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RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
RESOLVED: (a) That the update on the current position regarding outstanding Continuing Health Care invoices raised by the Council for payment by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board be noted; and (b) The future monitoring reports be delegated to the Chief Officer (Social Services) and only be referred to this Committee in the event that the amount outstanding exceeds £750k for three consecutive months.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the Flintshire and Wrexham Public Services Board (PSB) Annual Report 2024/25 and the progress made in achieving the well-being objectives.
RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (month 5) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be brought to the attention of Cabinet when it considers the report.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the contents of the report and supports the management response to the identified risks; and (b) That the Committee welcomes six monthly reporting of this topic.
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The Democratic Services Manager advised that Cabinet had considered a report on ‘Flintshire Connects Service Review and Future Operating Model’ at a meeting held on 16 September 2025. The decision (Record of Decision 16 / 4482) had been called in as shown on the agenda. Copies of the Cabinet report, Record of Decision and Endorsement of Call In were included in the agenda pack. The Democratic Services Manager explained the procedure for the call in of a Cabinet decision as detailed in the supporting document included in the agenda pack.
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RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
When invited by the Chair, the signatories outlined the reasons for the Call In, expanding on the reasons outlined within the agenda. Cabinet Members and officers responded to the concerns raised by the Call In signatories, with reference made to the advice circulated by the Chief Officer (Governance) on dealing with particular elements in closed session. The Chair then invited Members of the Committee to ask questions of the Decision Makers and Call In signatories whilst Cabinet Members and officers in attendance provided clarity where required. On behalf of the signatories, Councillor Peers summed up the reasons for the Call In due to concerns about insufficient detail and consultation on the peripatetic model before implementation. The Chair asked the Democratic Services Manager to remind Members of the options for decision making as detailed in item 3 of the agenda. There was a brief adjournment at this point. Councillor Ibbotson proposed that the matter be referred to full Council (option 4) and was seconded by Councillor Swash. On being put to the vote, the motion was lost. Councillor Claydon proposed that the decision be implemented (option 1) and was seconded by Councillor Healey. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members supported. On being put to the vote, the proposal for option 1 was carried as follows: The following voted for option 1: Councillors: Tina Claydon, Gladys Healey, Teresa Carberry, Billy Mullin and Bill Crease The following voted against option 1: Councillors: David Coggins Cogan, Alasdair Ibbotson, Sam Swash and Ant Turton RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 6) on progress with actions from previous meetings and advised that an email had been circulated regarding actions omitted from the previous report. Councillor Ibbotson requested that future reports indicate whether an officer or Cabinet Member would provide the response. His query on school balances would be picked up outside the meeting with the Corporate Finance Manager and Cabinet Member. On that basis, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 7) on the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and indicated that Members would be asked to submit questions to the North Wales Fire & Rescue Service in advance of the November meeting. Following discussion, it was agreed that the long-standing item on acquisition of land for cemeteries would be scheduled for December, subject to officer availability. It was also agreed that the annual item for the Committee to scrutinise the work of the North Wales Coroner would be added to the forward work programme (in addition to the All Member briefing). Councillor Ibbotson requested a report to the next meeting on the final outturn budget for the Education portfolio to give assurance on the accuracy of figures. With the agreement of the Chair, the Democratic Services Manager agreed to liaise with colleagues to schedule this item and that the Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee Members would be invited. The Chair of that Committee, Councillor Carberry, indicated her agreement to this. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the update on the current position regarding outstanding Continuing Health Care invoices raised by the Council for payment by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board be noted; and (b) The future monitoring reports be delegated to the Chief Officer (Social Services) and only be referred to this Committee in the event that the amount outstanding exceeds £750k for three consecutive months.
The Senior Manager (Safeguarding and Commissioning) presented a report (agenda item 8) which provided a quarterly update on the work being undertaken to address long-standing Continuing Health Care (CHC) invoices. Councillor Coggins Cogan proposed an additional recommendation that future monitoring reports be delegated to the Chief Officer and only referred to this Committee in the event that the amount outstanding exceeds £750k for three consecutive months. He was seconded by the Chair and supported by the Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the update on the current position regarding outstanding Continuing Health Care invoices raised by the Council for payment by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board be noted; and (b) The future monitoring reports be delegated to the Chief Officer (Social Services) and only be referred to this Committee in the event that the amount outstanding exceeds £750k for three consecutive months.
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RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the Flintshire and Wrexham Public Services Board (PSB) Annual Report 2024/25 and the progress made in achieving the well-being objectives.
The Chief Executive presented the annual report (agenda item 9) of the Flintshire and Wrexham Public Services Board for 2023/24 which outlined the steps taken to achieve well-being objectives. During discussion, Councillor Ibbotson proposed that the Chair write to the Welsh Government Minister calling for the removal of legal duties on councils to be a member of a Public Services Board. He was seconded by Councillor Swash. On being put to the vote, the motion was lost. The recommendation in the report was put to the vote and supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the Flintshire and Wrexham Public Services Board (PSB) Annual Report 2024/25 and the progress made in achieving the well-being objectives.
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RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (month 5) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be brought to the attention of Cabinet when it considers the report.
The Strategic Finance Manager presented a report (agenda item 10)) on the 2025/26 month 5 position for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account, prior to consideration by Cabinet. During the debate, Members were given responses to questions and asked that specific areas of concern be referred to Cabinet. On Table 1, the Corporate Finance Manager agreed to consider a request for an additional column indicating Cabinet Member responsibilities and to split the delegated and non-delegated elements of school budgets. On that basis, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (month 5) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be brought to the attention of Cabinet when it considers the report.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the contents of the report and supports the management response to the identified risks; and (b) That the Committee welcomes six monthly reporting of this topic.
The Corporate Manager (People and Organisational Development) and Corporate Finance Manager presented a report (agenda item 11) to consider the process for engaging agency worker placements outside the ‘Matrix’ system, as requested by the Governance & Audit Committee. Following discussion, Councillor Coggins Cogan proposed an additional recommendation that the Committee welcome six monthly reporting of this topic. On being put to the vote, this was carried. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the contents of the report and supports the management response to the identified risks; and (b) That the Committee welcomes six monthly reporting of this topic.
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