033-continued/) - What did Surjit Tour answer to questions about a Freedom of Information request to Wirral Council at the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) hearing (EA/2016/0033) (continued)? At the outset I will make four declarations of interests. 1) I am the Appellant in this case (EA/2016/0033). 2) My wife was my McKenzie Friend in case
- [Economy and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Wirral Council) (5th September 2012) Declarations of Interest, Minutes, Business Presentation/Discussion David Downing of Drivecompare.com Ltd Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/economy-and-regeneration-overview-and-scrutiny-committee-wirral-council-5th-september-2012-declarations-of-interest-minutes-business-presentationdiscussion-david-downing-of-drivecompare-com-ltd/) - Interest declaration: The blog is run by Level 80/John Brace that have a commercial relationship with Google. Interest declaration: The author works in IT technical support/consultancy. The agenda and reports for this meeting are on the Council's website. Present Councillors Cllr Mark Johnston (Chair) Liberal Democrat Cllr Darren Dodd (Labour) deputy for Cllr Jean Stapleton
- [Economy and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Wirral Council) 22nd April 2013 Thextons (Green Deal Installer) explain the "Green Deal"](https://johnbrace.com/economy-and-regeneration-overview-and-scrutiny-committee-22nd-april-2013-thextons-green-deal-installer-explain-the-green-deal/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9bQzt3jCM0?t=1s The Economy and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 22nd April, although the agenda and reports can be found on Wirral Council's website, two agenda items (Thextons and Digital Inclusion) were presentations and three (Trader Toolkit, Fair Trade and Regeneration Update) were verbal updates so for the full details on those you'll
- [Are Merseyside Police correctly determining whether their contractors fall inside or outside IR35?](https://johnbrace.com/are-merseyside-police-correctly-determining-whether-their-contractors-fall-inside-or-outside-ir35/) - Are Merseyside Police correctly determining whether their contractors fall inside or outside IR35?
- [Campaign Group asks Wirral Council councillors to “call in” £9.7 million contract award decision for construction of flood wall in West Kirby](https://johnbrace.com/campaign-group-asks-wirral-council-councillors-to-call-in-9-7-million-contract-award-decision-for-construction-of-flood-wall-in-west-kirby/) - Campaign Group asks Wirral Council councillors to “call in” £9.7 million contract award decision for construction of flood wall in West Kirby
- [Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) lost First-tier Tribunal (SEC) appeal (of decision not to pay Personal Independence Payment (“PIP”))](https://johnbrace.com/department-for-work-and-pensions-dwp-lost-first-tier-tribunal-sec-appeal-of-decision-not-to-pay-personal-independence-payment-pip/) - Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) lost First-tier Tribunal (SEC) appeal (of decision not to pay Personal Independence Payment (“PIP”))
- [Councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority agreed to nearly 2% rise in fire element of council tax (from April 2022) for residents in Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley and Sefton](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-on-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-agreed-to-nearly-2-rise-in-fire-element-of-council-tax-from-april-2022-for-residents-in-wirral-liverpool-st-helens-knowsley-and-sefton/) - Councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority agreed to nearly 2% rise in fire element of council tax (from April 2022) for residents in Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley and Sefton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmwAkCaU3ZE Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (Budget) 24th February 2022 Part 1 of 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFLpfUpyYxU Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (Budget) 24th February
- [Councillors on Merseyside Police and Crime Panel agreed to Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell’s 2022/23 Budget to increase the police element of council tax by £10 a year (Band D) from 1st April 2022 for Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Knowsley residents despite cost of living concerns](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-on-merseyside-police-and-crime-panel-agreed-to-police-and-crime-commissioner-emily-spurrells-2022-23-budget-to-increase-the-police-element-of-council-tax-by-10-a-year-band-d-from/) - Councillors on Merseyside Police and Crime Panel agreed to Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell’s 2022/23 Budget to increase the police element of council tax by £10 a year (Band D) from 1st April 2022 for Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Knowsley residents despite cost of living concerns
- [Contract Natural Gas Limited fined £320,000 after pleading guilty to not disconnecting gas supply in New Ferry](https://johnbrace.com/contract-natural-gas-limited-fined-320000-after-pleading-guilty-to-not-disconnecting-gas-supply-in-new-ferry/) - Contract Natural Gas Limited fined £320,000 after pleading guilty to not disconnecting gas supply in New Ferry
- [Leonora Brace obituary: Beloved paramedic, campaigner & journalist](https://johnbrace.com/leonora-brace-obituary-beloved-paramedic-campaigner-journalist/) - Leonora Brace obituary: Beloved paramedic, campaigner & journalist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETZ9DOm0o9g Leonora talks to camera about a local flytipping hotspot By John Brace (Editor) Leonora Brace - Born - 1947 Died - 15th January 2022 First publication date: Sunday 16th January 2022, 16:20 (GMT). Mrs Leonora Brace who died aged 74 on the Wirral was the
- [Wirral Council advertise on this blog but do not class us as a media organisation!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-advertise-on-this-blog-but-do-not-class-us-as-a-media-organisation/) - Wirral Council advertise on this blog but do not class us as a media organisation! In an update to yesterday's blog post titled Wirral Council ban Leonora and John Brace from attendance at Claughton byelection count! there was a curious statement from Kevin McCallum (Head of Communication) reflecting an Eric Robinson decision that we are
- [Wirral Council ban Leonora and John Brace from attendance at Claughton byelection count!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-ban-leonora-and-john-brace-from-attendance-at-claughton-byelection-count/) - Wirral Council ban Leonora and John Brace from attendance at Claughton byelection count! Updated I asked the Combined Authority Returning Officer Ged Fitzgerald for a decision after I received Wirral's response but he wrote no too. Despite attending election counts many times in the past, Wirral Council has banned us from both the Claughton
- [What reasonable adjustments were agreed for a First-tier Tribunal hearing in a PIP (Personal Independent Payment) appeal and why was an urgent hearing granted in a case that started in 2019?](https://johnbrace.com/what-reasonable-adjustments-were-agreed-for-a-first-tier-tribunal-hearing-in-a-pip-personal-independent-payment-appeal-and-why-was-an-urgent-hearing-granted-in-a-case-that-started-in-2019/) - What reasonable adjustments were agreed for a First-tier Tribunal hearing in a PIP (Personal Independent Payment) appeal and why was an urgent hearing granted in a case that started in 2019?? By John Brace - Appellant and Leonora Brace - Appellant’s Representative First publication date: Saturday 1st January 2022, 21:37 (GMT). Regular readers of
- [What happened at the Remembering Srebrenica event in Birkenhead organised by Wirral Council and the Wirral National Education Union?](https://johnbrace.com/what-happened-at-the-remembering-srebrenica-event-in-birkenhead-organised-by-wirral-council-and-the-wirral-national-education-union/) - What happened at the Remembering Srebrenica event in Birkenhead organised by Wirral Council and the Wirral National Education Union? On Thursday afternoon (11th July 2019) Leonora and I got the bus to a Remembering Srebrenica event (jointly organised by Wirral Council and the Wirral Branch of the National Education Union) held at Wirral Change
- [With 75% of PIP Tribunal appeals resulting in an overturned decision, isn’t it time the Government accepted recommendations from the Second Independent Review to improve trust and transparency?](https://johnbrace.com/with-75-of-pip-tribunal-appeals-resulting-in-an-overturned-decision-isnt-it-time-the-government-accepted-recommendations-from-the-second-independent-review-to-improve-trust-and-transparency/) - With 75% of PIP Tribunal appeals resulting in an overturned decision, isn’t it time the Government accepted recommendations from the Second Independent Review to improve trust and transparency?
- [Why was I given permission to appeal on 2 grounds the First-tier Tribunal costs order of £500 in favour of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority and why did I receive an apology from a Judge?](https://johnbrace.com/why-was-i-given-permission-to-appeal-on-2-grounds-the-first-tier-tribunal-costs-order-of-500-in-favour-of-meseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-and-why-did-i-receive-an-apology-from-a-judge/) - Why was I given permission to appeal on 2 grounds the First-tier Tribunal costs order of £500 in favour of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority?
- [First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) PIP Appeal adjourned for second time](https://johnbrace.com/first-tier-tribunal-social-entitlement-chamber-pip-appeal-adjourned-for-second-time/) - First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) PIP Appeal adjourned for second time By John Brace - Appellant and Leonora Brace - Appellant’s Representative First publication date: Friday 17th December 2021, 17:31 (GMT). Due to the ongoing nature of this matter comments have been disabled. A report on the previous hearing on 28th February 2020, that
- [Merseytravel respond on Mersey Tunnels issues - Fast Tag, Disability](https://johnbrace.com/merseytravel-respond-on-mersey-tunnels-issues-fast-tag-disability/) - Prior to yesterday's meeting at Merseytravel, I submitted some questions about certain aspects of the Mersey Tunnel Tolls changes . A Merseytravel spokesperson responded today. Their answers are below the original questions. Q1) Is the difference in price charged between Fast Tag holders and cash payers because of increased costs to Merseytravel regarding the latter?
- [The politics of jealousy: why Wirral's 66 politicians need to be careful what they say about disability](https://johnbrace.com/the-politics-of-jealousy-why-wirrals-66-politicians-need-to-be-careful-what-they-say-about-disability/) - Liverpool Carnival Parade 2014: A number of wheelchair users taking part in the parade The politics of jealousy: why Wirral's 66 politicians need to be careful what they say about disability Above is a photo of a carnival you will probably never get to see in a newspaper as it shows two disabled people
- [A meeting with 2 Wirral Council officers about parking behind Birkenhead Market and disability issues](https://johnbrace.com/a-meeting-with-2-wirral-council-officers-about-parking-behind-birkenhead-market-and-disability-issues/) - A meeting with 2 Wirral Council officers about parking behind Birkenhead Market and disability issues I had an interesting meeting with Leonora and two Wirral Council officers in Birkenhead about the proposed changes to parking at the back of Birkenhead Market as a result of a traffic regulation order that's being consulted on. I
- [Underhill, Kay and Tomlinson LJJ dismiss appeal of former Wirral Council solicitor Gregory Eyitene of earlier Employment Appeals Tribunal decision involving allegations of race and disability discrimination](https://johnbrace.com/underhill-kay-and-tomlinson-ljj-dismiss-appeal-of-former-wirral-council-solicitor-gregory-eyitene-of-earlier-employment-appeals-tribunal-decision-involving-allegations-of-race-and-disability-discrimi/) - Underhill, Kay and Tomlinson LJJ dismiss appeal of former Wirral Council solicitor Gregory Eyitene of earlier Employment Appeals Tribunal decision involving allegations of race and disability discrimination I'm going to write about a rather complicated story now involving a former Wirral Council employee who worked as a solicitor there called Gregory Eyitene. Mr Eyitene
- [Department for Work and Pensions ("DWP") lost First-tier Tribunal (SEC) appeal (of decision not to pay Universal Credit) because of DWP's inability to provide crucial communication from the DWP to the Claimant](https://johnbrace.com/department-for-work-and-pensions-dwp-lost-first-tier-tribunal-sec-appeal-of-decision-not-to-pay-universal-credit-because-of-dwps-inability-to-provide-crucial-communication-from-the-dwp-to/) - Department for Work and Pensions ("DWP") lost First-tier Tribunal (SEC) appeal (of decision not to pay Universal Credit) because of DWP's inability to provide crucial communication from the DWP to the Claimant By John Brace (Editor) and Leonora Brace (Co-Editor) First publication date: 19th November 2021, 17:00 (GMT). This is a report of a
- [What are the reasons you can leave your home in Wirral during the coronavirus pandemic under the new Tier 4 restrictions?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-reasons-you-can-leave-your-home-in-wirral-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-under-the-new-tier-4-restrictions/) - What are the reasons you can leave your home in Wirral during the coronavirus pandemic under the new Tier 4 restrictions?
- [First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) PIP Appeal adjourned “in the interests of justice”](https://johnbrace.com/first-tier-tribunal-social-entitlement-chamber-pip-appeal-adjourned-in-the-interests-of-justice/) - First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) PIP Appeal adjourned “in the interests of justice”
- [ATOS use PR business to “monitor websites and social media” “for mentions of Atos and disability assessments”](https://johnbrace.com/atos-use-pr-business-to-monitor-websites-and-social-media-for-mentions-of-atos-and-disability-assessments/) - ATOS use PR business to “monitor websites and social media” “for mentions of Atos and disability assessments”
- [Merseytravel “expect” works on accessibility improvements at Birkenhead Park, Broad Green, Hillside, St Michael’s and Hunts Cross train stations to be finished by the end of “October 2021”](https://johnbrace.com/merseytravel-expect-works-on-accessibility-improvements-at-birkenhead-park-broad-green-hillside-st-michaels-and-hunts-cross-train-stations-to-be-finished-by-the-end-of-o/) - Merseytravel “expect” works on accessibility improvements at Birkenhead Park, Broad Green, Hillside, St Michael’s and Hunts Cross train stations to be finished by the end of “October 2021”
- [What was the Upper Tribunal decision in [2019] UKUT 305 (AAC) (Brace v Information Commissioner and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority)?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-upper-tribunal-decision-in-2019-ukut-305-aac-brace-v-information-commissioner-and-merseyside-fire-rescue-authority/) - What was the Upper Tribunal decision in [2019] UKUT 305 (AAC) (Brace v Information Commissioner and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority)? I won my Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) appeal, which has been some good news in the last week. It means the earlier First-tier Tribunal costs decision award of £500 in favour of
- [What is the history of disability benefit changes in the UK (2010-2019) and do the DLA/PIP changes make disabled people poorer?](https://johnbrace.com/what-is-the-history-of-disability-benefit-changes-in-the-uk-2010-2019-and-do-the-dla-pip-changes-make-disabled-people-poorer/) - What is the history of disability benefit changes in the UK (2010-2019) and do the DLA/PIP changes make disabled people poorer?
- [PIP assessments are a strange place somewhere between the Great Escape and Monty Python’s Spanish Inquisition](https://johnbrace.com/pip-assessments-are-a-strange-place-somewhere-between-the-great-escape-and-monty-pythons-spanish-inquisition/) - PIP assessments are a strange place somewhere between the Great Escape and Monty Python’s Spanish Inquisition After what Reverend Mike Loach said at that event about the media demonising people with disabilities I am writing and publishing this story to explain what life is like if you are a disabled person in the UK.
- [OFSTED and CQC criticise Liverpool City Council and Liverpool CCG for “significant weaknesses” in special education needs and disability provision for children and young adults in Liverpool](https://johnbrace.com/ofsted-and-cqc-criticise-liverpool-city-council-and-liverpool-ccg-for-significant-weaknesses-in-special-education-needs-and-disability-provision-for-children-and-young-adults-in-liverpoo/) - OFSTED and CQC criticise Liverpool City Council and Liverpool CCG for “significant weaknesses” in special education needs and disability provision for children and young adults in Liverpool A joint inspection of Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group by OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out in January 2019 identified
- [Tommy Dunne tells Liverpool City councillors about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, “At that time I had to hold out my hands and they put a diagnosis in one hand and in the other they put a superpower. That superpower was the ability to become invisible in society. Nothing has changed in the past seven years, I am still invisible.”](https://johnbrace.com/tommy-dunne-tells-liverpool-city-councillors-about-his-alzheimers-diagnosis-at-that-time-i-had-to-hold-out-my-hands-and-they-put-a-diagnosis-in-one-hand-and-in-the-other-they-put-a-supe/) - Tommy Dunne tells Liverpool City councillors about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, “At that time I had to hold out my hands and they put a diagnosis in one hand and in the other they put a superpower. That superpower was the ability to become invisible in society. Nothing has changed in the past seven years, I
- [Employment Tribunal hears cross-examination of Merseytravel employee in disability discrimination case (part 2)](https://johnbrace.com/employment-tribunal-hears-cross-examination-of-merseytravel-employee-in-disability-discrimination-case-part-2/) - Employment Tribunal hears cross-examination of Merseytravel employee in disability discrimination case (part 2) This continues from Employment Tribunal hears cross-examination of Merseytravel employee in disability discrimination case. The Claimant’s representative referred to pages 275-276 which had examples of different requirements at different work locations. For example the Claimant had been due to work at
- [Employment Tribunal hears cross-examination of Merseytravel employee in disability discrimination case](https://johnbrace.com/employment-tribunal-hears-cross-examination-of-merseytravel-employee-in-disability-discrimination-case/) - Employment Tribunal hears cross-examination of Merseytravel employee in disability discrimination case Yesterday morning I sat through an hour (including a long adjournment) of an Employment Tribunal brought by a Mrs Margaret Cole against Merseytravel. Mrs Cole alleges that she suffered a detriment, discrimination and/or dismissal on grounds of disability or failure of employer to
- [Employment Tribunal hears whistleblowing concerns about patient safety at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital](https://johnbrace.com/employment-tribunal-hears-whistleblowing-concerns-about-patient-safety-at-alder-hey-childrens-hospital/) - Employment Tribunal hears whistleblowing concerns about patient safety at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital In the report below on an Employment Tribunal hearing, Dr S McDaid is the Claimant, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the Respondent. Employment Judge Ryan plus Tribunal Members Barker and Khan were hearing the case. The case involves both
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- [Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: questions about banding, outdoor space and Stanley School (Part 3)](https://johnbrace.com/lyndale-school-consultation-meeting-questions-about-banding-outdoor-space-and-stanley-school-part-3/) - Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: questions about banding, outdoor space and Stanley School (Part 3) Continues from Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: David Armstrong explains why there’s a consultation and questions begin (Part 2) Julia Hassall said, "I think the point I was just going to raise is that we'll make sure that the high level
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- [EXCLUSIVE: 155 invoices paid by Wirral Council in 2013/14 for legal services, external audit, physiotherapy and psychological assessments](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-155-invoices-paid-by-wirral-council-in-201314-for-legal-services-external-audit-physiotherapy-and-psychological-assessments/) - EXCLUSIVE: 155 invoices paid by Wirral Council in 2013/14 for legal services, external audit, physiotherapy and psychological assessments Below are 155 of the invoices I requested during the 2013/14 audit. They range from invoices to the Council's external auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP, criminal work, a couple of judicial reviews, appealing an ICO decision
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- [Expense claim form for Councillor Phil Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 (continued) £241.10 claimed in 1 week!](https://johnbrace.com/expense-claim-form-for-councillor-phil-davies-wirral-council-2013-continued-241-10-claimed-in-1-week/) - Expense claim form for Councillor Phil Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 (continued) £241.10 claimed in 1 week! Councillor Phil Davies is a Labour councillor for Birkenhead and Tranmere ward. During the period covered he was Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance/Best Value. The first eight pages of his expense claims I published
- [What did Wirral Council's response to my letter about the Lyndale School Cabinet decision on 4th September say?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-wirral-councils-response-to-my-letter-about-the-lyndale-school-cabinet-decision-on-4th-september-say/) - What did Wirral Council's response to my letter about the Lyndale School Cabinet decision on 4th September say? I have received a full response to my letter of the 8th September 2014 to Wirral Council about the Cabinet decision on the 4th September 2014 about the decisions on Lyndale School. This letter was received
- [Expense claim forms for Councillor Phil Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 to 2014](https://johnbrace.com/expense-claim-forms-for-councillor-phil-davies-wirral-council-2013-to-2014/) - Expense claim forms for Councillor Phil Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 to 2014 Updated 22nd October 2014: A further page was provided for Councillor Phil Davies on the 17th October which is detailed here. The next in this series of expenses claims is that for Councillor Phil Davies (a Labour councillor for Birkenhead and Tranmere
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- [EXCLUSIVE: 11 more invoices paid by Wirral Council including £2,241 for gym mats and £6,090 for a barrister](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-11-more-invoices-paid-by-wirral-council-including-2241-for-gym-mats-and-6090-for-a-barrister/) - EXCLUSIVE: 11 more invoices paid by Wirral Council including £2,241 for gym mats and £6,090 for a barrister Below are eleven invoices (although some are for credit amounts) paid by Wirral Council. The first four are for people in nursing homes or residential homes where Wirral Council pay their fees. It seems Wirral Council
- [EXCLUSIVE: 10 invoices paid by Wirral Council in 2013/14 for clarinets, conveyancing, court fees, legal advice, debt collecting, legal services and a temporary worker](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-10-invoices-paid-by-wirral-council-in-201314-for-clarinet-keys-conveyancing-court-fees-legal-advice-debt-collecting-legal-services-and-a-temporary-worker/) - EXCLUSIVE: 10 invoices paid by Wirral Council in 2013/14 for clarinets, conveyancing, court fees, legal advice, debt collecting, legal services and a temporary worker I have another batch of copies of invoices to Wirral Council I received as part of the audit scanned in. Instead of the last time when I posted 155 invoices
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- [16 Wirral Council invoices for temp senior managers (IT & SEN), other temps and catering](https://johnbrace.com/16-wirral-council-invoices-for-temp-senior-managers-it-sen-other-temps-and-catering/) - 16 Wirral Council invoices for temp senior managers (IT & SEN), other temps and catering Below are sixteen invoices (among many) that I requested from Wirral Council during the short inspection period when local government electors can inspect and receive copies of contracts and invoices for the last financial year. Each thumbnail image links
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- [HHJ David Hodge QC decided on whether Telegraph media earnings from 2011-2018 of former England Cricket captain Michael Vaughan should be taxed by HMRC as self-employed earnings](https://johnbrace.com/hhj-david-hodge-qc-decided-on-whether-telegraph-media-earnings-from-2011-2018-of-former-england-cricket-captain-michael-vaughan-should-be-taxed-by-hmrc-as-self-employed-earnings/) - HHJ David Hodge QC decided on whether Telegraph media earnings from 2011-2018 of former England Cricket captain Michael Vaughan should be taxed by HMRC as self-employed earnings Contract – Interpretation – Mistake as to parties – Correction by construction Contract – Rectification – Common Mistake – Discretion – Existing Deed of Rectification – Tax advantages
- [Labour Party ask the Hon. Mrs Justice Jennifer Eady DBE to keep report titled “The work of the Labour Party’s Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism 2014-2019” confidential and for 70% of their legal costs](https://johnbrace.com/labour-party-ask-the-hon-mrs-justice-jennifer-eady-dbe-to-keep-report-titled-the-work-of-the-labour-partys-governance-and-legal-unit-in-relation-to-antisemitism-2014-2019-confide/) - Labour Party ask the Hon. Mrs Justice Jennifer Eady DBE to keep report titled “The work of the Labour Party’s Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism 2014-2019” confidential and for 70% of their legal costs By John Brace (Editor) and Leonora Brace (Co-Editor) Please note that comments are turned off due to
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- [4 Labour councillors agree salary for new Wirral Council Chief Executive at between £155,000 and £175,000](https://johnbrace.com/4-labour-councillors-agree-salary-for-new-wirral-council-chief-executive-at-between-155000-and-175000/) - 4 Labour councillors agree salary for new Wirral Council Chief Executive at between £155,000 and £175,000 Employment and Appointments Panel (Chief Executive) Committee Room 3, Wallasey Town Hall, 24th November 2014 L to R Martin Denny (LGA), David Slatter (Penna PLC), Cllr Jeff Green (Conservative councillor), Cllr Lesley Rennie (Conservative councillor) and Cllr Phil
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- [Surjit Tour asks Wirral councillors to agree to changes to how complaints about councillors are dealt with](https://johnbrace.com/surjit-tour-asks-wirral-councillors-to-agree-to-changes-to-how-complaints-about-councillors-are-dealt-with/) - Surjit Tour asks Wirral councillors to agree to changes to how complaints about councillors are dealt with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9X1BsvvnVM As I am referred to at this meeting because of an email I wrote to the Committee and others I will declare an interest at the outset. I will also declare an interest as a paid
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- [Why is there a £17k to £19k discrepancy in allowances and expenses for councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority?](https://johnbrace.com/why-is-there-a-17k-to-19k-discrepancy-in-allowances-and-expenses-for-councillors-on-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority/) - Why is there a £17k to £19k discrepancy in allowances and expenses for councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority? There's a discrepancy I've spotted. In the papers for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority Policy and Resources Committee that meets on the 17th September 2015. There is a note in the Statement of
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- [Annual Meeting (Part 1) (Wirral Council) 14th May 2013 Highlights of Mayor Gerry Ellis’ year](https://johnbrace.com/annual-meeting-part-1-wirral-council-14th-may-2013-highlights-of-mayor-gerry-ellis-year/) - Continued from Annual Meeting (Part 1) (Wirral Council) 14th May 2013 Mayors Communications, Mayor of Wirral Cllr Gerry Ellis “It’s been an amazing, exciting, unbelievable experience”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUTD5r_TgIU Highlights of Mayor Gerry Ellis’ year The Mayor said he would tell people of some of the highlights of his Mayoral year. A few days after becoming Mayor
- [Cabinet 12th January 2012 AOB - Urgent Business Approved by the Chair (Part 1) - Independent Review of Claims Made by Martin Morton (and others) Part 2](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-12th-january-2012-aob-urgent-business-approved-by-the-chair-part-1-independent-review-of-claims-made-by-martin-morton-and-others-part-2/) - Cabinet 12th January 2012 AOB - Urgent Business Approved by the Chair (Part 1) - Independent Review of Claims Made by Martin Morton (and others) Part 2
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- [What does the LGA Peer Review of Wirral Council state on overspending, agency staff, morale, consultation and leadership?](https://johnbrace.com/what-does-the-lga-peer-review-of-wirral-council-state-on-overspending-agency-staff-morale-consultation-and-leadership/) - What does the LGA Peer Review of Wirral Council state on overspending, agency staff, morale, consultation and leadership?
