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RESOLVED – That this Council: (i) Recognises the need for an annual remembrance service for the Covid-19 Bereaved in the region; (ii) Calls on the Welsh Government to recognise this event and support the bereaved families; and (iii) Officially supports the Day of Reflection being held in March 2026.
RESOLVED – (i) That Members approve introducing the ceremonial role of the Mayor’s Cadet for the civic year 2026 – 2027; and (ii) That the Armed Forces Cadet organisations be invited to nominate one individual for consideration by a Cadet Appointments Panel each year. Reasons for decisions To support the involvement of young people in civic duties and provide a visible link between the Council, Armed Forces and Wrexham’s youth.
RESOLVED - That Members note the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report. Reason for decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
RESOLVED – That Council (i) Note the making of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations ("the Prescribed Requirements Regulations") by the Welsh Assembly on 27 November 2013; (ii) Adopt The Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013, as the Council’s Scheme for the Financial Year 2026/27, subject to the local discretions that the Council is able to exercise as set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report; and (iii) Approve delegation to the Chief Officer Finance & ICT (in consultation with the Leader) to consider, approve and/or deal with as necessary any amendments which may be made to the “Amendment regulations” following consideration by the National Assembly for Wales when these regulations are laid & approved by Welsh Government. Reason for decision (i) The Council is obliged to approve a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27 under the Prescribed Requirements Regulations by 31 January 2025. (ii) It is likely that the uprating regulations for Benefits, will not be debated by the Senedd until January 2026. As a result it will mean that the amendment regulations will not be approved by the Assembly until late January 2026.
RESOLVED - That Council recommends the Self-Assessment 2024-25 for publication. Reason for decision To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public self-assessment to identify improvements and actions the council will undertake to secure improved outcomes for Wrexham County Borough.
RESOLVED - That Council approves the recommendation of the Appointments Panel that the successful applicant be appointed as lay member to the Governance and Audit Committee for a period up to and including 31 December 2029. Reason for decision To comply with the statutory requirements of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.
RESOLVED - (i) The Council recommends the Council’s response to the PPA recommendations for publication; and (ii) The Council recommends the Council’s proposal for a sector-led approach to the corporate governance review Reason for decision To comply with the requirements of the Local Government & Elections (Wales) Act 2021
RESOLVED – (i) That the sizes and political balance of the standing Committees and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 1, be agreed. (ii) That the political balance of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Standing and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 2 be agreed. (iii) That the size and political balance of those Panels and Groups as set out in Appendix 3 be agreed. (iv) That, in accordance with Appendix 4, the following amendments be made to memberships: · Councillor Marc Jones to replace Councillor Hugh Jones on the Standards Committee · Councillor ******** to replace Councillor Jerry Wellens on the Governance and Audit Committee · Councillors Jeremy Newton and ************* to replace Councillor Robert Ian Williams on the Environmental Licensing Committee. Councillor Anthony Wedlake will join Councillor Corin Jarvis as a member who can be called upon if a Meeting is not quorate · Councillor Anthony Wedlake to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Appointments Committee · Councillor Mike Davies to replace Councillor Ross Shepherd on the Grievance Committee · Councillor ********** to replace Councillor Paul Roberts on the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee · Councillors ********** and ************ to replace Councillors Michael Morris and Jerry Wellens on the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens be appointed as Vice Chair of the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (v) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors (in accordance with iv above) to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within 10 working days. Reason for decisions To agree the revised political allocation of seats to Committees and Scrutiny Committees in accordance with the legislative requirements.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors William Baldwin, Gary Brown, Krista Childs, Emma Holland, John McCusker, Paul H Pemberton, Fred Roberts, Ross Shepherd, Kate Wilkinson and Nigel Williams.
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 8 – Appointing a Mayor’s Cadet Councillor Jeremy Kent – Personal and Non Prejudicial – He remained in the meeting, taking part in the discussion thereon.
RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the meeting of the County Borough Council held on 24 September 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED – That this Council: (i) Recognises the need for an annual remembrance service for the Covid-19 Bereaved in the region; (ii) Calls on the Welsh Government to recognise this event and support the bereaved families; and (iii) Officially supports the Day of Reflection being held in March 2026.
Members considered a Notice of Motion in the following terms proposed by Councillor Marc Jones and seconded accordingly: “This Council: 1. Recognises the need for an annual remembrance service for the Covid-19 Bereaved in the region 2. Calls on the Welsh Government to recognise this event and support the bereaved families 3. Officially supports the Day of Reflection being held in March 2026”. A number of Members, some of whom had been personally affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, spoke in full support of this motion and recognised its importance. RESOLVED – That this Council: (i) Recognises the need for an annual remembrance service for the Covid-19 Bereaved in the region; (ii) Calls on the Welsh Government to recognise this event and support the bereaved families; and (iii) Officially supports the Day of Reflection being held in March 2026.
