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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the 24 February be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That Council note the content of the Policy and Practice document and Council Size Policy and provide its feedback on the consultation document.
RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balanceas shown in appendix A. (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
RESOLVED: That Council approve the updated Code of Corporate Governance for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED: That Claire Blanchard be appointed to the Governance and Audit Committee until 30th April 2026.
RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion. Notice of Motion - Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales Councillor Sam Swash introduced the Notice of Motion (agenda item 11) Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales which was seconded by Councillor Carolyn Preece. RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion
The Chair referred to the recent passing of former County Councillor Alison Halford. He expressed sincere condolences to her family and friends and invited Members to pay their tributes. Members paid their tributes to Alison Halford and spoke of her experience as a politician in the Welsh Assembly and her previous career, especially in the Police when she became the country’s most senior female police officer in 1983. Members also spoke of her achievements whilst a member of the Conservative party and said that she was an inspirational and knowledgeable woman who would be sadly missed.
No declarations were received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the 24 February be approved as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting held on the 24 February 2025 Minutes (Agenda Item 4) were presented for approval RESOLVED: That the minutes of the 24 February be approved as a correct record.
The Chair drew attention to the communication which had been circulated to all Members prior to the meeting.
The following Members submitted petitions:- • Councillors Richard Lloyd and Jason Shallcross – presented a Petition on behalf of the parents and residents of Saltney Ferry County Primary School against the possible closure of the school. • Councillor Roz Mansell • Councillor Chris Bithell - presented a Petition from the parents of the children who attend St David’s school in Mold who were opposed to the proposed closure of the school.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council note the content of the Policy and Practice document and Council Size Policy and provide its feedback on the consultation document.
The Democratic Services Manager presented the report (Agenda item 7) which outlined the proposed review by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru on electoral arrangements for each principal area in Wales. RESOLVED: That Council note the content of the Policy and Practice document and Council Size Policy and provide its feedback on the consultation document.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balanceas shown in appendix A. (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the revised political balance report (Agenda item 8) and updated Political Balance Calculations following the change in group membership and allocations of seats on the Environment & Economy and Education Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committees. Councillor Richard Lloyd proposed that the political balance, as presented be approved and requested a recorded vote, for which the requisite number of Members stood in support. Councillor Alasdair Ibbotson asked that Councillor Lloyd’s proposal be amended to reflect the amendments outlined by the Chief Officer (Governance). This was seconded by Councillor Dave Mackie. Councillor Lloyd and Councillor Richard Jones as the mover and seconder of the original proposal supported the amendment by Councillor Ibbotson. The following Members voted in support of the amendment:- Councillors: Mel Buckley, Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Gillian Brockley, Helen Brown, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, David Coggins-Cogan, Geoff Collett, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Paul Cunningham, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, Chrissy Gee, David Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Dennis Hutchinson, Alasdair Ibbotson, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Dave Mackie, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Hilary McGuill, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Carolyn Preece, Ian Roberts, Dan Rose, Kevin Rush, Dale Selvester, Jason Shallcross, Sam Swash, Ant Turton, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren The following Members abstained:- Councillors: Marion Bateman, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Roz Mansell and Linda Thew, RESOLVED: (a) That seats on committees be allocated in accordance with political balanceas shown in appendix A. (b) That any changes to nominees be notified to the Democratic Services Manager as soon as possible.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council approve the updated Code of Corporate Governance for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.
The Internal Audit, Performance and Risk Manager presented the report (Agenda item 9) which sought approval of the updated Code of Corporate Governance for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution. RESOLVED: That Council approve the updated Code of Corporate Governance for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Claire Blanchard be appointed to the Governance and Audit Committee until 30th April 2026.
The Chief Officer (Governance) introduced the report (Agenda item 10) which sought Council approval to appoint Claire Blanchard as a lay member to the Governance & Audit Committee until 30th April 2026. Councillor Andrew Parkhurst proposed the nomination of Claire Blanchard for the role of lay member on the Governance and Audit Committee. Councillor Paul Johnson formally seconded the nomination. RESOLVED: That Claire Blanchard be appointed to the Governance and Audit Committee until 30th April 2026.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion. Notice of Motion - Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales Councillor Sam Swash introduced the Notice of Motion (agenda item 11) Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales which was seconded by Councillor Carolyn Preece. RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion
The Chief Officer (Governance) advised that two Notices of Motion had been submitted: Notice of Motion: CBPMs (Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use) Councillor David Coggins Cogan introduced theNotice of Motion (Agenda item 11) CBPMs which was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst The Leader of the Council moved the following amendments to the Notice of Motion, which were seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer:- · Continue to ensure reasonable adjustments will be made for any users of prescription medication, in accordance with the Equality Act, and that council employees and visitors are not discriminated against. · Continue to ensure all relevant officers are aware of CBPMs, licensed and prescribed products, and their legal status, and continue to provide training to relevant officers on how they differ from illegal cannabis, and how to avoid potential discrimination under the Equality Act. · Continue to ensure that ongoing and future Equality Impact Assessments consider all disability and Equality Act impacts, on users of licensed and prescribed medications. · Continue to work with North Wales Police to ensure information and training is given to police officers, and that they are aware of the legal position in relation to use of licensed and prescribed medications. · Continue to work with partner Housing Associations, NHS Service Partners, schools, and other civic partners to ensure that they are aware of the legal position, and do not discriminate against any users of licensed and prescribed medications. Councillors Coggins Cogan and Parkhurst supported the amendments to their original proposal. RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion. Notice of Motion - Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales Councillor Sam Swash introduced the Notice of Motion (agenda item 11) Water Meters for Park Home Residents in Wales which was seconded by Councillor Carolyn Preece. RESOLVED: That Council approve this Notice of Motion
The Chief Officer (Governance) referred to the questions, as detailed in the Agenda and confirmed that the two questions from Councillor Coggins-Cogan had been withdrawn. The remaining Questions from Councillors Swash and Preece were asked with responses provided by the Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Transformation and Assets.
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