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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
RESOLVED: That the comments on the Medium Term Financial Strategy and Budget 2026/27 be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report.
RESOLVED: a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet; and (b) That having considered the Capital Programme Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (interim) report, the comments made by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That the Committee supports overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That the Committee is assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
RESOLVED: That the Committee supports the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the annual performance of the Corporate Contact Centre 2024/25, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report; (b) That having considered the upcoming Strategic Transformation Programme project to modernise the Contact Centre using modern technologies as outlined in paragraph 1.22, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to the Cabinet when it considers the report; (c) That Members of Cabinet and Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee visit the Contact Centre to observe the range of enquiries received by the service; and (d) That the Committee requests a review of the pay model.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the year-end Workforce Information Report for 2024/25.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That the Committee notes the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA); and (c) That the Committee notes the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the positive performance in generating social value for the financial year 2024/25; and (b) That the Committee notes the relevant procurement practice changes and supports the outlined work to be undertaken during 2025/26.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the information provided on the Community Chest grant and the outcome of the review; and (b) That the Committee notes the changes being implemented as part of the review and the continuation of the Community Chest grant, as outlined within the report.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 4) on progress with actions from previous meetings. He agreed to request responses from the Police and Crime Commissioner to outstanding questions on Independent Custody Visitors raised at the previous meeting. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a Forward Work Programme on the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and advised that the item on the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service would be scheduled for November. Councillor Ibbotson reiterated his request for an item on the process for the acquisition of land for Flintshire cemeteries. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the comments on the Medium Term Financial Strategy and Budget 2026/27 be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report.
The Strategic Finance Managers presented a report (agenda item 6) on the first stage of developing the budget for 2026/27 prior to consideration by Cabinet. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the comments on the Medium Term Financial Strategy and Budget 2026/27 be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet; and (b) That having considered the Capital Programme Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
The Strategic Finance Managers presented reports (agenda item 7) on the 2024/25 final outturn for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital Programme, prior to consideration by Cabinet. On Revenue Budget Monitoring, officers agreed to liaise with Education colleagues on the data shown for schools which conflicted with information about the deficit position of schools. In response to comments about the scope of ‘Moratorium related savings’ shown on Appendix 2, including missing information, a revised document would be circulated to Members. The recommendations were supported, subject to an amendment to reflect that the information was incomplete. RESOLVED: a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet; and (b) That having considered the Capital Programme Monitoring 2024/25 (final outturn) report, as presented, the points raised by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (interim) report, the comments made by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
The Strategic Finance Manager presented a report (agenda item 8) which provided the first overview of the budget monitoring position for the 2025/26 financial year. In response to questions, the Corporate Manager (People and Organisational Development) would share information with Members on employment tribunal cases. The Chief Officer (Governance) would clarify the overall Council Tax collection rate. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/26 (interim) report, the comments made by the Committee be noted by Cabinet.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That the Committee supports overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That the Committee is assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
The Chief Executive presented a report (agenda item 9) to consider a summary of performance of progress against the Council Plan priorities identified for 2024/25 at the end of year (Quarter 4) position. Officers noted suggestions on the completion of mandatory modules by employees and measures to reduce sickness absences, in addition to comments about the committee room layout. It was suggested that remarks relating to specific portfolio areas be referred to the relevant Overview & Scrutiny Committee. The recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee supports the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That the Committee supports overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That the Committee is assured by explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee supports the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
The Chief Executive presented the report (agenda item 10) to seek support for the new Council Plan 2025-30 and Part 2 document which outlined the actions and measures to achieve the objectives. Officers noted the suggested change of wording in the second paragraph of the introduction to the Council Plan. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee supports the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlines the actions and measures that underpin the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the annual performance of the Corporate Contact Centre 2024/25, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report; (b) That having considered the upcoming Strategic Transformation Programme project to modernise the Contact Centre using modern technologies as outlined in paragraph 1.22, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to the Cabinet when it considers the report; (c) That Members of Cabinet and Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee visit the Contact Centre to observe the range of enquiries received by the service; and (d) That the Committee requests a review of the pay model.
The Chief Officer (Governance) and Customer Contact Service Manager presented the report (agenda item 11) to review the performance of the Corporate Contact Centre during 2024/25 and plans to transform the service through the introduction of modern technologies. During discussion, officers agreed that future reports would indicate the number of dropped calls and also stated that the opportunity to visit the Contact Centre would be extended to all Members. The Customer Contact Service Manager was asked to convey the Committee’s thanks to the team. The recommendations were supporting, with an additional recommendation to request a review of the pay model in recognition of the challenges in staff retention. RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the annual performance of the Corporate Contact Centre 2024/25, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report; (b) That having considered the upcoming Strategic Transformation Programme project to modernise the Contact Centre using modern technologies as outlined in paragraph 1.22, the comments made by the Committee be reported back to the Cabinet when it considers the report; (c) That Members of Cabinet and Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny committee visit the Contact Centre to observe the range of enquiries received by the service; and (d) That the Committee requests a review of the pay model.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the year-end Workforce Information Report for 2024/25.
The Corporate Manager, People and Organisational Development presented a report (agenda item 12) comprising organisational workforce data and analysis for the 2024/25 year-end position. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the year-end Workforce Information Report for 2024/25.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That the Committee notes the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA); and (c) That the Committee notes the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
The Chief Executive presented the report (agenda item 13) on the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment (PPA) due to be undertaken in November 2025. In addition to the three recommendations in the report, Councillor Ibbotson proposed that the Committee (4) considers that the PPA process does not represent value for money and (5) recommends the inclusion of a third area of focus on the Council’s democratic health. He was seconded by Councillor Swash. Following information given by the Chief Executive, the amendment was put to the vote and lost. Councillor Ibbotson moved the three substantive recommendations with the additional recommendation 4. On being put to the vote, this was lost. The recommendations in the report were then put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That the Committee notes the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA); and (c) That the Committee notes the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the positive performance in generating social value for the financial year 2024/25; and (b) That the Committee notes the relevant procurement practice changes and supports the outlined work to be undertaken during 2025/26.
The Corporate Manager - Capital Programme and Assets and Social Value Development Officer presented the report (agenda item 14) on the Council’s performance in relation to social value for the financial year 2024/25. The recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the positive performance in generating social value for the financial year 2024/25; and (b) That the Committee notes the relevant procurement practice changes and supports the outlined work to be undertaken during 2025/26.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the information provided on the Community Chest grant and the outcome of the review; and (b) That the Committee notes the changes being implemented as part of the review and the continuation of the Community Chest grant, as outlined within the report.
The Corporate Manager - Capital Programme and Assets presented a report (agenda item 15) to update Members following the review of the Community Chest grant funding scheme. The recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the information provided on the Community Chest grant and the outcome of the review; and (b) That the Committee notes the changes being implemented as part of the review and the continuation of the Community Chest grant, as outlined within the report.
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