The Mayor referred to the sad, recent passing of Councillor Paul Pemberton’s wife and led Council in a short moment of silence as a mark of respect. The Charity Ball had taken place in October and had been a resounding success and the Mayor thanked all who had attended or supported the evening. Last month the Annual Remembrance Service and the Armistice Day two minutes’ silence had taken place. It was a time when people gathered to pay respects and give thanks to all those who had made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in peace and freedom. The Mayor had been honoured to be a part of these important occasions and thanked those who had supported these commemorations. Last month the Council celebrated the opening of the Old Library Creative Hub in the heart of Wrexham. The refurbishment of this prominent City centre building served as a reminder of the past whilst serving future ambitions to attract high quality and creative businesses to Wrexham. Work had begun on the new kop stand at Wrexham AFC and the Mayor had been lucky enough to attend the recent ground-breaking ceremony. She looked forward to seeing the build progressing. The Mayor congratulated all those involved with the Wrexham community and business Awards which was held in November. It had been a very successful evening and highlighted just what Wrexham had to offer. The Mayor had attended the Christmas lights switch-on and Victorian Christmas market earlier this month. She thanked the events team and partners who had put such a lot of work into these popular festive events that brought increased footfall into the City centre every year. Finally, the Mayor thanked her fellow Councillors and all staff for their continued dedication to Wrexham County Borough Council and the wonderful community of Wrexham. She wished all a very merry Christmas and send best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
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RESOLVED – (i) That Members approve introducing the ceremonial role of the Mayor’s Cadet for the civic year 2026 – 2027; and (ii) That the Armed Forces Cadet organisations be invited to nominate one individual for consideration by a Cadet Appointments Panel each year. Reasons for decisions To support the involvement of young people in civic duties and provide a visible link between the Council, Armed Forces and Wrexham’s youth.
The Armed Forces Champion submitted a report COGC/86/25 which This report outlined the proposed process for appointing a Mayor’s Cadet and defines the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role. The initiative aims to strengthen civic engagement among young people and enhance the ceremonial presence of the Mayor at official functions. RESOLVED – (i) That Members approve introducing the ceremonial role of the Mayor’s Cadet for the civic year 2026 – 2027; and (ii) That the Armed Forces Cadet organisations be invited to nominate one individual for consideration by a Cadet Appointments Panel each year. Reasons for decisions To support the involvement of young people in civic duties and provide a visible link between the Council, Armed Forces and Wrexham’s youth.
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RESOLVED - That Members note the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report. Reason for decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report COFI/42/25 which allowed Members to review the Semi-Annual Treasury Management activity for 2025-26 and the revised Treasury Management Policy Statement and Practices. A Member requested that details relating to quarter 3 be circulated to Members as an Information report at the earliest opportunity. RESOLVED - That Members note the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report. Reason for decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
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RESOLVED – That Council (i) Note the making of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations ("the Prescribed Requirements Regulations") by the Welsh Assembly on 27 November 2013; (ii) Adopt The Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013, as the Council’s Scheme for the Financial Year 2026/27, subject to the local discretions that the Council is able to exercise as set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report; and (iii) Approve delegation to the Chief Officer Finance & ICT (in consultation with the Leader) to consider, approve and/or deal with as necessary any amendments which may be made to the “Amendment regulations” following consideration by the National Assembly for Wales when these regulations are laid & approved by Welsh Government. Reason for decision (i) The Council is obliged to approve a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27 under the Prescribed Requirements Regulations by 31 January 2025. (ii) It is likely that the uprating regulations for Benefits, will not be debated by the Senedd until January 2026. As a result it will mean that the amendment regulations will not be approved by the Assembly until late January 2026.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report COFI/40/25 which allowed Members to approve a Council Tax Reduction Scheme to commence in April 2026, for the 2026/27 Financial Year. RESOLVED – That Council (i) Note the making of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations ("the Prescribed Requirements Regulations") by the Welsh Assembly on 27 November 2013; (ii) Adopt The Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013, as the Council’s Scheme for the Financial Year 2026/27, subject to the local discretions that the Council is able to exercise as set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report; and (iii) Approve delegation to the Chief Officer Finance & ICT (in consultation with the Leader) to consider, approve and/or deal with as necessary any amendments which may be made to the “Amendment regulations” following consideration by the National Assembly for Wales when these regulations are laid & approved by Welsh Government. Reason for decision (i) The Council is obliged to approve a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27 under the Prescribed Requirements Regulations by 31 January 2025. (ii) It is likely that the uprating regulations for Benefits, will not be debated by the Senedd until January 2026. As a result it will mean that the amendment regulations will not be approved by the Assembly until late January 2026.
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RESOLVED - That Council recommends the Self-Assessment 2024-25 for publication. Reason for decision To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public self-assessment to identify improvements and actions the council will undertake to secure improved outcomes for Wrexham County Borough.
The Lead Member Finance and Asset Management submitted a report CE/14/24 which presented the Wrexham Council’s draft Self-Assessment Report (2024-25) as required by the Local Government & Elections (Wales) Act 2021. The self-assessment met the Act’s requirement for the Council to review the Self-Assessment Report prior to it being published. A number of Members advised that they felt the scoring within the report was not reflective of the overall Council position and that they would therefore be abstaining from the vote. RESOLVED - That Council recommends the Self-Assessment 2024-25 for publication. Reason for decision To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public self-assessment to identify improvements and actions the council will undertake to secure improved outcomes for Wrexham County Borough.
