Well as we know, Wirral Council is now Conservative led for the first time in 24 years. Wirral Conservatives and Wirral Liberal Democrats joined together in a ‘Progressive Partnership Coalition’. I have been appointed as Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Safety, and from Tuesday morning onwards it has been meeting after meeting as I get to grips with my new role. Please don’t misunderstand me, I am delighted with the challenges the role brings, and I will do my very best to serve all the people of Wirral to deliver world class services.