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RESOLVED – That Agenda Item 15 be brought forward and taken at this time.
RESOLVED – (i) That the proposal to allocate the entire £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund to the 34 Town & Community Councils in Wrexham County Borough to invest in public and community-owned assets and infrastructure that improve Community Spaces and Public Spaces, as outlined in sections 4.20 and 4.21 of report COEP/12/26 be approved. (ii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance, be authorised to determine the operational details of the funding awards, the monitoring and reporting arrangements and the mechanism for addressing any re-allocation of funds that will be required. (iii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance open the fund to the Town and Community Councils, as soon as is practicable in 2026. (iv) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT be authorised to submit and certify the PiPIF Spend Forecast to the UK Government in February 2026, based on this approach. Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide stakeholders with certainty as to the implementation of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. (ii) To support local decision making that will aid investment in public and community owned assets across Wrexham County Borough, in line with the Council’s Placemaking ambitions. (iii) To enable the Council to submit its Pride in Place Impact Fund spend forecast to UK Government in February 2026
RESOLVED – That Council Plan Quarter 2 Performance Report 2025-26 as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/27/25 be approved. Reason for Decision To enable the Executive Board to monitor performance against the Council Plan.
RESOLVED – That the Chief Officer for Housing and Assets be authorised to negotiate and conclude terms and conditions for a new lease of the premises, shown in Appendix 1 of report COH/07/26, being Shopmobility at Wrexham Bus Station, for a period of 15 years at a rent of £3,000 per annum and otherwise on similar terms and conditions as are relevant as the lease dated 17 September 2015 contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Reason for Decision To formalise the existing occupation by AVOW of the Shopmobility service at Wrexham Bus Station.
RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management and the Local Members be authorised to dispose of the surplus property known as the Lodge Community Centre shown in plan 06-98-1 (Appendix 1 of report COH/06/26) by way of marketing through traditional methods for a six-month period prior to a public auction. (ii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer be authorised to advertise the intention to dispose of the land shown cross hatched in Appendix 1, forming part of an open space pursuant to Section 123 (2A) Local Government Act 1972. (iii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer report to the Executive Board any objection received to the intended disposal of the site forming part of the open space, but in the absence of objection the land be disposed of as set out in the report. Reason for Decisions To obtain support for a course of action to dispose of surplus property, generate a cost saving and generate a capital receipt to the Council.
RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board notes the outcome of the consultation process. (ii) That the Executive Board approve the amendments set out in Appendix 1 of report COFI/01/26 for calculating schools’ delegated budgets for the 2026–2027 financial year. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the amended formula is applied for the calculation of school’s delegated budgets. (ii) To ensure compliance with the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998. The method of distributing the total available budget to Wrexham schools is transparent, fair and equitable, objective, measurable, predictable, simple and clearly expressed
RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report at Appendix 2 of report COEEI/01/26 regarding proposals to consult on the Dee Valley Federation of Schools be noted. (ii) That Officers be authorised to proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal to discontinue Froncysyllte CP from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (iii) 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. (iv) That a further report be submitted in June 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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 to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).
RESOLVED – That the report and Annual Letter set out in report COGC/03/26 be endorsed and the Council’s performance within be noted. Reason for Decision To enable Members to review the Council’s performance in responding to customer complaints.
RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 1 to report COGC/02/26 be agreed, and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Executive Board Sub-Committees and Non-Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 2 be agreed and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately
RESOLVED – (i) That the following rent levels be approved: - Wrexham continues to use a Target Rent for each type of property applying 4.3%% to current target rents for 2026/27 - For properties that are below the Target Rents for 2026/27 – an increase of rent of 4.3% - For properties at or above the Target Rents for 2026/27 – no rent increase - An increase of 4.3% for garage rent to £10.41 (48 week basis) - An increase of 4,3% for garage plots (annual charge £68.98) - An increase of 4.3% for warden charge to £4.36 per week - An increase of 4.3% for charges for Travellers’ plots to £109.62 and £129.70 per week for larger plots (52 week basis) (ii) That the HRA budget for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 to report COH/01/26 be approved. (iii) That the HRA Business Plan 2026/27 be approved for submission to Welsh Government (Appendix 5) and it be noted that a review of HRA budgets will be undertaken throughout the year and reported to the Wrexham Tenant & Member Partnership. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for Decisions (i) To set the overall rent levels of Council house dwellings for 2026/27 in accordance with the WG rent policy and ensure that the HRA operates with appropriate levels of balance. (ii) To comply with WG’s requirement to produce an annual HRA Business Plan and demonstrate that there is sufficient budget to continue to undertake planned works to ensure that all properties are maintained to the appropriate standard for tenants. (iii) This matter is to be dealt with as an urgent item to ensure that the revised rent is implemented with effect from April 2026. There is a requirement under Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 that two months’ notice of a rent increase is given to contract holders. Any delay in serving the notice could impact on the start date of the revised rent with a detrimental impact on the HRA for 2026/27.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 5 December 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 11 Councillor David A Bithell – Personal and Prejudicial – Family member employed by the Federation The Councillor withdrew from the meeting for this item taking no part in the discussion and voting thereon Councillor Dana Davies – Personal – employee of Llangollen Rural Community Council (employment commenced after the consultation) The Councillor remained in the meeting taking part in the discussion thereon Agenda Item 15 Councillor Steve Joe Jones – Personal – as a member of the Planning Committee The Councillor withdrew from the meeting for this item
The Monitoring Officer reported that no Public Questions had been received. Member Questions submitted related to operational matters and had been referred to the relevant department for a response.
The Lead Member for Education provided a response to the recommendation from the Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee made at its meeting held on 26 November 2025. Addressing the Board the Lead Member confirmed that redundancy costs for 25/26 had been met corporately by the local authority. In respect of redundancy costs and ALN costs for 26/27 he advised that as the council was in the process of setting the budget it was not possible to provide any clarity on those points at this time. He assured Members that both he and Education officers were sighted on the pressures faced by schools.
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, 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 David A Bithell in the Chair)
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RESOLVED – That Agenda Item 15 be brought forward and taken at this time.
RESOLVED – That Agenda Item 15 be brought forward and taken at this time.
(Declarations of personal interests in respect of this matter are set out under Minute 73 above) The Leader of the Council addressed the Executive Board advising that as part of the Home Office consultation process for asylum dispersal accommodation, the council had been contacted regarding the proposed use for the site formally known as Plas yn Rhos (Rhosllanerchrugog). The Leader confirmed that the council did not own the property – the land where Plas yn Rhos is situated was sold in February 1989 by the old Clwyd County Council. The Home Office proposals were for 35 units for families of up to two people per unit. The council is planning to submit a response objecting to the proposal. He reported that the council had been consulted by the Home Office in relation to the property on two previous occasions, and both times had strongly opposed the proposed use. Any change in use for the building would be subject to normal planning considerations in due course. The Leader also advised that in addition the council had been contacted regarding a proposal to use Oak Alyn Hall, Gwersyllt to be used as a HMO for 20 single adults. A formal response objecting to the proposal had been submitted by the council. A planning application had been received by the council.