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RESOLVED – (i) That the ‘Council Plan Annual Performance Report 2024/25’as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/12/25 be approved for publication. (ii) That the Council Plan Performance Management Framework for Year 3 of the Council Plan set out at Appendix B be supported. Reason for Decisions To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public assessment of progress made against the Council Plan
RESOLVED – That, subject to planning permission, Executive Board approve the siting of a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Wrexham, to honour the Welsh Guards who served and sacrificed their lives during operations in Afghanistan. Reasons for Decision (i) The regiment’s historic and enduring ties to Wrexham (ii) The absence of a dedicated Welsh Guards Afghanistan public memorial in Wales for these fallen soldiers. (iii) The emotional and symbolic importance of providing a place of reflection and remembrance for families, veterans, and the wider community impacted by the conflict. (iv) The alignment of the proposed memorial with existing commemorative installations, enhancing the Memorial Garden’s role as a focal point for remembrance (v) The fact that funding has already been secured by the Welsh Guards, with the proposal subject to standard planning procedures. (vi) Approval of this application would not only honour the memory of those lost but also reaffirm Wrexham’s commitment to recognising the service and sacrifice of its military community.
RESOLVED – (i) That the amended Managing Attendance Policy and Procedure set out in report CE/21/25 be approved. (ii) That the policy be reviewed every 3 years and delegated authority given for the Head of Service, HR&OD in consultation with the Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services to have discretion to update the policy where there is a legislative change. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the Council applies an efficient, fair and consistent approach to monitoring absence whilst supporting employee’s through the Managing Attendance policy and procedure. Ensuring managers are implementing the procedures with support from Human Resources. (ii) To ensure that managers are monitoring absence data, identify absence concerns early, provide support to improve attendance through the application of the policy
RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board agrees in principle to the commencement of the Connect to Work programme within Wrexham and regionally through collaboration with the six local authorities in North Wales, in line with the information set out in report COEP/45/25. (ii) That a further report be submitted within 12 weeks, prior to the mobilisation of delivery activity, to consider Wrexham’s contribution to the Delivery plan, which will include further detail on risks and opportunities. Reasons for Decisions To allow the Council to progress the work required on a regional basis to establish the new Connect to Work employment support programme in Wrexham County Borough, which will benefit economically inactive people.
RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with relevant parties on Options 1 and 2 regarding the Dee Valley Federation of Schools as set out in report COEEI/23/25. Option 1 proposes to maintain the status quo. Option 2 proposes to close Froncysyllte CP with effect from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.19(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. (iii) That a further report be submitted in January 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for Decisions (i) To explore options available to the Dee Valley Federation of schools and ensure sustainability in the immediate future. (ii) To provide the most effective and efficient education services for pupils. (iii) To ensure that the Council complies with its duty to monitor the demand for school places and ensure viability of the school estate. (iv) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).4
RESOLVED – (i) That the Director’s Report for 2024/25 and the improvement priorities for 2025/26 be approved for publication in September 2025. (ii) That Members confirm support to officers to progress improvement priorities. Reasons for Decisions The Annual ‘Director’s Report’ is intended to provide a clear picture of the performance of Social Services in Wrexham. Its publication will ensure requirements placed upon the Statutory Director of Social Services are fulfilled under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It will also enable Regulators to use the report to assist in determining the inspection programme for Social Services in Wrexham.
RESOLVED – (i) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors to fill the vacant seat on the Joint Member/Officer Working Group on the Cost of Living Crisis to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within three weeks. (ii) 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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups in accordance with the Constitution. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate Immediately.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Nigel Williams and Dana Davies.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 July 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 9 Councillor David A Bithell – Personal and Prejudicial Family member employed at a school within the Dee Valley Federation. The Councillor withdrew from the meeting for this item taking no part in the discussion and voting thereon. Councillor Phil Wynn – Personal only Family member formerly attended a school within the Dee Valley Federation. The Councillor remained in the meeting taking part in the discussion and voting thereon.
In accordance with section 5.8.16 of the Council’s Constitution a member of the public submitted a question. The Monitoring Officer read out the question and the Lead Member for Strategic Planning and Public Protection responded accordingly.
