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RESOLVED: That Councillor Mel Buckley be elected Chair of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
RESOLVED: That Councillor Dave Hughes be appointed Leader of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
RESOLVED: That the choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet be noted, as follows: Councillors: Dave Hughes, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Helen Brown, Paul Johnson, Chris Dolphin, Linda Thomas, Glyn Banks, Mared Eastwood and Ted Palmer.
RESOLVED: That Council appoints the following Committees for 2025/26: Appeals Committee Clwyd Pension Fund Committee Committee Work Co-ordinating Group (meetings to be held in public) Constitution and Democratic Services Committee Governance & Audit Committee Grievance Committee Grievance Appeals Committee Investigation and Disciplinary Committee Joint Governance Committee (for Pensions) Licensing Committee Overview & Scrutiny Committees as follows: • Community and Housing • Corporate Resources • Education, Youth & Culture • Environment & Economy • Social & Healthcare Planning Committee Standards Committee (ii) Determination of the size of Committees The Chief Officer (Governance) advised that the recommendation was to approve the size of the Committees set out in paragraph 1.03, with the removal of the Climate Change Committee as agreed in the previous item. Due to the political balance options yet to be considered and subsequent implications on the ‘employment’ committees, it was agreed that political balance be determined first in order to inform committee sizes. (iii) Political Balance and Size of Committees The revised political balance option circulated earlier in the meeting was moved and seconded by Councillors Richard Jones and Dave Hughes. On being put to the vote, it was not accepted unanimously. The Chief Officer (Governance) referred to the legislation and explained that as specific agreement was required from all Members of the Council, the political balance ‘fallback option’ (including 3 non-aligned Members) would need to be considered and could be carried by majority. Having been moved and seconded, this was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: (a) That seats be allocated in accordance with the political balance (fallback option) and the rules on membership of the Committees as set out within the report; and (b) That the size of each Committee be as set out in the agreed political balance allocation. (iv) Appointment of Chairs of Standing Committees The following nominations were put to the vote and carried: • Chair of the Clwyd Pension Fund Committee: Councillor Chris Bithell - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Dave Hughes and Richard Jones. • Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee: Councillor Hilary McGuill - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Andrew Parkhurst and Ted Palmer • Chair of Planning Committee: Councillor Richard Lloyd - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Rob Davies and Ted Palmer. For the Chair of Licencing Committee, Councillor Rob Davies was proposed and seconded by Councillors Helen Brown and Ian Hodge. Councillor Mike Peers was proposed and seconded by Councillors David Coggins Cogan and Marion Bateman. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. The following voted for Councillor Rob Davies: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Rob Davies, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush and Roy Wakelam. The following voted for Councillor Mike Peers: Councillors: Mike Allport, Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Hilary McGuill, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Antony Wren. On being put to the vote, Councillor Rob Davies was appointed Chair of the Licensing Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the Chairs of the following Committees be appointed (noting any restrictions on eligibility): • Clwyd Pension Fund Committee - Councillor Chris Bithell • Constitution & Democratic Services Committee - Councillor Hilary McGuill • Licensing Committee - Councillor Rob Davies • Planning Committee - Councillor Richard Lloyd (b) That the Grievance Committee, the Grievance Appeals Committee and the Investigation & Disciplinary Committee should each appoint their own Chairs from amongst their respective memberships. (v) Appointment of Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees The following motion was proposed and seconded by Councillors Alastair Ibbotson and Sam Swash: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy, Education, Youth & Culture and the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committees (OSC) be appointed by the Administration groups. • Community & Housing OSC be appointed by True Independent group. • Corporate Resources OSC - be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. The following amendment was proposed and seconded by Councillors Sean Bibby and Richard Jones: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy OSC and Education, Youth & Culture OSC be appointed by the Labour group. • Chair of Corporate Resources OSC be appointed by the Independent group. • Chair of Community & Housing OSC be appointed by the True Independent group. • Chair of Social & Health Care OSC be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. On being put to the vote, the amendment was carried. RESOLVED: That the Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees be allocated as follows: Overview & Scrutiny Committee: Group to choose Chair: Community & Housing True Independent Corporate Resources Independent Education, Youth & Culture Labour Environment & Economy Labour Social & Healthcare Flintshire People’s Voice The remaining sections of the report were moved on block by Councillor Richard Jones and seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer. (vi) Terms of Reference of Committees RESOLVED: That the Terms of Reference for each Committee as set out in the Constitution be approved. (vii) Approval of the Constitution RESOLVED: That the rules, procedures, delegations and codes/protocols within the Constitution be approved. (viii) Nominations to Internal Bodies RESOLVED: That the make-up of the Appointments Committee be approved. (ix) Standards Committee RESOLVED: That the membership of the Standards Committee be noted. (x) Appointments to Outside Bodies RESOLVED: That Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, to make any amendments to appointments to outside bodies as required.