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- [How much a mile do taxis for Wirral’s councillors cost (between &#1a63;1.33 and £6.40/mile)?](https://johnbrace.com/how-much-a-mile-do-taxis-for-wirrals-councillors-cost-between-1-33-and-6-40mile/) - How much a mile do taxis for Wirral’s councillors cost (between £1.33 and £6.40/mile)? Last year I published the £multi-million contract Wirral Council has called the Passenger Transport Contract which covers transport for children with special educational needs/disability, children in care and vulnerable adults (to places like school and day centres) (Lot 1), ad hoc
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- [16 Wirral Council invoices for shows at the Floral Pavilion, a public health campaign and food and drink](https://johnbrace.com/16-wirral-council-invoices-for-shows-at-the-floral-pavilion-a-public-health-campaign-and-food-and-drink/) - 16 Wirral Council invoices for shows at the Floral Pavilion, a public health campaign and food and drink I've finally got around to scanning in some more of the invoices I requested during the 2014/15 audit. Most of these are to do with the Floral Pavilion, the booking of various shows and an invoice
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- [Why is Merseytravel spending £57,000 + VAT to monitor this blog?](https://johnbrace.com/why-is-merseytravel-spending-57000-vat-to-monitor-this-blog/) - Why is Merseytravel spending £57,000 + VAT to monitor this blog? Yesterday I wrote a story headlined, "Will the 20 councillors on Merseytravel mothball the Mersey Ferry terminal at Woodside?". Of course as Wirral Council (from council tax on Wirral residents and other sources) is budgeted to send Merseytravel £26.264 million this year, you
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- [Disclosure of 46 pages of PFI contractor's banking details by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service described as "oversight"](https://johnbrace.com/disclosure-of-46-pages-of-pfi-contractors-banking-details-by-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service-described-as-oversight/) - Disclosure of 46 pages of PFI contractor's banking details by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service described as “oversight” The author of this piece is an Appellant in a First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) case involving Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Today, the eighteen councillors on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority met. One of the
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- [What were the top 10 most watched videos during an incredible 2018?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-top-10-most-watched-videos-during-an-incredible-2018/) - What were the top 10 most watched videos during an incredible 2018? Happy New Year! So what were the ten most watched videos on this blog’s Youtube channel in 2018 (by minutes viewed)? 10 In reverse order, number ten was a video of Liverpool City Council filmed on the 14th November 2018. Jean Luc
- [What’s in the nomination papers and candidates’ consent to nomination in the election of a councillor to Liverpool City Council for Central, Childwall and Clubmoor wards?](https://johnbrace.com/whats-in-the-nomination-papers-and-candidates-consent-to-nomination-in-the-election-of-a-councillor-to-liverpool-city-council-for-central-childwall-and-clubmoor-wards/) - What’s in the nomination papers and candidates’ consent to nomination in the election of a councillor to Liverpool City Council for Central, Childwall and Clubmoor wards? The author would like to thank The Bureau of Investigative Journalism for its help with this story. The author is an election observer during the period of these
- [What has Wirral Council been spending money on in 2017 and 2018 (part 2)?](https://johnbrace.com/what-has-wirral-council-been-spending-money-on-in-2017-and-2018-part-2/) - What has Wirral Council been spending money on in 2017 and 2018 (part 2)? Last week I published some invoices to Wirral Council, I received some more of the invoices I’d requested on Friday, some of which are below. Some are to Wirral Council for the legal expenses of barristers (who are self-employed). Section
- [Alternative Vote Referendum Count - Wallasey Town Hall 6th May 2011](https://johnbrace.com/alternative-vote-referendum-count-wallasey-town-hall-6th-may-2011/) - The AV Referendum Count started at 4pm on the 6th May. A select few were there to observe the proceedings, Cllr Bridson, Cllr Clements, Cllr McCubbin, Cllr Steve Williams, Ann Davies. The Leader of the Council (Cllr Jeff Green) and Deputy Leader of the Council (Cllr Lesley Rennie) came by for a short time to
- [When will Wirral Council update its Local Plan to take into account the new household projection figures?](https://johnbrace.com/when-will-wirral-council-update-its-local-plan-to-take-into-account-the-new-household-projection-figures/) - When will Wirral Council update its Local Plan to take into account the new household projection figures? Last Friday I published 477 new households a year required on Wirral according to Office for National Statistics, not 803 new households a year as Wirral Council claims; who is right and does Wirral’s greenbelt need to change?
- [VIDEO: Wirral West Constituency Committee (Wirral Council) 4th October 2018 - what levels of housing in Wirral’s greenbelt are needed for the Local Plan?](https://johnbrace.com/video-wirral-west-constituency-committee-wirral-council-4th-october-2018-what-levels-of-housing-in-wirrals-greenbelt-are-needed-for-the-local-plan/) - VIDEO: Wirral West Constituency Committee (Wirral Council) 4th October 2018 - what levels of housing in Wirral’s greenbelt are needed for the Local Plan? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLEv4URK6Qbdr9i_YMr4mOZh_-Efx48IR Wirral West Constituency Committee (Wirral Council) 4th October 2018 Playlist - the Local Plan consultation discussion starts at 11:31 in the first video clip The Wirral West Constituency Committee
- [Councillors to discuss proposed Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order after over 30,000 people sign petitions opposing it!](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-to-discuss-proposed-dog-control-public-spaces-protection-order-after-over-30000-people-sign-petitions-opposing-it/) - Councillors to discuss proposed Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order after over 30,000 people sign petitions opposing it! Wirral Council’s cross-party Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee meet next Tuesday evening for a special public meeting to discuss the recent consultation responses on a proposed Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order. Two large petitions (the
- [Neurofen Plus: Man charged over contamination](https://johnbrace.com/neurofen-plus-man-charged-over-contamination/) - Neurofen Plus: Man charged over contamination In an update to a previous story on this blog I was on the bus yesterday reading the Metro and happened to notice this story in the Metro. According to the story the Metropolitan Police's specialist crime directorate have now announced he will appear at City of Westminster
- [What Everybody Ought to Know About A-Boards & Shop Displays](https://johnbrace.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-a-boards-shop-displays/) - Following on from an earlier story about flytipping at the back of shops on Hoylake Road, Bidston (which has thankfully now been partly rectified by the owner building a wall there), a resident has been in touch with me about concerns they have (mainly about one particular shop on Hoylake Road) and more widely on
- [Question posed by voter](https://johnbrace.com/question-posed-by-voter/) - On the way to the polling station I was stopped by a voter and asked about this story in the Wirral Globe. Unfortunately he wouldn't give me his name or address so I will just have to hope he reads this! I'm sorry I couldn't answer you straight away, however having no read the article
- [The issue of midwives (NHS) - Is Labour telling the voters two different things on the NHS?](https://johnbrace.com/the-issue-of-midwives-nhs-is-labour-telling-the-voters-two-different-things/) - I read Frank Field's well balanced piece on midwives in the Wirral News with interest. However it reminds me of this question posed by a voter to me on the way to my local polling station and this story in the Wirral Globe with a quote from Cllr Foulkes. So what do these two senior
- [Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies 2011](https://johnbrace.com/election-expenses-2011-wirral-borough-council-claughton-ward-candidate-stephen-foulkes-agent-george-davies-2011/) - Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies 2011 Here's an index to the pages so far. From what I remember the rest are blank (other than whatever was on that part of the form) apart from a page number the agent had written on each page. The
- [Expense claim forms for Councillor George Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 to 2014](https://johnbrace.com/expense-claim-forms-for-councillor-george-davies-wirral-council-2013-to-2014/) - Expense claim forms for Councillor George Davies (Wirral Council) 2013 to 2014 Wirral Council councillors in addition to what they get paid for their official duties (called allowances), they also have an expenses system too. As part of the 2013-14 audit (as I have a legal right to) I requested the underlying claim forms
- [Labour ban filming at public meeting of Wirral Council's Pensions Committee](https://johnbrace.com/labour-ban-filming-at-public-meeting-of-wirral-councils-pensions-committee/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqboX3LmdAg In extraordinary scenes tonight, Labour councillors at Wirral Council (where else?) chose to ban filming during a public meeting of the Pension Committee. The Pension Committee has eleven Wirral Council councillors on it, along with a councillor from each other Merseyside local authority and a trade union representative. Wirral Council are the administering authority
- [Council (Wirral Council) 12/12/2011 Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/council-wirral-council-12122011-part-1/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JWdfnlxRIg Transcript: >> John Brace There has been much public interest in the (as yet unpublished) AKA (Anna Klonowksi Associates Ltd) report into issues that need to be remedied at Wirral Council. My personal view is that Wirral Council needs to publish the report, reassure the public what it's doing differently now and restore its
- [The dark days of Wirral Council and the "bureaucratic machinations" surrounding the Anna Klonowski Associates report](https://johnbrace.com/the-dark-days-of-wirral-council-and-the-bureaucratic-machinations-surrounding-the-anna-klonowski-associates-report/) - The dark days of Wirral Council and the "bureaucratic machinations" surrounding the Anna Klonowski Associates report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JWdfnlxRIg The public question time element of the Council meeting on 12th December 2011 I thought I would write a blog post today on what was probably one of those nearly forgotten times in Wirral Council's history (which
- [How much evidence does there have to be of wrongdoing at Wirral Council before an apology is given?](https://johnbrace.com/how-much-evidence-does-there-have-to-be-of-wrongdoing-at-wirral-council-before-an-apology-is-given/) - How much evidence does there have to be of wrongdoing at Wirral Council before an apology is given? In late May of 2011 Simon Holbrook wrote an email to Councillor Pat Williams (in her capacity as Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Chair) and Councillor Alan Brighouse (in his capacity as Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Secretary) to their
- [EXCLUSIVE: Dan Stephens (Chief Fire Officer) states altered plans for Saughall Massie Fire Station will be submitted “either this month or early January [2016]”](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-dan-stephens-chief-fire-officer-states-altered-plans-for-saughall-massie-fire-station-will-be-submitted-either-this-month-or-early-january-2016/) - EXCLUSIVE: Dan Stephens (Chief Fire Officer) states altered plans for Saughall Massie Fire Station will be submitted “either this month or early January [2016]” https://youtu.be/yqnCCfzTZdY?t=1m36s At a meeting of councillors, on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority held on the 17th of December 2015, Dan Stephens (Chief Fire Officer), gave an update on the
- [Why did Wirral Council spend an incredible £1,872 on a London barrister to prevent openness and transparency?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-council-spend-an-incredible-1872-on-a-london-barrister-to-prevent-openness-and-transparency/) - Why did Wirral Council spend an incredible £1,872 on a London barrister to prevent openness and transparency? Treasury Building (Wirral Council), Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, 19th August 2014 (you can click on the photo for a more high-resolution version) Yesterday on a sunny afternoon, I went to the Wirral Council building pictured above known as
- [Public meeting on NHS (Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)](https://johnbrace.com/public-meeting-on-nhs-wirral-university-teaching-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/) - I've just returned from a meeting about the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust that runs Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital). It was chaired by Frank Field MP, also Alison McGovern MP and Cllr Chris Blakeley representing Esther McVey MP were there. In total (including these three) there were at least
- [Council (Wirral Council) 12/12/2011 Part 3 Agenda Item 2 (Declarations of Interest)](https://johnbrace.com/council-wirral-council-12122011-part-2-agenda-item-2-declarations-of-interest/) - Agenda Item 2: Declarations of Interest Cllr Bill Davies asked a question of Bill Norman for advice on whether councillors had to declare trade union membership as an interest and if so what type. Bill Norman said in his opinion, it was a personal interest, (and therefore needed to be declared) unless it affected a
- [Wirral Council's DASS: "The Airing of Grievances (Part 2)" Appeals SubCommittee 3/7/2012](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-dass-the-airing-of-grivances-part-2-appeals-subcommittee-372012/) - I notice the delayed grievance appeal from the 5th March 2012 (adjourned for a whopping 17 weeks (119 days) is going ahead tomorrow afternoon (as I write this on the 2nd July 2012). It seems there is a delayed grievance appeal from an employee of Wirral Council's Department of Adult Social Services. Representing the historically
- [Audit and Risk Management Committee (Wirral Council) 1st February 2012 Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/audit-and-risk-management-committee-wirral-council-1st-february-2012-part-1/) - Present: Committee Cllr Crabtree (Chair) Cllr Dodd Cllr Mountney Cllr Brighouse Cllr John Salter deputising for Cllr Ron Abbey Cllr Irene Williams Cllr Jeff Green Officers Mark Delap (Committee Clerk) Deputy Director of Finance Chief Internal Auditor Bill Norman (Legal Adviser/Head of Law, HR and Asset Management Department) Tom Sault Audit Commission Mike Thomas (District
- [Cabinet (Wirral Council) 24/11/2011 Part 6 Gas disruption (Leasowe and Moreton), Budget Projections 2012-2015](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-wirral-council-24112011-part-6-gas-disruption-leasowe-and-moreton-budget-projections-2012-2015/) - Cllr Steve Foulkes said the debrief should include lessons learnt and a critique. He said he had been there on Friday night and said people had been "working hard" and that it was a "huge National Grid operation". Cllr Foulkes said they had been lucky the weather had been relatively mild. He referred to Cllr
- [Standards Hearing Panel 24/1/2012 Denis Knowles Part 4](https://johnbrace.com/standards-hearing-panel-2412012-denis-knowles-part-4/) - When Denis Knowles, Rosemary Lyons and the public returned the Chair thanked them. He said after "careful consideration" and receiving legal advice they had reached a decision. Stella Elliott said that had carefully listened to the representations by Denis Knowles, but it was the final view that counts. She said it was "unacceptable" and they
- [Why have Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service submitted a 2nd planning application for a Saughall Massie fire station?](https://johnbrace.com/why-have-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service-submitted-a-2nd-planning-application-for-a-saughall-massie-fire-station/) - Why have Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service submitted a 2nd planning application for a Saughall Massie fire station? A stranger rides in to Wirral Town in a thrilling Wild West tale about gold, greed, horses, the law and a land grab was the tale of how the pony club were turfed out of Moreton
- [Standards Committee 29/9/2011 Part 13](https://johnbrace.com/standards-committee-2992011-part-13/) - The Chair, Brian Cummings said he wanted to consider an urgent request in respect of whistleblowing from Mr. Martin Morton. Cllr Pat Williams declared a prejudicial interest in this matter as Mr. Martin Morton had made a complaint about her. Cllr Denise Roberts declared a prejudicial interest in this matter as Mr. Martin Morton had
- [Standards Committee 29/9/2011 Part 14 Urgent Business - Correspondence Received by the Chair](https://johnbrace.com/standards-committee-2992011-part-14/) - Continued from Standards Committee 29/9/2011 Part 13 Cllr Chris Blakeley said it "needs more than five minutes to understand the ramifications" and asked when the next meeting was. The answer given by Mrs. Shirley Hudspeth was the 30th November [2011]. Cllr Les Rowlands said there were no time issues. Cllr Chris Blakeley said this needed
- [Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies Page: 18](https://johnbrace.com/election-expenses-2011-wirral-borough-council-claughton-ward-candidate-stephen-foulkes-agent-george-davies-page-18/) - Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies Page: 18 1 DONATIONS The Croft 63 Grosvenor Road Prenton Merseyside CH43 1UB 0151 652 6667 07.05.2011 Dear George I haven't got all the details of the outcome of the election but congratulations on gaining an extra five seats. With
- [Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies Page: 15](https://johnbrace.com/election-expenses-2011-wirral-borough-council-claughton-ward-candidate-stephen-foulkes-agent-george-davies-page-15/) - Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Claughton ward Candidate: Stephen Foulkes Agent: George Davies Page: 15 2 WIRRAL LABOUR GROUP TO: CLAUGHTON BRANCH ELECTION ADDRESS £245 Labour Group Town Hall Brighton Street Wallasey Wirral CH44 8ED 8th May 2011 Paid G. Davies 10/5/11 . 17 Click on image for original. Image is currently shown
- [PACSPE: The saga continues (Wirral Council)](https://johnbrace.com/pacspe-the-saga-continues-wirral-council/) - PACSPE: The saga continues (Wirral Council) At a well attended Area Forum for West Wirral tonight, Cllr Jeff Green revealed that himself and Cllr Tom Harney (Leader of the Lib Dem councillors) have called in the Labour Cabinet decision of the 22nd September not to award the PACPSE (Parks and Countryside Spaces) contract. I'll
- [West Wirral Area Forum 6/10/2011, PACSPE (Parks and Countryside Services Procurement Exercise) contract Part 5](https://johnbrace.com/west-wirral-area-forum-6102011-pacspe-parks-and-countryside-services-procurement-exercise-contract-part-5/) - Dave Green, Director of Technical Services continued by saying that they had received specialist help in going to tender and there had been a massive consultation with undertakers, bowlers, Friends groups and others. He said the undertakers had been the most fun. They had tried to address things and wanted a three-way partnership between the
- [Cathcart Street Primary School - Start of Autumn Term delayed - Apology from Wirral Council](https://johnbrace.com/cathcart-street-primary-school-start-of-autumn-term-delayed-apology-from-wirral-council/) - In an update to an earlier story about Cathcart Street Primary School it is now planned to open on Monday 12th September instead of Wednesday 7th September. David Armstrong, Interim Director of Children’s Services, explained: “Cathcart Street Primary School is undergoing £1.8m worth of major refurbishment works, which will create a better learning environment for
- [Planning Committee Site Visits](https://johnbrace.com/planning-committee-site-visits/) - Further to the Planning Committee decision to have site visits for a number of applications the following have been agreed (all on the 5th September 2011):- 5th September 2011 12 NOON APP/11/00561 - REFURBISHMENT & EXTENSION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS INTO 21 APARTMENTS AT 98 BIDSTON ROAD, OXTON, CH43 6TW 1245 APP/11/00613 - FIRST FLOOR REAR
- [Wirral Partnership Homes (formerly Wirral Council) Strikes Again](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-partnership-homes-formerly-wirral-council-strikes-again/) - Although no building work was scheduled here, Wirral Partnership's Homes' contractor Brammall Construction Limited have taken out the two phone lines here, the one used for this blog 0151 512 2500 and the the other phone line too. You'll just have to wait till tomorrow when (hopefully it gets fixed) if you want to speak
- [Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Party Constituency Executive Suspends John Brace](https://johnbrace.com/birkenhead-liberal-democrat-party-suspends-john-brace/) - Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Party Constituency Executive Suspends John Brace Well, I've been suspended from the Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Party following a complaint by Simon Holbrook and Cllr Bridson which centers on two reasons I should be suspended from the party:- a) disability b) opening my mouth on the Wirral Globe website in May which
- [Lib Dem Voice award](https://johnbrace.com/lib-dem-voice-award/) - Lib Dem Voice award Well, this blog has received a Lib Dem Voice "Top of the Blogs: The Golden Dozen" award for the last post about the Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Constituency Executive voting to suspend me from the Birkenhead Liberal Democrat Party. There's a certain irony about receiving an award from a Lib Dem
- [Liberal Democrat Federal Conference Arrangements - Outrage at FCC's agreement to increased security](https://johnbrace.com/liberal-democrat-federal-conference-arrangements-outrage-at-fccs-agreement-to-increased-security/) - Liberal Democrat Federal Conference Arrangements - Outrage at FCC's agreement to increased security I feel very, very strongly about the illiberal arrangements made between the Federal Conference Committee and the police regarding the party's Federal Conference in Birmingham in September. Many, many members have expressed their outrage online as to what they see as
- [Cabinet 14th April 2011 - Department of Adult Social Services - Report of the Independent Investigator](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-14th-april-2011-department-of-adult-social-services-report-of-the-independent-investigator/) - Although the covering report about the independent investigator's report into Social Services (despite multiple requests by myself) was not circulated to those present at the meeting, it has since been published on on Wirral Council's website. It makes interesting reading. A few quotes about how Wirral Council treated its former employee Martin Morton:- "Mr Smith
- [Reasons to Vote Liberal Democrat in Bidston & St. James ward on May 5th - Day Seven](https://johnbrace.com/reason-to-vote-liberal-democrat-in-bidston-st-james-ward-on-may-5th-day-seven/) - Reasons to Vote Liberal Democrat in Bidston & St. James ward on May 5th - Day Seven Following on from my blog post about the voluntary, community and faith sector I was out delivering on the Beechwood today and passed the Beechwood Community Association (which has a large sign pointing out Cllr Harry Smith
- [Councillor's amounts for being on outside bodies](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-amounts-for-being-on-outside-bodies/) - Councillor's amounts for being on outside bodies Following a comment on the previous post, I thought I would demonstrate how easy (or otherwise) it is to get this information and whether it's as easy as Councillor Chris Blakeley claims because it is on the website. Let's start with Merseytravel. So like most people you
- [Merseyside Police Authority - Budget Meeting for 2010/2011](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-policing-numbers/) - The Merseyside Police Authority's Budget meeting was today when the Merseyside Police Authority set their budget for 2011/2012. Due to reductions in their budget, Merseyside Police will see a drop in police officers from the current 4,348.8 full-time equivalent officers at the end of this financial year to 4,178.8 full-time equivalent at the end of
- [Flaybrick Cemetery - What will happen next? (Claughton byelection)](https://johnbrace.com/flaybrick-cemetery-what-will-happen-next-claughton-byelection/) - Flaybrick Cemetery - What will happen next? (Claughton byelection) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2MrMgAI7yo Flaybrick Cemetery - What happens next? Leonora recorded this brief video of myself speaking about the problems at Flaybrick Cemetery. I need to learn better to continue to face the camera as I'm speaking as when I turn to refer to what's behind me,
- [Millions jam street-level crime map website](https://johnbrace.com/millions-jam-street-level-crime-map-website/) - Millions jam street-level crime map website The government often come under criticism for large amounts of money spent on websites that hardly anyone uses. However the new website for looking at crime statistics on a more local basis has ground to a grinding halt due to demand. I run a website that has thousands
- [Planning Applications decided (Bidston & St. James ward) APP/12/00032, 16 Hartnup Way & APP/12/00042, Price Street](https://johnbrace.com/planning-application-decided-bidston-st-james-ward-app1200032-16-hartnup-way-app1200042-price-street/) - If you have come to this page looking for details of a planning application for Target Road, Heswall please follow this link. There have been two planning applications decided recently, and are both listed below. Both were approved. Application No.: APP/12/00032 Application Type: Full Planning Permission Decision Level: Delegated Ward: Bidston and St James Decision Date: 24/02/2012
- [Freedom of Speech and Censorship - Time Labour said sorry for cuts](https://johnbrace.com/freedom-of-speech-and-censorship-time-labour-said-sorry-for-cuts/) - I've just been reading the joint statement on Wikileaks released by the UN. Section 4 really caught my eye with regards to the pressure put on yours truly about this story. As readers may be unaware a tax-payer funded body is threatening a lawsuit on a matter that is protected in UK law from libel
- [Wirral Council and Magenta Living promise to work together to combat flytipping on Crossways Estate](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-and-magenta-living-promise-to-work-together-to-combat-flytipping-on-crossways-estate/) - Wirral Council and Magenta Living promise to work together to combat flytipping on Crossways Estate https://youtu.be/4GYAFIVuPxM?t=20m21s Birkenhead Constituency Committee 28th July 2016 The public questions referred to below start at the 20 minute 21 second mark The author lives around half a mile from the area described below. As you can read in this
- [What were the 9 most viewed stories on this blog over the last week?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-9-most-viewed-stories-on-this-blog-over-the-last-week/) - What were the 9 most viewed stories on this blog over the last week? There are many stories I plan to publish on this blog soon. There’s one involving Hoylake Golf Resort, a story involving a cover-up at Wirral Council sanctioned by a Conservative Minister and of course the steady stream of news that
- [Why does this invoice for the Holiday Inn, York come to more than the £1,155.19 Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service paid for it in January 2016?](https://johnbrace.com/why-does-this-invoice-for-the-holiday-inn-york-come-to-more-than-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service-paid-for-it/) - Why does this invoice for the Holiday Inn, York come to more than the £1,155.19 Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service paid for it in January 2016? Declaration of interest: The author of this piece is the Appellant in a First-Tier Tribunal case in which Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is the Second Respondent (EA/2016/0054).
- [Arrowe Park suspends visitors, Bins collection backlog](https://johnbrace.com/arrowe-park-suspends-visitors-bins-collection-backlog/) - As reported by the BBC visiting has been suspended at Arrowe Park Hospital. In other news Wirral councillors on the bin backlog and its effects on Wirral residents .
- [True grit edition (continued)](https://johnbrace.com/true-grit-edition-continued/) - As gritting is still a problem we've both been in touch with Streetscene. It's interesting how my wife and I get a different response from Streetscene; but then I suppose there's a red flag in respect to my name. We're doing our best. However I will point out that:- It was a Labour led Council
- [Freedom of Information & Wirral Council. Do officers get paid overtime for attending meetings?](https://johnbrace.com/freedom-of-information-wirral-council-do-officers-get-paid-overtime-for-attending-meetings/) - Freedom of Information & Wirral Council. Do officers get paid overtime for attending meetings? I have today received an apology from Wirral Council about a Freedom of Information Act request submitted on the 1st December 2010. The request here is basically an answer to the question, "How much does it cost to award someone
- [Wirral Council - Steve Maddox awarded Freedom of the Borough](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-steve-maddox-awarded-freedom-of-the-borough/) - Wirral Council - Steve Maddox awarded Freedom of the Borough In a well attended meeting at Wallasey Town Hall last night, attended by councillors, senior officers, Steve Maddox (and family), assorted invited guests and about thirty members of the public Steve Maddox was awarded Freedom of the Borough. Despite his microphone not working, the
- [Bin collections & rubbish; the plan to deal with the backlog of rubbish](https://johnbrace.com/bin-collections-rubbish-the-plan-to-deal-with-the-backlog-of-rubbish/) - Bin collections & rubbish; the plan to deal with the backlog of rubbish Well, after yesterday's post about the bin collections seems things are changing again. As Cllr Green puts it, "leaving bins uncollected for weeks is not acceptable" and "people also pay their Council Tax and expect a level of service in return".