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the next item on the Agenda. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
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RESOLVED – (i) That the ‘Council Plan Annual Performance Report 2024/25’as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/12/25 be approved for publication. (ii) That the Council Plan Performance Management Framework for Year 3 of the Council Plan set out at Appendix B be supported. Reason for Decisions To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public assessment of progress made against the Council Plan
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (CE/12/25) for Executive Board to consider the Council’s Annual Performance Report 2024/25, which presented an assessment of performance against the Council Plan 2023-28, for approval prior to publication on the council’s website and for Executive Board to consider the Council Plan Performance Management Framework (PMF) for Year 3 of the Council Plan 2023-28. Presenting the report the Lead Member highlighted areas of improved performance and thanked Officers and departmental staff for their efforts in sustaining progress, sentiments that were echoed by Councillors present. Thereafter the Lead Member responded to questions in respect of Wrexham as a safe place, carbon emissions, dog fouling, transport, flooding, empty properties, rough sleepers, school attendance and foster carers. RESOLVED – (i) That the ‘Council Plan Annual Performance Report 2024/25’as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/12/25 be approved for publication. (ii) That the Council Plan Performance Management Framework for Year 3 of the Council Plan set out at Appendix B be supported. Reason for Decisions To enable the council to comply with its statutory reporting requirements and to provide a public assessment of progress made against the Council Plan
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Pritchard, resumed Chair of the Meeting from this point in the proceedings.
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RESOLVED – That, subject to planning permission, Executive Board approve the siting of a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Wrexham, to honour the Welsh Guards who served and sacrificed their lives during operations in Afghanistan. Reasons for Decision (i) The regiment’s historic and enduring ties to Wrexham (ii) The absence of a dedicated Welsh Guards Afghanistan public memorial in Wales for these fallen soldiers. (iii) The emotional and symbolic importance of providing a place of reflection and remembrance for families, veterans, and the wider community impacted by the conflict. (iv) The alignment of the proposed memorial with existing commemorative installations, enhancing the Memorial Garden’s role as a focal point for remembrance (v) The fact that funding has already been secured by the Welsh Guards, with the proposal subject to standard planning procedures. (vi) Approval of this application would not only honour the memory of those lost but also reaffirm Wrexham’s commitment to recognising the service and sacrifice of its military community.
The Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services in her capacity as Armed Forces Champion submitted a report (CE/20/25) to seek permission to site a memorial honouring members of the Welsh Guards who served and those who gave their lives during operations in Afghanistan. Presenting the report the Armed Forces Champion welcomed to the meeting the Regimental Veterans Officer Jiffy Myers MBE. Tribute was paid to the sacrifice of those men and women who served during operations in Afghanistan. RESOLVED – That, subject to planning permission, Executive Board approve the siting of a memorial in the Garden of Remembrance, Wrexham, to honour the Welsh Guards who served and sacrificed their lives during operations in Afghanistan. Reasons for Decision (i) The regiment’s historic and enduring ties to Wrexham (ii) The absence of a dedicated Welsh Guards Afghanistan public memorial in Wales for these fallen soldiers. (iii) The emotional and symbolic importance of providing a place of reflection and remembrance for families, veterans, and the wider community impacted by the conflict. (iv) The alignment of the proposed memorial with existing commemorative installations, enhancing the Memorial Garden’s role as a focal point for remembrance (v) The fact that funding has already been secured by the Welsh Guards, with the proposal subject to standard planning procedures. (vi) Approval of this application would not only honour the memory of those lost but also reaffirm Wrexham’s commitment to recognising the service and sacrifice of its military community.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the amended Managing Attendance Policy and Procedure set out in report CE/21/25 be approved. (ii) That the policy be reviewed every 3 years and delegated authority given for the Head of Service, HR&OD in consultation with the Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services to have discretion to update the policy where there is a legislative change. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the Council applies an efficient, fair and consistent approach to monitoring absence whilst supporting employee’s through the Managing Attendance policy and procedure. Ensuring managers are implementing the procedures with support from Human Resources. (ii) To ensure that managers are monitoring absence data, identify absence concerns early, provide support to improve attendance through the application of the policy
The Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services submitted a report (CE/21/25) to seek approval from Executive Board for the revised Managing Attendance Policy and procedure. Members were informed that feedback on the draft policy had been sought from Trade Unions. RESOLVED – (i) That the amended Managing Attendance Policy and Procedure set out in report CE/21/25 be approved. (ii) That the policy be reviewed every 3 years and delegated authority given for the Head of Service, HR&OD in consultation with the Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services to have discretion to update the policy where there is a legislative change. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the Council applies an efficient, fair and consistent approach to monitoring absence whilst supporting employee’s through the Managing Attendance policy and procedure. Ensuring managers are implementing the procedures with support from Human Resources. (ii) To ensure that managers are monitoring absence data, identify absence concerns early, provide support to improve attendance through the application of the policy
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board agrees in principle to the commencement of the Connect to Work programme within Wrexham and regionally through collaboration with the six local authorities in North Wales, in line with the information set out in report COEP/45/25. (ii) That a further report be submitted within 12 weeks, prior to the mobilisation of delivery activity, to consider Wrexham’s contribution to the Delivery plan, which will include further detail on risks and opportunities. Reasons for Decisions To allow the Council to progress the work required on a regional basis to establish the new Connect to Work employment support programme in Wrexham County Borough, which will benefit economically inactive people.
The Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism submitted a report (CE/45/25) to set out the Council’s role in the development of the new Connect to Work programme employment support programme within Wrexham. In the absence of the Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism, the Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change responded to questions. Local Authorities across North Wales were developing a delivery plan setting out how their Connect to Work offer would be implemented. Work would be undertaken with BCUHB to identify their role in the programme. RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board agrees in principle to the commencement of the Connect to Work programme within Wrexham and regionally through collaboration with the six local authorities in North Wales, in line with the information set out in report COEP/45/25. (ii) That a further report be submitted within 12 weeks, prior to the mobilisation of delivery activity, to consider Wrexham’s contribution to the Delivery plan, which will include further detail on risks and opportunities. Reasons for Decisions To allow the Council to progress the work required on a regional basis to establish the new Connect to Work employment support programme in Wrexham County Borough, which will benefit economically inactive people.
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RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with relevant parties on Options 1 and 2 regarding the Dee Valley Federation of Schools as set out in report COEEI/23/25. Option 1 proposes to maintain the status quo. Option 2 proposes to close Froncysyllte CP with effect from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.19(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. (iii) That a further report be submitted in January 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for Decisions (i) To explore options available to the Dee Valley Federation of schools and ensure sustainability in the immediate future. (ii) To provide the most effective and efficient education services for pupils. (iii) To ensure that the Council complies with its duty to monitor the demand for school places and ensure viability of the school estate. (iv) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).4
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 27 above) The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/23/25) to seek approval from the Executive Board to begin a period of consultation relating to the Dee Valley Federation of Schools. RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with relevant parties on Options 1 and 2 regarding the Dee Valley Federation of Schools as set out in report COEEI/23/25. Option 1 proposes to maintain the status quo. Option 2 proposes to close Froncysyllte CP with effect from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.19(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. (iii) That a further report be submitted in January 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward. Reasons for Decisions (i) To explore options available to the Dee Valley Federation of schools and ensure sustainability in the immediate future. (ii) To provide the most effective and efficient education services for pupils. (iii) To ensure that the Council complies with its duty to monitor the demand for school places and ensure viability of the school estate. (iv) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).4
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Director’s Report for 2024/25 and the improvement priorities for 2025/26 be approved for publication in September 2025. (ii) That Members confirm support to officers to progress improvement priorities. Reasons for Decisions The Annual ‘Director’s Report’ is intended to provide a clear picture of the performance of Social Services in Wrexham. Its publication will ensure requirements placed upon the Statutory Director of Social Services are fulfilled under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It will also enable Regulators to use the report to assist in determining the inspection programme for Social Services in Wrexham.
The Lead Member for Health and Adult Services and Children’s and Family Services submitted a joint report (COSC/15/25) to provide Members with a draft version of the Social Services Director’s Report for 2024/25, including the improvement priorities for 2025/26 for their consideration. The Lead Members thanked Officers and employees for their hard work and dedication. Information was provided in respect of the performance management process, placements and employment in the care sector. RESOLVED – (i) That the Director’s Report for 2024/25 and the improvement priorities for 2025/26 be approved for publication in September 2025. (ii) That Members confirm support to officers to progress improvement priorities. Reasons for Decisions The Annual ‘Director’s Report’ is intended to provide a clear picture of the performance of Social Services in Wrexham. Its publication will ensure requirements placed upon the Statutory Director of Social Services are fulfilled under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It will also enable Regulators to use the report to assist in determining the inspection programme for Social Services in Wrexham.
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RESOLVED – (i) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors to fill the vacant seat on the Joint Member/Officer Working Group on the Cost of Living Crisis to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within three weeks. (ii) 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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups in accordance with the Constitution. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate Immediately.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/64/25) to consider the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups which fall to be reconstituted by the Executive Board. RESOLVED – (i) That Group Leaders provide the names of the nominated Councillors to fill the vacant seat on the Joint Member/Officer Working Group on the Cost of Living Crisis to the Chief Officer Governance & Customer within three weeks. (ii) 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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups in accordance with the Constitution. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate Immediately.
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).
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the next item on the Agenda. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
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