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RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
RESOLVED: (a) That development of the Connect to Work programme be noted; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) in consultation with the Cabinet Member to undertake further development work on the programme, where resources allow, to enable a fully costed proposal to be brought back to Scrutiny prior to Cabinet approval. (c) That approval be given to request that Denbighshire County Council act as the Accountable Body for North Wales for the programme and that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Governance) and Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) in consultation with the respective Cabinet Member to establish a partnership agreement to govern the relationship; and (d) That the programme be delivered within the existing budget.
RESOLVED: (a) To support the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25. (b) To support overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures. (c ) To be assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance. (d) That the Committee supports exception based reporting of the Council Plan going forward.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the report and recognises the relative benefits, disadvantages, and risks; (b) That the Committee notes the limitations associated with private sector interest and supports the recommended next steps; and (c) That this is pursued by the Council via Welsh Government and the Corporate Joint Committee.
RESOLVED: That Members support the approval of the Food Service Plan 2025-26 and provide any comments to Cabinet.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the performance outlined in the street lightening Annual Status Report (ASR) against the current street lighting policy; and (b) That the Committee notes the contents of this report and the adoption of the Highway Asset Management Plan (HAMP).
RESOLVED: (a) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the protocol is adopted for parking issues outside schools and circulation to all schools in Flintshire; (b) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the matrix for prioritising schools is implemented; (c) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that all schools be required to produce a school travel plan and that the portfolios showcase some best practice examples or provide a standard template to schools; (d) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that a pan el be set up to assess complaints received in accordance with the criteria and determine action to be taken based on the established protocol; ( e) Scrutiny notes the intention to explore the use of vehicle-mounted ANPR technology to enhance existing Civil Parking enforcement activities; and (f) Scrutiny notes that further work is required on the 5 minute parking grace period and further work will take place following implementation of the protocol for addressing.
RESOLVED: (a) That the establishment of a Task & Finish Group to review the discretionary element of the School Transport Policy, as shown in the Terms of Reference in Appendix 1 of the report, be supported; and (b) That Councillors David Evans, Mike Peers, Roy Wakelam and Richard Lloyd represent the Committee on the Task and finish group.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the achievements of Flintshire County Council and other project sponsors in delivering the 2022/25 programme; and (b) That the 2025/26 programme be discussed and comments reported to Cabinet.
RESOLVED: (a) That the new Council Plan 2025-30 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030 be supported; and (b) That a reference be included in the Council Plan referring to rural resilience within the actions and measures.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the progress update and supports the work undertaken to increase accessibility on the active travel network in Flintshire; and (b) That the Committee notes the proposed joint public relations approach in partnership with Sustrans and Transport for Wales.
Councillor Mike Peers declared he was a member of the Schools Parking Task & Finish Group – Agenda item 9.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2025 (agenda item no.3). RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
The Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Facilitator presented the report (agenda item no.4) to consider the current Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking progress. The Facilitator drew attention to a Biodiversity Workshop to be held on Thursday, 17 July 2025. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
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RESOLVED: (a) That development of the Connect to Work programme be noted; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) in consultation with the Cabinet Member to undertake further development work on the programme, where resources allow, to enable a fully costed proposal to be brought back to Scrutiny prior to Cabinet approval. (c) That approval be given to request that Denbighshire County Council act as the Accountable Body for North Wales for the programme and that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Governance) and Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) in consultation with the respective Cabinet Member to establish a partnership agreement to govern the relationship; and (d) That the programme be delivered within the existing budget.
The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) introduced the report (agenda item no.5) to provide an update on the development of the programme and to seek delegated authority for further development work to take place. The Enterprise and Regeneration Manager presented the report. Councillor David Coggins Cogan proposed the following additional recommendation to the recommendations in the report: “That the programme be designed to ‘fit’ within the existing budget”. This was seconded by Councillor Mike Peers It was agreed that a report would be brought back to the Committee when the proposal has been fully costed prior to final approval by the Cabinet. RESOLVED: (a) That development of the Connect to Work programme be noted; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) in consultation with the Cabinet Member to undertake further development work on the programme, where resources allow, to enable a fully costed proposal to be brought back to Scrutiny prior to Cabinet approval. (c) That approval be given to request that Denbighshire County Council act as the Accountable Body for North Wales for the programme and that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Governance) and Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) in consultation with the respective Cabinet Member to establish a partnership agreement to govern the relationship; and (d) That the programme be delivered within the existing budget.
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RESOLVED: (a) To support the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25. (b) To support overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures. (c ) To be assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance. (d) That the Committee supports exception based reporting of the Council Plan going forward.
The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) presented the report to (agenda item no.6) to review and monitor the Council’s performance including actions and measures, as set out in the Council Plan (2023-28) at year end for 2024/25. In response to a question about Flintshire Forest Sites, the Chief Officer agreed to confirm with the Service Manager Countryside Access and Natural Environment, if it is still possible to put forward sites for consideration. Councillor David Coggins-Cogan proposed an additional recommendation to the recommendations in the report as follows: “That the Committee supports exception based reporting of the Council Plan going forward” This was agreed by the Committee. RESOLVED: (a) To support the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25. (b) To support overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures. (c ) To be assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance. (d) That the Committee supports exception based reporting of the Council Plan going forward.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the report and recognises the relative benefits, disadvantages, and risks; (b) That the Committee notes the limitations associated with private sector interest and supports the recommended next steps; and (c) That this is pursued by the Council via Welsh Government and the Corporate Joint Committee.