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Schedule of Meetings for 2025/26 be approved subject to the change of time of Planning Committee on 22 October 2025 and the removal of the Climate Change Committee; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager be given delegated authority, in conjunction with the relevant Committee Chair, to amend the Schedule of Meetings in exceptional cases, including meetings of the Committee Work Co?ordinating Group.
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As the outgoing Chair, Councillor Dennis Hutchinson presented his review of the year for 2024-25 and expressed his gratitude to all those involved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Councillor Mel Buckley be elected Chair of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
Councillor Michelle Perfect proposed Councillor Mel Buckley as the Chair of the Council and was seconded by Councillor Helen Brown. No further nominations were received. On being put to the vote, Councillor Mel Buckley was appointed as Chair of the Council and was invested with the Chain of Office by the retiring Chair, signing her Declaration of Acceptance of Office in the presence of the Chief Executive. RESOLVED: That Councillor Mel Buckley be elected Chair of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
Councillor Jason Shallcross proposed Councillor Debbie Owen as Vice-Chair of the Council and was seconded by Councillor Dave Hughes. Councillor Sam Swash proposed Councillor Carolyn Preece and was seconded by Councillor Gillian Brockley. No further nominations were received. On being put to the vote, Councillor Debbie Owen was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Council and was invested with the Chain of Office by the Chair, signing her Declaration of Acceptance of Office in the presence of the Chief Executive. RESOLVED: That Councillor Debbie Owen be elected Vice-Chair of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Councillor Dave Hughes be appointed Leader of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
The following nominations were received for Leader of the Council: • Councillor Dave Hughes - proposed and seconded by Councillors Christine Jones and Helen Brown. • Councillor Gillian Brockley - proposed and seconded by Councillors Alasdair Ibbotson and Sam Swash. • Councillor Carol Ellis - proposed and seconded by Councillors Marion Bateman and Dave Mackie. • Councillor Andrew Parkhurst - proposed and seconded by Councillors David Coggins Cogan and Hilary McGuill. A recorded vote was requested on the four nominations, for which the requisite number of Members stood in support. The following voted for Councillor Dave Hughes: Councillors: Mike Allport, Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Paul Cunningham, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, David Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Ray Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Jason Shallcross, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam, Arnold Woolley and Antony Wren. The following voted for Councillor Gillian Brockley: Councillors: Gillian Brockley, Chrissy Gee, Andy Hughes, Alasdair Ibbotson, Carolyn Preece, Dan Rose, Sam Swash and Ant Turton. The following voted for Councillor Carol Ellis: Councillors: Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Mike Peers, David Richardson, Dale Selvester and Linda Thew. The following voted for Councillor Andrew Parkhurst: Councillors: David Coggins Cogan, Hilary McGuill and Andrew Parkhurst On being put to the vote, Councillor Dave Hughes was appointed Leader of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26. RESOLVED: That Councillor Dave Hughes be appointed Leader of the Council for the municipal year 2025/26.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet be noted, as follows: Councillors: Dave Hughes, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Helen Brown, Paul Johnson, Chris Dolphin, Linda Thomas, Glyn Banks, Mared Eastwood and Ted Palmer.
