10:00: Inspector's introductions, Council's opening statements, Administrative Points
11:30: Matter 1, Issue 1
14:00: Matter 1, Issue 2
09:30: Matter 1, Issue 3
11:30: Matter 1, Issue 4
09:30: Matter 5, Detailed Policies
14:00: Matter 5, Detailed Policies
No hearings / industrial action
09:30: Matter 5, Detailed Policies
14:00: Matter 6, Minerals, Waste, Pollution, Geology
Friday to be held in reserve as contingency for any final matters not covered in earlier sessions and for any administrative / programming issues. Likely virtual morning session as needed.
10:00 Inspectors’ introductions Any administrative/ programming points, including plan timescale
11:30 Matter 2, vision/ objectives, Issue 1
14:00 Matter 2, vision/ objectives, Issue 2
09:30 Matter 3, strategic housing, issue 1
14:00 Matter 3, strategic housing, issues 2 & 3
09:30 Matter 3, strategic housing, issue 4 (housing viability)
14:00 Matter 3, strategic housing, issue 4 (housing viability)
Friday to be held in reserve as contingency for any final matters not covered in earlier sessions and for any administrative / programming issues. Likely virtual morning session as needed.
09:30 Matter 4, employment and infrastructure, issue 1
14:00 Matter 4, employment and infrastructure, issue 1
09:30 Matter 4, employment and infrastructure, issue 2
14:00 Matter 4, employment and infrastructure, issue 2
09:30 Matter 7, Strategic Environmental Policies
14:00 Matter 7, Strategic Environmental Policies
Site Visits
09:30 Matter 8, Delivery
14:00 Matter 8, Delivery
09:30 Matter 9, Area-based policies, issue 1 (overarching themes)
14:00 Matter 9, Area-based policies, issue 1 (overarching themes)
09:30 Matter 9 Issue 2, Area-based policies, settlement area 1, Wallasey
14:00 Matter 9 Issue 2, Area-based policies, settlement area 1, Wallasey
09:30 Matter 9 Issue 3, Area-based policies, settlement area 2, Birkenhead Commercial Core
14:00 Matter 9 Issue 3, Area-based policies, settlement area 2, Birkenhead Commercial Core
09:30 Matter 9 Issue 4, Area-based policies, settlement area 3, Suburban Birkenhead
14:00 Matter 9 Issue 5, Area-based policies, settlement area 4, Bebington, Bromborough and Eastham
Friday to be held in reserve as contingency for any final matters not covered in earlier sessions and for any administrative / programming issues. Likely virtual morning session as needed.
Week 7 – Birkenhead Town Hall
Day 17: Tuesday 31 October 2023
09:30 Matter 9 Issue 6, Area-based policies, settlement area 5, Leasowe, Moreton, Upton, Greasby and Woodchurch (Mid Wirral)
14:00 Matter 9 Issue 7, Area-based policies, settlement area 6, Hoylake and West Kirby
Day 18: Wednesday 1 November 2023
10:00 Matter 9 Issue 8, Area-based policies, settlement area 7, Irby, Thingwall, Pensby, Heswall and Gayton
11:00 Matter 9 Issue 9, Area-based policies, settlement area 8, Rural Area
Reserve Day: Morning Friday 3 November 2023
Friday to be held in reserve as contingency for any final matters not covered in earlier sessions and for any administrative / programming issues. Likely virtual morning session as needed.
Week 8 – To be held Virtually
Day 19: Tuesday 7 November 2023
09:30 Matter 10, other detailed policies, monitoring and policies map
14:00 Matter 10, other detailed policies, monitoring and policies map
Day 20: Wednesday 8 November 2023
09:30 Additional Matter 8 -Delivery Questions 8 and 9 (not including employment)
14:00 Additional Matter 8 -Delivery Questions 8 and 9 (not including employment)
Day 21: Thursday 9 November 2023
09:30 Reserve
14:00 Reserve
Block 2 sessions will be held in Birkenhead Town Hall or virtually through Microsoft Teams. Please refer to either the Hearing Dates section above or document INSP005 for information.