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RESOLVED - That Council approves the recommendation of the Appointments Panel that the successful applicant be appointed as lay member to the Governance and Audit Committee for a period up to and including 31 December 2029. Reason for decision To comply with the statutory requirements of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.
The Chief Officer Finance and ICT submitted a report COFI/41/25 which sought Members agreement to the recommendations from the Members Appointment Panel for the appointment of an independent lay member to the Governance and Audit Committee for the period up to and including 31 December 2029. RESOLVED - That Council approves the recommendation of the Appointments Panel that the successful applicant be appointed as lay member to the Governance and Audit Committee for a period up to and including 31 December 2029. Reason for decision To comply with the statutory requirements of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.
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RESOLVED - (i) The Council recommends the Council’s response to the PPA recommendations for publication; and (ii) The Council recommends the Council’s proposal for a sector-led approach to the corporate governance review Reason for decision To comply with the requirements of the Local Government & Elections (Wales) Act 2021
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report CE/26/25 which presented the Wrexham Council’s Panel Performance Assessment (PPA) Report and response as required by the Local Government & Elections (Wales) Act 2021. The report met the Act’s requirement for the Council to undertake a Panel Performance Assessment (PPA) of the extent to which it is meeting its performance duties as set out in the Act, at least once between two consecutive ordinary elections (May 2022 and May 2027), i.e. once per County Borough Council’s term. The Labour Leader advised that her group were unable to support recommendation (ii) as they felt this was in conflict with a decision made by the Governance and Audit Committee at its recent meeting. She advised that whilst the Committee had understood the principle of a section led approach, the model had lacked detail and a request had been made for a more comprehensive report from SLT be brought to a future meeting of that Committee. She proposed an amendment to 3.2, which was subsequently seconded, in the following terms – Replace recommendation (ii) with the following wording: (ii) That Council undertake a scoping exercise in partnership with the WLGA in pursuant of a section led approach to the corporate governance review and a detailed report is presented to the Governance and Audit Committee to seek the recommendations to Council” The amendment was lost and it was – RESOLVED - (i) The Council recommends the Council’s response to the PPA recommendations for publication; and (ii) The Council recommends the Council’s proposal for a sector-led approach to the corporate governance review Reason for decision To comply with the requirements of the Local Government & Elections (Wales) Act 2021
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RESOLVED – (i) That the sizes and political balance of the standing Committees and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 1, be agreed. (ii) That the political balance of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Standing and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 2 be agreed. (iii) That the size and political balance of those Panels and Groups as set out in Appendix 3 be agreed. (iv) That, in accordance with Appendix 4, the following amendments be made to memberships: · Councillor Marc Jones to replace Councillor Hugh Jones on the Standards Committee · Councillor ******** to replace Councillor Jerry Wellens on the Governance and Audit Committee · Councillors Jeremy Newton and ************* to replace Councillor Robert Ian Williams on the Environmental Licensing Committee. Councillor Anthony Wedlake will join Councillor Corin Jarvis as a member who can be called upon if a Meeting is not quorate · Councillor Anthony Wedlake to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Appointments Committee · Councillor Mike Davies to replace Councillor Ross Shepherd on the Grievance Committee · Councillor ********** to replace Councillor Paul Roberts on the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee · Councillors ********** and ************ to replace Councillors Michael Morris and Jerry Wellens on the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens be appointed as Vice Chair of the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (v) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors (in accordance with iv above) to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within 10 working days. Reason for decisions To agree the revised political allocation of seats to Committees and Scrutiny Committees in accordance with the legislative requirements.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report COGC/94/25 which allowed Members to carry out a review of appointments to the Executive Board, Committees, Scrutiny Committees and various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution. RESOLVED – (i) That the sizes and political balance of the standing Committees and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 1, be agreed. (ii) That the political balance of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Standing and Scrutiny Committees, as specified in Appendix 2 be agreed. (iii) That the size and political balance of those Panels and Groups as set out in Appendix 3 be agreed. (iv) That, in accordance with Appendix 4, the following amendments be made to memberships: · Councillor Marc Jones to replace Councillor Hugh Jones on the Standards Committee · Councillor ******** to replace Councillor Jerry Wellens on the Governance and Audit Committee · Councillors Jeremy Newton and ************* to replace Councillor Robert Ian Williams on the Environmental Licensing Committee. Councillor Anthony Wedlake will join Councillor Corin Jarvis as a member who can be called upon if a Meeting is not quorate · Councillor Anthony Wedlake to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Appointments Committee · Councillor Mike Davies to replace Councillor Ross Shepherd on the Grievance Committee · Councillor ********** to replace Councillor Paul Roberts on the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee · Councillors ********** and ************ to replace Councillors Michael Morris and Jerry Wellens on the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens to replace Councillor Jeremy Kent on the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee · Councillor Jerry Wellens be appointed as Vice Chair of the Safeguarding, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (v) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors (in accordance with iv above) to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within 10 working days. Reason for decisions To agree the revised political allocation of seats to Committees and Scrutiny Committees in accordance with the legislative requirements.
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