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RESOLVED – That Mr Phil Parkinson is awarded the Freedom of the County Borough.
RESOLVED – That in light of the recently published peer performance assessment report which included a recommendation in relation to improving the approach to scrutiny and the contents of the motion presented today, under paragraph 4.21.3(b) of our constitution, the subject matter be referred without discussion to the Constitution Working Group for consideration and report. Motion 5ii Members considered a Notice of Motion in the following terms, proposed by Councillor Trevor Bates and seconded accordingly: “This Council to: 1. Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 2. Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, or better use of existing land. 3. Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. 4. Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Senedd representatives.” A number of minor amendments to the wording were submitted and accepted by the mover and seconder of the original motion and subsequently it was – RESOLVED – That the Council i) Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. ii) Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, public transport or better use of existing land. iii) Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. iv) Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and all elected Members of Senedd for North Wales.
RESOLVED- That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2024/25 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
RESOLVED- (i) That the Governance and Audit Committee’s Annual Report 2024-25 be noted subject to the aforementioned amendment. (ii) That Members continue to recognise the Governance and Audit Committee’s important role in providing assurance as to the effectiveness of governance across the Council. REASON FOR DECISION To ensure the Governance and Audit Committee meets the requirements of its Terms of Reference in that it can be held accountable by Council for its performance in relation to the Terms of Reference and the effectiveness of the Committee in meeting its purpose.
RESOLVED - That the Annual Report of the Standards Committee at Appendix 1 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To discharge the statutory duty of the Council to produce an annual report of the Standards Committee.
RESOLVED – The following Members be appointed to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, indicated in paragraph 2.1 of the report. Democratic Services Committee – 1 seat Cllr Gary Brown Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee – 1 seat Cllr Anthony Wedlake Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee – 2 seats Councillor Robert Ian Williams Councillor Ron Prince REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
RESOLVED - The work of scrutiny during the year June 2024 to May 2025 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Carrie Harper, John McCusker and Kate Wilkinson.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this meeting. The following declarations were made: Agenda Item 3 – Honorary Freedom of the County Borough Councillors I David Bithell MBE and Claire Lovett – Personal and Non Prejudicial – fire superisor at the racecourse and family member employed by Wrexham Football Club respectively - The Councillors remained in the meeting, taking part in the discussion thereon.
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RESOLVED – That Mr Phil Parkinson is awarded the Freedom of the County Borough.
The Leader, Deputy Leader and Mayor all paid tribute to Mr Phil Parkinson, Manager of Wrexham Football Club and referred to his outstanding achievements with three consecutive promotions in the football league and the joy he had brought to the heart of Wrexham. RESOLVED – That Mr Phil Parkinson is awarded the Freedom of the County Borough.
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RESOLVED – That in light of the recently published peer performance assessment report which included a recommendation in relation to improving the approach to scrutiny and the contents of the motion presented today, under paragraph 4.21.3(b) of our constitution, the subject matter be referred without discussion to the Constitution Working Group for consideration and report. Motion 5ii Members considered a Notice of Motion in the following terms, proposed by Councillor Trevor Bates and seconded accordingly: “This Council to: 1. Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 2. Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, or better use of existing land. 3. Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. 4. Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Senedd representatives.” A number of minor amendments to the wording were submitted and accepted by the mover and seconder of the original motion and subsequently it was – RESOLVED – That the Council i) Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. ii) Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, public transport or better use of existing land. iii) Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. iv) Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and all elected Members of Senedd for North Wales.
Motion 5i Members considered a Notice of Motion in the following terms proposed by Councillor Jerry Wellens and seconded accordingly: “Over the course of the past three years, the influence and importance of Scrutiny Committees has diminished in importance in the eyes of this Administration. In certain Committees, we have often seen the Executive Board’s timetables override those of Scrutiny to the extent that the Committees’ effectiveness is reduced to a post-decision review of decisions already taken. More seriously, we have recently seen detailed Scrutiny recommendations on a draft report on Hybrid Working Policy ignored – contrary to 7.18.4 of the Constitution – without any explanation of the reasoning behind the Administration’s rejection of its findings. Effective Scrutiny Committees are crucial to the operation of Local Authorities. In the words of a 2014 Audit Wales report, “Effective scrutiny can improve the evidence base for decisions on the allocation of resources as well as ensuring that decisions are transparent and in accordance with the needs of the local community.” There is significant concern that these benefits are in danger of being lost as the Scrutiny process loses priority in the eyes of the Administration. It isn’t – or shouldn’t be – a fly to be swatted away. Scrutiny does not belong to the Administration; nor to Members; nor to Officers: it belongs to the Residents of Wrexham and should be respected as such. Consequently, the Council shall: Acknowledge the importance of the Scrutiny process and commit to ensuring the Constitutional role of the Committees is promoted and respected; and Appoint a Task and Finish Group under an appropriate Committee to review the current Scrutiny process and make recommendations to restore Scrutiny to the forefront of Local Government in Wrexham. It is requested that the Task & Finish Group reports its conclusion and recommendation(s) within the next 6 months.” RESOLVED – That in light of the recently published peer performance assessment report which included a recommendation in relation to improving the approach to scrutiny and the contents of the motion presented today, under paragraph 4.21.3(b) of our constitution, the subject matter be referred without discussion to the Constitution Working Group for consideration and report. Motion 5ii Members considered a Notice of Motion in the following terms, proposed by Councillor Trevor Bates and seconded accordingly: “This Council to: 1. Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 2. Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, or better use of existing land. 3. Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. 4. Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Senedd representatives.” A number of minor amendments to the wording were submitted and accepted by the mover and seconder of the original motion and subsequently it was – RESOLVED – That the Council i) Call on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to urgently review and address the parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. ii) Request that the Health Board publish a clear plan with timelines to improve parking capacity and management, including consideration of multi-storey options, off-site park and ride, public transport or better use of existing land. iii) Urge the Health Board to engage with Wrexham Council, local residents, and staff representatives to ensure any solution is inclusive, practical, and community-sensitive. iv) Send a copy of this motion to the Chief Executive and Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and all elected Members of Senedd for North Wales.
