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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the report be noted; (b) That approval be given to commence consultation with relevant stakeholders on the proposal to close both Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools, amalgamate both schools and open a new 3-11 community primary school to operate on two sites moving into a single new school site to serve the Saltney community; (c) That any proposal, should it be approved following completion of the required statutory processes, would be implemented by September 2026, be noted; (d) That approval to submit a Strategic Outline Business Case to the Welsh Government for a replacement community primary schools for Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be noted. Submission of the Strategic Outline Business Case is subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation in relation to the new community primary school proposed for Saltney. Any new capital project will be brought back to COT and Cabinet for further determination; and (e) That it be noted that any new capital programme will be brought back to Cabinet for further determination.
RESOLVED: Deferred for further consultation with the local Members.
RESOLVED: (a) That the current levels of housing need across the county and the growing pressures regarding social housing which is not in line with the supply of available homes locally be noted; and (b) That the review of the SARTH Partnership and Common Allocations Policy and the recent work of Neil Morland & Co for this piece of work be supported.
RESOLVED: (a) That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position be supported and approved, and the use of reserves to address the potential overspends referenced in the report by the end of the financial year be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the overall report be approved; (b) That the carry forward adjustments be approved; and (c) That the additional allocations be approved.
RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be supported.
RESOLVED: (a) That the eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be approved and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined in the report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be approved, noting that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service and NHS or to community transport (where available); and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be approved, and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure that the service continues to ensure value for money.
RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be reviewed and noted.
RESOLVED: That the responses from the Statutory Objection period for expansion of inhouse specialist education at Ysgol Pen Coch primary special school, Flint, to include the management of the centre Canolfan Enfys be noted and that a final determination on the proposal be made.
RESOLVED: (a) That the termination of the agreement to work in partnership with other North Wales local authorities in the context of the regional School Effectiveness and Improvement Service (GwE) on 31st May 2025 and subsequently dissolve the requirement for the Joint Committee be approved; and (b) That its contractual commitment in relation to ending the arrangement be confirmed.
RESOLVED: (a) That the identified capital sites in Flintshire, for the purpose of securing the Welsh Government Childcare and Early Years Capital Grant 2025-2028 be approved and endorsed; and (b) That the early screening, pre-consultation work and the submission of Business Justification Cases to Welsh Government for the proposed sites be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the process for allocating funding to projects for 2025-2026 be approved; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to allocate funding to project activities for 2025-26; (c) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to operate management processes to enable the delivery of the SPF programme in Flintshire for 2025-26 and to reallocate any surplus funding to project activities in a timely manner to enable full utilisation by March 2026; and (d) That approval be given to amend and extend the inter-authority agreement with Gwynedd County Council to enable them to continue to act as the regional administrative lead for the programme.
RESOLVED: That a review and streamlining of the current Community Asset Transfer process be supported.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) The minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2025 (agenda item number 3) were submitted and confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the report be noted; (b) That approval be given to commence consultation with relevant stakeholders on the proposal to close both Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools, amalgamate both schools and open a new 3-11 community primary school to operate on two sites moving into a single new school site to serve the Saltney community; (c) That any proposal, should it be approved following completion of the required statutory processes, would be implemented by September 2026, be noted; (d) That approval to submit a Strategic Outline Business Case to the Welsh Government for a replacement community primary schools for Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be noted. Submission of the Strategic Outline Business Case is subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation in relation to the new community primary school proposed for Saltney. Any new capital project will be brought back to COT and Cabinet for further determination; and (e) That it be noted that any new capital programme will be brought back to Cabinet for further determination.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 5) which sought approval to begin the relevant and required statutory consultation for the proposal to amalgamate Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School by: • Closing and amalgamating Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School. • Opening a new maintained 3-11 community primary school operating on two sites whilst a new school building is approved and constructed. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the report be noted; (b) That approval be given to commence consultation with relevant stakeholders on the proposal to close both Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools, amalgamate both schools and open a new 3-11 community primary school to operate on two sites moving into a single new school site to serve the Saltney community; (c) That any proposal, should it be approved following completion of the required statutory processes, would be implemented by September 2026, be noted; (d) That approval to submit a Strategic Outline Business Case to the Welsh Government for a replacement community primary schools for Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be noted. Submission of the Strategic Outline Business Case is subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation in relation to the new community primary school proposed for Saltney. Any new capital project will be brought back to COT and Cabinet for further determination; and (e) That it be noted that any new capital programme will be brought back to Cabinet for further determination.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Deferred for further consultation with the local Members.