- [Lib Dems deliver 150,000 new affordable homes - WPH's Bramall Construction contract & Labour Party donations](https://johnbrace.com/lib-dems-deliver-new-affordable-homes-questions-about-wphs-brammall-construction-contract-and-llabour-donations/) - Following on from the Bidston & St. James Focus article about housing I am pleased to read that the high-rise flats Vittoria Court owned by Wirral Partnership Homes are to receive investment. There are also plans being discussed for more social housing on the Beechwood estate. In addition the Coalition government and Council have agreed
- [Hoylake RNLI Open Day and the top 7 stories this week](https://johnbrace.com/hoylake-rnli-open-day-and-the-top-7-stories-this-week/) - Hoylake RNLI Open Day and the top 7 stories this week It's a Bank Holiday today and although I've been down to the Hoylake RNLI Open Day today and taken plenty of photos which is a story on that can wait till tomorrow. Three years ago I wrote about the Area Forum where the
- [Oldham East & Saddleworth - elections & election law](https://johnbrace.com/oldham-east-saddleworth-elections-election-law/) - UPDATE (half an hour after I wrote this): Phil Woolas' appeal dismissed, the full judgement can be read here. Byelection expected in New Year. First a brief history, although this has already been covered in the media. There was a general election in Oldham East & Saddleworth in May. The Lib Dem candidate came 2nd
- [Planning Committee - 1st December 2010 - Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/planning-committee-1st-december-2010-part-1/) - Planning Committee - 1st December 2010 - Part 1 The agenda for last night's meeting can be found here. The meeting started late. Prior to the meeting the officers had insisted they were having a briefing (despite none of the Committee being present). Quite how officers larking around and hitting each other over the
- [Satellite tracking of gritters](https://johnbrace.com/satellite-tracking-of-gritters/) - I've just received an email from the Cabinet Member and the officers have written to her informing her that gritting had been done using the following log. 18:34:08 Ilchester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 7BP - 0.01 119 8 298 18:35:08 Hoylake Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 7BZ - 0.29 275 22 287 18:36:08 Boundary Road, Birkenhead,
- [Cathcart Street Primary School - Cabinet will decide on £1.8 million investment next Thursday](https://johnbrace.com/cathcart-street-primary-school-cabinet-will-decide-on-1-8-million-investment-next-thursday/) - It's always good to have a good news story about matters in Bidston & St. James. Next Thursday at Wallasey Town Hall Wirral's Cabinet, made up of Liberal Democrat and Conservative councillors will decide whether to spend £1.8 million on Cathcart Street Primary School. As reported on this blog last year the decision to close
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- [Majority of councillors on Merseyside Police and Crime Panel agreed to increase in police element of council tax (Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley) from April 2020 as part of outgoing Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy’s last budget](https://johnbrace.com/majority-of-councillors-on-merseyside-police-and-crime-panel-agreed-to-increase-in-police-element-of-council-tax-wirral-liverpool-sefton-st-helens-and-knowsley-from-april-2020-as-part-of-outgoing/) - Majority of councillors on Merseyside Police and Crime Panel agreed to increase in police element of council tax (Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley) from April 2020 as part of outgoing Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy’s last budget
- [Linked High Court libel case and gross negligence case (Birkenhead County Court) against Wirral Council holds further hearing before DJ Hennessy in Birkenhead on capacity and limitation](https://johnbrace.com/linked-high-court-libel-case-and-gross-negligence-case-birkenhead-county-court-against-wirral-council-holds-further-hearing-before-dj-hennessy-in-birkenhead-on-capacity-and-limitation/) - Linked High Court libel case and gross negligence case (Birkenhead County Court) against Wirral Council holds further hearing before DJ Hennessy in Birkenhead on capacity and limitation
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- [After changes in 2014 allowing filming of local government meetings what are the safeguards proposed on filming and broadcast of judicial sentencing remarks in England and Wales?](https://johnbrace.com/after-changes-in-2014-allowing-filming-of-local-government-meetings-what-are-the-safeguards-proposed-on-filming-and-broadcast-of-judicial-sentencing-remarks-in-england-and-wales/) - After changes in 2014 allowing filming of local government meetings what are the safeguards proposed on filming and broadcast of judicial sentencing remarks in England and Wales?
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- [Councillors decide to end public meeting early and receive private briefing on possible £50 million overspend on works for new trains](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-decide-to-end-public-meeting-early-and-receive-private-briefing-on-possible-50-million-overspend-on-works-for-new-trains/) - Councillors decide to end public meeting early and receive private briefing on possible £50 million overspend on works for new trains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZNNuFv4SS0 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Overview and Scrutiny Committee 15th January 2020 Part 2 of 2 By John Brace - Local Government Sketch Writer Scrutiny of the Liverpool City Region Combined
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- [Which councillor described Liverpool street traders as “they know what strings to pull”?](https://johnbrace.com/which-councillor-described-liverpool-street-traders-as-they-know-what-strings-to-pull/) - Which councillor described Liverpool street traders as “they know what strings to pull”? By John Brace - Local Government Sketch Writer Part Two Welcome to a Pathé broadcast from the Cunard Boardroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlzO6FkJcE Constitutional Issues Committee (Liverpool City Council) 6th January 2020 It is the start of the Twenties in Liverpool. Many words were
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- [Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee 14th January 2012 Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/health-and-wellbeing-overview-and-scrutiny-committee-14th-january-2012-part-1/) - Well, the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee started with the Chair starting a discussion by the Committee over whether they should allow filming. The Chair started speaking but the proceedings were interrupted by a serial heckler going by the name of Cllr Harry Smith (Labour), who after walking twice in both directions in
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- [Health & Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee 8/11/2011 Vascular Services move from Arrowe Park Hospital to Countess of Chester hospital](https://johnbrace.com/health-wellbeing-overview-and-scrutiny-committee-8112011-vascular-services-move-from-arrowe-park-hospital-to-countess-of-chester-hospital/) - Unusually about forty people were in the audience of last night's meeting, so many that Committee Room 2 had to be opened up so everybody had somewhere to sit. The proceedings were interrupted several times, with the Chair calling for calm. The committee heard from one of the consultants at Arrowe Park Hospital Mr R
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- [Licensing, General Purposes and Health & Safety Committee 23/5/2012](https://johnbrace.com/licensing-general-purposes-and-health-safety-committee-2352012/) - The Chair started by thanking the last committee, who had a meeting not finish until 10.45pm one night. He asked councillors to identify themselves and pointed out that Cllr George Davies was a deputy. No interests were declared and the minutes of the meeting on the 19th March 2012 were agreed. Cllr Steve Niblock was
- [Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board 4th September 2012 Part 1 Agenda Item 8 - Place Based Leadership Development Activity (Board Behaviours) Professor Laurie McMahon (Loop 2)](https://johnbrace.com/shadow-health-and-wellbeing-board-4th-september-2012-part-1-agenda-item-8-place-based-leadership-development-activity-board-behaviours-professor-laurie-mcmahon-loop-2/) - Yesterday's Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board's agenda and reports can be found on Wirral Council's website. The meeting started later than planned. The Chair, Cllr Phil Davies said apologies had been received from Cllr Jeff Green, David Armstrong, Sheena and another. He also informed those present that unfortunately the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Cllr
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- [What was in the due diligence report to Wirral Council councillors about a proposed £26 million loan to developers for the Hoylake Golf Resort?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-in-the-due-diligence-report-to-wirral-council-councillors-about-a-proposed-26-million-loan-to-developers-for-the-hoylake-golf-resort/) - What was in the due diligence report to Wirral Council councillors about a proposed £26 million loan to developers for the Hoylake Golf Resort?
- [What happened at Wirral Council’s Cabinet meeting held on the 25th November 2019?](https://johnbrace.com/what-happened-at-wirral-councils-cabinet-meeting-held-on-the-25th-november-2019/) - What happened at Wirral Council’s Cabinet meeting held on the 25th November 2019?
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- [Memoirs - Chapter 1 - SAPE, the Russian Doll problem and the “black budget” of Merseyside Police](https://johnbrace.com/memoirs-chapter-1-sape-the-russian-doll-problem-and-the-black-budget-of-merseyside-police/) - Memoirs - Chapter 1 - SAPE, the Russian Doll problem and the “black budget” of Merseyside Police Memoirs - Chapter 1 - SAPE, the Russian Doll problem and the “black budget” of Merseyside Police The SAPE problem had deliberately hidden itself in code like a Russian Doll inside another Russian Doll (with the smaller
- [Isn’t it about time for a positive media story about the disabled?](https://johnbrace.com/isnt-it-about-time-for-a-positive-media-story-about-the-disabled/) - Isn’t it about time for a positive media story about the disabled?
- [Shaer Halewood explained to Wirral Council councillors why there is a “spending freeze” on “discretionary spending” due to projected £7-£12 million overspend](https://johnbrace.com/shaer-halewood-explained-to-wirral-council-councillors-why-there-is-a-spending-freeze-on-discretionary-spending-due-to-projected-7-12-million-overspend/) - Shaer Halewood explained to Wirral Council councillors why there is a “spending freeze” on “discretionary spending” due to projected £7-£12 million overspend
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- [Wirral Council decide to sell New Brighton Marine Point freehold for £3,950,000](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-decide-to-sell-new-brighton-marine-point-freehold-for-3950000/) - Wirral Council decide to sell New Brighton Marine Point freehold for £3,950,000
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- [Will Public Works Loan Board interest rate rise of 1% alter Wirral Council’s business case for purchase of shops in Milton Pavement, Birkenhead?](https://johnbrace.com/will-public-works-loan-board-interest-rate-rise-of-1-alter-wirral-councils-business-case-for-purchase-of-shops-in-milton-pavement-birkenhead/) - Will Public Works Loan Board interest rate rise of 1% alter Wirral Council’s business case for purchase of shops in Milton Pavement, Birkenhead? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLDmDPAFfUg Cabinet (Wirral Council) 4th November 2019 Wirral Council’s Cabinet on Monday agreed recommendations to agree “in principle” to the purchase of shops in Milton Pavement, Birkenhead and a unit at
- [Wirral Council’s Cabinet to decide on “in principle” purchase of around two dozen shops in Birkenhead Town Centre and whether Birkenhead Market is added to its Wirral Growth Company joint venture plans with Muse Developments](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-cabinet-to-decide-on-in-principle-purchase-of-around-two-dozen-shops-in-birkenhead-town-centre-and-whether-birkenhead-market-is-added-to-its-wirral-growth-company/) - Wirral Council’s Cabinet to decide on “in principle” purchase of around two dozen shops in Birkenhead Town Centre and whether Birkenhead Market is added to its Wirral Growth Company joint venture plans with Muse Developments
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- [What are the most recent judicial decisions in Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case GIA/619/2019?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-most-recent-judicial-decisions-in-upper-tribunal-administrative-appeals-chamber-case-gia-619-2019/) - What are the most recent judicial decisions in Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case GIA/619/2019?
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- [Has Labour been using Wirral Council email addresses for party political purposes?](https://johnbrace.com/has-labour-been-using-wirral-council-email-addresses-for-party-political-purposes/) - Has Labour been using Wirral Council email addresses for party political purposes?
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- [EXCLUSIVE: Wirral Council “considered lending” £1.5 million to Tranmere Rovers Football Club!](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-wirral-council-considered-lending-1-5-million-to-tranmere-rovers-football-club/) - EXCLUSIVE: Wirral Council “considered lending” £1.5 million to Tranmere Rovers Football Club!
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- [Why is Merseytravel using an unlicensed security company to do “security guarding” at its Mann Island Headquarters?](https://johnbrace.com/why-is-merseytravel-using-an-unlicenced-security-company-to-do-security-guarding-at-its-mann-island-headquarters/) - Why is Merseytravel using an unlicensed security company to do “security guarding” at its Mann Island Headquarters?
- [Wirral Council’s Cabinet agree to recommend consultation on draft Local Plan in early 2020](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-cabinet-agree-to-recommend-consultation-on-draft-local-plan-in-early-2020/) - Wirral Council’s Cabinet agree to recommend consultation on draft Local Plan in early 2020
- [What did 21 invoices show Wirral Council spent money on?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-21-invoices-show-wirral-council-spent-money-on/) - What did 21 invoices show Wirral Council spent money on?
- [Whiston Fire Station sold by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for £315,000 (but estate agents charged £5,670 commission)](https://johnbrace.com/whiston-fire-station-sold-by-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-for-315000-but-estate-agents-charged-5670-commission/) - Whiston Fire Station sold by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for £315,000 (but estate agents charged £5,670 commission)
- [Royal visit today changes time of Mersey Fire Authority meeting & leads to bungle on filming petition](https://johnbrace.com/royal-visit-today-changes-time-of-mersey-fire-authority-meeting-leads-to-bungle-on-filming-petition/) - Royal visit today changes time of Mersey Fire Authority meeting & leads to bungle on filming petition Despite being the lead signatory on this petition which is on the agenda of today's Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority meeting I won't be able to go to the meeting today to speak for five minutes on
- [Why did Cllr Chris Jones not declare financial support from the Wirral Labour Group, Unite the Union and the Seacombe branch of the Labour Party towards her 2019 election expenses in her Register of Interests?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-cllr-chris-jones-not-declare-financial-support-from-the-wirral-labour-group-unite-the-union-and-the-seacombe-branch-of-the-labour-party-towards-her-2019-election-expenses-in-her-register-of-i/) - Why did Cllr Chris Jones not declare financial support from the Wirral Labour Group, Unite the Union & Seacombe branch (Labour) in her Register of Interests?
- [Wirral Council overspent its budget by £4.327 million in first three months of this financial year!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-overspent-its-budget-by-4-327-million-in-first-three-months-of-this-financial-year/) - Wirral Council overspent its budget by £4.327 million in first three months of this financial year!
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- [What was the “Atlantis - Motorways of the Sea” project and how was the £264,912.50 grant funding the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority from INEA for it spent?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-atlantis-motorways-of-the-sea-project-and-how-was-the-264912-50-grant-funding-the-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-from-inea-for-it-spent/) - What was the “Atlantis - Motorways of the Sea” project and how did the LCRCA spend the £264,912.50 INEA grant funding on it?
- [Are Wirral Council’s Wirral View newssheet days numbered after 26 editions?](https://johnbrace.com/are-wirral-councils-wirral-view-newssheet-days-numbered-after-26-editions/) - Are Wirral Council’s Wirral View newssheet days numbered after 26 editions?
- [Wirral Council awards new £750,000 contract for Wirral View newspaper](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-awards-new-750000-contract-for-wirral-view-newspaper/) - Wirral Council awards new £750,000 contract for Wirral View newspaper Wirral Council have awarded a 3 year £750,000 contract for its controversial Wirral View newspaper. The contract also has an extension option that can be exercised to extend it for a further two years. Printing of the Wirral View newspaper has been awarded to
- [What are the dates of the 6 RMT strike days on the Merseyrail network and will the £273 million cost of the new trains rise if the UK leaves the EU?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-dates-of-the-6-rmt-strike-days-on-the-merseyrail-network-and-will-the-273-million-cost-of-the-new-trains-rise-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu/) - What are the dates of the 6 RMT strike days on the Merseyrail network and will the £273 million cost of the new trains rise if the UK leaves the EU? Above is an invoice paid in March 2019 for 2% of the value of 52 new class 777 trains that Merseytravel are buying
- [Were Merseyside Police processing some personal data unlawfully between 9th September 2018 and 25th September 2018 due to late payment of £2,900 fee to ICO?](https://johnbrace.com/were-merseyside-police-processing-some-personal-data-unlawfully-between-9th-september-2018-and-25th-september-2018-due-to-late-payment-of-2900-fee-to-ico/) - Were Merseyside Police processing some personal data unlawfully between 9th September 2018 and 25th September 2018 due to late payment of £2,900 fee to ICO? Merseyside Police paid their £2,900 fee to ICO (the Information Commissioner’s Office) late in 2018 and risked a fine for doing so. Internal emails shared with this blog last
- [Merseyside Police unsuccessfully disputed £311,134.22 of charges by West Yorkshire Police for air support through NPAS (National Police Air Service)](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-police-unsuccessfully-disputed-311134-22-of-charges-by-west-yorkshire-police-for-air-support-through-npas-national-police-air-service/) - Merseyside Police unsuccessfully disputed £311,134.22 of charges by West Yorkshire Police for air support through NPAS (National Police Air Service) Back in August 2012 I reported how the councillors on the Merseyside Police Authority agreed to Merseyside Police’s helicopter (Eurocopter EC-135 registration G-XM11) previously based at RAF Woodvale was leased for use by the
- [Wirral Council allocate £1,600 each to those made homeless by New Ferry explosion, but 2018-19 accounts won’t be audited on time](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-allocate-1600-each-to-those-made-homeless-by-new-ferry-explosion-but-2018-19-accounts-wont-be-audited-on-time/) - Wirral Council allocate £1,600 each to those made homeless by New Ferry explosion, but 2018-19 accounts won’t be audited on time In the morning Wirral Council’s Cabinet (see below) agreed to £1,600 each towards New Ferry residents made homeless for a week or more and £1,600 to businesses that found themselves behind the cordon
- [Merseyside Police withdrew £76,461 in cash (in 5 trips) from a HSBC branch but what was the money used for?](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-police-withdrew-76461-in-cash-in-5-trips-from-a-hsbc-branch-but-what-was-the-money-used-for/) - Merseyside Police withdrew £76,461 in cash (in 5 trips) from a HSBC branch but what was the money used for? Continuing my stories about the financial records of Merseyside Police I turn to documents 1810, 1652, 1580, 1435 and 1751 to make a point about redaction and jigsaw identification. XXXX represents redactions. In reverse
- [So what did I find out at Merseyside Police Headquarters by using the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 about a £9,000 payment?](https://johnbrace.com/so-what-did-i-find-out-at-merseyside-police-headquarters-by-using-the-local-audit-and-accountability-act-2014-about-a-9000-payment/) - So what did I find out at Merseyside Police Headquarters by using the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 about a £9,000 payment? Using section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 I inspected and received copies of accounting records of Merseyside Police for the 2018-19 financial year. As Friday (12th July
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- [Hundreds protest about climate change and greenspaces before, during and after Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting](https://johnbrace.com/hundreds-protest-about-climate-change-and-greenspaces-before-during-and-after-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-meeting/) - Hundreds protest about climate change and greenspaces before, during and after Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting Around two hundred protestors protested outside Mann Island in Liverpool last Friday afternoon before, during and after a public meeting of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The protest was about climate change and greenspaces. Some protestors
- [Why am I objecting to Wirral Council’s draft statement of accounts for the 2015/16 financial year?](https://johnbrace.com/why-am-i-objecting-to-wirral-councils-statement-of-accounts-for-the-201516-financial-year/) - Why am I objecting to Wirral Council’s draft statement of accounts for the 2015/16 financial year? Below is a copy of the public notice that Wirral Council has published on its website here about the period from 1st July 2016 to the 11st August 2016 when “interested persons” (which includes local government electors in
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- [How much will your council tax go up by from April 2019 (if you live on the Wirral)?](https://johnbrace.com/how-much-will-your-council-tax-go-up-by-from-april-2019-if-you-live-on-the-wirral/) - How much will your council tax go up by from April 2019 (if you live on the Wirral)? Wirral Council’s Cabinet meets next Monday morning to decide on Labour's Budget for Wirral Council for 2019-20. The budget will then be formally approved at a public meeting of all Wirral Council councillors on the evening
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- [What did a Government Internal Audit Agency draft report reveal about Wirral Council procurement processes and how a contractor spent public money?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-a-government-internal-audit-agency-draft-report-reveal-about-wirral-council-procurement-processes-and-how-a-contractor-spent-public-money/) - What did a Government Internal Audit Agency draft report reveal about Wirral Council procurement processes and how a contractor spent public money? “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” - George Bernard Shaw
- [Has Cllr Chris Meaden (Rock Ferry) left the Labour Group on Wirral Council?](https://johnbrace.com/has-cllr-chris-meaden-rock-ferry-left-the-labour-group-on-wirral-council/) - Has Cllr Chris Meaden (Rock Ferry) left the Labour Group on Wirral Council? Cllr Chris Meaden (on the left of the picture above) who is a councillor for Rock Ferry is now listed as an independent on Wirral Council’s website (previously elected as a Labour councillor). She is also one of the four councillors
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- [How much did the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority agree to increase council tax in Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton and Halton from the 1st April 2019?](https://johnbrace.com/how-much-did-the-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-agree-to-increase-council-tax-in-wirral-liverpool-st-helens-knowsley-sefton-and-halton-from-the-1st-april-2019/) - How much did the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority agree to increase council tax in Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton and Halton from the 1st April 2019? Last Friday afternoon, LCRCA (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) Mayor Steve Rotheram (pictured above) proposed a budget for 2019-20 that included rises in council tax. Although
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- [Will council tax payers pay an extra £7.6 million for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority?](https://johnbrace.com/will-council-tax-payers-pay-an-extra-7-6-million-for-the-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority/) - Will council tax payers pay an extra £7.6 million for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority? At the start I will declare a financial interest in that my household pays council tax to Wirral Council. The Liverpool Echo carries the news today that Steve Rotheram’s budget (if agreed by the Combined Authority at its
- [Merseytravel’s Head of Internal Audit brands some whistleblowing as “Mickey Mouse” & “complete nonsense”](https://johnbrace.com/merseytravels-head-of-internal-audit-brands-whistleblowing-as-mickey-mouse-complete-nonsense/) - Merseytravel’s Head of Internal Audit brands some whistleblowing as “Mickey Mouse” & “complete nonsense” ED 26/11/14 15:16 - Following a complaint from Merseytravel received on the 26th November 2014, the word "some" has been added to the headline for the purposes of clarity. Declaration of Interest: The author of this piece was years ago
- [What did the public ask the 4 MPs on the House of Commons Transport Committee in Liverpool yesterday?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-the-public-ask-the-4-mps-on-the-house-of-commons-transport-committee-in-liverpool-yesterday/) - What did the public ask the 4 MPs on the House of Commons Transport Committee in Liverpool yesterday? The House of Commons Transport Committee visited Liverpool yesterday to hear a formal evidence session from witnesses from Merseytravel, Arriva and Stagecoach. Unfortunately their link video recording link didn’t work and their session is only at
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- [Wirral Council planning application dispute involving 3 marquees in greenbelt listed for Court of Appeal hearing in March 2019](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-planning-application-dispute-involving-3-marquees-in-greenbelt-listed-for-court-of-appeal-hearing-in-march-2019/) - Wirral Council planning application dispute involving 3 marquees in greenbelt listed for Court of Appeal hearing in March 2019 Later this year (floating dates of either the 5th March 2019 or 6th March 2019 have been set) there will be a Court of Appeal hearing (estimated at 5 hours long) in London about a
- [How hard is it for the press to receive court listings from the local Magistrates’ Court?](https://johnbrace.com/how-hard-is-it-for-the-press-to-receive-court-listings-from-the-local-magistrates-court/) - How hard is it for the press to receive court listings from the local Magistrates’ Court? This morning, Leonora and I went to the Wirral Magistrates’ Court offices (the entrance to which is pictured above) to see how easy (or difficult) it would be to receive a copy of the cases listed for this
- [What was the Prime Minister’s answer to criticisms of the government response to the New Ferry disaster?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-prime-ministers-answer-to-criticisms-of-the-government-response-to-the-new-ferry-disaster/) - What was the Prime Minister’s answer to criticisms of the government response to the New Ferry disaster? Earlier today (5th December 2018) in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister was asked a question about the response to the New Ferry disaster from Wirral South MP Alison McGovern. A transcript of the question and
- [Conservative councillor criticises £8.4 million purchase of Europa Building in Birkenhead by Wirral Council](https://johnbrace.com/conservative-councillor-criticises-8-4-million-purchase-of-europa-building-in-birkenhead-by-wirral-council/) - Conservative councillor criticises £8.4 million purchase of Europa Building in Birkenhead by Wirral Council A collaborative investigation with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism on investments in property by local councils has highlighted that the largest purchase by Wirral Council last year (approved by Wirral Council’s Cabinet) was the Europa Building in Birkenhead for £8.4
- [What are the Labour Budget proposals for Wirral Council for 2019/20?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-labour-budget-proposals-for-wirral-council-for-2019-20/) - What are the Labour Budget proposals for Wirral Council for 2019/20? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eFBfR__9o4&list=PLLEv4URK6QbfAEDZuVg7FWPmcm4O0uiZS The ancient Hundred of Wirral rests peacefully between the Dee and Mersey estuaries. Its very crest shows a Oystercatcher upon a red sandstone rock between two sprigs of bog myrtle. Yet bogged down yet again in local politics is Leader of Wirral
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018 By-election): Upton: Labour hold (Jean Robinson)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-by-election-upton-labour-hold-jean-robinson/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018 By-election): Upton: Labour hold (Jean Robinson) Below are the results of the by-election in Upton ward in November 2018 of the election of a councillor to Wirral Council following the resignation of Matthew Patrick in October 2018. As the winner of the election was elected in a by-election, Jean
- [What did councillors recommend about the Wirral CCG consultation to close (for adults) 3 Walk-In Centres and 3 Minor Injuries Units?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-councillors-recommend-about-the-wirral-ccg-consultation-to-close-for-adults-3-walk-in-centres-and-3-minor-injuries-units/) - What did councillors recommend about the Wirral CCG consultation to close (for adults) 3 Walk-In Centres and 3 Minor Injuries Units? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ollWZH63k Adult Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Wirral Council) 12th November 2018 Part 1 of 19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjIReY2n_H8 Adult Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Wirral Council) 12th November 2018 Part
- [Wirral Council’s Cabinet asked to agree to consult on Birkenhead Town Centre changes and to outsource the running of the Floral Pavilion and 2 golf courses](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-cabinet-asked-to-agree-to-consult-on-birkenhead-town-centre-changes-and-to-outsource-the-running-of-the-floral-pavilion-and-2-golf-courses/) - Wirral Council’s Cabinet asked to agree to consult on Birkenhead Town Centre changes and to outsource the running of the Floral Pavilion and 2 golf courses The agenda and reports for the next meeting of Wirral Council’s Cabinet were published today (16th November 2018) on Wirral Council’s website and contain a number of items
- [What were the 4 recommendations made in a report into problems homeless people on the Wirral have accessing health and social care services?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-4-recommendations-made-in-a-report-into-problems-homeless-people-on-the-wirral-have-accessing-health-and-social-care-services/) - What were the 4 recommendations made in a report into problems homeless people on the Wirral have accessing health and social care services? A report titled Health Without a Home written by Leah Ragan with the help of Healthwatch Wirral looked at the problems homeless people on the Wirral have in accessing healthcare and
- [What’s in the nomination papers of the 4 candidates in the Upton byelection of a councillor? (Wirral Council)](https://johnbrace.com/whats-in-the-nomination-papers-of-the-4-candidates-in-the-upton-byelection-of-a-councillor-wirral-council/) - What’s in the nomination papers of the 4 candidates in the Upton byelection of a councillor? (Wirral Council) I’ll start by declaring a relative of mine is the proposer of candidate Alan Davies’, his name and other details appear on Alan Davies’ nomination paper below. I’m also an election observer. Below are copies of
- [Wirral Council’s Standards Panel met to consider complaint made about Cllr Paul Hayes’ quote in a press release](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-standards-panel-met-to-consider-complaint-made-about-cllr-paul-hayes-quote-in-a-press-release/) - Wirral Council’s Standards Panel met to consider complaint made about Cllr Paul Hayes’ quote in a press release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEXSs69Bvmo Standards Panel (Wirral Council) 9th October 2018 Part 1 of 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddYwmouJfcI Standards Panel (Wirral Council) 9th October 2018 Part 2 of 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baC-HV0g7ds Standards Panel (Wirral Council) 9th October 2018 Part 3 of 5
- [Which 19 bus routes formerly run by Avon Buses are being replaced today (5th November 2018) and which 20 routes will be withdrawn?](https://johnbrace.com/which-19-bus-routes-formerly-run-by-avon-buses-are-being-replaced-today-5th-november-2018-and-which-20-routes-will-be-withdrawn/) - Which 19 bus routes formerly run by Avon Buses are being replaced today (5th November 2018) and which 20 routes will be withdrawn? Avon Buses Limited (based on the Wirral) ceased trading on the 5th October 2018. This led to the bus routes and school routes that Avon Buses provided ending. On the 15th
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- [What’s the timetable for the Upton by-election of a councillor to Wirral Council?](https://johnbrace.com/whats-the-timetable-for-the-upton-by-election-of-a-councillor-to-wirral-council/) - What’s the timetable for the Upton by-election of a councillor to Wirral Council? Due to the resignation of Matthew Patrick (pictured above) as he has taken up a job in London there will be a by-election of one councillor in Upton ward to Wirral Council. Whoever is elected following the election will serve the
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- [Why does Wirral Council believe it can direct how filming of its public meetings are done (when not filmed by themselves)?](https://johnbrace.com/why-does-wirral-council-believe-it-can-direct-how-filming-of-its-public-meetings-are-done-when-not-filmed-by-themselves/) - Why does Wirral Council believe it can direct how filming of its public meetings are done (when not filmed by themselves)? Since a legal change in August 2014, I have filmed eleven public meetings of Wirral Council’s Birkenhead Constituency Committee with no problems. The press release issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and
- [Cllr Phil Davies: “it’s our hope that we won’t have to ideally develop any part of the greenbelt”](https://johnbrace.com/cllr-phil-davies-its-our-hope-that-we-wont-have-to-ideally-develop-any-part-of-the-greenbelt/) - Cllr Phil Davies: “it’s our hope that we won’t have to ideally develop any part of the greenbelt” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK9ujuLuXbE&start=388 Cllr Phil Davies (Leader of Wirral Council) answering a question about the Local Plan at a public meeting of the Birkenhead Constituency Committee 27th September 2018 Yesterday evening at a public meeting of the Birkenhead
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bromborough by-election: Labour hold (Jo Bird)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-bromborough-by-election-labour-hold-jo-bird/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bromborough by-election: Labour hold (Jo Bird) Bromborough Ward by-election 2018 Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes %Change BIRD Jo Labour 1,253 47.1% -14.0 Elected DRURY Des Conservative 749 28.1% +6.0 Not elected DOWNIE Vicky Liberal Democrats 454 17.1% +6.0 Not elected NIBLOCK Steve Independent 147 5.5% N/A Not elected BRADDOCK Susan Margaret Green Party 59 2.2% -3.5 Not elected There were 2 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,760 and the turnout was 22.7%. If
- [Did Kingdom keep £44.90 for each £80 litter fixed penalty notice issued in February 2018 and charge a further £5,472 for clamping down on alleyway dumping?](https://johnbrace.com/did-kingdom-keep-44-90-for-each-80-litter-fixed-penalty-notice-issued-in-february-2018-and-charge-a-further-5472-for-clamping-down-on-alleyway-dumping/) - Did Kingdom keep £44.90 for each £80 litter fixed penalty notice issued in February 2018 and charge a further £5,472 for clamping down on alleyway dumping? The invoice above shows that Kingdom Services Group Limited charged Wirral Council £21,552 for litter fixed penalty notices issued in February 2018. A response to a FOI request
- [Wirral Council paid a day rate of over £700 a day for some agency staff!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-paid-a-day-rate-of-over-700-a-day-for-some-agency-staff/) - Wirral Council paid a day rate of over £700 a day for some agency staff! During the public inspection period I requested copies of a number of invoices from Matrix SCM Ltd to Wirral Council for agency staff. An example of one of those invoices for £308,534.18 (which doesn’t state much detail) is above.
