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RESOLVED – (i) Wrexham County Borough Council objects to the proposal for a new National Park. Our reasons are as follows: Local Authorities and other public bodies will deliver statutory duties within the National Park boundary, for example highways maintenance, public transport, public toilet provision and refuse collection. Additional pressures from the growth of visitor numbers will impact on the demand for services and budgets of Local Authorities and other public bodies which isn’t covered by Welsh Governments full funding for a national park. There is no clarity in respect of the impact on the Welsh Language, housing affordability and planning service delivery (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. Reasons for decisions (i) To ensure the Council’s views are considered by NRW in their consideration of a National Park Designation. (ii) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with the timescale for response to the New National Park Proposal consultation on 8 December 2025.
RESOLVED – (i) That the quorum of the National Joint Committee be reduced to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented. (ii) That the entry into and signing of the Deed of Variation by the Chief Officer Governance & Customer to enable this be authorised. Reasons for decisions (i) To comply with the request from the National Joint Committee to reduce its quorum: all parties to the original agreement have been asked to approve the change in their relevant organisation (ii) Agreeing this proposal will enable the Joint Committee to meet and undertake its functions on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council thus enabling the oversight by it of the collaborative arrangements for adoption and fostering services
RESOLVED – (i) That the establishment of the Wrexham SME Manufacturing Grants Scheme, in line with the initial criteria and processes outlined in report COEP/80/25 be approved. (ii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning to launch the grant and establish the approval process, management and monitoring arrangements for its successful operation. (iii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Asset Management, to review and vary the criteria and delivery arrangements for the grant scheme, if required, to ensure its continued effectiveness in delivering positive outcomes for Wrexham’s advanced manufacturing sector. Reason for decisions To ensure the launch and delivery of an appropriate, flexible support offer to SMEs in Wrexham County Borough, that will contribute to the delivery of the of the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone
RESOLVED – That the Counter Fraud Strategy and Counter Fraud Policy and Procedures 2025-28 set out in report COFI/43/25 be approved. Reason for decision To enable the Council to continue to have in place effective Counter Fraud Arrangements.
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor David A Bithell.
RESOLVED – That Councillor Hugh Jones be appointed Vice-Chair for this Meeting.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 November 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED – (i) Wrexham County Borough Council objects to the proposal for a new National Park. Our reasons are as follows: Local Authorities and other public bodies will deliver statutory duties within the National Park boundary, for example highways maintenance, public transport, public toilet provision and refuse collection. Additional pressures from the growth of visitor numbers will impact on the demand for services and budgets of Local Authorities and other public bodies which isn’t covered by Welsh Governments full funding for a national park. There is no clarity in respect of the impact on the Welsh Language, housing affordability and planning service delivery (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. Reasons for decisions (i) To ensure the Council’s views are considered by NRW in their consideration of a National Park Designation. (ii) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with the timescale for response to the New National Park Proposal consultation on 8 December 2025.