(link to recording) Councillor Hughes deferred the item for further consultation with the local Members. RESOLVED: Deferred for further consultation with the local Members.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the current levels of housing need across the county and the growing pressures regarding social housing which is not in line with the supply of available homes locally be noted; and (b) That the review of the SARTH Partnership and Common Allocations Policy and the recent work of Neil Morland & Co for this piece of work be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 7) which outlined the current levels of housing need across the County and the disparity with the availability of social housing which was not increasing at the same rate as the levels of housing needs that were prevalent within our communities. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the current levels of housing need across the county and the growing pressures regarding social housing which is not in line with the supply of available homes locally be noted; and (b) That the review of the SARTH Partnership and Common Allocations Policy and the recent work of Neil Morland & Co for this piece of work be supported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position be supported and approved, and the use of reserves to address the potential overspends referenced in the report by the end of the financial year be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Johnson introduced the report (agenda item number 8) which provided the latest detailed overview of the budget monitoring position for the 2024/25 financial year for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account and presented the position, based on actual income and expenditure as at Month 9. Recommendation (1) in the report was supported, with recommendations (2) and (3) being replaced with number (2) as shown below. RESOLVED: (a) That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position be supported and approved, and the use of reserves to address the potential overspends referenced in the report by the end of the financial year be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the overall report be approved; (b) That the carry forward adjustments be approved; and (c) That the additional allocations be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Johnson introduced the report (agenda item number 9) which summarised changes made to the Capital Programme 2024/25 since it was set in December 2023 to the end of Month 9 (December 2024), along with expenditure to date and projected outturn. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the overall report be approved; (b) That the carry forward adjustments be approved; and (c) That the additional allocations be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Banks introduced the report (agenda item number 10) which provided an update on the progress of the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver a Regional Transport Plan for North Wales. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be supported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be approved and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined in the report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be approved, noting that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service and NHS or to community transport (where available); and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be approved, and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure that the service continues to ensure value for money.
(link to recording) Councillor Banks introduced the report (agenda item number 11) and explained that a review of the service was required to ensure that only eligible journeys were being made, as well as reviewing the current criteria for eligibility to meet the available funding for providing the service. The report detailed the methodology for completing the review and sought approval to implement the recommendations. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be approved and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined in the report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be approved, noting that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service and NHS or to community transport (where available); and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be approved, and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure that the service continues to ensure value for money.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be reviewed and noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 12) which outlined the current stages of completion for each of the seven plans and highlighted positive engagement from residents and partner organisations to date in the development process. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be reviewed and noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the responses from the Statutory Objection period for expansion of inhouse specialist education at Ysgol Pen Coch primary special school, Flint, to include the management of the centre Canolfan Enfys be noted and that a final determination on the proposal be made.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 13) which sought approval to determine on the Statutory Proposals put forward for the expansion of inhouse specialist education provision at Ysgol Pen Coch primary special school, Flint, to include the management of the centre Canolfan Enfys. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the responses from the Statutory Objection period for expansion of inhouse specialist education at Ysgol Pen Coch primary special school, Flint, to include the management of the centre Canolfan Enfys be noted and that a final determination on the proposal be made.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the termination of the agreement to work in partnership with other North Wales local authorities in the context of the regional School Effectiveness and Improvement Service (GwE) on 31st May 2025 and subsequently dissolve the requirement for the Joint Committee be approved; and (b) That its contractual commitment in relation to ending the arrangement be confirmed.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 14) and explained that the agreement to work together in a formal regional partnership needed to be formally concluded. In order to do that, all six Councils needed to agree in writing to terminate the current agreement. Approval was sought to terminate that collaboration agreement and thereby confirmed that GwE would end on 31st May 2025. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the termination of the agreement to work in partnership with other North Wales local authorities in the context of the regional School Effectiveness and Improvement Service (GwE) on 31st May 2025 and subsequently dissolve the requirement for the Joint Committee be approved; and (b) That its contractual commitment in relation to ending the arrangement be confirmed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the identified capital sites in Flintshire, for the purpose of securing the Welsh Government Childcare and Early Years Capital Grant 2025-2028 be approved and endorsed; and (b) That the early screening, pre-consultation work and the submission of Business Justification Cases to Welsh Government for the proposed sites be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 15) and explained that 2025-2028 capital grants would be available to local authorities for the purposes of providing seamless childcare provision to children in the early years, supported through several Welsh Government programmes including Flying Start, the 3–4- year-old Childcare Offer and early learning. The new potential areas of development were required to be identified through gaps and need identified within the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA). The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the identified capital sites in Flintshire, for the purpose of securing the Welsh Government Childcare and Early Years Capital Grant 2025-2028 be approved and endorsed; and (b) That the early screening, pre-consultation work and the submission of Business Justification Cases to Welsh Government for the proposed sites be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the process for allocating funding to projects for 2025-2026 be approved; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to allocate funding to project activities for 2025-26; (c) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to operate management processes to enable the delivery of the SPF programme in Flintshire for 2025-26 and to reallocate any surplus funding to project activities in a timely manner to enable full utilisation by March 2026; and (d) That approval be given to amend and extend the inter-authority agreement with Gwynedd County Council to enable them to continue to act as the regional administrative lead for the programme.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 16) which proposed a process of extension to current working arrangements to match the revised timescale of the programme in line with UK government expectations. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the process for allocating funding to projects for 2025-2026 be approved; (b) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to allocate funding to project activities for 2025-26; (c) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to operate management processes to enable the delivery of the SPF programme in Flintshire for 2025-26 and to reallocate any surplus funding to project activities in a timely manner to enable full utilisation by March 2026; and (d) That approval be given to amend and extend the inter-authority agreement with Gwynedd County Council to enable them to continue to act as the regional administrative lead for the programme.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That a review and streamlining of the current Community Asset Transfer process be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Richard Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 17) which recommended a review which would streamline the CAT process, enabling officers to continue to support local and Council needs by reviewing and aligning it to the resources available. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That a review and streamlining of the current Community Asset Transfer process be supported.
(link to recording) An information item (agenda item number 18) on the actions taken under delegated powers was submitted and noted.
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