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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 August 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That, subject to the above comments, the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 6 August, 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 27 June, 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
RESOLVED: a) That a further Porth Eirias update report Porth be provided to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee within 6 months. b) That the Porth Eirias Overview Report be noted. Note: Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as he is distantly related to Bryn Williams, who leases the restaurant at Porth Eirias. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
It was proposed and seconded that both Councillor Mandy Hawkins and Councillor Aaron Wynne be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2025/2026 Following a vote it was: RESOLVED: That Councillor Mandy Hawkins be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2025/2026.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Keith Eeles, Ros Griffiths-Williams and Aaron Wynne.
Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in agenda item 11 (Porth Eirias Overview Report) as he is distantly related to Bryn Williams, who leases the restaurant at Porth Eirias. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 August 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 August 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 August 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That, subject to the above comments, the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 6 August, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – Central held on 6 August, 2025 were presented for information. Councillor Chris Hughes disputed the accuracy of Minute 68, stating that no vote was taken on the proposals due to the meeting not being quorate. The Chair of the Local Area Forum (LAF), Councillor Cheryl Carlisle, advised that the recommendation had been to consider the proposals at a future meeting. RESOLVED: That, subject to the above comments, the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 6 August, 2025 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 27 June, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 27 June, 2025 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 27 June, 2025 be noted.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP), together with the combined FWP. Members were advised of the following: · A report documenting progress and seeking support for the next steps in relation to the Plas yn Dre Development and Depot Relocation projects would be presented to the next meeting. · A report seeking support for the initiation of a public consultation exercise on the potential implementation of a discretionary Tourism Levy would be presented to the meeting on 17 December 2025. · It was confirmed that a report seeking approval to go out to consultation did not require a Council decision. RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
Callum Morrisey, Chair of Conwy Youth Council spoke in favour of the report. The Cabinet Member for Culture, Governance and IT introduced a report, which sought to co-opt representatives from the Conwy Youth Council to Overview and Scrutiny Committees. The Head of Democratic Services highlighted key points from within the report and set out the different types of Co-opted Members (i.e. statutory and non-statutory). In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Members were supportive of young people having a say on matters affecting their communities. • Safeguarding concerns in respect of Youth Council representatives remaining in the room for exempt items due to the nature of matters being discussed. • Whilst public participation provisions were already in place, the formal co-opting of Youth Council representatives was a specific and valued measure to involve young people in scrutiny processes. RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: a) That a representative of the Youth Council be co-opted, without voting rights, as a member of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee. b) That the co-opted representative of the youth council should not take part as a member of the committee where the matter under discussion is an exempt item under Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That a further Porth Eirias update report Porth be provided to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee within 6 months. b) That the Porth Eirias Overview Report be noted. Note: Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as he is distantly related to Bryn Williams, who leases the restaurant at Porth Eirias. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
The Cabinet Member for Culture, Governance and IT introduced a report on the financial position of Porth Eirias and the Head of Economy and Culture highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • It was suggested that accountability for the poor financial state of Porth Eirias should be established. • Lessons could be learnt from past mistakes to avoid similar financial burdens in the future. • Concerns were raised regarding the ongoing financial losses at Porth Eirias and their impact on the Council’s overall financial resilience. • A suggestion that a more commercial approach was needed to secure best value for money and budgetary savings. • Whilst the original rooftop turbine was not compatible with the building's infrastructure, work was in progress to source a suitable alternative. • Meetings were ongoing with the Crown Estate in order to explore potential opportunities for Porth Eirias. • Leisure services were exploring income generating ideas for the building. • Concerns regarding the public's inability to use the toilet facilities and that members of the public, including children, were required to cross a busy road to access the nearest public conveniences. • It was confirmed that the current lease prohibited other food outlets within the building. • An update on Porth Eirias and the public toilets would be provided to Colwyn Bay Councillors at a meeting on 2 October 2025. • It was proposed that a follow-up report be provided to Members within 6 months. RESOLVED: a) That a further Porth Eirias update report Porth be provided to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee within 6 months. b) That the Porth Eirias Overview Report be noted. Note: Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as he is distantly related to Bryn Williams, who leases the restaurant at Porth Eirias. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
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