- [Wirral Council will broadcast a Council meeting live online for the first time tonight!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-will-broadcast-a-public-meeting-live-online-for-the-first-time-tonight/) - Wirral Council will broadcast a Council meeting live online for the first time tonight! I’ll start at the outset by declaring an interest as someone who also films public meetings of Wirral Council. Tonight, Wirral Council will for the first time broadcast a Council meeting live on the internet. This follows award of a
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- [Councillors call for independent report into Northern Rail timetable changes to be published and RMT union agree to three further days of strike action](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-call-for-independent-report-into-northern-rail-timetable-changes-to-be-published-and-rmt-union-agree-to-three-further-days-of-strike-action/) - Councillors call for independent report into Northern Rail timetable changes to be published and RMT union agree to three further days of strike action Councillors on the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Transport Committee last Thursday afternoon agreed an urgent motion proposed by the Lead Member for Rail and Freight (Cllr Gordon Friel) which
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- [Why did Wirral Council fail to publish its draft Annual Governance Statement by the legal deadline?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-council-fail-to-publish-its-draft-annual-governance-statement-by-the-legal-deadline/) - Why did Wirral Council fail to publish its draft Annual Governance Statement by the legal deadline? A week ago I made an objection to Wirral Council and its auditor Grant Thornton, that prior to the thirty-day inspection period running from 1st June 2018 to 12th July 2018 that the draft Annual Governance Statement hadn’t
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- [Kingdom awarded further 3 year contract by Wirral Council for litter and dog fouling fines](https://johnbrace.com/kingdom-awarded-further-3-year-contract-by-wirral-council-for-litter-and-dog-fouling-fines/) - Kingdom awarded further 3 year contract by Wirral Council for litter and dog fouling fines Wirral Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment Cllr Matthew Patrick (pictured above at a recent meeting of Wirral Council’s Wirral West Constituency Committee) has awarded Kingdom Environmental Services a contract to undertake the issuing of fines for dog fouling
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- [EXCLUSIVE: How many pages did Wirral Council black out from a 63 page litter enforcement contract with Kingdom Security Ltd?](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-how-many-pages-did-wirral-council-black-out-from-a-63-page-litter-enforcement-contract-with-kingdom-security-ltd/) - EXCLUSIVE: How many pages did Wirral Council black out from a 63 page litter enforcement contract with Kingdom Security Ltd? Yesterday I received through the post what I hope is the last of what I requested during the 2015-16 audit. Yes, I know that Wirral Council was supposed to supply this contract by 11th
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- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Claughton: Labour hold (Gillian Wood)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-claughton-labour-hold-gillian-wood/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Claughton: Labour hold (Gillian Wood) Claughton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WOOD Gillian Labour 2,079 58.9% Elected DOWNWARD Suzanne Clare Conservative 795 22.5% Not elected EVANS David Robert Cynlais Liberal Democrats 426 12.1% Not elected HEYDON Liz Green Party 231 6.54% Not elected There were 10 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,549 and the turnout was 30.7%. This result was declared on
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- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Upton: Labour hold (Stuart Whittingham)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-upton-labour-hold-stuart-whittingham/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Upton: Labour hold (Stuart Whittingham) Upton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WHITTINGHAMStuart Edward Labour Party 2,289 58.2% Elected WRIGHTAlison Jean Conservative 1,125 28.6% Not elected CLOUGHLily Green Party 265 6.74% Not elected DAVIESAlan Liberal Democrats 166 4.22% Not elected MURRAYJohn Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 89 2.26% Not elected There were 11 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 12,471 and the turnout was 31.6%. If you click
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Wallasey: Conservative hold (Lesley Rennie)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-wallasey-conservative-hold-lesley-rennie/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Wallasey: Conservative hold (Lesley Rennie) Wallasey Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % RENNIELesley Ann Conservative 2,861 54.6% Elected MARTINPaul John Labour 2,024 38.7% Not elected BRADYJames Anthony Green Party 180 3.44% Not elected CODLINGJohn Richard Liberal Democrats 171 3.27% Not elected There were 7 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,823 and the turnout was 44.3%. If you click on any of the buttons
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Greasby, Frankby and Irby: Conservative hold (Wendy Clements)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-greasby-frankby-and-irby-conservative-hold-wendy-clements/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Greasby, Frankby and Irby: Conservative hold (Wendy Clements) Greasby, Frankby and Irby Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % CLEMENTSWendy Jane Conservative 3,046 58.8% Elected STUARTKatherine Louise Labour 1,238 23.9% Not elected CORKHILLAndy Liberal Democrats 717 13.8% Not elected PAGECathy Green Party 176 3.40% Not elected There were 7 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,500 and the turnout was 45.0%. If you click on
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bebington: Labour hold (Tony Cottier)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-bebington-labour-hold-tony-cottier/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bebington: Labour hold (Tony Cottier) Bebington Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % COTTIERTony Labour 2,660 59.6% Elected DRURYDes Conservative 1,355 30.3% Not elected BRITTONChris Liberal Democrats 235 5.26% Not elected HEYDONRachel Green Party 215 4.82% Not elected There were 8 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 12,086 and the turnout was 37.0%. If you click on any of the buttons below, you’ll be doing
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bromborough: Labour hold (Irene Williams)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-bromborough-labour-hold-irene-williams/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Bromborough: Labour hold (Irene Williams) Bromborough Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WILLIAMS Irene Rose Labour Party 2,120 61.1% Elected TAYLOR Peter Conservative Party Candidate 768 22.1% Not elected DOWNIE Vicky Liberal Democrats 386 11.1% Not elected BRADDOCK Susan Margaret Green Party 198 5.70% Not elected There were 11 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,756 and the turnout was 29.5%. If you click
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Clatterbridge: Conservative hold (Mary Jordan)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-clatterbridge-conservative-hold-mary-jordan/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Clatterbridge: Conservative hold (Mary Jordan) Clatterbridge Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % JORDAN Mary Conservative 2,735 55.3% Elected ROBERTO Giuseppe Mark Labour 1,674 33.9% Not elected THOMPSON Colin William Liberal Democrats 322 6.52% Not elected MCGINLEY Jim Green Party 211 4.27% Not elected There were 10 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,528 and the turnout was 43.0%. If you click on any of
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Pensby and Thingwall: Labour hold (Kate Cannon)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-pensby-and-thingwall-labour-hold-kate-cannon/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Pensby and Thingwall: Labour hold (Kate Cannon) Pensby and Thingwall Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % CANNONKate Marianne Labour 1,878 43.9% Elected COLLINSMichael John Conservative 1,855 43.4% Not elected JOHNSONLucy Eva Liberal Democrats 298 6.97% Not elected BURTONAllen John Green Party 244 5.71% Not elected There were 7 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,473 and the turnout was 40.9%. If you click on any
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Hoylake and Meols: Conservative hold (Tony Cox and Andrew Gardner)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-hoylake-and-meols-conservative-hold-tony-cox-and-andrew-gardner/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Hoylake and Meols: Conservative hold (Tony Cox and Andrew Gardner) Hoylake & Meols Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % COXTony Conservative 2,441 28.2% Elected (4 years) GARDNERAndrew Mark Conservative 2,378 27.5% Elected (2 years) MURPHYTony Labour 1,346 15.5% Not elected DANIELMatthew James Labour 1,191 13.8% Not elected COCKCROFTAlix Rowena Green Party 526 6.07% Not elected REISDORFPeter Timothy Clifford Liberal Democrats 298 3.44% Not elected WILDEMark John Green Party 259 2.99% Not elected CLARKAlexander William John Liberal Democrats 222 2.56% Not
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): New Brighton: Labour hold (Christine Spriggs)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-new-brighton-labour-hold-christine-spriggs/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): New Brighton: Labour hold (Christine Spriggs) New Brighton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % SPRIGGSChristine Labour 2,402 59.1% Elected RAYBOULDWilliam Keith Conservative 1,048 25.8% Not elected STONALLCynthia Green Party 326 8.02% Not elected KEENANAdam Robert Liberal Democrats 184 4.52% Not elected WALTERSPaula UK Independence Party 107 2.63% Not elected There were 9 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,267 and the turnout was 36.2%. If you click on
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Heswall: Conservative hold (Les Rowlands)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-heswall-conservative-hold-les-rowlands/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Heswall: Conservative hold (Les Rowlands) Heswall Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % ROWLANDSLes Conservative 3,180 69.3% Elected TRENERYChristine Ann Labour 788 17.2% Not elected THOMPSONRobert Noel Liberal Democrats 392 8.55% Not elected BURTONBarbara Florence Green Party 227 4.95% Not elected There were 8 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,950 and the turnout was 42.0%. If you click on any of the buttons below,
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Eastham: Lib Dem hold (Chris Carubia)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-eastham-lib-dem-hold-chris-carubia/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Eastham: Lib Dem hold (Chris Carubia) Eastham Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % CARUBIA Chris Liberal Democrats 2,083 48.1% Elected BIRD Jo Labour 1,561 36.1% Not elected GUY Allan Stanley Conservative 564 13.0% Not elected HOGG Percy Green Party 115 2.66% Not elected There were 7 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,150 and the turnout was 38.8%. If you click on any
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Liscard: Labour hold (Janette Williamson)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-liscard-labour-hold-janette-williamson/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Liscard: Labour hold (Janette Williamson) Liscard Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WILLIAMSON Janette Labour 2,241 63.6% Elected KALIL Margaret Ann Conservative 756 21.5% Not elected ARROWSMITH Susan Patricia Claire Liberal Democrats 337 9.56% Not elected SHELDRICKS Perle Winifred Green Party 190 5.39% Not elected There were 18 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,091 and the turnout was 31.9%. This result was declared
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Leasowe and Moreton East: Labour hold (Sharon Jones)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2018-leasowe-and-moreton-east-labour-hold-sharon-jones/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2018): Leasowe and Moreton East: Labour hold (Sharon Jones) Leasowe and Moreton East Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % JONES Sharon Labour 2,067 58.6% Elected CAPLIN Debbie Conservative 1,185 33.6% Not elected DIXON Michael John Green Party 96 3.29% Not elected HOLT Mike Independent 92 2.61% Not elected TYRRELL David Robert Liberal Democrats 65 1.84% Not elected There were 9 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,782 and the
- [Why did Liverpool City Council charge £29.80 for copies of nomination papers and consents to nomination for the candidates to be a councillor in the 2018 elections?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-liverpool-city-council-charge-29-80-for-copies-of-nomination-papers-and-consents-to-nomination-for-the-candidates-to-be-a-councillor-in-the-2018-elections/) - Why did Liverpool City Council charge £29.80 for copies of nomination papers and consents to nomination for the candidates to be a councillor in the 2018 elections? On Wednesday morning I carried out an unannounced inspection on the nomination papers and consents to nomination for the candidates currently standing in elections to be a
- [Why will councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority only be shown a confidential report to be discussed on Thursday afternoon on the day of the meeting itself?](https://johnbrace.com/why-will-councillors-on-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-only-be-shown-a-confidential-report-to-be-discussed-on-thursday-afternoon-on-the-day-of-the-meeting-itself/) - Why will councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority only be shown a confidential report to be discussed on Thursday afternoon on the day of the meeting itself? The author of this piece had the secrecy of two previously secret reports about fire station closures to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority overturned as a
- [Despite objections on highways and ecology grounds did Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee approve a planning application for 48 dwellings in Wavertree?](https://johnbrace.com/despite-objections-on-highways-and-ecology-grounds-did-liverpool-city-councils-planning-committee-approved-a-planning-application-for-48-dwellings-in-wavertree/) - Despite objections on highways and ecology grounds did Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee approve a planning application for 48 dwellings in Wavertree? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1YRTDuP1i0 Planning Committee (Liverpool City Council) 3rd April 2018 Part 1 of 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJmxKEufAA Planning Committee (Liverpool City Council) 3rd April 2018 Part 2 of 2 Yesterday morning, I went to my
- [Nomination period for the election of 23 councillors to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council ends this Friday at 4 pm!](https://johnbrace.com/nomination-period-for-the-election-of-23-councillors-to-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-ends-this-friday-at-4-pm/) - Nomination period for the election of 23 councillors to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council ends this Friday at 4 pm! I’ll declare an interest in the piece below as I will have a vote in the election of a councillor in Bidston and St James ward as will my wife Leonora. As Wirral Council has published
- [What’s in the nomination papers of the 6 candidates wanting to be a councillor for Claughton?  (Wirral Council)](https://johnbrace.com/whats-in-the-nomination-papers-of-the-6-candidates-wanting-to-be-a-councillor-for-claughton-wirral-council/) - What’s in the nomination papers of the 6 candidates wanting to be a councillor for Claughton? (Wirral Council) In the interests of openness and transparency in the Claughton byelection, I am publishing the nomination papers of each candidate during the election rather than after. These are open to public inspection until 3rd May 2017
- [Why has Minister Sajid Javid requested a “team of experts” to intervene at Wirral Council after Wirral Council’s repeated delays in producing a Local Plan?](https://johnbrace.com/why-has-minister-sajid-javid-requested-a-team-of-experts-to-intervene-at-wirral-council-after-wirral-councils-repeated-delays-in-producing-a-local-plan/) - Why has Minister Sajid Javid requested a “team of experts” to intervene at Wirral Council after Wirral Council’s repeated delays in producing a Local Plan? Edited 27.3.2018 14:32 An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated one of the other three councils facing intervention was Castlerock, this has now been corrected to Castle Point.
- [What will Cllr Phil Davies answer to a question about the financial risks of Hoylake Golf Resort?](https://johnbrace.com/what-will-cllr-phil-davies-answer-to-a-question-about-the-financial-risks-of-hoylake-golf-resort/) - What will Cllr Phil Davies answer to a question about the financial risks of Hoylake Golf Resort? Ed - this was edited on 20th March 2018 at 9:33 pm to include video of the questions to Cllr Phil Davies and answers given on the 19th March 2018 Tonight (19th March 2018) I will be
- [Wirral Council tries to ban filming of public meeting to award Freedom of the Borough to the 96 who died in Hillsborough!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-tries-to-ban-filming-of-public-meeting-to-award-freedom-of-the-borough-to-the-96-who-died-in-hillsborough/) - Wirral Council tries to ban filming of public meeting to award Freedom of the Borough to the 96 who died in Hillsborough! On Friday evening, at a public meeting of all Wirral Council's councillors, freedom of the borough is expected to be awarded to the 96 that died in the Hillsborough disaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1px-BNJId8 I
- [What are the Conservative and Liberal Democrat budget proposals for Wirral Council for 2018-19?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-conservative-and-liberal-democrat-budget-proposals-for-wirral-council-for-2018-19/) - What are the Conservative and Liberal Democrat budget proposals for Wirral Council for 2018-19? As a declaration of interest, I will start by stating that I’m married to someone will have to pay the 5.99% council tax rise (if agreed tonight). This evening, all 65 councillors at Wirral Council have been invited to a
- [What were the reasons behind the 24 hour RMT strike over guards on the Merseyrail network?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-reasons-behind-the-24-hour-rmt-strike-over-guards-on-the-merseyrail-network/) - What were the reasons behind the 24 hour RMT strike over guards on the Merseyrail network? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESRA9gOehJw RMT strike (Merseyrail and Northern Rail) 3rd March 2018 outside Liverpool Lime Street Saturday (3rd March 2018) saw another one day strike by RMT on both the Merseyrail and Northern Rail train networks, both strikes are over
- [Why was I "gagged" from writing about a £1.2 billion contract?](https://johnbrace.com/why-was-i-gagged-from-writing-about-a-12-billion-contract/) - Why was I "gagged" from writing about a £1.2 billion contract? http://youtu.be/mq4AGBXpiYY Below is a transcript of the above Youtube video (which at the time of writing is uploading but should be available by about 6.20pm on the 28/7/2015). Hello viewers, I'm John Brace. Normally I'm behind the camera not in front of it,
- [ICO require Wirral Council to release 94 page draft agreement with Nicklaus Joint Venture Group Limited about Hoylake Golf Resort](https://johnbrace.com/ico-require-wirral-council-to-release-104-page-draft-agreement-with-nicklaus-joint-venture-group-limited-about-hoylake-golf-resort/) - ICO require Wirral Council to release 94 page draft agreement with Nicklaus Joint Venture Group Limited about Hoylake Golf Resort Updated 27.2.18 with an amendment to paragraph 3 of the decision notice following First-tier Tribunal (information rights) case EA/2017/0191. Edited 10.8.17 by JB to include text of decision notice below images of pages ICO
- [Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority agrees 2.99% council tax rise and its Chair Cllr Dave Hanratty announces he will be stepping down in May 2018](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-agrees-2-99-council-tax-rise-and-its-chair-cllr-dave-hanratty-announces-he-will-be-stepping-down-in-may-2018/) - Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority agrees 2.99% council tax rise and its Chair Cllr Dave Hanratty announces he will be stepping down in May 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvylMOB0-Eo Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (Budget Meeting) 22nd February 2018 Part 1 of 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufQvpiTDbwo Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (Budget Meeting) 22nd February 2018 Part 2 of
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- [Wirral Council’s Cabinet expected to recommend 5.99% council tax rise for 2018-19](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-cabinet-expected-to-recommend-5-99-council-tax-rise-for-2018-19/) - Wirral Council’s Cabinet expected to recommend 5.99% council tax rise for 2018-19 The author’s wife has a liability for council tax for 2018-19 for a property on the Wirral, so I declare that as a financial interest in the below piece. I would like to also thank the Bureau of Investigative Journalists (BIJ) for their
- [Are Wirral Council councillors trying to restrict the filming of public meetings again?](https://johnbrace.com/are-wirral-council-councillors-trying-to-restrict-the-filming-of-public-meetings-again/) - Are Wirral Council councillors trying to restrict the filming of public meetings again? I’ll declare at the outset that I regularly film public meetings of Wirral Council. Wirral Council’s Standards and Constitutional Oversight Committee next meets on the 27th February 2018 starting at 4.00 pm in Committee Room 3 at Wallasey Town Hall. Item
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- [Councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority face decision on 2.99% council tax increase proposal](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-on-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-face-decision-on-2-99-council-tax-increase-proposal/) - Councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority face decision on 2.99% council tax increase proposal The eighteen councillors on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority will be meeting in public on Thursday 22nd February (starting at 1.00 pm) in the Liverpool Suite, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4YD to decide
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- [Councillors recommend 10p rise in Mersey Tunnel cash tolls from 1st April 2018](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-recommend-10p-rise-in-mersey-tunnel-cash-tolls-from-1st-april-2018/) - Councillors recommend 10p rise in Mersey Tunnel cash tolls from 1st April 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCc6xdPvDgQ&start=78 Transport Committee (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) 1st February 2018 Part 1 of 2 The author’s wife has a Fast Tag for the Mersey Tunnels issued on disability grounds, therefore she does not have to pay the tolls referred to
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- [EXCLUSIVE: What was Cllr Phil Davies’ last-minute reply to a letter threatening government intervention?](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-what-was-cllr-phil-davies-last-minute-reply-to-a-letter-threatening-government-intervention/) - EXCLUSIVE: What was Cllr Phil Davies’ last-minute reply to a letter threatening government intervention? Last year, it was revealed at a special meeting of Wirral Council’s Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee (which can be watched below) that a government minister had written to Wirral Council expressing his concern that Wirral Council wasn’t preparing a
- [British Transport Police appeal for information following assault of officer at Hamilton Square Train Station on Wednesday 10th January 2018](https://johnbrace.com/british-transport-police-appeal-for-information-following-assault-of-officer-at-hamilton-square-train-station-on-wednesday-10th-january-2018/) - British Transport Police appeal for information following assault of officer at Hamilton Square Train Station on Wednesday 10th January 2018 This story is based on a press release which in the interests of transparency can be read in full on the British Transport Police website. British Transport Police officers are appealing for information about
- [EXCLUSIVE: NHS STP plan topic of special public meeting of Wirral Council councillors on 13th February 2018](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-nhs-stp-plan-topic-of-special-public-meeting-of-wirral-council-councillors-on-13th-february-2018/) - EXCLUSIVE: NHS STP plan topic of special public meeting of Wirral Council councillors on 13th February 2018 Edited JB 30.1.2018 20:09 to add more detail about what meeting is about. When looking at the calendar of public meetings at Wirral Council for February 2018, I noticed a special meeting of the Adult Care and
- [How did Liverpool City Council respond to the fire on the 31st December 2017 at the Liverpool Waterfront Car Park?](https://johnbrace.com/how-did-liverpool-city-council-respond-to-the-fire-on-the-31st-december-2017-at-the-liverpool-waterfront-car-park/) - How did Liverpool City Council respond to the fire on the 31st December 2017 at the Liverpool Waterfront Car Park? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o29q_crsHzk&start=1670 Liverpool City Council 24th January 2018 item 7 Mayor of Liverpool Announcements and Updates At a meeting of Liverpool City Council last Wednesday evening, in item 7 Mayor of Liverpool Announcements and Updates
- [University of Liverpool charges visitors £5 a year for using its libraries!](https://johnbrace.com/university-of-liverpool-charges-visitors-5-a-year-for-using-its-libraries/) - University of Liverpool charges visitors £5 a year for using its libraries! I will declare an interest at the start as a former student at the University of Liverpool and a current library card holder in the visitor category. I'm also married to a library card holder in the visitor category. The University of
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- [How was the planning application (APP/17/00306) for a fire station in Saughall Massie decided?](https://johnbrace.com/how-was-the-planning-application-app1700306-for-a-fire-station-in-saughall-massie-decided/) - How was the planning application (APP/17/00306) for a fire station in Saughall Massie decided? Edited 21.7.17 by JB to include contact details of National Planning Casework Unit and video clip part 2 Edited 23.7.17 by JB to include video clips part 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Edited 24.7.17 by JB to include video clips
- [Wirral Council Planning Committee vote in favour of 21 houses in Eastham greenbelt to fund redevelopment of Old Anselmians Rugby Club](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-planning-committee-vote-in-favour-of-21-houses-in-eastham-greenbelt-to-fund-redevelopment-of-old-anselmians-rugby-club/) - Wirral Council Planning Committee vote in favour of 21 houses in Eastham greenbelt to fund redevelopment of Old Anselmians Rugby Club I will start by stating an interest in this matter. The planning application I am about to write about relates to the Old Anselmians Rugby Club. Although I left over 20 years ago,
- [Cllr Phil Davies threatens to “terminate” taxi contract following concerns about missing medical and criminal background checks](https://johnbrace.com/cllr-phil-davies-threatens-to-terminate-taxi-contract-following-concerns-about-missing-medical-and-criminal-background-checks/) - Cllr Phil Davies threatens to “terminate” taxi contract following Conservative concerns about missing medical and criminal background checks on drivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5gauJHTgY&start=1028 Question from Cllr David Burgess-Joyce to Cllr Phil Davies at the Wirral Council Council meeting 11th December 2017 about taxi licences and the specialist transport contract Cllr David “long arm of the law”
- [Demonstrators chant “Labour Council - listen to the public!” during “no-cuts” petition](https://johnbrace.com/demonstrators-chant-labour-council-listen-to-the-public-during-no-cuts-petition/) - Demonstrators chant “Labour Council - listen to the public!” during “no-cuts” petition http://youtube.com/watch?v=iTgUK8WRsck&start=329 Council (Wirral Council) 11th December 2017 Part 1 of 4 A Wirral Momentum petition of 3,297 signatures as part of the Wirral Needs campaign triggered a debate of fifteen minutes at Monday’s meeting of Wirral Council’s councillors. The petitioners were asking
- [Councillors asked for further £600,000 towards fire station at Saughall Massie](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-asked-for-further-600000-towards-fire-station-at-saughall-massie/) - Councillors asked for further £600,000 towards fire station at Saughall Massie Councillors on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority will be asked next week to agree to a further £600,000 for a new fire station at Saughall Massie. The government’s contribution to the project has been increased from £1.5 million to £2.086 million. The
- [As the costs of the new trains rise, Merseytravel’s lawyers buy drinks and you’re paying for it (as well as taxis, wi-fi on trains and other expenses)!](https://johnbrace.com/as-the-costs-of-the-new-trains-rise-merseytravels-lawyers-buy-drinks-and-youre-paying-for-it-as-well-as-taxis-wi-fi-on-trains-and-other-expenses/) - As the costs of the new trains rise, Merseytravel’s lawyers buy drinks and you’re paying for it (as well as taxis, wi-fi on trains and other expenses)! Last Friday, Merseytravel answered a FOI request of mine for various invoices. One of them was a £8,202,748.56 invoice which is part payment for 52 new trains.