In accordance with the Constitution, Councillor Dave Hughes set out his choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet. RESOLVED: That the choice of Councillors to serve on the Cabinet be noted, as follows: Councillors: Dave Hughes, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Helen Brown, Paul Johnson, Chris Dolphin, Linda Thomas, Glyn Banks, Mared Eastwood and Ted Palmer.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Council appoints the following Committees for 2025/26: Appeals Committee Clwyd Pension Fund Committee Committee Work Co-ordinating Group (meetings to be held in public) Constitution and Democratic Services Committee Governance & Audit Committee Grievance Committee Grievance Appeals Committee Investigation and Disciplinary Committee Joint Governance Committee (for Pensions) Licensing Committee Overview & Scrutiny Committees as follows: • Community and Housing • Corporate Resources • Education, Youth & Culture • Environment & Economy • Social & Healthcare Planning Committee Standards Committee (ii) Determination of the size of Committees The Chief Officer (Governance) advised that the recommendation was to approve the size of the Committees set out in paragraph 1.03, with the removal of the Climate Change Committee as agreed in the previous item. Due to the political balance options yet to be considered and subsequent implications on the ‘employment’ committees, it was agreed that political balance be determined first in order to inform committee sizes. (iii) Political Balance and Size of Committees The revised political balance option circulated earlier in the meeting was moved and seconded by Councillors Richard Jones and Dave Hughes. On being put to the vote, it was not accepted unanimously. The Chief Officer (Governance) referred to the legislation and explained that as specific agreement was required from all Members of the Council, the political balance ‘fallback option’ (including 3 non-aligned Members) would need to be considered and could be carried by majority. Having been moved and seconded, this was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: (a) That seats be allocated in accordance with the political balance (fallback option) and the rules on membership of the Committees as set out within the report; and (b) That the size of each Committee be as set out in the agreed political balance allocation. (iv) Appointment of Chairs of Standing Committees The following nominations were put to the vote and carried: • Chair of the Clwyd Pension Fund Committee: Councillor Chris Bithell - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Dave Hughes and Richard Jones. • Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee: Councillor Hilary McGuill - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Andrew Parkhurst and Ted Palmer • Chair of Planning Committee: Councillor Richard Lloyd - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Rob Davies and Ted Palmer. For the Chair of Licencing Committee, Councillor Rob Davies was proposed and seconded by Councillors Helen Brown and Ian Hodge. Councillor Mike Peers was proposed and seconded by Councillors David Coggins Cogan and Marion Bateman. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. The following voted for Councillor Rob Davies: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Rob Davies, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush and Roy Wakelam. The following voted for Councillor Mike Peers: Councillors: Mike Allport, Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Hilary McGuill, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Antony Wren. On being put to the vote, Councillor Rob Davies was appointed Chair of the Licensing Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the Chairs of the following Committees be appointed (noting any restrictions on eligibility): • Clwyd Pension Fund Committee - Councillor Chris Bithell • Constitution & Democratic Services Committee - Councillor Hilary McGuill • Licensing Committee - Councillor Rob Davies • Planning Committee - Councillor Richard Lloyd (b) That the Grievance Committee, the Grievance Appeals Committee and the Investigation & Disciplinary Committee should each appoint their own Chairs from amongst their respective memberships. (v) Appointment of Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees The following motion was proposed and seconded by Councillors Alastair Ibbotson and Sam Swash: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy, Education, Youth & Culture and the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committees (OSC) be appointed by the Administration groups. • Community & Housing OSC be appointed by True Independent group. • Corporate Resources OSC - be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. The following amendment was proposed and seconded by Councillors Sean Bibby and Richard Jones: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy OSC and Education, Youth & Culture OSC be appointed by the Labour group. • Chair of Corporate Resources OSC be appointed