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the proposal to allocate the entire £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund to the 34 Town & Community Councils in Wrexham County Borough to invest in public and community-owned assets and infrastructure that improve Community Spaces and Public Spaces, as outlined in sections 4.20 and 4.21 of report COEP/12/26 be approved. (ii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance, be authorised to determine the operational details of the funding awards, the monitoring and reporting arrangements and the mechanism for addressing any re-allocation of funds that will be required. (iii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance open the fund to the Town and Community Councils, as soon as is practicable in 2026. (iv) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT be authorised to submit and certify the PiPIF Spend Forecast to the UK Government in February 2026, based on this approach. Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide stakeholders with certainty as to the implementation of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. (ii) To support local decision making that will aid investment in public and community owned assets across Wrexham County Borough, in line with the Council’s Placemaking ambitions. (iii) To enable the Council to submit its Pride in Place Impact Fund spend forecast to UK Government in February 2026
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COEP/12/26) to agree the Council’s approach to the £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund, which had been awarded to Wrexham County Borough Council by UK Government. Presenting the report the Lead Member thanked the officer and his team for the work done in preparing the report. He confirmed that the funds would be distributed equally to Town and Community Councils. A correction to paragraph 2.6 was noted (to read 34 in place of 29). RESOLVED – (i) That the proposal to allocate the entire £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund to the 34 Town & Community Councils in Wrexham County Borough to invest in public and community-owned assets and infrastructure that improve Community Spaces and Public Spaces, as outlined in sections 4.20 and 4.21 of report COEP/12/26 be approved. (ii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance, be authorised to determine the operational details of the funding awards, the monitoring and reporting arrangements and the mechanism for addressing any re-allocation of funds that will be required. (iii) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and the Chief Officer Finance & ICT, in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Performance open the fund to the Town and Community Councils, as soon as is practicable in 2026. (iv) That the Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT be authorised to submit and certify the PiPIF Spend Forecast to the UK Government in February 2026, based on this approach. Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide stakeholders with certainty as to the implementation of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. (ii) To support local decision making that will aid investment in public and community owned assets across Wrexham County Borough, in line with the Council’s Placemaking ambitions. (iii) To enable the Council to submit its Pride in Place Impact Fund spend forecast to UK Government in February 2026
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RESOLVED – That Council Plan Quarter 2 Performance Report 2025-26 as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/27/25 be approved. Reason for Decision To enable the Executive Board to monitor performance against the Council Plan.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (CE/27/25) for Executive Board to consider the Council’s Quarter 2 Performance Report 2025-26, which presented an assessment of performance against the Council Plan 2023-28 for approval. RESOLVED – That Council Plan Quarter 2 Performance Report 2025-26 as outlined in Appendix A of report CE/27/25 be approved. Reason for Decision To enable the Executive Board to monitor performance against the Council Plan.
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RESOLVED – That the Chief Officer for Housing and Assets be authorised to negotiate and conclude terms and conditions for a new lease of the premises, shown in Appendix 1 of report COH/07/26, being Shopmobility at Wrexham Bus Station, for a period of 15 years at a rent of £3,000 per annum and otherwise on similar terms and conditions as are relevant as the lease dated 17 September 2015 contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Reason for Decision To formalise the existing occupation by AVOW of the Shopmobility service at Wrexham Bus Station.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COH/07/26) to consider a request from AVOW to be granted a lease of the Shopmobility Service, Wrexham to formalise the existing occupation. RESOLVED – That the Chief Officer for Housing and Assets be authorised to negotiate and conclude terms and conditions for a new lease of the premises, shown in Appendix 1 of report COH/07/26, being Shopmobility at Wrexham Bus Station, for a period of 15 years at a rent of £3,000 per annum and otherwise on similar terms and conditions as are relevant as the lease dated 17 September 2015 contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Reason for Decision To formalise the existing occupation by AVOW of the Shopmobility service at Wrexham Bus Station.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management and the Local Members be authorised to dispose of the surplus property known as the Lodge Community Centre shown in plan 06-98-1 (Appendix 1 of report COH/06/26) by way of marketing through traditional methods for a six-month period prior to a public auction. (ii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer be authorised to advertise the intention to dispose of the land shown cross hatched in Appendix 1, forming part of an open space pursuant to Section 123 (2A) Local Government Act 1972. (iii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer report to the Executive Board any objection received to the intended disposal of the site forming part of the open space, but in the absence of objection the land be disposed of as set out in the report. Reason for Decisions To obtain support for a course of action to dispose of surplus property, generate a cost saving and generate a capital receipt to the Council.