- [Wirral Council consultation on changes to the greenbelt finishes on Wednesday!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-consultation-on-changes-to-the-greenbelt-finishes-on-wednesday/) - Wirral Council consultation on changes to the greenbelt finishes on Wednesday! Wirral Council is planning a review of what land is in the greenbelt. There is a consultation on how they will decide what is or isn’t greenbelt land that finishes at 5pm on Wednesday 6th December 2017. Details of the consultation and a
- [Wirral Council councillors discuss “naming and shaming” after “zero tolerance” approach to persistent bad behaviour](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-councillors-discuss-naming-and-shaming-after-zero-tolerance-approach-to-persistent-bad-behaviour/) - Wirral Council councillors discuss “naming and shaming” after “zero tolerance” approach to persistent bad behaviour In a discussion about flytipping and environmental crimes on Wirral Council”s Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee councillors discussed a “naming and shaming” policy. Later in the meeting, councillors agreed officers should have powers to fine drivers £20 if they
- [Cllr Michael Sullivan starts public meeting by calling me “discourteous”](https://johnbrace.com/cllr-michael-sullivan-starts-public-meeting-by-calling-me-discourteous/) - Cllr Michael Sullivan starts public meeting by calling me “discourteous” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRMJPzJK1vI&start=74 Cllr Mike Sullivan (Chair of Wirral Council’s Business Overview and Scrutiny Committee) tonight decided near the start the public meeting to use meeting time to refer to me as “discourteous” and stated that I “interrupted him when someone from the CCJ” was speaking.
- [EXCLUSIVE: Million pound contract between Wirral Council and Enterprise Solutions (NW) Ltd for ISUS scheme was never signed](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-million-pound-contract-between-wirral-council-and-enterprise-solutions-nw-ltd-for-isus-scheme-was-never-signed-2/) - As a special meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is happening on Wednesday evening, I thought this unsigned contract between Wirral Council and Enterprise Solutions (NW) Ltd would be of interest to some.
- [Wirral Council’s Cabinet agree 150 year lease for fire station in Saughall Massie](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-cabinet-agree-150-year-lease-for-fire-station-in-saughall-massie/) - Wirral Council’s Cabinet agree 150 year lease for fire station in Saughall Massie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPIq0i57uhA&start=462 Cabinet (Wirral Council) 27th November 2017 Agenda Item 5 - Disposal of Land at Saughall Massie Road to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service starts at 7:42 Wirral Council’ Cabinet this morning agreed to a 150 year lease to Merseyside Fire
- [Why are Bombardier suing Merseytravel over the contract for new trains?](https://johnbrace.com/why-are-bombardier-suing-merseytravel-over-the-contract-for-new-trains/) - Why are Bombardier suing Merseytravel over the contract for new trains? Edited 26.11.17 to include link to Hansard report of parliamentary debate and also text of first two pages of Particulars of Claim. I’ve written previously about the large sum that Merseytravel is spending to defend a legal challenge brought by Bombardier over the
- [Wirral Council approved £50,000 for transport study connected to Hoylake Golf Resort](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-approved-50000-for-transport-study-connected-to-hoylake-golf-resort/) - Wirral Council approved £50,000 for transport study connected to Hoylake Golf Resort Despite growing public concern about the plans for Hoylake Golf Resort resulting in a public meeting next month organised by the local MP, yesterday Wirral Council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport Cllr Stuart Whittingham (pictured above) approved £50,000 to be spent
- [Wirral Council asked Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for £1.65 million towards new road for Hoylake Golf Resort](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-asked-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-for-1-65-million-towards-new-road-for-hoylake-golf-resort/) - Wirral Council asked Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for £1.65 million towards new road for Hoylake Golf Resort In March 2016, Wirral Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport Cllr Stuart Whittingham approved the use of an estimated £200,000 to pay consultants to carry out a feasibility study and a Major Scheme Business Case
- [Cllr Louise Reecejones criticised for failing to formally apologise for how she treated whistleblowers](https://johnbrace.com/cllr-louise-reecejones-criticised-for-failing-to-formally-apologise-for-how-she-treated-whistleblowers/) - Cllr Louise Reecejones criticised for failing to formally apologise for how she treated whistleblowers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfJEWg6ca8E Standards and Constitutional Oversight Committee (Wirral Council) 31st October 2017 Part 1 of 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuYYQeCKuwc Standards and Constitutional Oversight Committee (Wirral Council) 31st October 2017 Part 2 of 2 It is hard to know where to start with a
- [Will there be a new community police station in the Carrbridge Centre, Woodchurch?](https://johnbrace.com/will-there-be-a-new-community-police-station-in-the-carrbridge-centre-woodchurch/) - Will there be a new community police station in the Carrbridge Centre, Woodchurch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbDJJIa8PVw Merseyside Police and Crime Panel 26th October 2017 Part 1 of 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY1XAy7kiXU Merseyside Police and Crime Panel 26th October 2017 Part 2 of 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD_RR7bs3Io Merseyside Police and Crime Panel 26th October 2017 Part 3 of 3 Last week,
- [UPDATED: When Wirral Council introduces car parking charges at Fort Perch Rock, will 3 hours free parking end for a further 423 New Brighton spaces?](https://johnbrace.com/when-wirral-council-introduces-car-parking-charges-at-fort-perch-rock-will-3-hours-free-parking-end-for-a-further-423-new-brighton-spaces/) - UPDATED: When Wirral Council introduces car parking charges at Fort Perch Rock, will 3 hours free parking end for a further 423 New Brighton spaces? UPDATED 29/6/2015: The public notice advertising the changes to introduce charges to the Fort Perch Rock Car Park is included below. UPDATED 23/12/2014: The Cabinet Member Cllr Stuart Whittingham
- [Cabinet meeting - Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MF&RS), Cole Street Primary School closure (and Cathcart Street Primary school) - Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-meeting-fire-cole-street-primary-school-closure-and-cathcart-street-primary-school-part-1/) - Well, I've just returned from another meeting of Wirral Council's Cabinet. It started with a surprise change to the agenda (after declarations of interest/minutes of the last meeting) with a presentation by Myles Platt, a Wirral Group Manager for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service on the Fire Service's consultation on their Integrated Risk Management Plan
- [In response to my petition 2 1/2 years ago what changes are now proposed to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority's constitution?](https://johnbrace.com/in-response-to-my-petition-2-12-years-ago-what-changes-are-now-proposed-to-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authoritys-constitution/) - In response to my petition 2 1/2 years ago what changes are now proposed to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority's constitution? A long time ago (December 2014) I started a petition about Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority in relation to their policy and constitution on the matter of filming public meetings. The petition started
- [Incredible: Wirral “spending freeze” Council overpay £½ million to Colas in ten Colas payment blunders](https://johnbrace.com/incredible-wirral-spending-freeze-council-overpay-½-million-to-colas-in-ten-colas-payment-blunders/) - Incredible: Wirral “spending freeze” Council overpay £½ million to Colas in ten Colas payment blunders The invoice above (which you can click on for a more readable version) received by Wirral Council from Colas in April 2012 showed that while they had a spending freeze on non-essential expenditure that they'd managed to overpay Colas
- [Mayor of Wirral “The Mayor’s Special Charity Fund has been supporting good causes for over forty years”](https://johnbrace.com/mayor-of-wirral-the-mayors-special-charity-fund-has-been-supporting-good-causes-for-over-forty-years/) - Mayor of Wirral “The Mayor’s Special Charity Fund has been supporting good causes for over forty years” Left to right newly elected Mayor of Wirral Councillor Steve Foulkes, former Mayor of Wirral Councillor Dave Mitchellhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWB2KihUODACouncillor Foulkes continued his acceptance speech (continues from Mayor of Wirral “Councillors suggested that I end up in something long and flowing,
- [10 pages of MFRA councillors' expense claims for car mileage, tolls, parking and taxis](https://johnbrace.com/10-pages-of-mfra-councillors-expense-claims-for-car-mileage-tolls-parking-and-taxis/) - 10 pages of MFRA councillors' expense claims for car mileage, tolls, parking and taxis Below are ten A4 pages of expense claims submitted by councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for the 2014/15 financial year. It's the first ten of eighty-nine pages and each thumbnail below should link to a more high-definition (and
- [Councillors Allowances - Details published by Wirral Council](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-allowances-details-published-by-wirral-council/) - The amounts paid to councillors by Wirral Council and separately for the Mayor of Wirral has (finally) been published. Unfortunately the amounts for outside bodies (eg Merseytravel, Merseyside Police Authority, Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority) have yet to be received by Wirral Council (but should be published sometime by the relevant
- [The incredible £754,783.18 that Wirral Council councillors cost (plus amounts for the Mayor & Deputy Mayor)](https://johnbrace.com/the-incredible-754783-18-that-wirral-council-councillors-cost-plus-amounts-for-the-mayor-deputy-mayor/) - The incredible £754,783.18 that Wirral Council councillors cost (plus amounts for the Mayor & Deputy Mayor) To very little fanfare (compared to the local newspaper coverage that used to go with the annual publication of MP's expenses), Wirral Council has published on its website what it paid each of its councillors for 2013-14 with
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- [Will two overlooked covenants for “enjoyment of light” prevent a fire station at Saughall Massie from happening?](https://johnbrace.com/will-two-overlooked-covenants-for-enjoyment-of-light-prevent-a-fire-station-at-saughall-massie-from-happening/) - Will two overlooked covenants for “enjoyment of light” prevent a fire station at Saughall Massie from happening? Today I read Land Registry title number MS503610 which covers various properties and includes thirteen of the properties owned by Wirral Partnership Homes Limited (who trade as Magenta Living) that are adjacent to the proposed fire station
- [Why did Merseytravel pay for flights to Tokyo costing £4,357.92?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-merseytravel-pay-for-flights-to-tokyo-costing-4357-92/) - Why did Merseytravel pay for flights to Tokyo costing £4,357.92? Invoices exclusively published on this blog show that Merseytravel spent £4,357.92 on British Airways return flights from London (Heathrow) to Tokyo (Narita) travelling out on the 16th May 2016 and returning on the 20th May 2016. One of the three passengers was senior manager
- [Why did Wirral Council spend £637.06 on refreshments for Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub briefings?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-council-spend-637-06-on-refreshments-for-multi-agency-safeguarding-hub-briefings/) - Why did Wirral Council spend £637.06 on refreshments for Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub briefings? At the last public meeting of all of Wirral Council's councillors, Cllr Bernie Mooney pictured above (Cabinet Member for Children and Families) said, “The most criminal thing out of all of this is the people who are suffering are the
- [Did Hoylake Golf Resort developer offer Wirral Council £300,000 if its planning application is approved?](https://johnbrace.com/did-hoylake-golf-resort-developer-offer-wirral-council-300000-if-its-planning-application-is-approved/) - Did Hoylake Golf Resort developer offer Wirral Council £300,000 if its planning application is approved? Although this call in meeting about the Hoylake Golf Resort was last year, as Wirral Council have recently received the Funding Strategy from the developer (Nicklaus Joint Venture Group Limited), a decision by Wirral Council’s Cabinet on the next
- [Wirral Council's councillors decided on backdated pay rises for 4 councillors costing an extra £34,226 a year!](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-councillors-decided-on-backdated-pay-rises-for-4-councillors-costing-an-extra-34226-a-year/) - Wirral Council's councillors decided on backdated pay rises for 4 councillors costing an extra £34,226 a year! Wirral Council councillors on Monday evening voted to give four councillors a backdated pay rise costing Wirral Council an extra £34,226 a year. Councillors from Wirral Council (Councillors Abbey, Foulkes, Rowlands and Jerry Williams) on the Liverpool
- [Opposition councillors request meeting to review Wirral Council’s Cabinet decision to increase car parking charges by 20 pence and introduce new car parking charges in country parks](https://johnbrace.com/opposition-councillors-request-meeting-to-review-wirral-councils-cabinet-decision-to-increase-car-parking-charges-by-20-pence-and-introduce-new-car-parking-charges-in-country-parks/) - Opposition councillors request meeting to review Wirral Council’s Cabinet decision to increase car parking charges by 20 pence and introduce new car parking charges in country parks One of the decisions made by councillors on Wirral Council's Cabinet, I've been meaning to write about since the Cabinet met last month was a decision to increase
- [Auditors state Wirral Council doesn’t provide value for money for 2nd year in a row!](https://johnbrace.com/auditors-state-wirral-council-doesnt-provide-value-for-money-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/) - Auditors state Wirral Council doesn’t provide value for money for 2nd year in a row! Wirral Council’s auditors Grant Thornton will be telling councilors on Wirral Council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee next Monday evening (25th September 2017) that Wirral Council doesn’t provide value for money. The auditor’s concerns are to do with the
- [Wirral Council asks for bids on £275,000 contract for broadcasting its public meetings](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-asks-for-bids-on-275000-contract-for-broadcasting-its-public-meetings/) - Wirral Council asks for bids on £275,000 contract for broadcasting its public meetings At Wirral Council’s Budget meeting in March 2017, included in Labour's budget was £225,000 for a webcasting/audio/electronic voting replacement described as “webcasting for committee meetings”. At the time, the Liberal Democrats opposed this. They stated in their Budget that they believed
- [Will Cllr Phil Davies weaken greenbelt planning policy to help planning permission for Hoylake Golf Resort?](https://johnbrace.com/will-cllr-phil-davies-weaken-greenbelt-planning-policy-to-help-planning-permission-for-hoylake-golf-resort/) - Will Cllr Phil Davies weaken greenbelt planning policy to help planning permission for Hoylake Golf Resort? Earlier this month I wrote about the Strategic Regeneration Framework consultation which includes the Hoylake Golf Resort project. A week tomorrow (2nd October 2017) Wirral Council’s Cabinet meets in Committee Room 1 at Wallasey Town Hall starting at
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- [EXCLUSIVE: Wirral Council spent £1,009.35 on "media training" for councillors and a further £57,659.24 on legal costs over unreasonable land charges](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-wirral-council-spent-1009-35-on-media-training-for-councillors-and-a-further-57659-24-on-legal-costs-over-unreasonable-land-charges/) - EXCLUSIVE: Wirral Council spent £1,009.35 on "media training" for councillors and a further £57,659.24 on legal costs over unreasonable land charges Wirral Council spent £1,009,35 on “media training” for councillors provided by Jim Hancock. The training was provided to councillors on the 16th March 2016, 27th April 2016 and 14th June 2016. Part of
- [What are Merseytravel's legal fees to defend a legal challenge to the £272 million rolling stock contract?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-merseytravels-legal-fees-to-defend-a-legal-challenge-to-the-272-million-rolling-stock-contract/) - What are Merseytravel's legal fees to defend a legal challenge to the £272 million rolling stock contract? During the 2016-17 audit (which covers the start of April 2016 to the end of March 2017), I requested to inspect various invoices paid by Merseytravel and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and have since picked
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- [Why did 2 Wirral Council councillors take taxi journeys costing £83.60 each time?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-2-wirral-council-councillors-took-taxi-journeys-costing-83-60-each-time/) - Why did 2 Wirral Council councillors take taxi journeys costing £83.60 each time? This year, during the 30 day inspection period I requested the Eye Cab Limited invoices for the contract for taxis for councillors. An option in the Eye Cab Limited Passenger Transport Contract to extend it for a further year was taken
- [How much did taxis cost for councillors at Wirral Council through a contract with Eye Cab Limited between September 2014 and March 2015?](https://johnbrace.com/how-much-did-taxis-cost-for-councillors-at-wirral-council-through-a-contract-with-eye-cab-limited-between-september-2014-and-march-2015/) - How much did taxis cost for councillors at Wirral Council through a contract with Eye Cab Limited between September 2014 and March 2015? During the 2014/15 audit I requested the contract between Wirral Council and Eye Cab Limited for LOT 4 (councillors taxis) called the Passenger Transport Contract. This is what the contract states
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- [How are 275 invoices connected to Wirral Council’s plans to change food waste and green bin collections?](https://johnbrace.com/how-are-275-invoices-connected-to-wirral-councils-plans-to-change-food-waste-and-green-bin-collections/) - How are 275 invoices connected to Wirral Council’s plans to change food waste and green bin collections? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swyWLkYR_R8&start=1521 Wirral Council’s Cabinet meeting 27th June 2016 (item 9 Domestic Refuse Collection Outline Business Case starts at 25 minutes 21 seconds) When I read the Wirral Globe article about the proposed changes to bin collections (which
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- [Why did over a hundred residents go to a Planning Committee site visit on the Saughall Massie fire station proposal?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-over-a-hundred-residents-go-to-a-planning-committee-site-visit-on-the-saughall-massie-fire-station-proposal/) - Why did over a hundred residents go to a Planning Committee site visit on the Saughall Massie fire station proposal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZQ0UpoqJYo Planning Committee (Wirral Council) site visit (APP/17/00306) Saughall Massie fire station, land adjacent to Saughall Massie Road 18th July 2017 In a grassy field on a summer morning, Wirral Council’s Planning Committee met
- [Why did Wirral Council’s planning department send out a decision letter about 3 marquees at Thornton Manor with no planning conditions?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-councils-planning-department-send-out-a-decision-letter-about-3-marquees-at-thornton-manor-with-no-planning-conditions/) - Why did Wirral Council’s planning department send out a decision letter about 3 marquees at Thornton Manor with no planning conditions? Published to very little fanfare yesterday, was a supplementary agenda containing a 12 page report to Wirral Council’s Planning Committee that meets on the 20th July 2017 starting at 6.00 pm in the Civic
- [Why has Wirral Council agreed to write to the government asking for money and for the government to meet people affected by the New Ferry explosion?](https://johnbrace.com/why-has-wirral-council-agreed-to-write-to-the-government-asking-for-money-and-for-the-government-to-meet-people-affected-by-the-new-ferry-explosion/) - Why has Wirral Council agreed to write to the government asking for money and for the government to meet people affected by the New Ferry explosion? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDlVOTM3KxY&start=308 Council (Wirral Council) 10th July 2017 Part 8 of 17 (Support for New Ferry) Usually the press outnumber the public in the public gallery above the Council
- [Why does Wirral Council want to control where people sit?](https://johnbrace.com/why-does-wirral-council-want-to-control-where-people-sit/) - Why does Wirral Council want to control where people sit? Below is an email from Surjit Tour to myself today about the seating arrangements for tonight's Council meeting. Seems Wirral Council likes playing the “Let's pretend John isn't the press games” again! See if you can guess what my reply was! From: Tour, Surjit
- [Wirral’s Labour and Lib Dem councillors vote against Conservative motion that recommended restricting future development on Council owned land in the greenbelt](https://johnbrace.com/wirrals-labour-and-lib-dem-councillors-vote-against-conservative-motion-that-recommended-restricting-future-development-on-council-owned-land-in-the-greenbelt/) - Wirral’s Labour and Lib Dem councillors vote against Conservative motion that recommended restricting future development on Council owned land in the greenbelt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5BKgvUUviw&start=78 Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Wirral Council) 5th July 2017 starting at agenda item (Notice of Motion - Green Belt) 1:18 ED: Edited to add quote from Wirral Society at end. 8.7.17
- [Why will Merseyrail services be disrupted on the 8th, 10th and 23rd July 2017 due to strike action?](https://johnbrace.com/why-will-merseyrail-services-be-disrupted-on-the-8th-10th-and-23rd-july-2017-due-to-strike-action/) - Why will Merseyrail services be disrupted on the 8th, 10th and 23rd July 2017 due to strike action? Merseyrail employees who are part of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are striking on Saturday 8th July 2017, Monday 10th July 2017 and Sunday 23rd July 2017. Although Merseyrail are hoping
- [What did Gillian Wood’s election campaign to become a councillor in Claughton ward spend £1,354.53 on?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-gillian-woods-election-campaign-to-become-a-councillor-in-claughton-ward-spend-1354-53-on/) - What did Gillian Wood’s election campaign to become a councillor in Claughton ward spend £1,354.53 on? ED - updated 4.7.2017 to include extra detail on VAT treatment and comment Below this blog post is the paperwork submitted as part of the election expense return for the Labour candidate for the Claughton byelection for a councillor
- [Will Wirral Council receive £300,000 windfall for greenbelt Saughall Massie Fire Station site if planning application APP/17/00306 is approved?](https://johnbrace.com/will-wirral-council-receive-300000-windfall-for-greenbelt-saughall-massie-fire-station-site-if-planning-application-app1700306-is-approved/) - Will Wirral Council receive £300,000 windfall for greenbelt Saughall Massie Fire Station site if planning application APP/17/00306 is approved? In a 20 page planning report on a revised planning application for a fire station in Saughall Massie, councillors on the Planning Committee have been recommended to approve the application. The report fails to mention
- [Are you interested in 385 pages about the Saughall Massie Fire Station project?](https://johnbrace.com/are-you-interested-in-385-pages-about-the-saughall-massie-fire-station-project/) - Are you interested in 385 pages about the Saughall Massie Fire Station project? This continues from an earlier blog post which contains the first 44 pages of the bundle for case EA/2016/0054. Below are pages 45 to 429 of the bundle for the hearing last year. Since that time, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services'
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- [Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service abandon plans to appeal refused planning application for Saughall Massie fire station but await decision on revised planning application by Wirral Council's Planning Committee with interest](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service-abandon-plans-to-appeal-refused-planning-application-for-saughall-massie-fire-station-but-await-decision-on-revised-planning-application-by-wirral-councils-plannin/) - Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service abandon plans to appeal refused planning application for Saughall Massie fire station but await decision on revised planning application by Wirral Council's Planning Committee with interest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BJ5XQVf3sM Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority 25th May 2017 Item 8 Station Mergers Project - Progress Report Below is a transcript of what
