“Strong results” have been achieved in improving Wirral’s housing stock during recent months, according to a new report.

The findings, to be considered by Wirral Council’s cabinet, have highlighted progress in improving properties between April and June 2016.

According to the update, achievements from the period include 338 empty homes being identified, improved and brought back into use, and 760 properties have also been adapted or improved to help vulnerable people live more independently.

The progress is part of the local authority’s work to achieve its ‘20 Pledges for 2020’ – a plan agreed last year which also includes development of areas such as job creation, school improvement and the economy.

Other improvements highlighted in the report include an 8% increase in visitors to the borough, with Wirral attracting 8.2 million day and short break visitors last year.

Councillor Ann McLachlan, cabinet member for transformation, leisure and culture says: “The Wirral plan was created to change people’s lives for the better. Our 20 pledges are a series of outcomes we committed to deliver which, combined, will have a huge impact on improving the quality of life of our residents.

“Developing the plan, agreeing it with our partners and getting unanimous approval at council were all important steps – now it is all about delivery.

“We promised Wirral residents we would be open and honest with them about our progress and I am delighted to be able to report such strong results in just the first three months of this financial year.”

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