The Transportation Manager presented the report (agenda item no.7) to consider the Feasibility of Leasing Car Parking Spaces to Third Party Companies for Vehicle Charging. In response to a request from Councillor Mike Peers the Transportation Manager agreed to provide statistics on usage of car parking spaces that are leased out for vehicle charging. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the report and recognises the relative benefits, disadvantages, and risks; (b) That the Committee notes the limitations associated with private sector interest and supports the recommended next steps; and (c) That this is pursued by the Council via Welsh Government and the Corporate Joint Committee.
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RESOLVED: That Members support the approval of the Food Service Plan 2025-26 and provide any comments to Cabinet.
The Community and Business Protection Manager presented the report (agenda item no.8) to seek approval of the Food Service Plan 2025-26. RESOLVED: That Members support the approval of the Food Service Plan 2025-26 and provide any comments to Cabinet.
RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as the following item is considered to be exempt by virtue of Paragraph(s) 15 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the performance outlined in the street lightening Annual Status Report (ASR) against the current street lighting policy; and (b) That the Committee notes the contents of this report and the adoption of the Highway Asset Management Plan (HAMP).
The Highway Network Manager presented a report (agenda item no.12) to provide an update on the application of the Council’s Street Lighting Policy and the status of the asset group, prior to presenting the Annual Status Report to Cabinet for approval. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the performance outlined in the street lightening Annual Status Report (ASR) against the current street lighting policy; and (b) That the Committee notes the contents of this report and the adoption of the Highway Asset Management Plan (HAMP).
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RESOLVED: (a) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the protocol is adopted for parking issues outside schools and circulation to all schools in Flintshire; (b) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the matrix for prioritising schools is implemented; (c) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that all schools be required to produce a school travel plan and that the portfolios showcase some best practice examples or provide a standard template to schools; (d) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that a pan el be set up to assess complaints received in accordance with the criteria and determine action to be taken based on the established protocol; ( e) Scrutiny notes the intention to explore the use of vehicle-mounted ANPR technology to enhance existing Civil Parking enforcement activities; and (f) Scrutiny notes that further work is required on the 5 minute parking grace period and further work will take place following implementation of the protocol for addressing.
The Transport Manager introduced a report (agenda item no.9) to seek support for the recommendations to Cabinet by the School Parking Task and Finish Group. The Transport Strategy Manager presented the report. Councillor Mike Peers proposed the following additional recommendation to the recommendations in the report: “Scrutiny notes that further work is required on the 5 minute ‘grace’ period in restricted areas and a pilot of 2 schools will take place following implementation of the protocol”. This was seconded. RESOLVED: (a) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the protocol is adopted for parking issues outside schools and circulation to all schools in Flintshire; (b) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that the matrix for prioritising schools is implemented; (c) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that all schools be required to produce a school travel plan and that the portfolios showcase some best practice examples or provide a standard template to schools; (d) Scrutiny notes the Committees’ recommendation that a pan el be set up to assess complaints received in accordance with the criteria and determine action to be taken based on the established protocol; ( e) Scrutiny notes the intention to explore the use of vehicle-mounted ANPR technology to enhance existing Civil Parking enforcement activities; and (f) Scrutiny notes that further work is required on the 5 minute parking grace period and further work will take place following implementation of the protocol for addressing.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the establishment of a Task & Finish Group to review the discretionary element of the School Transport Policy, as shown in the Terms of Reference in Appendix 1 of the report, be supported; and (b) That Councillors David Evans, Mike Peers, Roy Wakelam and Richard Lloyd represent the Committee on the Task and finish group.
The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented a report (agenda item no.10) to seek consideration to establish a Task & Finish Group as proposed at the Member workshop. Councillors David Evans, Mike Peers, Roy Wakelam and Richard Lloyd were nominated to represent the Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the establishment of a Task & Finish Group to review the discretionary element of the School Transport Policy, as shown in the Terms of Reference in Appendix 1 of the report, be supported; and (b) That Councillors David Evans, Mike Peers, Roy Wakelam and Richard Lloyd represent the Committee on the Task and finish group.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the achievements of Flintshire County Council and other project sponsors in delivering the 2022/25 programme; and (b) That the 2025/26 programme be discussed and comments reported to Cabinet.
The Enterprise and Regeneration Manager presented the report (agenda item no.11) to provide a final report on the delivery and achievements of the Shared Prosperity Fund programme. Councillor David Coggins Cogan moved the following recommendations: That Members support the achievements of Flintshire County Council and other project sponsors in delivering the 2022/25 programme; and That the 2025/26 programme be discussed and comments reported to Cabinet. The recommendations were seconded and when put to the vote were carried. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the achievements of Flintshire County Council and other project sponsors in delivering the 2022/25 programme; and (b) That the 2025/26 programme be discussed and comments reported to Cabinet.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the new Council Plan 2025-30 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030 be supported; and (b) That a reference be included in the Council Plan referring to rural resilience within the actions and measures.
The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) presented a report (agenda item no.13) to support the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030. Councillor David Healey proposed the following additional recommendation: That a reference be included in the Plan referring to rural resilience within the actions and measures. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Lloyd. The Enterprise and Regeneration Manager agreed to pursue this with the Performance Team. RESOLVED: (a) That the new Council Plan 2025-30 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030 be supported; and (b) That a reference be included in the Council Plan referring to rural resilience within the actions and measures.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the progress update and supports the work undertaken to increase accessibility on the active travel network in Flintshire; and (b) That the Committee notes the proposed joint public relations approach in partnership with Sustrans and Transport for Wales.
The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) introduced a report (agenda item no.14) to provide an update on progress for the removal and review of access control barriers across the Flintshire active travel network. The Transport Strategy Manager presented the report. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the progress update and supports the work undertaken to increase accessibility on the active travel network in Flintshire; and (b) That the Committee notes the proposed joint public relations approach in partnership with Sustrans and Transport for Wales.
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