- [Councillors meet next week to discuss fire station mergers project including Saughall Massie](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-meet-next-week-to-discuss-fire-station-mergers-project-including-saughall-massie/) - Councillors meet next week to discuss fire station mergers project including Saughall Massie A public meeting of councillors on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority next week (MFRA's Wirral Council nominated councillors are Councillor Brian Kenny, Councillor Chris Meaden, Cllr Lesley Rennie and Councillor Jean Stapleton) has as its last agenda item the fire station
- [What's going on at Wirral Council?](https://johnbrace.com/whats-going-on-at-wirral-council/) - What’s going on at Wirral Council? And so did councillors gather and the meeting got to “Leader's Announcement”, otherwise known as the gospel according to Cllr Phil Davies. Cllr Phil Davies gave a prayer of thanks for Councillor Jeff Green and asked for his appreciation to be recorded. He set out his priorities for
- [What were the 6 A4 pages of partially redacted minutes of a Headteachers’/Teachers’ Joint Consultative Committee meeting and the name of a LGA Associate Tutor that Wirral Council disclosed voluntarily in response to a First Tier-Tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) hearing (case number EA/2016/0033) about a Freedom of Information request first made in March 2013?](https://johnbrace.com/what-were-the-6-a4-pages-of-partially-redacted-minutes-of-a-headteachersteachers-joint-consultative-committee-meeting-and-the-name-of-a-lga-associate-tutor-that-wirral-council-disclosed/) - What were the 6 A4 pages of partially redacted minutes of a Headteachers’/Teachers’ Joint Consultative Committee meeting and the name of a LGA Associate Tutor that Wirral Council disclosed voluntarily in response to a First Tier-Tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) hearing (case number EA/2016/0033) about a Freedom of Information request first made in March 2013? I
- [Who are the 17 candidates in the elections of Members of Parliament for Birkenhead, Wallasey, Wirral South and Wirral West?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-17-candidates-in-the-elections-of-members-of-parliament-for-birkenhead-wallasey-wirral-south-and-wirral-west/) - Who are the 17 candidates in the elections of Members of Parliament for Birkenhead, Wallasey, Wirral South and Wirral West? I will declare an interest in this piece as my father has proposed one of the candidates. The deadline for nominations (plus a £500 deposit) ended yesterday at 4 pm and the candidates in
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- [Why did a ferris wheel in New Brighton and a Wirral Globe article about it disappear?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-a-ferris-wheel-in-new-brighton-and-a-wirral-globe-article-about-it-disappear/) - Why did a ferris wheel in New Brighton and a Wirral Globe article about it disappear? With spin machines in overdrive on the second of two election cycles this year, how about a story about the New Brighton Wheel? Regular readers of this blog will be aware that the issue of Wirral Council charging
- [What was the reason for Cabinet's decision to U-turn on Fort Perch Rock car park charges?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-reason-for-cabinets-decision-to-u-turn-on-fort-perch-rock-car-park-charges/) - What was the reason for Cabinet's decision to U-turn on Fort Perch Rock car park charges? To very little fanfare, last Friday Wirral Council's Cabinet Member for Governance, Commissioning and Improvement (and Deputy Leader of the Council) Cllr Ann McLachlan made a delegated decision to abandon plans to charge for car parking at Fort
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Claughton: Labour hold (George Davies)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-claughton-labour-hold-george-davies/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Claughton: Labour hold (George Davies) Claughton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % DAVIES George Labour Party 2,337 67% Elected SINCLAIR Barbara Vera The Conservative Party 628 18% Not elected TEGGIN Christopher Malcolm Liberal Democrats 237 7% Not elected GOMMON Moira Joan Green Party 219 6% Not elected SIMPSON Phil Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 89 3% Not elected There were 22 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,161
- [Voting begins in LCRCA Mayoral election and Claughton byelection (polls close at 10 pm)](https://johnbrace.com/voting-begins-in-lcrca-mayoral-election-and-claughton-byelection-polls-close-at-10-pm/) - Voting begins in LCRCA Mayoral election and Claughton byelection (polls close at 10 pm) Today is polling day (polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm) in Bidston, Birkenhead. Here in Bidston people receive two votes in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Mayoral election. Above is a photo of my local polling station. When
- [Why has Liverpool City Council blocked my request to view the nomination papers of the 8 candidates wanting to be Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Mayor?](https://johnbrace.com/why-has-liverpool-city-council-blocked-my-request-to-view-the-nomination-papers-of-the-8-candidates-wanting-to-be-liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-mayor/) - Why has Liverpool City Council blocked my request to view the nomination papers of the 8 candidates wanting to be Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Mayor? This is a story about secrecy, however it also shows what I have to deal with every day of my working life. There is not supposed to be secrecy
- [EXCLUSIVE: What was in 138 pages of unpublished information on the Greasby and Saughall Massie fire stations?](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-what-was-in-138-pages-of-unpublished-information-on-the-greasby-and-saughall-massie-fire-stations/) - EXCLUSIVE: What was in 138 pages of unpublished information on the proposals for a Greasby Fire Station and Saughall Massie Fire Station? On my recent birthday I resolved to publish more unpublished material that was in the public interest. As regular readers of my blog will know, I was recently an Appellant in a
- [What new right does the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017 give to journalists?](https://johnbrace.com/what-new-right-does-the-local-audit-public-access-to-documents-act-2017-give-to-journalists/) - What new right does the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017 give to journalists? Despite the fact there is a byelection of a councillor for Claughton (as well as the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Mayor) on Thursday another election (the snap general election) has led to this blog post I am
- [6 month freedom of information battle almost over as government releases correspondence on Wirral View (Wirral Council's controversial newspaper)](https://johnbrace.com/6-month-freedom-of-information-battle-almost-over-as-government-releases-correspondence-on-wirral-view-wirral-councils-controversial-newspaper/) - 6 month freedom of information battle almost over as government releases correspondence on Wirral View (Wirral Council’s controversial newspaper) This story has been a 6 month freedom of information battle involving myself, the regulator ICO and the Department of Communities and Local Government involving correspondence between councillors on Wirral Council and MPs involving the
- [Incredible: how many more people will die early from air pollution as politicians delay?](https://johnbrace.com/incredible-how-many-more-people-will-die-early-from-air-pollution-as-politicians-delay/) - Incredible: how many more people will die early from air pollution as politicians delay? Air quality is an issue that affects everybody and is a cross-cutting theme that covers both the Combined Authority Mayoral election and the General Election. The story so far is that the judiciary ruled that the government was not doing
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- [Who are the 6 candidates in the Claughton byelection (election of a councillor to Wirral Council)?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-6-candidates-in-the-claughton-byelection-election-of-a-councillor-to-wirral-council/) - Who are the 6 candidates in the Claughton byelection (election of a councillor to Wirral Council)? The nomination period is over and the six candidates in the Claughton byelection (for the election of one councillor to Wirral Council) are as follows (this list is alphabetic by surname). EVANS David Robert Cynlais 22 Brancote Road, Claughton,
- [The Hitchhikers Guide to the Saughall Massie Fire Station Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-saughall-massie-fire-station-part-1/) - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Saughall Massie Fire Station Part 1 People of Saughall Massie, your attention, please. This is Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz of the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council. As you will no doubt be aware, the plans for development of the outlying regions of Saughall Massie require the building of a fire station
- [EXCLUSIVE: When did Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service request a new screening opinion for controversial Saughall Massie greenbelt fire station?](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-when-did-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service-request-a-new-screening-opinion-for-controversial-saughall-massie-greenbelt-fire-station/) - EXCLUSIVE: When did Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service request a new screening opinion for controversial Saughall Massie greenbelt fire station? Last week Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service applied to Wirral Council for a screening opinion for land off Saughall Massie Road it wants for a new fire station. The screening opinion application (SCR/17/00313) which
- [Why are the Conservatives opposing Wirral Council's monthly Wirral View newspaper but not as vocal about Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority's bi-monthly Hot News magazine?](https://johnbrace.com/why-are-the-conservatives-opposing-wirral-councils-monthly-wirral-view-newspaper-but-not-as-vocal-about-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authoritys-bi-monthly-hot-news-magazine/) - Why are the Conservatives opposing Wirral Council's monthly Wirral View newspaper but not as vocal about Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority's bi-monthly Hot News magazine? I watched the Sunday Politics show today in which Cllr Lesley Rennie states of Wirral Council's Wirral View newspaper, “It's a complete waste of public money.” The presenter states,
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- [Councillors on Wirral Council's Labour Cabinet to make decision today on public consultation over changes to green bin collection and food waste collection from Wirral's residents](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-on-wirral-councils-labour-cabinet-to-make-decision-today-on-public-consultation-over-changes-to-green-bin-collection-and-food-waste-collection-from-wirrals-residents/) - Councillors on Wirral Council's Labour Cabinet to make decision today on public consultation over changes to green bin collection and food waste collection from Wirral's residents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKOkHFCPaU Councillors on the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority) discussed the upcoming decision by Wirral Council's Cabinet on Friday afternoon (24th June 2016) at
- [Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Phil Gilchrist calls for cross-party unity on Wirral Council on issue of EU funding withdrawal](https://johnbrace.com/liberal-democrat-leader-cllr-phil-gilchrist-calls-for-cross-party-unity-on-wirral-council-on-issue-of-eu-funding-withdrawal/) - Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Phil Gilchrist calls for cross-party unity on Wirral Council on issue of EU funding withdrawal Below is an email from Cllr Phil Gilchrist (Liberal Democrat Leader on Wirral Council) to Cllr Phil Davies (Leader of Wirral Council). It asks for a unified cross-party approach on Wirral Council to the issue
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- [What's in Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's planning application for a new fire station in Saughall Massie?](https://johnbrace.com/whats-in-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-services-planning-application-for-a-new-fire-station-in-saughall-massie/) - What's in Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's planning application for a new fire station in Saughall Massie? The planning application for a new fire station in Saughall Massie has been made to Wirral Council by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The application number is APP/16/00985 and the description is, "A single storey two bay
- [What did politicians on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority say about a fire station at Saughall Massie before the consultation began?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-politicians-on-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-say-about-a-fire-station-at-saughall-massie-before-the-consultation-began/) - What did politicians on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority say about a fire station at Saughall Massie before the consultation began? The author of this piece is also the Appellant in a First-Tier Tribunal matter where Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is the Second Respondent. A long time ago, in fact the 29th January
- [Should Cllr Denise Roberts pay back £3.80 claimed in postage to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority?](https://johnbrace.com/should-cllr-denise-roberts-pay-back-3-80-claimed-in-postage-to-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority/) - Should Cllr Denise Roberts pay back £3.80 claimed in postage to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority? Below is a £3.80 claim made by Cllr Denise Roberts when she was on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for postage. Apparently some papers for a Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority meeting were sent to her with
- [Why was Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's Kieran Timmins (former Deputy Chief Executive/Treasurer and in charge of the Saughall Massie fire station plans in 2014 & 2015) paid £144,500 for “compensation for loss of office” when he was made redundant in 2015?](https://johnbrace.com/why-was-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-services-kieran-timmins-former-deputy-chief-executivetreasurer-and-in-charge-of-the-saughall-massie-fire-station-plans-in-2014-2015-paid-144500-for/) - Why was Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's Kieran Timmins (former Deputy Chief Executive/Treasurer and in charge of the Saughall Massie fire station plans in 2014 & 2015) paid £144,500 for “compensation for loss of office” when he was made redundant in 2015? The author of this piece is an Appellant in a First-tier-Tribunal (Information
- [What are 10 invoices paid by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority totalling £4,758,470.23 for?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-10-invoices-paid-by-merseyside-recycling-and-waste-authority-totalling-4758470-23-for/) - What are 10 invoices paid by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority totalling £4,758,470.23 for? Below are ten A4 images of invoices I requested during the 2015-16 audit of Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (that goes by the name of Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority). They are in order from Mersey Waste Holdings Ltd, Veolia ES
- [What is in 13 Merseytravel/Liverpool City Region Combined Authority contracts and hundreds of pages of invoices relating to the 15/16 financial year?](https://johnbrace.com/what-is-in-13-merseytravelliverpool-city-region-combined-authority-contracts-and-hundreds-of-pages-of-invoices-relating-to-the-1516-financial-year/) - What is in 13 Merseytravel/Liverpool City Region Combined Authority contracts and hundreds of pages of invoices relating to the 15/16 financial year? Merseytravel and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority were the last public body to respond to my request to inspect and receive copies during the 30 working day period which was originally supposed
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- [5 days after Lyndale School closes, Labour councillors on Wirral Council's Cabinet will meet to decide on a further consultation on sale of Lyndale School and the playing fields](https://johnbrace.com/5-days-after-lyndale-school-closes-labour-councillors-on-wirral-councils-cabinet-will-meet-to-decide-on-a-further-consultation-on-sale-of-lyndale-school-and-the-playing-fields/) - 5 days after Lyndale School closes, Labour councillors on Wirral Council's Cabinet will meet to decide on a further consultation on sale of Lyndale School and the playing fields Wirral Council's Cabinet, who decided to close Lyndale School effective from the end of August 2016 (this month), will be making a further decision about
- [Why did Wirral Council have to pay back £255,177.21 after overcharging fees for information requests?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-council-have-to-pay-back-255177-21-after-overcharging-fees-for-information-requests/) - Why did Wirral Council have to pay back £255,177.21 after overcharging fees for information requests? The author of this piece is the Appellant in a First-tier Tribunal case in which Wirral Council is Second Respondent. Below this story is an invoice Wirral Council paid to Bevan Brittan (who are lawyers) which was for disbursements.
- [Why did the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside spend “up to £16,474” on an “austerity” review with Liverpool John Moores University?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-the-office-of-the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-merseyside-spend-up-to-16474-on-an-austerity-review-with-liverpool-john-moores-university/) - Why did the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside spend “up to £16,474” on an “austerity” review with Liverpool John Moores University? The author of this piece was briefly employed by Liverpool John Moores University on work experience in February 1997 (although this was 15 years before Police and Crime Commissioners existed).
- [Merseytravel councillors agree to push for ½ hourly service on Bidston Wrexham “Borderlands” line](https://johnbrace.com/merseytravel-councillors-agree-to-push-for-½-hourly-service-on-bidston-wrexham-borderlands-line/) - Merseytravel councillors agree to push for ½ hourly service on Bidston Wrexham “Borderlands” line A public meeting of councillors on the Merseytravel Committee (part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) last month considered a report on enhancing services on the Borderlands Line between Bidston and Wrexham, as well as an Executive Summary of
- [Why did the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside need a seconded part-time Private Secretary costing £16,828 a year?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-the-deputy-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-merseyside-need-a-seconded-part-time-private-secretary-costing-16828-a-year/) - Why did the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside need a seconded part-time Private Secretary costing £16,828 a year? A few years ago, before Jane Kennedy was re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner earlier this year, the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel agreed to her request for a Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner
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- [Labour councillors on Wirral Council's Cabinet will decide next Monday whether to spend £200,000 to demolish Lyndale School](https://johnbrace.com/labour-councillors-on-wirral-councils-cabinet-will-decide-next-monday-whether-to-spend-200000-to-demolish-lyndale-school/) - Labour councillors on Wirral Council's Cabinet will decide next Monday whether to spend £200,000 to demolish Lyndale School As reported around a fortnight ago on this blog Wirral Council's Cabinet meets next Monday morning to make another decision about Lyndale School. Cabinet previously decided to close Lyndale School in Eastham at the end of
- [What was the First-tier Tribunal decision (EA/2016/0033) on whether Wirral Council should have withheld some of the minutes of the Headteachers' and Teachers' Joint Consultative Committee meeting held on the 29th March 2013 in response to a Freedom of Information request?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-first-tier-tribunal-decision-ea20160033-on-whether-wirral-council-should-have-withheld-some-of-the-minutes-of-the-headteachers-and-teachers-joint-consultative-committee-meeting-he/) - What was the First-tier Tribunal decision (EA/2016/0033) on whether Wirral Council should have withheld some of the minutes of the Headteachers' and Teachers' Joint Consultative Committee meeting held on the 29th March 2013 in response to a Freedom of Information request? I will start by making a declaration of interest as I was the
- [Wirral Council's Children's Services branded “inadequate” by OFSTED](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councils-childrens-services-branded-inadequate-by-ofsted/) - Wirral Council's Children's Services branded “inadequate” by OFSTED I'll declare at the outset that I was the Appellant in the First-Tier Tribunal case referred to later. I've just read the 44 page inspection report by OFSTED into services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers which you
- [Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority end 15 month information request over Greasby and Saughall Massie fire stations by supplying the information, but ask First-tier Tribunal for costs award in their favour against Mr Brace](https://johnbrace.com/merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority-end-15-month-information-request-over-greasby-and-saughall-massie-fire-stations-by-supplying-the-information-but-ask-first-tier-tribunal-for-costs-award-in-their/) - Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority end 15 month information request over Greasby and Saughall Massie fire stations by supplying the information, but ask First-tier Tribunal for costs award in their favour against Mr Brace This is a report of a hearing held today of the First-tier Tribunal held in Tribunal Room 3, 3rd Floor
- [What was the decision in First-tier Tribunal case EA/2016/0054?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-decision-in-first-tier-tribunal-case-ea20160054/) - What was the decision in First-tier Tribunal case EA/2016/0054? I'll declare at the start I was the Appellant in this First-tier Tribunal case. As the costs issue has yet to be decided (that is it is still sub judice), unfortunately I'm turning off comments on this blog post to prevent any comments about an
- [REVEALED: Minutes of the "secret" public meeting that privatised 7 of Merseyside's fire stations](https://johnbrace.com/revealed-minutes-of-the-secret-public-meeting-that-privatised-7-of-merseysides-fire-stations/) - REVEALED: Minutes of the "secret" public meeting that privatised 7 of Merseyside's fire stations A long time ago, in a county far, far away.... It is a period of strife. The rebel Conservative and Lib Dem parties, have won their first General Election victory against the Labour government. During the battle, rebel parties managed
- [Why did residents endure 11 years of antisocial behaviour from the neighbour from "hell" before Wirral Council took legal action to try to have a tenant evicted?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-residents-endure-11-years-of-antisocial-behaviour-from-the-neighbour-from-hell-before-wirral-council-took-legal-action-to-try-to-have-a-tenant-evicted/) - Why did residents endure 11 years of antisocial behaviour from the neighbour from “hell” before Wirral Council took legal action to try to have a tenant evicted? Earlier this year I blogged about a bunch of invoices for legal work paid by Wirral Council during the 2013/14 financial year. 3 pages of those invoices
- [EXCLUSIVE: 90 Pages of North West Regional Development Agency's Contract With Wirral Council for Business Grants Program](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-90-pages-of-north-west-regional-development-agencys-contract-with-wirral-council-for-business-grants-program-2/) - As there's a special meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Committee on Wednesday about BIG/ISUS, I thought people might be interested in the first ninety pages of the contract between Wirral Council and the North West Development Agency with regards to this. This is a reblog of an earlier blog post with the 90
- [EXCLUSIVE: 36 More Pages of North West Regional Development Agency’s Contract With Wirral Council for Business Grants Program](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-36-more-pages-of-north-west-regional-development-agencys-contract-with-wirral-council-for-business-grants-program-2/) - Here are another 36 pages of the NWDA contract. There is more to this that deals with publicity requirements, such as logos. This is a reblog of an earlier blog post made on the 29th August 2013 about the 36 pages of the NWDA contract.