by the Independent group. • Chair of Community & Housing OSC be appointed by the True Independent group. • Chair of Social & Health Care OSC be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. On being put to the vote, the amendment was carried. RESOLVED: That the Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees be allocated as follows: Overview & Scrutiny Committee: Group to choose Chair: Community & Housing True Independent Corporate Resources Independent Education, Youth & Culture Labour Environment & Economy Labour Social & Healthcare Flintshire People’s Voice The remaining sections of the report were moved on block by Councillor Richard Jones and seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer. (vi) Terms of Reference of Committees RESOLVED: That the Terms of Reference for each Committee as set out in the Constitution be approved. (vii) Approval of the Constitution RESOLVED: That the rules, procedures, delegations and codes/protocols within the Constitution be approved. (viii) Nominations to Internal Bodies RESOLVED: That the make-up of the Appointments Committee be approved. (ix) Standards Committee RESOLVED: That the membership of the Standards Committee be noted. (x) Appointments to Outside Bodies RESOLVED: That Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, to make any amendments to appointments to outside bodies as required.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the report (agenda item 8) to deal with a range of matters requiring decision at the Annual Meeting. (i) Appointment of Committees Councillor Richard Jones moved a motion to approve Recommendation 1 (appointment of Committees) subject to the removal of Climate Change Committee and the addition of a new group, Committee Work Co-ordinating Group (CWCG). Councillor Dave Hughes seconded the motion. Supporting information was circulated to Members. The Chief Officer (Governance) provided explanation on the implications of the proposal on political balance and the legislative safeguards involved. Following an adjournment to consider the information, Councillor Alasdair Ibbotson spoke against the motion and moved an amendment to retain the Climate Change Committee, which was seconded by Councillor Sam Swash. A recorded vote was requested, for which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the amendment (retention of the Climate Change Committee): Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Andy Hughes, Ray Hughes, Alasdair Ibbotson, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. Against the amendment (for the dissolution of the Climate Change Committee): Councillors: Mike Allport, Bernie Attridge, Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, David Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Hilary McGuill, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Jason Shallcross, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. On being put to the vote, the amendment was lost. Councillor Sam Swash’s proposal that all meetings of the CWCG are held in public session was seconded by Councillor Carol Ellis. The mover and seconder of the original motion indicated their acceptance of this alteration. A recorded vote was requested, for which the requisite number of Members stood in support. For the motion (for the dissolution of the Climate Change Committee and formation of the CWCG whose meetings are to be held in public): Councillors: Mike Allport, Bernie Attridge, Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Rob Davies, Ron Davies, Chris Dolphin, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, David Healey, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Hilary McGuill, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush, Jason Shallcross, Linda Thomas, Roy Wakelam and Antony Wren. Against the motion: Councillors: Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Ray Hughes, Alasdair Ibbotson, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Ant Turton. On being put to the vote, this was carried. RESOLVED: That Council appoints the following Committees for 2025/26: Appeals Committee Clwyd Pension Fund Committee Committee Work Co-ordinating Group (meetings to be held in public) Constitution and Democratic Services Committee Governance & Audit Committee Grievance Committee Grievance Appeals Committee Investigation and Disciplinary Committee Joint Governance Committee (for Pensions) Licensing Committee Overview & Scrutiny Committees as follows: • Community and Housing • Corporate Resources • Education, Youth & Culture • Environment & Economy • Social & Healthcare Planning Committee Standards Committee (ii) Determination of the size of Committees The Chief Officer (Governance) advised that the recommendation was to approve the size of the Committees set out in paragraph 1.03, with the removal of the Climate Change Committee as agreed in the previous item. Due to the political balance options yet to be considered and subsequent implications on the ‘employment’ committees, it was agreed that political balance be determined first in