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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held 29 January, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 10 January, 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – West held on 16 December, 2024 and 23 January, 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 22 January, 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – North held on 13 January, 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:- That the substantial update report on housing and homelessness be noted.
RESOLVED:- That the bi-annual overview of County wide coastal and fluvial flood risk reduction schemes and associated appendices update be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held 29 January, 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 29 January, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held 29 January, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 10 January, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – Central held on 10 January, 2025 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – Central held on 10 January, 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – West held on 16 December, 2024 and 23 January, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – West held on 16 December, 2024 and 23 January, 2025 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – West held on 16 December, 2024 and 23 January, 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 22 January, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – East held on 22 January, 2025 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – East held on 22 January, 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – North held on 13 January, 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the Local Area Forum (LAF) – North held on 13 January, 2025 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Local Area Forum – North held on 13 January, 2025 be noted.
Councillor Harry Saville had submitted a question to the Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy as follows: What assessment has the Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy made of the potential economic impact on the local economy of relocating Llandudno’s Library from Mostyn Street, Llandudno? The Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy provided the following response: A report on the full project to develop Venue Cymru into a culture hub, potentially including the library, would be submitted to democracy in due course. At present, there were no timescales as it remained subject to a discussion with UK Government regarding their processes. The report to democracy would include consideration of the revenue budget for the affected services, the capital budget, impacts for users, wider impacts for the area and opportunities for service improvements. The results of the recent Llandudno library consultation would also form part of the considerations. The survey did include a question regarding responders anticipated change in spend, if the library should move. The Economic Development Team continued to work closely with partners to deliver improvements for Llandudno. In the last 12 months funding had been achieved for just over £1m for Mostyn Estates for the asbestos removal, solar panels and mechanical and electrical works at the previous Marks and Spencer building on Mostyn Street. All the shelters along the promenade had also been upgraded, Llandudno’s popular Alice Trail had been refurbished, as well as support for multiple business and commercial property grant interventions in the town centre. Furthermore, funding had also been secured for the Building Management System, the external painting and some of the technical equipment at Venue Cymru, protecting the important asset that attracted approximately 300,000 people annually to the town and being responsible for over £30 million of positive economic impact to the area each year. In response, Councillor Saville thanked the Cabinet Member for his comprehensive response and stated that the enthusiasm shown for refreshing the offer on Mostyn Street at Cabinet (July, 2024), had since seen Mostyn Estates recently raise concerns regarding the potential relocation of the Library and Tourist Information Centre (TIC), stating that, should the library be relocated, it could result in 170,000 less visits to the high street, A significant period of time had since passed and Councillor Saville queried what discussion had taken place since with Mostyn Estates? In response, the Cabinet Member advised that no conversation had taken place with Mostyn Estates in terms of what could replace the library and stated that, Mostyn Estates was a commercial business with a number of properties throughout Llandudno and he had every confidence, having seen the previous changes to the use of some of their properties, that they would bring something of quality to the unit, should it be vacated. Town centres were changing, together with people’s needs and the recent Library Survey had indicated that the makeup / age of people using the service was in decline, therefore, a better offering / service was necessary. In addition, reference was also made to savings, which the Authority had to identify due to the current financial climate.
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RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
The Scrutiny and Committee Services Officer presented the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP), together with the combined FWP. Members were advised of the following: · The Deposit Revised Local Development Plan (RLDP) was scheduled for 26/03/2025, however, the Welsh Government needed to undertake some further work, therefore, the item would be rescheduled for June/July 2025. · Items for next meeting were as follows: - Local Flood Risk Strategy - Consultation on the Regional Transport Plan - The Events and Filming Strategy RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
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RESOLVED:- That the substantial update report on housing and homelessness be noted.
The Deputy Leader/Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Service Change, together with the Head of Strategic Housing provided a detailed overview of housing and homelessness within the County between 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 up to quarter 3. Prior to scrutinising the report, the Chair encouraged Members to liaise direct with officers in respect of any individual queries and concerns. Discussion ensued regarding the following: • Making use of existing properties - bringing empty homes back into use, particularly those located above commercial premises. Members were advised that officers actively promoted the scheme and available grants. • Allocation Policy and the need to include data and a financial assessment to democracy for information – Members were informed that the policy was currently being reviewed to ensure it was fit for purpose and also supported the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan and approach in ensuring homelessness was rare, brief and unrepeated. Members would be consulted in due course, as their local knowledge was considered vital. • In relation to prevention, funding adaptations, potential support needs and review, Members were assured that the Housing Team worked closely with support agencies and reviewed alternative options (Homeless Prevention Fund Assessment). • Settled moves / future proofing accommodation - it was acknowledged that housing needs changed over time, therefore more 2 – 3 bedroomed units was considered necessary. • The need to reflect within the report to democracy circumstances / pressures surrounding overcrowding and young families living with parents etc., together with a financial assessment of money spent (Housing Allocation Policy). • The importance of working closely and smarter with external stakeholders, in particular Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), in respect of securing funding and ensuring the grant allocation was spent in full. In respect of opportunities to apply for Social Housing Grant (SHG) slippage, Members were informed that often additional funding became available towards the end of the financial year (Quarter 4). • Pressures in relation to staffing, resources and financial constraints were acknowledged • Working collaboratively with other Council services was praised. • Reducing reliance upon temporary accommodation, particularly B&B for families. Members were assured that wherever possible, it was a priority to make sure children were in the most appropriate home/setting. The informative update was welcomed and the professional leadership of the Head of Strategic Housing and the work of her team praised. RESOLVED:- That the substantial update report on housing and homelessness be noted.
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RESOLVED:- That the bi-annual overview of County wide coastal and fluvial flood risk reduction schemes and associated appendices update be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Infrastructure introduced the bi-annual report and the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager presented an overview of county wide coastal and fluvial flood risk reduction schemes. In addition, Members were informed that a draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy was scheduled to be presented to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March, 2025, which would explain how flooding would be managed across the County and would be consistent with the objectives, measures and related polices set out in the national Strategy. In terms of reporting to democracy going forward, an Action Plan would replace the bi-annual overview/update. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Securing funding from Welsh Government and any other partner organisations to advance projects. • Natural Flood Management (NFM) - support from rural Councillors was reiterated, particularly in relation to liaising with farmers/land owners. • Issues and responsibilities in respect of private land ownership, e.g. maintaining drainage, displacement/diverting waters and enforcement. • The importance of maintenance, prevention and innovative flood risk interventions was highlighted. • Housing developments built prior to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and the impact some developments were having on water pollution, and flooding in urban areas. The importance of such schemes being fit for purpose and future proofed via the Revised Local Development Plan (RLDP) and planning policy was highlighted. In response, the Flood Risk Manager assured Members that a robust process was in place in respect of the planning application process and that the Flood Risk Team were consulted in respect of all new developments. It was noted that a report on SuDS was scheduled to be presented to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee in September, 2025. RESOLVED:- That the bi-annual overview of County wide coastal and fluvial flood risk reduction schemes and associated appendices update be noted.
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