- [Be Careful of Cold Callers](https://johnbrace.com/be-careful-of-cold-callers/) - Be Careful of Cold Callers Hi everybody, had a funny experience today. Left John to get on with his work and nipped out to the shops, Wirral Partnership Home's contractor Bramall Construction were doing the work either side and at the back. I said good morning to the workmen as I went out. I
- [Guest Post: Leonora Brace tells her life story (Part 1)](https://johnbrace.com/guest-post-leonora-brace-tells-her-life-story-part-1/) - Guest Post: Leonora Brace tells her life story (Part 1) Declarations of interest: This is a guest post written by Leonora Brace but edited by John Brace. Leonora and John Brace are married to each other. I have now been married to John, for four years, but John's mother, also his brother, don't want
- [For The Small Price Of A Lightbulb](https://johnbrace.com/for-the-small-price-of-a-lightbulb/) - For The Small Price Of A Lightbulb One of my favourite authors, Isaac Asimov when editing books of science fiction stories (or even his own stories) used to add an introduction to each story. This is an introduction to a piece by a guest blogger (in future these introductions will probably be shorter). Many moons
- [Where is your polling station (for Wirral voters) for the 2016 EU Referendum vote?](https://johnbrace.com/where-is-your-polling-station-for-wirral-voters-for-the-2016-eu-referendum-vote/) - Where is your polling station (for Wirral voters) for the 2016 EU Referendum vote? Today is polling day in the EU Referendum vote. Here is the question on the ballot paper. Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union? Polling stations are open on the Wirral
- [What did Andrew Roberts answer to questions about the Headteachers’/Teachers’ Joint Consultative Committee at the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) hearing (EA/2016/0033) (continued)?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-andrew-roberts-answer-to-questions-about-the-headteachersteachers-joint-consultative-committee-at-the-first-tier-tribunal-information-rights-hearing-ea20160033-conti/) - What did Andrew Roberts answer to questions about the Headteachers’/Teachers’ Joint Consultative Committee at the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) hearing (EA/2016/0033) (continued)? At the outset I will make four declarations of interests. 1) I am the Appellant in this case (EA/2016/0033). 2) My wife was my McKenzie Friend in case EA/2016/0033. 3) I
- [Secrets about Wirral Council's Birkenhead Town Centre Regeneration revealed](https://johnbrace.com/secrets-about-wirral-councils-birkenhead-town-centre-regeneration-revealed/) - Secrets revealed about Wirral Council's Birkenhead Town Centre Regeneration plans and Neptune Earlier this year I made a Freedom of Information request for the procurement advice that Wirral Council received from Peter Oldham QC and also Weightmans' partner Sean Crotty about the regeneration of Birkenhead Town Centre. A Rosemary Lyon (one of Wirral Council's
- [Interviews to happen with 8 consultancy firms over tender for confidential advice on cuts to Merseyside's police and fire services](https://johnbrace.com/interviews-to-happen-with-8-consultancy-firms-over-tender-for-confidential-advice-on-cuts-to-merseysides-police-and-fire-services/) - Interviews to happen with 8 consultancy firms over tender for confidential advice on cuts to Merseyside's police and fire services In the interests of openness and transparency I'll declare at the outset that I'm the Appellant in a sub judice First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) case involving Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority (2nd Respondent). I
- [Hearing date of 21st September 2016 set for Tribunal over FOI request to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority](https://johnbrace.com/hearing-date-of-21st-september-2016-set-for-tribunal-over-foi-request-to-merseyside-fire-and-rescue-authority/) - Hearing date of 21st September 2016 set for Tribunal over FOI request to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority First a declaration of interest, as I am the Appellant in the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) case EA/2016/0054. The two respondents are the Information Commissioner's Office and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. A date and time
- [EU Referendum: A look back to 1975, the AV Referendum and what will happen next?](https://johnbrace.com/eu-referendum-a-look-back-to-1975-the-av-referendum-and-what-will-happen-next/) - EU Referendum: A look back to 1975, the AV Referendum and what will happen next? The big political story that seems to completely dominate the news cycle now is the EU Referendum (in which Wirral Council are running the election here on the Wirral). I was present six years ago at the count in Wallasey
- [Labour councillors reject Green Party proposal to reduce Mayor of Liverpool's Allowance by £89,000 over a 4 year period](https://johnbrace.com/labour-councillors-reject-green-party-proposal-to-reduce-mayor-of-liverpools-allowance-by-89000-over-a-4-year-period/) - Labour councillors reject Green Party proposal to reduce Mayor of Liverpool's Allowance by £89,000 over a 4 year period https://youtu.be/vOr9-B4JERc?t=6m33s Video of Liverpool City Council's Annual Meeting held on the 25th May 2016 at Liverpool Town Hall (Part 2 of 2) Agenda items 4 to 17 | Agenda item 11 (Scheme of Members Allowances)
- [Tribunal date set for 16th June 2016 over Wirral Council FOI request; but who's being gagged?](https://johnbrace.com/tribunal-date-set-for-16th-june-2016-over-wirral-council-foi-request-but-whos-being-gagged/) - Tribunal date set for 16th June 2016 over Wirral Council FOI request; but who's being gagged? Edited on 1st June 2016 as the time of hearing has changed. Firstly a few brief declaration of interests, I'm the Appellant in case EA/2016/0033 before the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights). The other respondents are Wirral Metropolitan Borough
- [Wirral Council U-turns on refusal of FOI request for values and culture presentation](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-u-turns-on-refusal-of-foi-request-for-values-and-culture-presentation/) - Wirral Council U-turns on refusal of FOI request for values and culture presentation Over a year ago (3rd July 2014) I made a Freedom of Information Act request to Wirral Council using the excellent whatdotheyknow.com website for an email (and an attached Powerpoint presentation to the email) sent by Surjit Tour on Thursday 24th
- [Liverpool City Council awards Freedom of the City posthumously to the 96 killed at Hillsborough](https://johnbrace.com/liverpool-city-council-awards-freedom-of-the-city-posthumously-to-the-96-killed-at-hillsborough/) - Liverpool City Council awards Freedom of the City posthumously to the 96 killed at Hillsborough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1px-BNJId8 Above is video of the special meeting of Liverpool City Council held on the 25th May 2016 where Freedom of the City was awarded posthumously to the 96 people who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster
- [Who asked Surjit Tour to gag a debate on Girtrell Court by councillors?](https://johnbrace.com/who-asked-surjit-tour-to-gag-a-debate-on-girtrell-court-by-councillors/) - Who asked Surjit Tour to gag a debate on Girtrell Court by councillors? This morning I submitted an internal review request to Wirral Council as a Freedom of Information request I'd made over twenty days ago hadn't yet been responded to. Remarkably quickly I received an answer both to the internal review request and
- [PC David Phillips, killed in the line of duty, awarded Freedom of the Borough by Wirral's councillors at emotional meeting](https://johnbrace.com/pc-david-phillips-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-awarded-freedom-of-the-borough-by-wirrals-councillors-at-emotional-meeting/) - PC David Phillips, killed in the line of duty, awarded Freedom of the Borough by Wirral's councillors at emotional meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwtput_bPuE Video above is of the public meeting of Wirral Council held on the 20th May 2016 to award the Freedom of the Borough posthumously to PC David Phillips. The highest honour Wirral Council
- [Cllr Pat Hackett elected as Wirral's new Mayor for 2016/17](https://johnbrace.com/cllr-pat-hackett-elected-as-wirrals-new-mayor-for-201617/) - Cllr Pat Hackett elected as Wirral's new Mayor for 2016/17 After the recent elections, the new year at Wirral Council began with the election of Cllr Pat Hackett as Mayor in front of hundreds of invited guests in the Civic Hall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGzyOF14z1k Annual Council (Part 1) 16th May 2016 Part 1 of 2 Outgoing
- [WIRRAL COUNCIL goes to the dentist: a short play about FOI and local government](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-goes-to-the-dentist-a-short-play-about-foi-and-local-government/) - WIRRAL COUNCIL goes to the dentist: a short play about FOI and local government The below is written in memory of my late Great-Uncle Joe who before he retired taught dentistry. I am currently writing an e-book about freedom of information of which the below is an excerpt. WIRRAL COUNCIL, a "most improved" Council is
- [What is the Willy Wonka metaphor for the election of 23 Wirral councillors?](https://johnbrace.com/what-is-the-willy-wonka-metaphor-for-the-election-of-23-wirral-councillors/) - What is the Willy Wonka metaphor for the election of 23 Wirral councillors? I'm going to use a rather strange metaphor to describe the last set of Wirral Council elections, which may seem odd to start with. It's a scene from the film version (called Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) of the book
- [Election Result (Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, 2016): Labour hold (Jane Kennedy)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-merseyside-police-and-crime-commissioner-2016-labour-hold-jane-kennedy/) - Election Result (Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, 2016): Labour hold (Jane Kennedy) Name of candidate Description Votes % Jane Elizabeth KENNEDY Labour Party 186,661 61.76% Elected David Robert BURGESS-JOYCE Conservative Party 54,000 17.87% Not elected Christopher David Vincenzo CARUBIA Liberal Democrats 34,625 11.46% Not elected John Bernard Cowan COYNE Green Party 26,967 8.92% Not elected There were 11,754 rejected ballot papers. If you click on any of the buttons below, you’ll be
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): West Kirby and Thurstaston: Conservative hold (Geoffrey Watt)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-west-kirby-and-thurstaston-conservative-hold-geoffrey-watt/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): West Kirby and Thurstaston: Conservative hold (Geoffrey Watt) West Kirby and Thurstaston Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WATTGeoffrey Christopher John The Conservative Party Candidate 2,379 58% Elected LAINGJames Stewart Labour Party 1,182 29% Not elected MCGINLEYYvonne Green Party 320 8% Not elected REDFERNMike Liberal Democrats 255 6% Not elected There were 26 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,198 and the turnout was
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Wallasey: Conservative hold (Ian Lewis)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-wallasey-conservative-hold-ian-lewis/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Wallasey: Conservative hold (Ian Lewis) Wallasey Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % LEWISIan Local Conservatives 2,249 50% Elected MCGENITYBill Labour Party 1,574 35% Not elected RODGERSJohn Eric Green Party 241 5% Not elected HEATHERINGTONAdam Giles UK Independence Party 234 5% Not elected CODLINGJohn Richard Liberal Democrats 191 4% Not elected There were 19 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,672 and the turnout was 39%. If you click
- [Who are the 103 candidates in the 2016 Wirral Council elections?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-103-candidates-in-the-2015-wirral-council-elections/) - Who are the 103 candidates in the 2016 Wirral Council elections? The nomination period for anyone wishing to stand as a candidate in the elections to become a councillor at Wirral Council has been closed for some time. As usual elections in each of the twenty-two wards on Wirral are all being contested (ranging
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Upton: Labour hold (Matthew Patrick)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-upton-labour-hold-matthew-patrick/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Upton: Labour hold (Matthew Patrick) Upton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % PATRICKMatthew John Labour Party 2,218 61% Elected GUBBGeoffrey Ian The Conservative Party Candidate 900 25% Not elected CLOUGHLily Green Party 256 7% Not elected DAVIESAlan Liberal Democrats 169 5% Not elected JONESPhilip Henry Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 94 3% Not elected There were 56 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 12,181 and the turnout was
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Seacombe: Labour hold (Paul Stuart)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-seacombe-labour-hold-paul-stuart/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Seacombe: Labour hold (Paul Stuart) Seacombe Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % STUARTPaul Charles Labour Party 2,245 85% Elected LAINGJohn Richard Local Conservatives 386 15% Not elected There were 59 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,091 and the turnout was 27%. If you click on any of the buttons below, you’ll be doing me a
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Rock Ferry: Labour hold (Bill Davies)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-rock-ferry-labour-hold-bill-davies/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Rock Ferry: Labour hold (Bill Davies) Rock Ferry Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % DAVIESBill Labour Party 1,642 67% Elected FOSTERBilly UK Independence Party 327 13% Not elected HUGHESRobert Glyn Mon The Conservative Party 209 8% Not elected PEERSKenny Green Party 158 6% Not elected SMITHEdward Peter Liberal Democrat 86 3% Not elected HALLIGANLeah Jade Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 38 2% Not elected There were 20 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Prenton: Labour hold (Tony Norbury)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-prenton-labour-hold-tony-norbury/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Prenton: Labour hold (Tony Norbury) Prenton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % NORBURYTony Labour Party 2,028 60% Elected JONESHillary Margaret The Conservative Party 647 19% Not elected BRAMEAllan J Liberal Democrat 355 11% Not elected COOKEChristopher Brian Green Party 334 10% Not elected There were 37 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,680 and the turnout was 32%. If you click on any of the
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Pensby and Thingwall: Labour hold (Mike Sullivan)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-pensby-and-thingwall-labour-hold-mike-sullivan/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Pensby and Thingwall: Labour hold (Mike Sullivan) Pensby and Thingwall Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % SULLIVANMike Labour Party 2,243 49% Elected GARDNERAndrew Mark The Conservative Party Candidate 1,541 33% Not elected DAVISONJan UK Independence Party 417 9% Not elected CUMMINSDamien William Liberal Democrat Focus Team 296 6% Not elected BURTONAllen John Green Party 125 3% Not elected There were 29 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,388 and
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Oxton: Lib Dem hold (Stuart Kelly)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-oxton-lib-dem-hold-stuart-kelly/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Oxton: Lib Dem hold (Stuart Kelly) Oxton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % KELLYStuart Edward Liberal Democrat 2,381 54% Elected NOWAKVicky Labour Party 1,568 36% Not elected MERRYPhilip Graham Conservative Party Candidate 275 6% Not elected HEYDONLiz Green Party 183 4% Not elected There were 27 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,044 and the turnout was 40%. If you click on any of
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): New Brighton: Labour hold (Tony Jones)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-new-brighton-labour-hold-tony-jones/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): New Brighton: Labour hold (Tony Jones) New Brighton Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % JONESTony Labour Party 2,214 52% Elected PRITCHARDTony Local Conservatives 1,452 34% Not elected WALTERSPaula UK Independence Party 257 6% Not elected STONALLCynthia Green Party 197 5% Not elected USHERJackie Liberal Democrats 93 2% Not elected NORTHGregory William Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 51 1% Not elected There were 16 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,946 and the
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Moreton West and Saughall Massie: Conservative hold (Chris Blakeley)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-moreton-west-and-saughall-massie-conservative-hold-chris-blakeley/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Moreton West and Saughall Massie: Conservative hold (Chris Blakeley) Moreton West & Saughall Massie Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % BLAKELEYChris Local Conservatives 2,384 57% Elected GREANEYKarl Gerard Labour Party 1,425 34% Not elected JONESBeryl Rosina UK Independence Party 301 7% Not elected STOWELL-SMITHLindsey Claire Green Party Candidate 86 2% Not elected There were 17 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,682 and the
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Liscard: Labour hold (Tom Usher and Janette Williamson)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-liscard-labour-hold-tom-usher-and-janette-williamson/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Liscard: Labour hold (Tom Usher and Janette Williamson) Liscard Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % USHERTom Labour Party 2,240 36% Elected (4 years) WILLIAMSONJanette Labour Party 1,672 27% Elected (2 years) LAVINAnn Ondra Local Conservatives 690 11% Not elected WILLIAMSLynda Ellen UK Independence Party 504 8% Not elected PARRYAnn Local Conservatives 427 7% Not elected DESROSIERSTrevor Adam Green Party 338 5% Not elected CLEINDaniel Liberal Democrats - Stronger Economy Fairer Society 280 5% Not elected There were
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Leasowe and Moreton East: Labour hold (Anita Leech)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-leasowe-and-moreton-east-labour-hold-anita-leech/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Leasowe and Moreton East: Labour hold (Anita Leech) Leasowe & Moreton East Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % LEECHAnita Labour Party 2,349 69% Elected EBORALLWilliam Eric Local Conservatives 802 24% Not elected HOMERIGillian Green Party Candidate 240 7% Not elected There were 22 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,690 and the turnout was 32%. If you click on any
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Hoylake and Meols: Conservative hold (John Hale)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-hoylake-and-meols-conservative-hold-john-hale/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Hoylake and Meols: Conservative hold (John Hale) Hoylake & Meols Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % HALEJohn The Conservative Party Candidate 2,186 54% Elected ROBINSONJean Mary Labour Party 1,218 30% Not elected COCKCROFTAlix Rowena Green Party 372 9% Not elected REISDORFPeter Timothy Clifford Liberal Democrats 261 6% Not elected There were 26 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,429 and the turnout was 39%.
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Heswall: Conservative hold (Kathryn Hodson)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-heswall-conservative-hold-kathryn-hodson/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Heswall: Conservative hold (Kathryn Hodson) Heswall Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % HODSONKathryn Anne Local Conservatives 2,776 65% Elected JUDGEJeff Anthony Labour Party 868 20% Not elected BURTONBarbara Florence Green Party 334 8% Not elected TYRRELLDavid Robert Liberal Democrats 290 7% Not elected There were 24 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,768 and the turnout was 40%. If you click on any of
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Greasby, Frankby and Irby: Conservative hold (Tom Anderson)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-greasby-frankby-and-irby-conservative-hold-tom-anderson/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Greasby, Frankby and Irby: Conservative hold (Tom Anderson) Greasby, Frankby and Irby Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % ANDERSONTom The Conservative Party Candidate 2,182 48% Elected HARRISONFrank Labour Party 1,294 29% Not elected CRESSWELLJohn Peter Liberal Democrats 792 18% Not elected PAGECathy Green Party 232 5% Not elected There were 29 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,369 and the turnout was 40%. If
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bebington: Labour hold (Christina Muspratt)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-bebington-labour-hold-christina-muspratt/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bebington: Labour hold (Christina Muspratt) Bebington Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % MUSPRATTChristina Claire Labour Party 2,505 57% Elected DRURYDes Conservative Party Candidate 952 22% Not elected BRADSHAWJim UK Independence Party 516 12% Not elected GOLBYPenelope Ruth Liberal Democrats 233 5% Not elected SMITHAnthony James Green Party 187 4% Not elected There were 32 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,919 and the turnout was 37%. If you
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bidston and St James: Labour hold (Julie McManus)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-bidston-and-st-james-labour-hold-julie-mcmanus/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bidston and St James: Labour hold (Julie McManus) Bidston and St James Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % MCMANUS Julie Labour Party 1,702 69% Elected CAPLIN Debbie UK Independence Party 329 13% Not elected HANNA Nick Conservative Party Candidate 190 8% Not elected CLOUGH Jayne Louise Stephanie Green Party 107 4% Not elected GILL Brian Downing Liberal Democrats 82 3% Not elected HALLIGAN Benjamin Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 51 2% Not elected
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Birkenhead and Tranmere: Labour hold (Jean Stapleton)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-birkenhead-and-tranmere-labour-hold-jean-stapleton/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Birkenhead and Tranmere: Labour hold (Jean Stapleton) Birkenhead and Tranmere Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % STAPLETON Jean Victoria Labour Party 1,555 48% Elected HAYES Steve Green Party 1,383 43% Not elected FOSTER Graeme Charles UK Independence Party 203 6% Not elected COWIN June Irene The Conservative Party 59 2% Not elected PRICE Mary Monica Liberal Democrat 35 1% Not elected YARLETT Jack Roberts Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 11 0% Not
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Eastham: Lib Dem hold (Phil Gilchrist)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-eastham-lib-dem-hold-phil-gilchrist/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Eastham: Lib Dem hold (Phil Gilchrist) Eastham Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % GILCHRIST Phillip Norman Liberal Democrats 2,695 67% Elected ROBERTO Giuseppe Mark Labour Party 951 24% Not elected TAYLOR Peter Charles Conservative Party Candidate 294 7% Not elected SHELDRICKS Perle Winifred Green Party 83 2% Not elected There were 27 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 10,995 and the turnout was
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Clatterbridge: Conservative hold (Cherry Povall)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-clatterbridge-conservative-hold-cherry-povall/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Clatterbridge: Conservative hold (Cherry Povall) Clatterbridge Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % POVALL Cherry Conservative Party Candidate 2,333 52% Elected HOLLIDAY Jenny Labour Party 1,668 37% Not elected CAMBRIDGE Jan Liberal Democrats 334 7% Not elected MCGINLEY Jim Green Party 177 4% Not elected There were 26 rejected ballot papers, the electorate was 11,454 and the turnout was 40%. If you click on any
- [Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bromborough: Labour hold (Warren Ward)](https://johnbrace.com/election-result-wirral-council-2016-bromborough-labour-hold-warren-ward/) - Election Result (Wirral Council, 2016): Bromborough: Labour hold (Warren Ward) Bromborough Ward Name of candidate Description (if any) Votes % WARD Warren Andrew Labour Party 1,805 51% Elected NIBLOCK Steve Independent 985 28% Not elected WELCH Pete Conservative Party Candidate 442 12% Not elected LANE Jennifer Anne Liberal Democrats 151 4% Not elected HOGG Percy Green Party 131 4% Not elected HALLIGAN Mark Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 60 2% Not elected There were 25 rejected ballot papers, the electorate
- [Polling stations open from 7am to 10pm for local council and PCC elections](https://johnbrace.com/polling-stations-open-from-7am-to-10pm-for-local-council-and-pcc-elections/) - Polling stations open from 7am to 10pm for local council and PCC elections Today is polling day in the elections across Wirral for who your local councillor and Police and Crime Commissioner will be. Polling stations are now open and will close at 10pm. If you have a postal vote and haven't sent it back
- [What are the election statements of the 4 Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner candidates?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-election-statements-of-the-4-merseyside-police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates/) - What are the election statements of the 4 Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner candidates? Each candidate for Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner has produced a statement outlining what they would do if elected, which can be read on the Chose My PCC website. However I doubt many of the 1.4 million people on Merseyside
- [EXCLUSIVE: 8 page briefing note leads to Wirral's councillors agreeing to further FOI discussions behind closed doors](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-8-page-briefing-note-leads-to-wirrals-councillors-agreeing-to-further-foi-discussions-behind-closed-doors/) - EXCLUSIVE: 8 page briefing note leads to Wirral's councillors agreeing to further FOI discussions behind closed doors https://youtu.be/Af1RNAP2DMU?t=44s Councillors discuss Wirral Council's response to Freedom of Information Act requests at a meeting of the Transformation and Resources Policy and Performance Committee on the 3rd December 2015 Yesterday saw councillors discuss freedom of information requests
- [Advertise on johnbrace.com and reach over 36,000 visitors a month from only £60 a month](https://johnbrace.com/advertise-on-johnbrace-com-and-reach-over-40000-visitors-a-month-from-only-95-a-month/) - Advertise on johnbrace.com and reach over 36,000 visitors a month from only £60 a month Last month (April 2016) saw 36,531 visitors to this blog viewing a total of 270,122 pages. A text link to a website of your choice (with 1 or 2 sentences of advertising copy around it) in the right sidebar
- [Wirral Council valued Girtrell Court land and buildings at £3,402,880.00 in March 2013](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-valued-girtrell-court-land-and-buildings-at-3402880-00-in-march-2013/) - Wirral Council valued Girtrell Court land and buildings at £3,402,880.00 in March 2013 One of the questions raised during the consultation on the closure of Girtrell Court was what would happen to it if it was closed. Wirral Council's Director of Adult Social Services Graham Hodkinson told the Liverpool Echo last year that the
- [Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: Cllr Dave Mitchell “They need the care they've got!” (part 9)](https://johnbrace.com/lyndale-school-consultation-meeting-cllr-dave-mitchell-they-need-the-care-theyve-got-part-9/) - Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: Cllr Dave Mitchell “They need the care they've got!” (part 9) Phil Ward (Wirral Council's SEN Lead) at a later meeting of Wirral Schools Forum 2nd July 2014 (who chaired the consultation meeting at Acre Lane on the 16th June) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15erUfaz6Tw Continues from Lyndale School Consultation Meeting: Tom Harney “it’s
- [What are the changes to citizen audit for 2015/16?](https://johnbrace.com/what-are-the-changes-to-citizen-audit-for-201516/) - What are the changes to citizen audit for 2015/16? This year citizen audit changes. No longer are citizen audit rights covered by part II of the Audit Commission Act 1998 and the underlying regulations as this is no longer in force. For this year (2015/16 financial year) such rights are covered by part 5
- [2011 in review](https://johnbrace.com/2011-in-review/) - The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 17,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that many
- [Employment and Appointments Committee 22/3/2012 Wirral Council](https://johnbrace.com/employment-and-appointments-committee-2232012-wirral-council/) - As it was a short meeting I've already uploaded it to Youtube. It's in two parts, part 1 (the first twelve minutes) and part 2 (the last eight minutes), which are also below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8PDQq4C0zQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5l5-PJAysA The agenda and reports can be found on Wirral Council's website except at the time of writing this, the AOB
- [Standards and why we need them at Wirral Council](https://johnbrace.com/standards-and-why-we-need-them-at-wirral-council/) - I have had an interesting read of the full document pack relating to the Standards Hearing Panel of the 2nd/22nd November. I was at the meeting referred to in July and had an unimpeded view and to what went on and heard what was said, although I'm not going to say what happened. Since then
- [Why did Labour gag councillors from debating Girtrell Court?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-labour-gag-councillors-from-debating-girtrell-court/) - Why did Labour gag councillors from debating Girtrell Court? Earlier this month on the 4th of April, there was an Extraordinary Meeting of all Wirral Council councillors to discuss Girtrell Court. This meeting had been requested by six Conservative councillors for the reasons below in the requisition notice. This document contains both the requisition
- [£millions for PFI fire stations was borrowed from French and German banks](https://johnbrace.com/millions-for-pfi-fire-stations-was-borrowed-from-french-and-german-banks/) - £millions for PFI fire stations was borrowed from French and German banks There are many people who know more about accountancy than I do. I look forward to reading their comments on this. Below are links to the funding documents, which is part of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority PFI fire stations contract
- [Who are the 4 candidates in the 2016 election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-4-candidates-in-the-2016-election-of-a-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-merseyside/) - Who are the 4 candidates in the 2016 election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside? This year (2016) people will have a vote in who their Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside will be. Pictured above (on the left) is the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Jane Kennedy, who is
- [Councillors defer decision on 2 planning applications for site visits and approve 7 others](https://johnbrace.com/councillors-defer-decision-on-2-planning-applications-for-site-visits-and-approve-7-others/) - Councillors defer decision on 2 planning applications for site visits and approve 7 others I'm going to try to return to brief reports on public meetings of Wirral Council starting with the Planning Committee meeting held on the 20th April 2016 starting at 6.01pm in Committee Rooms 1 & 2, Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton
- [Liverpool City Council appeal ICO decision requiring release of bus lane suspension report](https://johnbrace.com/liverpool-city-council-appeal-ico-decision-requiring-release-of-bus-lane-suspension-report/) - Liverpool City Council appeal ICO decision requiring release of bus lane suspension report Edited 20th April 2016 by John Brace to add in missing closing parenthesis. The author of this piece is the Appellant in two cases before the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights). These are John Michael Brace v Information Commissioner & Wirral Metropolitan
- [Extraordinary meeting of Wirral Council called to discuss Girtrell Court](https://johnbrace.com/extraordinary-meeting-of-wirral-council-called-to-discuss-girtrell-court/) - Extraordinary meeting of Wirral Council called to discuss Girtrell Court Edited 24th March 2016 to add quote from Cllr Chris Blakeley. Edited 4th April 2016 to include a link to the Labour and Lib Dem amendments. An extraordinary meeting of all Wirral Council councillors about Girtrell Court (requested by Cllrs Chris Blakeley, Bruce Berry,
