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RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Economy and Planning be authorised to provide a grant of £30,433 per annum, for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of arts and cultural activities to support the priorities in the Council Plan. (ii) That the funding position before the end of 2025/26 (when balances are forecast still to be positive) be reviewed and an assessment made of whether any adjustment to the funding agreement is required at that point. (iii) That officer time provided from the Council’s Regeneration Team is continued to support the Stiwt Trust in achieving its plans for growth, in securing third-party grant support and in increasing earned income levels. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions To continue to assist the Stiwt Trust so that it can continue to provide a Welsh cultural facility for Wrexham County Borough, providing access for children and young people to experience cultural opportunities and a facility for the wider community. The reason for urgency is to put the SLA in place as soon as possible to make the payment, which will be backdated to 01/04/25.
RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports (Appendices 4-6) regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Acton Park CP, Wat’s Dyke CP and Barker’s Lane CP be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices (Appendices 1-3) regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report (Appendix 2a) regarding the proposal to change the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school and to change the age range from 3-4 to 3-7 be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
In the absence of the Leader, the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the meeting.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Mark Pritchard and Bryan Apsley.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 March 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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 declaration was made: Agenda Item 6 – Councillor Dana Davies – Personal and Prejudicial – LA appointed Governor at Wat’s Dyke CP. The Councillor remained in the meeting and claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2)(a)(iii) of the Members’ Code of Conduct taking part in the discussion thereon.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Economy and Planning be authorised to provide a grant of £30,433 per annum, for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of arts and cultural activities to support the priorities in the Council Plan. (ii) That the funding position before the end of 2025/26 (when balances are forecast still to be positive) be reviewed and an assessment made of whether any adjustment to the funding agreement is required at that point. (iii) That officer time provided from the Council’s Regeneration Team is continued to support the Stiwt Trust in achieving its plans for growth, in securing third-party grant support and in increasing earned income levels. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions To continue to assist the Stiwt Trust so that it can continue to provide a Welsh cultural facility for Wrexham County Borough, providing access for children and young people to experience cultural opportunities and a facility for the wider community. The reason for urgency is to put the SLA in place as soon as possible to make the payment, which will be backdated to 01/04/25.
The Lead Member for Strategic Planning and Public Protection submitted a report (COEP/24/25) for Members to consider and approve a further package of financial support to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of Welsh Cultural activities. Presenting the report the Lead Member highlighted the important role of The Stiwt in the cultural and community landscape in Wrexham and acknowledged the financial support provided by other organisations. He paid tribute to the work of Council officers in supporting The Stiwt, in particular Andrew Harradine and Hayley Morgan, comments which were echoed by Members present at the meeting. RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Economy and Planning be authorised to provide a grant of £30,433 per annum, for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of arts and cultural activities to support the priorities in the Council Plan. (ii) That the funding position before the end of 2025/26 (when balances are forecast still to be positive) be reviewed and an assessment made of whether any adjustment to the funding agreement is required at that point. (iii) That officer time provided from the Council’s Regeneration Team is continued to support the Stiwt Trust in achieving its plans for growth, in securing third-party grant support and in increasing earned income levels. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions To continue to assist the Stiwt Trust so that it can continue to provide a Welsh cultural facility for Wrexham County Borough, providing access for children and young people to experience cultural opportunities and a facility for the wider community. The reason for urgency is to put the SLA in place as soon as possible to make the payment, which will be backdated to 01/04/25.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports (Appendices 4-6) regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Acton Park CP, Wat’s Dyke CP and Barker’s Lane CP be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices (Appendices 1-3) regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
(Declarations of interest in respect of this matter are set out under Minute 123 above) The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/12/25) to provide Executive Board with feedback on the recent consultations relating to the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at 3 primary schools: Acton Park CP, Wat’s Dyke CP and Barker’s Lane CP. In addition, to seek approval to publish the relevant Statutory Notices and the consultation feedback reports. Introducing the report the Lead Member informed the Board that a further report would be submitted to the July meeting with the findings of the formal objection period. This report would include the Community Impact Assessment. RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports (Appendices 4-6) regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Acton Park CP, Wat’s Dyke CP and Barker’s Lane CP be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices (Appendices 1-3) regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report (Appendix 2a) regarding the proposal to change the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school and to change the age range from 3-4 to 3-7 be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/13/25) to provide Executive Board with feedback on the recent consultation relating to changing the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school, and changing the age range from 3-4 to 3-7, with effect from September 2025. In addition, to seek approval to publish the relevant Statutory Notice and the consultation feedback report. In response to a question the Lead Member confirmed that responses in respect of the Estyn feedback to the proposal would be shared with all Members. RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report (Appendix 2a) regarding the proposal to change the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school and to change the age range from 3-4 to 3-7 be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal. (iii) That a further report be submitted to Members in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the objection period and seek their approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places. (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate. (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments.
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