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COH/06/26) to update Members about a proposed disposal of Lodge Community Centre, Broughton Road, Lodge, Brymbo, Wrexham by auction. RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management and the Local Members be authorised to dispose of the surplus property known as the Lodge Community Centre shown in plan 06-98-1 (Appendix 1 of report COH/06/26) by way of marketing through traditional methods for a six-month period prior to a public auction. (ii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer be authorised to advertise the intention to dispose of the land shown cross hatched in Appendix 1, forming part of an open space pursuant to Section 123 (2A) Local Government Act 1972. (iii) That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer report to the Executive Board any objection received to the intended disposal of the site forming part of the open space, but in the absence of objection the land be disposed of as set out in the report. Reason for Decisions To obtain support for a course of action to dispose of surplus property, generate a cost saving and generate a capital receipt to the Council.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Pritchard, resumed Chair of the Meeting from this point in the proceedings.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board notes the outcome of the consultation process. (ii) That the Executive Board approve the amendments set out in Appendix 1 of report COFI/01/26 for calculating schools’ delegated budgets for the 2026–2027 financial year. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the amended formula is applied for the calculation of school’s delegated budgets. (ii) To ensure compliance with the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998. The method of distributing the total available budget to Wrexham schools is transparent, fair and equitable, objective, measurable, predictable, simple and clearly expressed
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COFI/01/26) to advise the Executive Board of the outcome of the consultation process in respect of the annual review of the authority’s formula for distributing the school’s delegated budget. In addition, to approve the formula amendments for schools delegated budgets from 1 April 2026. Presenting the report the Lead Member thanked finance and education officers for their work in undertaking a full consultation and review. Clarification was provided in respect of the autumn pupil number adjustment proposal. RESOLVED – (i) That the Executive Board notes the outcome of the consultation process. (ii) That the Executive Board approve the amendments set out in Appendix 1 of report COFI/01/26 for calculating schools’ delegated budgets for the 2026–2027 financial year. Reasons for Decisions (i) To ensure that the amended formula is applied for the calculation of school’s delegated budgets. (ii) To ensure compliance with the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998. The method of distributing the total available budget to Wrexham schools is transparent, fair and equitable, objective, measurable, predictable, simple and clearly expressed
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RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report at Appendix 2 of report COEEI/01/26 regarding proposals to consult on the Dee Valley Federation of Schools be noted. (ii) That Officers be authorised to proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal to discontinue Froncysyllte CP from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (iii) 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. (iv) That a further report be submitted in June 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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 to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).
(Declarations of personal interests in respect of this matter are set out under Minute 73 above) The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/01/26) to provide Executive Board with feedback on the recent consultation relating to the Dee Valley Federation of Schools. In addition, to seek approval to publish the relevant Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) and the consultation feedback report (Appendix 2). RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report at Appendix 2 of report COEEI/01/26 regarding proposals to consult on the Dee Valley Federation of Schools be noted. (ii) That Officers be authorised to proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal to discontinue Froncysyllte CP from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero. (iii) 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. (iv) That a further report be submitted in June 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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 to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).
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RESOLVED – That the report and Annual Letter set out in report COGC/03/26 be endorsed and the Council’s performance within be noted. Reason for Decision To enable Members to review the Council’s performance in responding to customer complaints.
The Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services submitted a report (COGC/03/26) to inform the Executive Board of the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales (“the Ombudsman”) Annual Letter 2024/25 as required by the Ombudsman. RESOLVED – That the report and Annual Letter set out in report COGC/03/26 be endorsed and the Council’s performance within be noted. Reason for Decision To enable Members to review the Council’s performance in responding to customer complaints.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 1 to report COGC/02/26 be agreed, and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Executive Board Sub-Committees and Non-Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 2 be agreed and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/02/26) to carry out a review of appointments to Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups. RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 1 to report COGC/02/26 be agreed, and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Executive Board Sub-Committees and Non-Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 2 be agreed and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated. (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (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 (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately
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RESOLVED – (i) That the following rent levels be approved: - Wrexham continues to use a Target Rent for each type of property applying 4.3%% to current target rents for 2026/27 - For properties that are below the Target Rents for 2026/27 – an increase of rent of 4.3% - For properties at or above the Target Rents for 2026/27 – no rent increase - An increase of 4.3% for garage rent to £10.41 (48 week basis) - An increase of 4,3% for garage plots (annual charge £68.98) - An increase of 4.3% for warden charge to £4.36 per week - An increase of 4.3% for charges for Travellers’ plots to £109.62 and £129.70 per week for larger plots (52 week basis) (ii) That the HRA budget for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 to report COH/01/26 be approved. (iii) That the HRA Business Plan 2026/27 be approved for submission to Welsh Government (Appendix 5) and it be noted that a review of HRA budgets will be undertaken throughout the year and reported to the Wrexham Tenant & Member Partnership. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for Decisions (i) To set the overall rent levels of Council house dwellings for 2026/27 in accordance with the WG rent policy and ensure that the HRA operates with appropriate levels of balance. (ii) To comply with WG’s requirement to produce an annual HRA Business Plan and demonstrate that there is sufficient budget to continue to undertake planned works to ensure that all properties are maintained to the appropriate standard for tenants. (iii) This matter is to be dealt with as an urgent item to ensure that the revised rent is implemented with effect from April 2026. There is a requirement under Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 that two months’ notice of a rent increase is given to contract holders. Any delay in serving the notice could impact on the start date of the revised rent with a detrimental impact on the HRA for 2026/27.
The Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change submitted a report (COH/01/26) to seek Members’ agreement on the budget for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for 2026/27, approve the resulting rent levels and for Members to approve the HRA Business Plan 2026/27 for submission to Welsh Government (WG). Presenting the report the Lead Member commended the Housing Service for the management of the housing stock and referred to the Environmental Improvements scheme, the requirements of the Welsh Housing Quality Standards and the pressure on the HRA budget and committed to a review of the HRA budget lines. A correction to Appendix 1 in respect of Right to Buy was noted. During debate reference was made to build and buy funding, local contractors, direct land purchases and local housing strategy development. RESOLVED – (i) That the following rent levels be approved: - Wrexham continues to use a Target Rent for each type of property applying 4.3%% to current target rents for 2026/27 - For properties that are below the Target Rents for 2026/27 – an increase of rent of 4.3% - For properties at or above the Target Rents for 2026/27 – no rent increase - An increase of 4.3% for garage rent to £10.41 (48 week basis) - An increase of 4,3% for garage plots (annual charge £68.98) - An increase of 4.3% for warden charge to £4.36 per week - An increase of 4.3% for charges for Travellers’ plots to £109.62 and £129.70 per week for larger plots (52 week basis) (ii) That the HRA budget for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 to report COH/01/26 be approved. (iii) That the HRA Business Plan 2026/27 be approved for submission to Welsh Government (Appendix 5) and it be noted that a review of HRA budgets will be undertaken throughout the year and reported to the Wrexham Tenant & Member Partnership. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for Decisions (i) To set the overall rent levels of Council house dwellings for 2026/27 in accordance with the WG rent policy and ensure that the HRA operates with appropriate levels of balance. (ii) To comply with WG’s requirement to produce an annual HRA Business Plan and demonstrate that there is sufficient budget to continue to undertake planned works to ensure that all properties are maintained to the appropriate standard for tenants. (iii) This matter is to be dealt with as an urgent item to ensure that the revised rent is implemented with effect from April 2026. There is a requirement under Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 that two months’ notice of a rent increase is given to contract holders. Any delay in serving the notice could impact on the start date of the revised rent with a detrimental impact on the HRA for 2026/27.
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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