The Mayor stated that she had had a very busy few months in Wrexham and it had been a great privilege for her to be involved in so many events that had taken place since her term of office began, including, Wales in Bloom, the 80th anniversary of VE Day and hosting the National Eisteddfod and the Annual Regimental reunion. She thanked those who had supported these recent events. The Mayor advised that she had also recently attended the annual service to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Gresford colliery disaster. It had been heart-warming to see the service still so well attended and it had been an honour to meet some of those whose family members were directly affected by the disaster. The Council had recently been invited to send a delegation of 3 people to Markischer Kreis, one of our twinning partners, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the region. The Mayor congratulated Councillor Trevor Bates for his involvement in the organisation of the international sheepdog trials at the Brynkinallt estate, Chirk.
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RESOLVED- That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2024/25 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report COFI/32/25 which presented the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. A Member sought clarification around the number variants for some of the figures within the report. She also queried if the current financial situation was too volatile to make some of the assumptions within the report, for example on future inflation assumptions. The Chief Officer Finance and ICT responded accordingly. RESOLVED- That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2024/25 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
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RESOLVED- (i) That the Governance and Audit Committee’s Annual Report 2024-25 be noted subject to the aforementioned amendment. (ii) That Members continue to recognise the Governance and Audit Committee’s important role in providing assurance as to the effectiveness of governance across the Council. REASON FOR DECISION To ensure the Governance and Audit Committee meets the requirements of its Terms of Reference in that it can be held accountable by Council for its performance in relation to the Terms of Reference and the effectiveness of the Committee in meeting its purpose.
The Chief Officer Finance and ICT submitted a report COFI/31/25 which allowed Members to consider the Governance and Audit Committee’s Annual Report 2024-25. The Leader thanked the Chair, Vice Chair and all elected members for their contribution to the whole process. The valuable input from lay members was also recognised. A member referred to the importance of focusing on the findings and issues raised in the Annual Governance Statement (2024-25) report and how the Council would respond. Reference was made to incorrect paragraph numbering within section 6 of the report and the need to amend. RESOLVED- (i) That the Governance and Audit Committee’s Annual Report 2024-25 be noted subject to the aforementioned amendment. (ii) That Members continue to recognise the Governance and Audit Committee’s important role in providing assurance as to the effectiveness of governance across the Council. REASON FOR DECISION To ensure the Governance and Audit Committee meets the requirements of its Terms of Reference in that it can be held accountable by Council for its performance in relation to the Terms of Reference and the effectiveness of the Committee in meeting its purpose.
The Chief Officer Finance and ICT submitted a report COFI/30/25 which sought Council agreement to set up a Member Appointment Panel to appoint an independent lay member to the Governance and Audit Committee REOLVED – That a politically balanced Appointments Panel for the appointment of an independent lay member to serve on the governance and Audit Committee for a period of four years be established. REASONS FOR DECISION To comply with the statutory requirements of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.
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RESOLVED - That the Annual Report of the Standards Committee at Appendix 1 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To discharge the statutory duty of the Council to produce an annual report of the Standards Committee.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report COGC/75/25 which sought Council approval of the Annual Report of the Standards Committee. RESOLVED - That the Annual Report of the Standards Committee at Appendix 1 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION To discharge the statutory duty of the Council to produce an annual report of the Standards Committee.
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RESOLVED – The following Members be appointed to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, indicated in paragraph 2.1 of the report. Democratic Services Committee – 1 seat Cllr Gary Brown Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee – 1 seat Cllr Anthony Wedlake Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee – 2 seats Councillor Robert Ian Williams Councillor Ron Prince REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report COGC/74/25 which allowed Council to consider the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution. RESOLVED – The following Members be appointed to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, indicated in paragraph 2.1 of the report. Democratic Services Committee – 1 seat Cllr Gary Brown Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee – 1 seat Cllr Anthony Wedlake Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee – 2 seats Councillor Robert Ian Williams Councillor Ron Prince REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
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RESOLVED - The work of scrutiny during the year June 2024 to May 2025 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
The Scrutiny Champion submitted a report COGC/66/25 which allowed Council to review the performance of and work undertaken by the Authority’s scrutiny committees and related support in 2024/25. RESOLVED - The work of scrutiny during the year June 2024 to May 2025 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED - That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting during consideration of the following item as it is likely that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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