The Lead Member for Strategic Planning and Public Protection submitted a report (COEP/68/25) to inform Lead Members of Natural Resources Wales consultation on the New National Park Proposal and seek support for the Council’s response to the consultation. Presenting the report the Lead Member expressed concerns that Natural Resources Wales had failed to provide the necessary information and clarity, with regard to the governance, planning, financial arrangements, housing, additional pressures from the growth in visitor numbers and the cost of delivering the statutory duties that would fall upon the local authority. These sentiments were echoed by other Councillors who also expressed disquiet regarding the impact on local residents and the increased pressure on healthcare and community facilities without guaranteed long term funding. In addition, concern was expressed that National Park status could drive up house prices, negatively impacting young generations, and have implications for the Welsh language and potential expansion plans for businesses. RESOLVED – (i) Wrexham County Borough Council objects to the proposal for a new National Park. Our reasons are as follows: Local Authorities and other public bodies will deliver statutory duties within the National Park boundary, for example highways maintenance, public transport, public toilet provision and refuse collection. Additional pressures from the growth of visitor numbers will impact on the demand for services and budgets of Local Authorities and other public bodies which isn’t covered by Welsh Governments full funding for a national park. There is no clarity in respect of the impact on the Welsh Language, housing affordability and planning service delivery (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. Reasons for decisions (i) To ensure the Council’s views are considered by NRW in their consideration of a National Park Designation. (ii) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business in order to comply with the timescale for response to the New National Park Proposal consultation on 8 December 2025.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the quorum of the National Joint Committee be reduced to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented. (ii) That the entry into and signing of the Deed of Variation by the Chief Officer Governance & Customer to enable this be authorised. Reasons for decisions (i) To comply with the request from the National Joint Committee to reduce its quorum: all parties to the original agreement have been asked to approve the change in their relevant organisation (ii) Agreeing this proposal will enable the Joint Committee to meet and undertake its functions on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council thus enabling the oversight by it of the collaborative arrangements for adoption and fostering services
The Lead Member for Children’s and Family Services submitted a report (COSC/20/25) to obtain agreement to a ‘Deed of Variation’ to amend the quoracy required for the National Joint Committee meetings for the National Adoption Service for Wales and Foster Wales. RESOLVED – (i) That the quorum of the National Joint Committee be reduced to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented. (ii) That the entry into and signing of the Deed of Variation by the Chief Officer Governance & Customer to enable this be authorised. Reasons for decisions (i) To comply with the request from the National Joint Committee to reduce its quorum: all parties to the original agreement have been asked to approve the change in their relevant organisation (ii) Agreeing this proposal will enable the Joint Committee to meet and undertake its functions on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council thus enabling the oversight by it of the collaborative arrangements for adoption and fostering services
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor Hugh Jones, presided over the next items on the Agenda to enable the Leader to present reports in his capacity as Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management. (Councillor Hugh Jones in the Chair)
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RESOLVED – (i) That the establishment of the Wrexham SME Manufacturing Grants Scheme, in line with the initial criteria and processes outlined in report COEP/80/25 be approved. (ii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning to launch the grant and establish the approval process, management and monitoring arrangements for its successful operation. (iii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Asset Management, to review and vary the criteria and delivery arrangements for the grant scheme, if required, to ensure its continued effectiveness in delivering positive outcomes for Wrexham’s advanced manufacturing sector. Reason for decisions To ensure the launch and delivery of an appropriate, flexible support offer to SMEs in Wrexham County Borough, that will contribute to the delivery of the of the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COEP/80/25) to seek approval to launch the Wrexham Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Manufacturing Grants Scheme following the approval of the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone. The Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism conveyed his thanks to officers for their work in supporting the scheme and referred to the exciting opportunity for businesses and manufacturers in Wrexham and Flintshire and the potential creation of high value jobs. RESOLVED – (i) That the establishment of the Wrexham SME Manufacturing Grants Scheme, in line with the initial criteria and processes outlined in report COEP/80/25 be approved. (ii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning to launch the grant and establish the approval process, management and monitoring arrangements for its successful operation. (iii) That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Asset Management, to review and vary the criteria and delivery arrangements for the grant scheme, if required, to ensure its continued effectiveness in delivering positive outcomes for Wrexham’s advanced manufacturing sector. Reason for decisions To ensure the launch and delivery of an appropriate, flexible support offer to SMEs in Wrexham County Borough, that will contribute to the delivery of the of the Flintshire & Wrexham Investment Zone
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RESOLVED – That the Counter Fraud Strategy and Counter Fraud Policy and Procedures 2025-28 set out in report COFI/43/25 be approved. Reason for decision To enable the Council to continue to have in place effective Counter Fraud Arrangements.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COFI/43/25) to obtain approval of the Counter Fraud Strategy 2025-28 and the Counter Fraud Policy and Procedures RESOLVED – That the Counter Fraud Strategy and Counter Fraud Policy and Procedures 2025-28 set out in report COFI/43/25 be approved. Reason for decision To enable the Council to continue to have in place effective Counter Fraud Arrangements.
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 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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