1. Stephen Rowley Guest speaker

2. Consolidating Archives and Records Management Services at Wirral Council Stephen Rowley Head of Support Services – Finance Dept Wirral Council

3. Background Situation at Wirral pre-2007 Aims and Objectives Wider organisational agendas Key Drivers What did we want to achieve

4. Archives at Wirral - 2006

5. Records Management at Wirral - 2006

6. Consolidation Strategy Shared resources Reduced carbon footprint Storage conditions Appraisal Access to records

7. Achievements Completion within 18 months Promo & publicity Major service improvements Outreach & community involvement Closure of assets Compliance

8. Challenges Faced Change management Financial support Realizing savings Value for money Meeting the demand Building a firm foundation Sustainability

9. Solutions Revenue opportunities Training & awareness Senior management support Clear communication Regular updates to members Promotional opportunities Partnerships

10. Concluding Thoughts Be patient, but tenacious Hold on to the vision Make friends Think broad Get good staff Celebrate