- [What did councillors say about Girtrell Court before the meeting was adjourned?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-councillors-say-about-girtrell-court-before-the-meeting-was-adjourned/) - What did councillors say about Girtrell Court before the meeting was adjourned? Last week there was a debate at a public meeting of all Wirral Council councillors about whether the decision to close Girtrell Court should be made at a public meeting or behind closed doors. I thought it would be useful (as there
- [What was in the "strictly confidential" report on Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority that cost over £14,000?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-in-the-strictly-confidential-report-on-merseyside-recycling-and-waste-authority-that-cost-over-14000/) - What was in the “strictly confidential” report on Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority that cost over £14,000? Last year Merseyside Waste and Recycling Authority paid Paver Smith (a PR agency which has since changed its name to Influential) £11,700 + VAT for 18 days work (at a rate of £650 + VAT) for an
- [Tribunal confirms that Wirral Council paid ~£48,000 to Emma Degg connected to confidential compromise agreement](https://johnbrace.com/tribunal-confirms-that-wirral-council-paid-48000-to-emma-degg-connected-to-confidential-compromise-agreement/) - Tribunal confirms that Wirral Council paid ~£48,000 to Emma Degg connected to confidential compromise agreement In a recent Tribunal judgement involving a freedom of information request made to Wirral Council by Paul Cardin, there has been official confirmation that the ~£48,000 payout by Wirral Council to a former employee was to Emma Degg (referred
- [Labour councillors vote to hold Girtrell Court closure decision behind closed doors](https://johnbrace.com/labour-councillors-vote-to-hold-girtrell-court-closure-decision-behind-closed-doors/) - Labour councillors vote to hold Girtrell Court closure decision behind closed doors https://youtu.be/bFqtyh1j7xo?t=22m21s The first part of the debate on Girtrell Court can be watched in the video above (starting at the 22 minutes 21 seconds point) Councillors at yesterday evening's meeting of Wirral Council debated a notice of motion on Girtrell Court proposed
- [Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm - Turns Away Visitors](https://johnbrace.com/tam-oshanter-urban-farm-turns-away-visitors/) - Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm - Turns Away Visitors This afternoon, myself and my wife having been invited to Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (which is in the road we live) by Cllr Brighouse were turned away by the Tam O'Shanter Cottage Trust trustee Cllr. Denise Roberts (Labour, Claughton). Instead then of reporting about the 25
- [Merseytravel Tunnel Tolls meeting](https://johnbrace.com/merseytravel-tunnel-tolls-meeting/) - Merseytravel Tunnel Tolls meeting Yesterday I gave a brief account of what had happened at Merseytravel's budget meeting. As we arrived early, I took some photos of the room in which the decision was made and of the hospitality. Here is the first of the tea, coffee and 35 biscuits provided for councillors, officers,
- [Chinese New Year celebrations 2011, Berry Street, Chinatown, Liverpool](https://johnbrace.com/chinese-new-year-celebrations-2011-berry-street-chinatown-liverpool/) - I went to Liverpool today to see the Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown. There were many crowds there to watch the entertainment, firecrackers as well as a fun fair and market. Roads such as Berry Street and Great George Street were closed off giving it a carnival feel. Below is a video I recorded
- [Wirral Globe letter - Cllr Steve Foulkes criticised](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-globe-letter-cllr-steve-foulkes-criticised/) - Wirral Globe letter - Cllr Steve Foulkes criticised After my wife referred to something in this week's Wirral Globe I happened to notice this letter on the letters page this week. It reminded me of the question I put to Cllr Steve Foulkes on this topic a few weeks ago (my questions and his
- [Cabinet (Wirral Council) Special Meeting 18th April 2013](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-wirral-council-special-meeting-18th-april-2013/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAJS9SZBmzQ Present: Cllr Phil Davies Cllr Brian Kenny Cllr Ann McLachlan Cllr Chris Meaden Cllr Chris Jones Cllr Pat Hackett Cllr Tony Smith Cllr George Davies Cllr Adrian Jones The Chair (Cllr Phil Davies) welcomed people to the special meeting of Cabinet and asked for any declarations of interest. No declarations of interest were made,
- [What does 1 lighthouse, 1 salt barn, Tesco and a new college have in common?](https://johnbrace.com/what-does-1-lighthouse-1-salt-barn-tesco-and-a-new-college-have-in-common/) - What does 1 lighthouse, 1 salt barn, Tesco and a new college have in common? http://youtu.be/w4onmrRNtPQ Video of Bidston Lighthouse, Wilding Way, Bidston Hill 14th August 2014 Listed Building Consent LBC/14/00584 Four planning applications have recently been decided by Wirral Council officers in the Bidston & St. James ward. I live in the general
- [Wirral Council (Annual Meeting) Part 1 - Acceptance speech by Mayor Moira McLaughlin (HD)](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-annual-meeting-part-1/) - Here's the second part of the footage regarding the Annual Meeting, this time in HD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZR3deH97tI Here's the last part of the footage containing the last bit of Mayor Moira McLaughlin's speech and the installation of Cllr Gerry Ellis as Deputy Mayor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxxq3MXMFoM
- [HMS Campbeltown](https://johnbrace.com/hms-campbeltown/) - Yesterday my wife and I went on a tour around HMS Campbeltown which was docked at the Pier Head over in Liverpool. She was built by Cammell Laird shipyards in 1987. A type 22 frigate, she was kitted out with antisubmarine and antiaircraft weapons systems. She also carries a helicopter. As part of the Strategic
- [Council (Annual Meeting Part 1) - Civic Hall, Wallasey Town Hall](https://johnbrace.com/council-annual-meeting-part-1-civic-hall-wallasey-town-hall/) - Yesterday evening the new Mayor was "installed", in front of about two hundred and fifty people in the Civic Hall at Wallasey Town Hall. The annual meeting which decides the Mayor is always well attended as Wirral Council send out invites. I took some photos (which unfortunately were rather blurred, I must start using a
- [Chris Davies MEP on Merseytravel's Cllr Mark Dowd](https://johnbrace.com/chris-davies-mep-on-merseytravels-cllr-mark-dowd/) - As usual Chris Davies MEP puts things rather well in a defence of freedom of speech. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuU0f6qBWMU
- [Wirral Council 17th October 2011 Part 2](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-17th-october-2011-part-2/) - Here is the next part of Monday night's meeting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfj-g93auP8
- [Wirral Council 17th October 2011 Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-17th-october-2011-part-1/) - Here's the first twenty or so minutes of the full Council meeting on the 17th October 2011. Apologies for the sound quality in advance, but nearby Tweeters in the public gallery on their mobile phones unfortunately caused interference with the sound recording and with a full public gallery there was plenty of rustling of papers
- [Cabinet 12/1/2012 Part 1 DASS overcharging, North West Tonight, Martin Morton etc](https://johnbrace.com/cabinet-1212012-part-1-dass-overcharging-north-west-tonight-martin-morton-etc/) - It seems issues discussed at last night's Cabinet meeting made the top story on the North West news last night. In case you missed it (and sadly it's only available on iPlayer for a short while after) I've got the relevant clip uploaded to Youtube which you can view below. Thanks go to the BBC
- [Licensing, Health and Safety and General Purposes Committee (Wirral Council) Item 4 Hackney Carriage Vehicle Supply and Demand Survey - Outcome of Public Consultation Part 1](https://johnbrace.com/licensing-health-and-safety-and-general-purposes-committee-wirral-council-item-4-hackney-carriage-vehicle-supply-and-demand-survey-outcome-of-public-consultation/) - report to Committee. Audio (11m 04s) of representation made by trade and committee discussion followed by decision to go for option 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycD3_vS58Cc Partial transcript 00:00 to 01:00 meetings about this, we have expressed that our favourite option is number two and still is to is to this day. Err a long ????mat. However errm
- [Special Meeting (Wirral Council) Part 2 20/2/2012 Anna Klonowski Report](https://johnbrace.com/special-meeting-wirral-council-part-2-2022012-anna-klonowski-report/) - Well I've finally uploaded the last of the footage I took at the Special Council meeting a week ago to Youtube. A few videos ended up with errors so about three speeches have been cut. It's all in a playlist now if you want to see it from start to finish. Part 1 (all 15
- [A series of popular Youtube videos of adjourned meetings at Wirral Council.](https://johnbrace.com/a-series-of-popular-youtube-videos-of-adjourned-meetings-at-wirral-council/) - First we have the ever popular Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting of the 6th February 2012 which was (after recording stopped due to running out of tape adjourned). Now with subtitles it has been viewed (at the time of writing) 228 times, has been embedded in an article on Wirral Leaks and
- [Piercing the veil of secrecy: 3 invoices paid by Liverpool City Council for legal work](https://johnbrace.com/piercing-the-veil-of-secrecy-3-invoices-paid-by-liverpool-city-council-for-legal-work/) - Piercing the veil of secrecy: 3 invoices paid by Liverpool City Council for legal work Yesterday I read a blog post by well-known Lib Dem councillor and Mayor candidate Cllr Richard Kemp that made me rather cross. It wasn't the bit about gagging orders, or how a councillor was asked to resort to making
- [What is a Pensions Board and can it exclude the press and public from its meetings?](https://johnbrace.com/what-is-a-pensions-board-and-can-it-exclude-the-press-and-public-from-its-meetings/) - What is a Pensions Board and can it exclude the press and public from its meetings? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEUigEyoqk0&list=PLLEv4URK6QbfmG-RF8ELG18rq-aU1muIQ Video of the Local Pensions Board (Merseyside Pension Fund) meeting on the 12th October 2015 I attended my first meeting of Wirral Council's Pensions Board today (although this is the second meeting of the Pensions Board). Wirral
- [Wirral Council in numbers: 3 senior managers leaving, 2 buildings fall down and 2 public meetings cancelled](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-in-numbers-3-senior-managers-leaving-2-buildings-fall-down-and-2-public-meetings-cancelled/) - Wirral Council in numbers: 3 senior managers leaving, 2 buildings fall down and 2 public meetings cancelled https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLEv4URK6Qbej9KjHUhxqDIw-GFj4x9d4 VIDEO ONLY https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLEv4URK6QbdWVuk2Xoxdl1_hmYXNjzte AUDIO ONLY You can watch the meeting of the Employment and Appointments Committee of 27th October 2014 above at which the Employment and Appointment Panels referred to below were created. As there is
- [Wirral Council – Wirral Council 23rd May 2011 – Part 10 – speech (Cllr Lesley Rennie) on leader motion/amendment](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-wirral-council-23rd-may-2011-part-10-speech-cllr-leslie-rennie-on-leader-motionamendment/) - Cllr Rennie next to speak said "If it was true [in relation to the Foulkesworld Twitter account] she was really worried, however she thought it was the product of a twisted mind. She said there had been signs of progress and that never before had the Council, staff, officers and residents worked together. She said
- [Petition against closure of Girtrell Court reaches over 5,000 signatures!](https://johnbrace.com/petition-against-closure-of-girtrell-court-reaches-over-5000-signatures/) - Petition against closure of Girtrell Court reaches over 5,000 signatures! A petition against the closure of Girtrell Court started by Bernard Halley (pictured below), who is a carer for his son who attends Girtrell Court has attracted over 5,000 signatures. Next Monday evening, starting at 6.00pm in the Council Chamber at Wallasey Town Hall
- [Why is Liverpool City Council not complying with ICO decision notice FS50591795?](https://johnbrace.com/why-is-liverpool-city-council-not-complying-with-ico-decision-notice-fs50591795/) - Why is Liverpool City Council not complying with ICO decision notice FS50591795? A long time ago I made a FOI request to Liverpool City Council that resulted in ICO decision notice FS50591795 dated the 1st February 2016. As it states in paragraphs 3 and 4 of that decision notice: “3. The Commissioner requires the
- [What connects "persons interested", Tharmathevy Thanabalasingam and Liverpool City Council?](https://johnbrace.com/what-connects-persons-interested-tharmathevy-thanabalasingam-and-liverpool-city-council/) - What connects "persons interested", Tharmathevy Thanabalasingam and Liverpool City Council? As regular readers of this blog will know, I exercised my Audit Commission Act 1998, s.15(1) right to inspect invoices and contracts at Merseytravel (now part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority), Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (who go
- [What was Mayor Anderson and Cllr Roz Gladden's response to a campaign to save the Liveability service?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-mayor-anderson-and-cllr-roz-gladdens-response-to-a-campaign-to-save-the-liveability-service/) - What was Mayor Anderson and Cllr Roz Gladden's response to a campaign to save the Liveability service? Above are three women protesting in the rain before the Liverpool City Council budget meeting last week. As the slogans are hard to read on the resized photos they are (from left to right), “LIVEABILITY for old,
- [Labour councillors vote to close Girtrell Court](https://johnbrace.com/labour-councillors-vote-to-close-girtrell-court/) - Labour councillors vote to close Girtrell Court It is hard to know where to begin when writing about last night's Council meeting of Wirral Council at Wallasey Town Hall to decide on the budget. Above is a photo of the demonstration outside the main entrance to Wallasey Town Hall protesting about Girtrell Court being
- [What was the government's response to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information report?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-the-governments-response-to-the-independent-commission-on-freedom-of-information-report/) - What was the government's response to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information report? I will start this by declaring some interests in the area of freedom of information. I am the appellant in case EA/2016/0033 (which is a case with the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) involving decision notice FS50596346). A further case
- [Why is a Labour councillor denying a vote took place on Girtrell Court?](https://johnbrace.com/why-is-a-labour-councillor-denying-a-vote-took-place-on-girtrell-court/) - Why is a Labour councillor denying a vote took place on Girtrell Court? As you can see from the still from a video I took of the Coordinating Committee meeting held on the 16th February 2016 Cllr Moira McLaughlin (second from the left in the background) is quite clearly voting on Cllr Phil Gilchrist/Cllr
- [8 Labour councillors vote against motion asking for delay in closure of Girtrell Court until alternatives are in place](https://johnbrace.com/8-labour-councillors-vote-against-motion-asking-for-delay-in-closure-of-girtrell-court-until-alternatives-are-in-place/) - 8 Labour councillors vote against motion asking for delay in closure of Girtrell Court until alternatives are in place The two most read stories on this blog this month have been Why did Wirral Council’s Cabinet recommend closure of Girtrell Court despite a protest against closure and opposition from the trade unions? and .
- [What did a 3 year FOI battle with Wirral Council reveal about councillors' equipment and training?](https://johnbrace.com/what-did-a-3-year-foi-battle-with-wirral-council-reveal-about-councillors-equipment-and-training/) - What did a 3 year FOI battle with Wirral Council reveal about councillors' equipment and training? A fortnight ago, required to do so by ICO decision notice FS50596346 Wirral Council finally provided some more information in response to my FOI request first made on the 29th March 2013. I will point out (in case
- [Why did Wirral Council's Cabinet recommend closure of Girtrell Court despite a protest against closure and opposition from the trade unions?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-councils-cabinet-recommend-closure-of-girtrell-court-despite-a-protest-against-closure-and-opposition-from-the-trade-unions/) - Why did Wirral Council's Cabinet recommend closure of Girtrell Court despite a protest against closure and opposition from the trade unions? There was a protest outside Wallasey Town Hall before Wirral Council's Cabinet meeting on Monday morning. One of the decisions at that Cabinet meeting was to recommend to a meeting of all councillors
- [Why did I blow the whistle to Merseytravel?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-i-blow-the-whistle-to-merseytravel/) - Why did I blow the whistle to Merseytravel? Below is an email I've just written about what happened today. I look forward to reading your comments on it. If I had faith in the whistleblowing procedures at Merseytravel I would not see the need to publish it, however these remarks do not inspire me
- [Wirral West Constituency Committee asks Wirral Council's Cabinet to decide not to close Girtrell Court](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-west-constituency-committee-asks-wirral-councils-cabinet-to-decide-not-to-close-girtrell-court/) - Wirral West Constituency Committee asks Wirral Council's Cabinet to decide not to close Girtrell Court https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlQmqIXFhcQ?t=2m53s Wirral West Constituency Committee 11th February 2016 Part 1 of 6 starting at agenda item 8 (Community Question Time) The question time item at the last Wirral West Constituency Committee was dominated by questions about Girtrell Court. Girtrell
- [After 2 years, 10 months and 3 ICO decision notices will Wirral Council finally provide a response to a FOI request about councillors?](https://johnbrace.com/after-2-years-10-months-and-3-ico-decision-notices-will-wirral-council-finally-provide-a-response-to-a-foi-request-about-councillors/) - After 2 years, 10 months and 3 ICO decision notices will Wirral Council finally provide a response to a FOI request about councillors? Last week I received another decision notice from the Information Commissioner's Office through the post about this freedom of information act request I made to Wirral Council on the 29th March
- [£110,000 Community Fund grants scheme now open for expressions of interest from groups for waste prevention, reuse, recycling or carbon benefits projects in Merseyside and/or Halton](https://johnbrace.com/110000-community-fund-grants-scheme-now-open-for-expressions-of-interest-from-groups-for-waste-prevention-reuse-recycling-or-carbon-benefits-projects-in-merseyside-andor-halton/) - £110,000 Community Fund grants scheme now open for expressions of interest from groups for waste prevention, reuse, recycling or carbon benefits projects in Merseyside and/or Halton https://youtu.be/NQEVq2jSZMQ?t=9m31s Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority public meeting of 5th February 2016 (where councillors agreed to continue the Community Fund for 2016/17) The author of this piece declares
- [What links FOI, ICO decision notice FS50591795, audit, a class A drug, barristers and Liverpool City Council?](https://johnbrace.com/what-links-foi-ico-decision-notice-fs50591795-audit-a-class-a-drug-barristers-and-liverpool-city-council/) - What links FOI, ICO decision notice FS50591795, audit, a class A drug, barristers and Liverpool City Council? There is a form of direct accountability during the audit of local councils when for a short period each year local government electors can inspect information about that financial year such as invoices and contracts. Here is
- [Why did Wirral Council spend £48,384 on a London-based barrister in benefits battle with landlord?](https://johnbrace.com/why-did-wirral-council-spend-48384-on-a-london-based-barrister-in-benefits-battle-with-landlord/) - Why did Wirral Council spend £48,384 on a London-based barrister in benefits battle with landlord? For those who don't remember Wirral Council's motto is "by faith and foresight" and last night's meeting of Wirral Council's Audit and Risk Management Commmittee (which you can watch in full by following that link) had a number of
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- [EXCLUSIVE: Leaked minutes of Merseyside Pension Fund's Investment Monitoring Working Party held on the 17th September 2015](https://johnbrace.com/exclusive-leaked-minutes-of-merseyside-pension-funds-investment-monitoring-working-party-held-on-the-17th-september-2015/) - EXCLUSIVE: Leaked minutes of Merseyside Pension Fund's Investment Monitoring Working Party held on the 17th September 2015 I will start off by declaring an interest as I have a close relative paid a pension by the Merseyside Pension Fund (which Wirral Council administers). My second declaration of interest is that in the section 6.
- [Casino in Birkenhead? Cabinet decides next week.](https://johnbrace.com/casino-in-birkenhead-cabinet-decides-next-week/) - Casino in Birkenhead? Cabinet decides next week. Having reread the agenda for next week's Cabinet meeting specifically item 4 I notice there's a plan to sell off two pieces of land that provide revenue through on-street car parking to a William Tar Holdings Limited for eventual use as a casino. Even more worryingly the
- [Wirral Council paid Nigel Lawrence QC £27,185.90 to prosecute Meyer Group Limited for X-raying its employees](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-paid-nigel-lawrence-qc-27185-90-to-prosecute-meyer-group-limited-for-x-raying-its-employees/) - Wirral Council paid Nigel Lawrence QC £27,185.90 to prosecute Meyer Group Limited for X-raying its employees This invoice is for a successful criminal prosecution by Wirral Council of Meyer Group Limited in the Liverpool Crown Court. Meyer Group Limited pled guilty. This case started in 2012 and ended in 2013. Known court dates at
- [Liverpool City Region Combined Authority agree to no rise in Mersey Tunnel tolls for 2015/16](https://johnbrace.com/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-agree-to-no-rise-in-mersey-tunnel-tolls-for-201516/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7nXl9HvCEI#t=1h3m3s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority agree to no rise in Mersey Tunnel tolls for 2015/16 Following cross-party support for no rise in Mersey Tunnel tolls from councillors on the Merseytravel committee, councillors on the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority last week agreed with Merseytravel's recommendation not to increase the tolls. Cllr Liam Robinson
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- [289 Lords refuse to rubber stamp Tory plans for tax credits unless there is further consultation and protection for those in receipt of tax credits](https://johnbrace.com/289-lords-refuse-to-rubber-stamp-tory-plans-for-tax-credits-unless-there-is-further-consultation-and-protection-for-those-in-receipt-of-tax-credits/) - 289 Lords refuse to rubber stamp Tory plans for tax credits unless there is further consultation and protection for those in receipt of tax credits In a change to what I was originally going to write about today, I am instead going to write about tax credits. Indeed Birkenhead's MP is the Chair of
- [Who are the 20 Pledge Champions and how has Wirral Council's Cabinet changed?](https://johnbrace.com/who-are-the-20-pledge-champions-and-how-has-wirral-council-s-cabinet-changed/) - Who are the 20 Pledge Champions and how has Wirral Council's Cabinet changed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sT6CwcrcG4?t=22m9s Wirral Council's Cabinet meeting held on the 5th November 2015 Yesterday's Cabinet meeting agreed changes to which area each councillor on the Cabinet covers and some minor changes to how each Cabinet portfolio's description. Instead of two Deputy Leaders at
- [Does Wirral Council believe that the will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government?](https://johnbrace.com/does-wirral-council-believe-that-the-will-of-the-people-shall-be-the-basis-of-the-authority-of-government/) - Does Wirral Council believe that the will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government? I was planning on writing today about the implications of the Comprehensive Spending Review (however that's something that would really benefit from a very in-depth piece), but Wirral Council have published an interesting document about Cabinet
- [Deputy Chief Fire Officer Phil Garrigan tells councillors "90 working days" are lost each year in responding to FOI requests](https://johnbrace.com/deputy-chief-fire-officer-phil-garrigan-tells-councillors-90-working-days-are-lost-each-year-in-responding-to-foi-requests/) - Deputy Chief Fire Officer Phil Garrigan tells councillors “90 working days” are lost each year in responding to FOI requests https://youtu.be/thri_NdgG5w?t=15m35s Councillors on the Performance and Scrutiny Committee (Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority) discuss Freedom of Information requests (starts at 15m 35s) (12th January 2016) Although I am not referred to by name (but
- [Is this what an "open and transparent" Council looks like?](https://johnbrace.com/is-this-what-an-open-and-transparent-council-looks-like/) - Is this what an "open and transparent" Council looks like? https://youtu.be/UD3qM_Wv43s?t=26m45s Public Question Time 14th December 2015 where I ask a question to Councillor Adrian Jones In his answer Cllr Adrian Jones states that Wirral Council is being “open and transparent”. I provide below four pages from what Wirral Council supplied when I requested
- [Licensing, Health and Safety and General Purposes Committee (Wirral Council) 23/1/2012 Part 2](https://johnbrace.com/licensing-health-and-safety-and-general-purposes-committee-wirral-council-part-2/) - Licensing, Health and Safety and General Purposes Committee (Wirral Council) 23/1/2012 Part 2 Present: Conservative Cllr Kate Wood Cllr Sue Taylor Cllr Ian Lewis Cllr Tom Anderson Labour Cllr Bill Davies (Chair) Cllr Irene Williams Cllr Steve Niblock Cllr Chris Jones Cllr Patricia Glasman Lib Dem Absent Cllr Bill Davies said he would make
- [Why after 2 years, 9 months and 13 days have Wirral Council U-turned on refusing a FOI request for minutes of the Safeguarding Reference Group?](https://johnbrace.com/why-after-2-years-9-months-and-13-days-have-wirral-council-u-turned-on-refusing-a-foi-request-for-minutes-of-the-safeguarding-reference-group/) - Why after 2 years, 9 months and 13 days have Wirral Council U-turned on refusing a FOI request for minutes of the Safeguarding Reference Group? Before I start this epic tale, I would just like to point out that someone has started a petition demanding an apology from the Labour administration at Wirral Council
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- [Isle of Man company cancels plans for ICT College in Birkenhead](https://johnbrace.com/isle-of-man-company-cancels-plans-for-ict-college-in-birkenhead/) - Isle of Man company cancels plans for ICT College in Birkenhead The Isle of Man Today website (which is the website for the three Manx newspapers such as the Isle of Man Courier) reported yesterday that the International Centre for Technology Ltd has "pulled the plug" on a plan to re-use the Conway Building
- [Does fire safety construction flaw at PFI school affect Wirral schools?](https://johnbrace.com/does-fire-safety-construction-flaw-at-pfi-school-affect-wirral-schools/) - Does fire safety construction flaw at PFI school affect Wirral schools? 11/1/16 08:19 Edited to change University Academy Birkenhead to Birkenhead Park School as it changed its name last year. A report to be considered by councillors on the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority's Performance and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday afternoon warns, during a
- [5 different versions of one political cover up but which one will you choose?](https://johnbrace.com/5-different-versions-of-one-political-cover-up-but-which-one-will-you-choose/) - 5 different versions of one political cover up but which one will you choose? Wirral Leaks has awarded me Director of the Year in their 500th post. Although to be clear that's really for this Youtube channel rather than this blog. To be honest I shouldn't really say the award is to myself as
- [What was Liverpool City Council's incredible 6 page response to the FOI consultation?](https://johnbrace.com/what-was-liverpool-city-councils-incredible-6-page-response-to-the-foi-consultation/) - What was Liverpool City Council's incredible 6 page response to the FOI consultation? You can tell a lot about the culture at a public body by its response and reaction to issues such as FOI and filming of public meetings. I had better declare an interest as a FOI request I made to Liverpool
- [Marmaduke in Going to the Dogs (Part 3)](https://johnbrace.com/marmaduke-in-going-to-the-dogs-part-3/) - Marmaduke in Going to the Dogs (Part 3) Continues from Marmaduke says goodbye to Mr Snake and his secrets (Part 2) Marmaduke and the Red Gang at the Squirrel School were having a meeting. He asked the Red Gang what the local people had a lot of? The Red Gang thought long and hard.
- [Marmaduke says goodbye to Mr Snake and his secrets (Part 2)](https://johnbrace.com/marmaduke-says-goodbye-to-mr-snake-and-his-secrets-part-2/) - Marmaduke says goodbye to Mr Snake and his secrets (Part 2) Continues from Marmaduke and the Ghosts (Part 1). Mr. Snake had worked at the Squirrel School for a very, very long time. He was now Deputy Headmaster. He was an unusual character that was often surrounded by clouds of smoke when he was
- [Wirral Council receives extra £725,000 of education funding (but Lyndale is still closing)](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-council-receives-extra-725000-of-education-funding-but-lyndale-is-still-closing/) - Wirral Council receives extra £725,000 of education funding (but Lyndale is still closing) I do keep an eye on Wirral Council press releases (although I rarely write stories based on them as sometimes the facts in them are untrue) and their latest one is about receiving an extra £725,000 of funding for schools. I'm half
- [A farce at Wirral Council's public question time (Act 1, Scene 1) No microphone, silent musical chairs & no answers](https://johnbrace.com/a-farce-at-wirral-councils-public-question-time-act-1-scene-1-no-microphone-silent-musical-chairs-no-answers/) - A farce at Wirral Council's public question time (Act 1, Scene 1) No microphone, silent musical chairs & no answers https://youtu.be/UD3qM_Wv43s?t=20m22s Wirral Council Council meeting on the 15th December 2015 starting at public question time agenda item Public question time at Wirral Council's meeting on the evening of the 15th December 2015 was a
- [Why will there be no trains (and no replacement buses) on the Bidston-Wrexham line next Monday?](https://johnbrace.com/why-will-there-be-no-trains-and-no-replacement-buses-on-the-bidston-wrexham-line-next-monday/) - Why will there be no trains (and no replacement buses) on the Bidston-Wrexham line next Monday? Unfortunately there is bad news for anyone planning to travel by train on the Borderlands Line (Bidston to Wrexham) on Monday 4th January. Arriva Trains Wales currently run the franchise for this line. ASLEF (which stands for the
- [Sherlock Holmes in the case of the mysterious £589.80 credit note involving Wirral Council and the detective agency](https://johnbrace.com/sherlock-holmes-in-the-case-of-the-mysterious-589-80-credit-note-involving-wirral-council-and-the-detective-agency/) - Sherlock Holmes in the case of the mysterious £589.80 credit note involving Wirral Council and the detective agency Sherlock Holmes: So what can you deduce from the credit note from Rotherham Investigations Limited sent to Wirral Council Doctor Watson? Doctor Watson: Well Rotherham Investigations Limited is a detective agency. This credit note is for
- [Wirral councillors agree 2 new policies on attendance management and discipline](https://johnbrace.com/wirral-councillors-agree-2-new-policies-on-attendance-management-and-discipline/) - Wirral councillors agree 2 new policies on attendance management and discipline Councillors at Monday night's Council meeting approved two Human Resources policies (apart from the Mayor who abstained and Cllr Pat Cleary who voted against). These were the Human Resources Policy Update (including revised Disciplinary Policy and Procedure) and the Attendance Management Policy. Approval
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- [Marmaduke and the Ghosts (Part 1)](https://johnbrace.com/marmaduke-and-the-ghosts-part-1/) - Marmaduke and the Ghosts (Part 1) Marmaduke was Head Boy at the Squirrel School and thought he was very clever. The Squirrel School was a very strange magical school. There were no children at it as the minimum age was eighteen years old and the pupils were in charge of the School. There were
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