Birkenhead Town Hall
Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5BR
Limited seating will be provided for observers to observe the hearing sessions in the main Assembly Hall. It is recommended you use the main entrance on Hamilton Street to access the building.
If you wish to observe the sessions, please refrain from sitting in any reserved seats, as these are reserved for those participating in the hearing session.
The hearing sessions will also be livestreamed. On the day of the hearing, if you wish to watch a livestream of the hearing session, please follow the link below and select the hearing session that is taking place that day:
https://wirral.public-i.tv/core/portal/home
All of the hearing sessions will be recorded and will be available to view via a link on this page. Links to the recordings will appear on this page once the hearing session has concluded. Please note: Due to the large file sizes involved, this will not happen immediately.
If you are participating in the hearing sessions and have any concerns about being recorded, please let the programme officer know.
On-street parking is available in Hamilton Square (charges apply). There are also a number of disabled parking spaces which are free of charge (blue badges must be displayed).
You are welcome to consume food on the premises, but please ensure that you dispose of any litter properly. Water will be available throughout the hearing sessions. There are food purchase options available nearby,
The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and adapted toilets are provided at the venue. A lift is available to all floors. Hearing loop facilities are fitted as standard in all meeting areas.
If you have any specific requirements, please let the programme officer know as soon as possible.
If you are participating at the hearing sessions, please refer to the latest published programme for the hearing times and check that your name is listed on the programme for all the hearing sessions you are due to participate in. If you are not listed as you expected please contact the programme officer immediately. It is the responsibility of individual participants to check the latest timetable and to ensure that they are present at the correct time.
The hearings will take place in the Main Assembly Hall, if you are listed as a participant or additional participant then a nameplate will be placed at your seat. This is your designated seat, please do not move this and sit elsewhere.
There are limited plug sockets available, therefore, it is advised that any electronic equipment you require during the hearing is charged beforehand.
Week 4, Week 8 of the hearings and any reserve days will be held virtually. If you are participating in the Week 4 or 8 sessions or in a session that has been moved to a reserve day, the programme officer will send you an electronic invitation shortly before the hearing session.
If you wish to observe these sessions, they will be live streamed and recorded.
Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Day One
View the recording on Matter 1, Issue 1 and Issue 2
Wednesday 19th April 2023 - Day Two
View the recording on Matter 1, Issue 3 and Issue 4
Tuesday 09th May 2023 - Day Three
View the recording on Matter 5 - Detailed Policies
Thursday 11th May 2023 - Day Four (Morning Session)
View the recording on Matter 5 - Detailed Policies
Thursday 11th May 2023 - Day Four (Afternoon Session)
View the recording on Matter 6 - Minerals, Waste, Pollution and Geology
Tuesday 12 September 2023 - Day Five
View the recording of Matter 2
Wednesday 13 September 2023 - Day Six
View the recording of Matter 3 Issue 1, 2 and 3
Thursday 14 September 203 - Day Seven
View the recording of Matter 3 Issue 4
Tuesday 3 October 2023- Day 8
View the recording of Matter 4, employment and infrastructure, issue 1
Wednesday 4 October 2023 – Day 9
View the recording of Matter 4 - Employment and infrastructure, Issue 2
Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Day 10
View the recording of Matter 7, Strategic Environmental Policies
Thursday 12 October 2023 - Day 12
View the recording of Matter 8, Delivery
Friday 13 October 2023 - Day 13
View the recording of Matter 9, Area-based policies, issue 1 (overarching themes)
Tuesday 17 October 2023 - Day 14
View the recording of Matter 9 Issue 2, Area-based policies, settlement area 1, Wallasey
Wednesday 18 October 2023 - Day 15
Thursday 19 October 2023 - Day 16
Day 17: Tuesday 31 October 2023
Day 18: Wednesday 1 November 2023
Tuesday 07 November 2023
View the recording of Matter 10, other detailed policies, monitoring and policies map
Wednesday 08 November 2023
View the recording of Additional Matter 8 -Delivery Questions 8 and 9 (not including employment)