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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet, is assured by the content and observations of the Auditor General for Wales’ Annual Audit Summary Report 2024.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Contract Procedure Rules be amended to reflect that for Goods, Services & Works procured between the value of £30,0001 to £300,000, an additional check is carried out following sign-off by the Team Manager; and (b) That subject to the amendment listed above, Cabinet recommend the updated Contract Procedure Rules to full Council.
RESOLVED: That the report be deferred to Cabinet on 15th July, 2025.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the current progress and impact of the Flying Start two-year old childcare programme (which provides funded early years childcare from the term following a child’s second birthday) and its contribution to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children and families; and (b) That Cabinet agrees to the proposed extension of the programme, in accordance with Welsh Government grant funding allocation and eligibility criteria, including the confirmed number of places, ensuring alignment with other childcare programmes, local needs and strategic priorities for early years childcare provision.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the update provided in the report , the position proposed by ADSS Cymru and the local focus to support hospital flow across three General District Hospitals, all experiencing high levels of demand and system pressure; and (b) That Cabinet welcomes the provision of the Pathways of Care Transformation Grant as a step towards supporting hospital discharge, and achieving wider systemic change.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet accepts the report as relevant information in relation to Flintshire Safeguarding for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 and additional information provided; (b) That Cabinet take due regard to the variety of activity across the Safeguarding Unit and the continuing development and improvement in service provision; (c) That Cabinet is satisfied that the Safeguarding Process for Adults and Children in Flintshire is robust; and (d) That Cabinet is satisfied that the actions taken following the recent internal audit of the DoLS process have addressed the audit findings.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet note the progress being made to help reduce fuel poverty, and improve the well-being and quality of life of residents within the County.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the report, noting the progress made in delivering the Communities 4 Work + (C4W+) programme; and (b) That Cabinet write to Welsh Government (WG) to reflect on the effect of reducing/removing funding on any initiatives, outlining the financial effect on both local authorities and staff when they have to make redundancies through no fault of the Council but as a direct consequence of WG decision making.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the overview of the Housing Support Grant (HSG) programme and wide range of services delivered locally; and (b) That Cabinet endorse the Housing Support Grant Spend Plan for 2025 – 2026, shown at Appendix 1 of the report.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves changes to the current heating charges at council properties with communal heating schemes, as outlined in the report. All changes to take effect from 4th August 2025.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet endorse the contents of the report and to support Housing Assets to continue to manage mould and condensation service requests, along with the Housing Disrepair (HDR) protocol, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met.
RESOLVED: That the Welsh Language Standards Annual Monitoring Report for 2024/25 and its subsequent publication on the Council’s website be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Palmer declared a personal interest in agenda item numbers 13 and 14, as a Council tenant.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) The minutes of the meetings held on 13th May 2025 (agenda item number 3) were submitted and confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Cabinet, is assured by the content and observations of the Auditor General for Wales’ Annual Audit Summary Report 2024.
(link to recording) Councillor Thomas introduced the report (agenda item number 5) which outlined the Annual Audit Summary for Flintshire County Council 2024 which set out the audit and regulatory work completed by Audit Wales, since the last annual report, which was published in March 2024. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That Cabinet, is assured by the content and observations of the Auditor General for Wales’ Annual Audit Summary Report 2024.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Contract Procedure Rules be amended to reflect that for Goods, Services & Works procured between the value of £30,0001 to £300,000, an additional check is carried out following sign-off by the Team Manager; and (b) That subject to the amendment listed above, Cabinet recommend the updated Contract Procedure Rules to full Council.
(link to recording) Councillor Thomas introduced the report (agenda item number 6) which provided a brief overview of the new Procurement Act 2023 and contained, for information and approval, the necessary amendments to the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs). Councillor Richard Jones referred to the recommendation made at the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee to Cabinet and full Council that the CPRs be amended to reflect that for Goods, Services & Works procured between the value of £30,0001 to £300,000, an additional check is carried out following sign-off by the Team Manager. He proposed this as an additional recommendation. RESOLVED: (a) That the Contract Procedure Rules be amended to reflect that for Goods, Services & Works procured between the value of £30,0001 to £300,000, an additional check is carried out following sign-off by the Team Manager; and (b) That subject to the amendment listed above, Cabinet recommend the updated Contract Procedure Rules to full Council.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the report be deferred to Cabinet on 15th July, 2025.
