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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 March, 2024 be approved.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 20 January, 2024 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 the progress update on the Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2027 and action plan be noted. (b) That an annual summary continues to be presented to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review progress against the Strategy’s action plan.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Keith Eeles and Ros Griffiths-Williams.
In the interest of transparency, it was noted that some Members of the Committee were also members of various Town Regeneration Programme Boards, but as the interest was not considered prejudicial, Members were able to speak and vote on the matter.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 March, 2024 be approved.
The minutes of the meeting of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 March, 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 March, 2024 be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 20 January, 2024 be noted.
The minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 20 January, 2024 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 20 January, 2024 be noted.
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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 results of the consultation in relation to Colwyn Bay Town Centre had been scheduled for the meeting on 22 May 2024. · The Dog Control Order Public Space Protection Order for Colwyn Bay Beach was scheduled for 24 July 2024. · Following consultation with Welsh Government, the Local Market Housing Assessment required further work, therefore the report had been deferred. · Further work was required, so the report had been deferred. · The draft Local Housing Strategy had been scheduled for August 2024, with a review of the Empty Homes Strategy scheduled for September 2024, prior to going out to consultation. · The annual Play Sufficiency Assessment had been scheduled for October 2024. 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 Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy introduced a report on the proposed closure of Town Regeneration Programmes and merger of their work into the appropriate Local Area Forum (LAF). The Corporate Modernisation Manager highlighted key points and presented options from within the report for consideration, with Option 2 (close the current Town Regeneration Programmes and merge them into the LAFs) being the preferred option. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: · The benefits the Town Regeneration Boards had brought to local areas was acknowledged, together with focused and valued contribution from stakeholders. · The benefits of the LAFs, particularly for those areas which did not have a Regeneration Board. · Reviewing and streamlining programmes in order to avoid duplication of work and making sure all Members had the opportunity to get involved. · The need for a strategic regeneration vision and appropriate resources; it was suggested that a business case be developed as part of the business setting process for 2025/2026. · Some concern was raised that, currently the LAFs did not have the same membership or terms of reference as the programmes, which may have a negative impact on any regeneration proposals. In response, the Corporate Modernisation Manager stated that such concerns could be mitigated by reinvigorating the LAFs and reviewing their membership and terms of reference accordingly; in addition, the LAFs could be reviewed in 12 months to ascertain the effectiveness of merging the Regeneration Boards. An amendment was proposed and seconded that, the closure of the Town Regeneration Programmes and merger into the appropriate LAFs be agreed in principle, subject to a review of the structure, the development of a framework for the Local Area Forums and further consideration in terms of new terms of reference and membership. Following a vote, it was RECOMMENDATION TO CABINET: (a) That Cabinet approve, in principle, the closure of the Town Regeneration Programmes and their merger into the appropriate Local Area Forum. (b) That officers be requested to review the structure, develop a framework for the Local Area Forums and consider new terms of reference and membership.
The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and Facilities presented a report in relation to the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and the proposed objectives and measures. The Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager provided the detail in relation to updating the 2013 Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and the proposed Local Strategy Objectives. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: · Thanks was extended to the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager and the team for all their hard work in response to recent storm events. • Housing developments built prior to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and the impact some developments were having on water pollution and flooding in urban areas. Members were informed that it was now standard practice to consider present day and future events, during the planning application stage. It was suggested that a presentation be given to the Member Development and Information Forum in relation to such matters. · Balancing flood alleviation schemes with grant funding requirements as well as the economic benefits, such as the amenity/use of beaches and the prosperity of businesses. · Recognising the wider importance and value of biodiversity was praised. · Welsh Government grants, methodology and the Authority’s success in the delivery of flood alleviation schemes across the County. RECOMMENDATION TO CABINET: (a) That the local objectives and measures to facilitate the completion of the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, be approved prior to public consultation. (b) That the Chair of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee be requested to review the finalised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, once the public consultation process was complete, and refer the completed strategy directly to Cabinet if appropriate.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the progress update on the Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2027 and action plan be noted. (b) That an annual summary continues to be presented to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review progress against the Strategy’s action plan.
The Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy introduced a progress report and action plan in relation to the Conwy Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2027. The Section Head – Economic Development highlighted the key points in relation to the delivery of the Economic Growth Strategy, together with the action plan that reflected the current issues and priorities in Conwy and for Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC). In scrutinising the report, reference was made to the following: · The challenges and significant events that had affected international economies, for example, the Covid pandemic, Brexit and economic recession/cost of living crisis were acknowledged. · The need to support aspirations for growth and prosperity within Conwy County. · Challenges and issues affecting Conwy’s local economy. · Innovative data gathering techniques in terms of monitoring town centre footfall and the need for improved connectivity, particularly in Llandudno, where Wi-Fi and mobile phone coverage was poor. Members were advised that engagement with the North Wales Economic Ambition Board’s Digital Team was on-going. · The importance of local economy investment, both in terms of new business and funding streams, particularly in town centres. In response, the Section Head made reference to local Business Forums and the role of the Local Member in terms of promoting town centres and positive good news stories and themes. Thanks was extended to the officers for their dedication, hard work and exciting planned projects for the future. RESOLVED: (a) That the progress update on the Economic Growth Strategy 2017-2027 and action plan be noted. (b) That an annual summary continues to be presented to the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review progress against the Strategy’s action plan.
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