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RESOLVED - (i) That the proposed Governance Model, which is presented as Figure 1 at section 4.14 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (ii) That the identified Tax Sites (within Deeside Gateway, Warren Hall and within Wrexham Industrial Estate) and Retained Rates Areas (within Deeside Gateway and Wrexham Industrial Estate), as presented in sections 4.18 to 4.20 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (iii) That the Investment Zone Themes (Innovation, Skills, Business Support, and Transport) and the high-level interventions presented at sections 4.26 and 4.27 report COEP/98/24, which will be refined as part of Gateway 4, be approved. Reason for decisions To ensure that the application (Gateways) process required to secure the £160m investment earmarked by the UK Government for the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone continues to completion.
RESOLVED – (i) That the Self-Assessment 2023-24 be recommended to Council for agreement and publication. (ii) That the suggested Panel Performance Assessment areas of focus be recommended to Council. (iii) That Council be recommended to approve that appointment of the PPA Panel is delegated to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Chief Executive. (iv) That sickness absence be considered red RAYG rated and an area of priority. Reason for decisions 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 – (i) That the ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning (SCfL) Strategic Outline Programme Rolling Programme’ (Appendix 1 to report COEEI/18/24), which was approved in principle by the Welsh Government on 12 August 2024 be approved. (ii) That it be noted that approval is subject to a full financial business case being presented in relation to the Council’s commitments to the Programme and an annual update report being presented to Executive Board. Reason for decisions To enable the authority to implement the Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2032.
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Hugh Jones.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 November 2024 be signed as a correct record.
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the remaining items on the Agenda. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
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RESOLVED - (i) That the proposed Governance Model, which is presented as Figure 1 at section 4.14 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (ii) That the identified Tax Sites (within Deeside Gateway, Warren Hall and within Wrexham Industrial Estate) and Retained Rates Areas (within Deeside Gateway and Wrexham Industrial Estate), as presented in sections 4.18 to 4.20 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (iii) That the Investment Zone Themes (Innovation, Skills, Business Support, and Transport) and the high-level interventions presented at sections 4.26 and 4.27 report COEP/98/24, which will be refined as part of Gateway 4, be approved. Reason for decisions To ensure that the application (Gateways) process required to secure the £160m investment earmarked by the UK Government for the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone continues to completion.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (COEP/98/24) to provide an overview of the progress made on the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone, and to seek support for the ongoing development of the Gateway process that will enable the Investment Zone to be implemented. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. A discussion ensued, and the importance of fully understanding the governance arrangements to ensure opportunities weren’t missed was highlighted. It was also suggested that in future reports, the opportunity of supporting a business improvement district needed to be recognised. RESOLVED - (i) That the proposed Governance Model, which is presented as Figure 1 at section 4.14 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (ii) That the identified Tax Sites (within Deeside Gateway, Warren Hall and within Wrexham Industrial Estate) and Retained Rates Areas (within Deeside Gateway and Wrexham Industrial Estate), as presented in sections 4.18 to 4.20 of report COEP/98/24 be approved. (iii) That the Investment Zone Themes (Innovation, Skills, Business Support, and Transport) and the high-level interventions presented at sections 4.26 and 4.27 report COEP/98/24, which will be refined as part of Gateway 4, be approved. Reason for decisions To ensure that the application (Gateways) process required to secure the £160m investment earmarked by the UK Government for the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone continues to completion.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Self-Assessment 2023-24 be recommended to Council for agreement and publication. (ii) That the suggested Panel Performance Assessment areas of focus be recommended to Council. (iii) That Council be recommended to approve that appointment of the PPA Panel is delegated to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Chief Executive. (iv) That sickness absence be considered red RAYG rated and an area of priority. Reason for decisions 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 for Finance and Performance submitted a report (CE/31/24) to present the draft Self-Assessment report prior to its submission to Council on 18 December. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. He moved an additional recommendation that sickness absence be considered red RAYG rated and an area of priority. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · Suggestion that staff wellbeing surveys be included in the self-assessment. · The Interim Head of Service HR & OD highlighted the various initiatives available to staff, including health days and financial and mental health help. · Assurances sought that the culture and working environment impacting on staff wellbeing had been acknowledged. It was noted that the staff survey would include more data enabling Managers to be reassured and be in a position to develop their own action plans. RESOLVED – (i) That the Self-Assessment 2023-24 be recommended to Council for agreement and publication. (ii) That the suggested Panel Performance Assessment areas of focus be recommended to Council. (iii) That Council be recommended to approve that appointment of the PPA Panel is delegated to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Chief Executive. (iv) That sickness absence be considered red RAYG rated and an area of priority. Reason for decisions 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 – (i) That the ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning (SCfL) Strategic Outline Programme Rolling Programme’ (Appendix 1 to report COEEI/18/24), which was approved in principle by the Welsh Government on 12 August 2024 be approved. (ii) That it be noted that approval is subject to a full financial business case being presented in relation to the Council’s commitments to the Programme and an annual update report being presented to Executive Board. Reason for decisions To enable the authority to implement the Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2032.
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/18/24) asking Members to approve the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Outline Rolling Programme. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · Request for further information regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision, particularly given that pupil numbers were generally reducing which could provide additional capacity for ALN provision. · It was the intention to provide more specialist education in County in order to reduce the number of learners travelling out of County to independent specialist schools. · Importance of ensuring that the location for the new Special School had not yet been agreed, but a consultation exercise would be undertaken. It was confirmed that the local Member would be involved throughout the process in order to alleviate any concerns. RESOLVED – (i) That the ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning (SCfL) Strategic Outline Programme Rolling Programme’ (Appendix 1 to report COEEI/18/24), which was approved in principle by the Welsh Government on 12 August 2024 be approved. (ii) That it be noted that approval is subject to a full financial business case being presented in relation to the Council’s commitments to the Programme and an annual update report being presented to Executive Board. Reason for decisions To enable the authority to implement the Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2032.
RESOLVED - That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting during consideration of the following items as it is likely that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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