(link to recording) The Chief Officer (Governance) suggested that this item be deferred to allow Cabinet to consider the report alongside further Welsh Government (WG) proposals to strengthen the system of reducing rate avoidance, which will be presented at the next meeting on 15th July, 2025. This suggestion was supported. RESOLVED: That the report be deferred to Cabinet on 15th July, 2025.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the current progress and impact of the Flying Start two-year old childcare programme (which provides funded early years childcare from the term following a child’s second birthday) and its contribution to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children and families; and (b) That Cabinet agrees to the proposed extension of the programme, in accordance with Welsh Government grant funding allocation and eligibility criteria, including the confirmed number of places, ensuring alignment with other childcare programmes, local needs and strategic priorities for early years childcare provision.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 8) which sought support for the to the proposed extension of the Flying Start programme, in accordance with Welsh Government grant funding allocation and eligibility criteria, including the confirmed number of places, ensuring alignment with other childcare programmes, local needs and strategic priorities for early years childcare provision. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the current progress and impact of the Flying Start two-year old childcare programme (which provides funded early years childcare from the term following a child’s second birthday) and its contribution to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children and families; and (b) That Cabinet agrees to the proposed extension of the programme, in accordance with Welsh Government grant funding allocation and eligibility criteria, including the confirmed number of places, ensuring alignment with other childcare programmes, local needs and strategic priorities for early years childcare provision.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the update provided in the report , the position proposed by ADSS Cymru and the local focus to support hospital flow across three General District Hospitals, all experiencing high levels of demand and system pressure; and (b) That Cabinet welcomes the provision of the Pathways of Care Transformation Grant as a step towards supporting hospital discharge, and achieving wider systemic change.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 9) which provided a further update relating to local action being taken to expedite safe and timely discharge from hospital and introduced the position submitted by the Association of the Director of Social Services Cymru (ADSS Cymru) to the Senedd Cymru Inquiry (the Inquiry) into the role of Local Authorities in supporting hospital discharges dated February 2025. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet note the update provided in the report , the position proposed by ADSS Cymru and the local focus to support hospital flow across three General District Hospitals, all experiencing high levels of demand and system pressure; and (b) That Cabinet welcomes the provision of the Pathways of Care Transformation Grant as a step towards supporting hospital discharge, and achieving wider systemic change.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet accepts the report as relevant information in relation to Flintshire Safeguarding for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 and additional information provided; (b) That Cabinet take due regard to the variety of activity across the Safeguarding Unit and the continuing development and improvement in service provision; (c) That Cabinet is satisfied that the Safeguarding Process for Adults and Children in Flintshire is robust; and (d) That Cabinet is satisfied that the actions taken following the recent internal audit of the DoLS process have addressed the audit findings.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 10) which provided information in relation to the Joint Adults and Children’s Safeguarding provision within the county boundaries. The report also provided an update on the recent internal audit of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) procedure which evaluated the process, control framework and management information in place to determine compliance with the current legislation. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet accepts the report as relevant information in relation to Flintshire Safeguarding for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 and additional information provided; (b) That Cabinet take due regard to the variety of activity across the Safeguarding Unit and the continuing development and improvement in service provision; (c) That Cabinet is satisfied that the Safeguarding Process for Adults and Children in Flintshire is robust; and (d) That Cabinet is satisfied that the actions taken following the recent internal audit of the DoLS process have addressed the audit findings.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Cabinet note the progress being made to help reduce fuel poverty, and improve the well-being and quality of life of residents within the County.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 11) which provided an update on the work of the service following a request from the Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That Cabinet note the progress being made to help reduce fuel poverty, and improve the well-being and quality of life of residents within the County.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the report, noting the progress made in delivering the Communities 4 Work + (C4W+) programme; and (b) That Cabinet write to Welsh Government (WG) to reflect on the effect of reducing/removing funding on any initiatives, outlining the financial effect on both local authorities and staff when they have to make redundancies through no fault of the Council but as a direct consequence of WG decision making.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 12) which provided an update on the programme, the changes which had taken place and its future priorities. Councillor Palmer suggested that Cabinet write to Welsh Government (WG) to raise concerns around the reduction/removal of grants which could result in redundancies. Councillor Richard Jones proposed that Cabinet write to WG to reflect on the effect of reducing/removing funding on any initiatives, outlining the financial effect on both local authorities and staff when they have to make redundancies through no fault of the Council but as a direct consequence of WG decision making. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the report, noting the progress made in delivering the Communities 4 Work + (C4W+) programme; and (b) That Cabinet write to Welsh Government (WG) to reflect on the effect of reducing/removing funding on any initiatives, outlining the financial effect on both local authorities and staff when they have to make redundancies through no fault of the Council but as a direct consequence of WG decision making.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the overview of the Housing Support Grant (HSG) programme and wide range of services delivered locally; and (b) That Cabinet endorse the Housing Support Grant Spend Plan for 2025 – 2026, shown at Appendix 1 of the report.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 13) which provided an overview of the Housing Support Grant (HSG) programme and details of the Housing Support Delivery Plan, which was a requirement of receiving the Welsh Government (WG) revenue Housing Support Grant. The HSG brought together what was the Supporting People Grant, the Homelessness Prevention Grant and Rent Smart Wales funding streams into a single annual grant. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet endorse the overview of the Housing Support Grant (HSG) programme and wide range of services delivered locally; and (b) That Cabinet endorse the Housing Support Grant Spend Plan for 2025 – 2026, shown at Appendix 1 of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves changes to the current heating charges at council properties with communal heating schemes, as outlined in the report. All changes to take effect from 4th August 2025.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 14) to seek approval of the proposed changes to the current heating charges at council properties with communal heating schemes. All changes would take effect from 4th August 2025. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves changes to the current heating charges at council properties with communal heating schemes, as outlined in the report. All changes to take effect from 4th August 2025.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Cabinet endorse the contents of the report and to support Housing Assets to continue to manage mould and condensation service requests, along with the Housing Disrepair (HDR) protocol, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 15) to outline the work carried out to address issues of mould and condensation within Council properties, along with providing an update on the Councils current position relating to disrepair and the number of disrepair claims received, settled and successfully defended. Cabinet thanked Councillor Allan Marshall for requesting this report at the Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That Cabinet endorse the contents of the report and to support Housing Assets to continue to manage mould and condensation service requests, along with the Housing Disrepair (HDR) protocol, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Welsh Language Standards Annual Monitoring Report for 2024/25 and its subsequent publication on the Council’s website be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the Welsh Language Standards Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25 (agenda item number 16) which provided an overview of the Council’s progress in complying with the Welsh Language Standards and identifying areas for further progress and improvement. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the Welsh Language Standards Annual Monitoring Report for 2024/25 and its subsequent publication on the Council’s website be supported.
(link to recording) The Exercise of Delegated Powers (agenda item number 17) was noted.
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