order to inform committee sizes. (iii) Political Balance and Size of Committees The revised political balance option circulated earlier in the meeting was moved and seconded by Councillors Richard Jones and Dave Hughes. On being put to the vote, it was not accepted unanimously. The Chief Officer (Governance) referred to the legislation and explained that as specific agreement was required from all Members of the Council, the political balance ‘fallback option’ (including 3 non-aligned Members) would need to be considered and could be carried by majority. Having been moved and seconded, this was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: (a) That seats be allocated in accordance with the political balance (fallback option) and the rules on membership of the Committees as set out within the report; and (b) That the size of each Committee be as set out in the agreed political balance allocation. (iv) Appointment of Chairs of Standing Committees The following nominations were put to the vote and carried: • Chair of the Clwyd Pension Fund Committee: Councillor Chris Bithell - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Dave Hughes and Richard Jones. • Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee: Councillor Hilary McGuill - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Andrew Parkhurst and Ted Palmer • Chair of Planning Committee: Councillor Richard Lloyd - as proposed and seconded by Councillors Rob Davies and Ted Palmer. For the Chair of Licencing Committee, Councillor Rob Davies was proposed and seconded by Councillors Helen Brown and Ian Hodge. Councillor Mike Peers was proposed and seconded by Councillors David Coggins Cogan and Marion Bateman. A recorded vote was requested to which the requisite number of Members stood in support. The following voted for Councillor Rob Davies: Councillors: Glyn Banks, Pam Banks, Sean Bibby, Chris Bithell, Helen Brown, Mel Buckley, Teresa Carberry, Tina Claydon, Steve Copple, Bill Crease, Rob Davies, Rosetta Dolphin, Mared Eastwood, David Evans, Ian Hodge, Dave Hughes, Paul Johnson, Christine Jones, Richard Jones, Simon Jones, Fran Lister, Richard Lloyd, Gina Maddison, Allan Marshall, Ryan McKeown, Billy Mullin, Debbie Owen, Ted Palmer, Michelle Perfect, Vicky Perfect, Ian Roberts, Kevin Rush and Roy Wakelam. The following voted for Councillor Mike Peers: Councillors: Mike Allport, Bernie Attridge, Marion Bateman, Gillian Brockley, David Coggins Cogan, Adele Davies-Cooke, Carol Ellis, Chrissy Gee, Alasdair Ibbotson, Dave Mackie, Roz Mansell, Hilary McGuill, Andrew Parkhurst, Mike Peers, Carolyn Preece, David Richardson, Dan Rose, Dale Selvester, Sam Swash, Linda Thew and Antony Wren. On being put to the vote, Councillor Rob Davies was appointed Chair of the Licensing Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the Chairs of the following Committees be appointed (noting any restrictions on eligibility): • Clwyd Pension Fund Committee - Councillor Chris Bithell • Constitution & Democratic Services Committee - Councillor Hilary McGuill • Licensing Committee - Councillor Rob Davies • Planning Committee - Councillor Richard Lloyd (b) That the Grievance Committee, the Grievance Appeals Committee and the Investigation & Disciplinary Committee should each appoint their own Chairs from amongst their respective memberships. (v) Appointment of Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees The following motion was proposed and seconded by Councillors Alastair Ibbotson and Sam Swash: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy, Education, Youth & Culture and the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committees (OSC) be appointed by the Administration groups. • Community & Housing OSC be appointed by True Independent group. • Corporate Resources OSC - be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. The following amendment was proposed and seconded by Councillors Sean Bibby and Richard Jones: • Chairs of the Environment & Economy OSC and Education, Youth & Culture OSC be appointed by the Labour group. • Chair of Corporate Resources OSC be appointed by the Independent group. • Chair of Community & Housing OSC be appointed by the True Independent group. • Chair of Social & Health Care OSC be appointed by the Flintshire People’s Voice group. On being put to the vote, the amendment was carried. RESOLVED: That the Chairs of Overview & Scrutiny Committees be allocated as follows: Overview & Scrutiny Committee: Group to choose Chair: Community & Housing True Independent Corporate Resources Independent Education, Youth & Culture Labour Environment & Economy Labour Social & Healthcare Flintshire People’s Voice The remaining sections of the report were moved on block by Councillor Richard Jones and seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer. (vi) Terms of Reference of Committees RESOLVED: That the Terms of Reference for each Committee as set out in the Constitution be approved. (vii) Approval of the Constitution RESOLVED: That the rules, procedures, delegations and codes/protocols within the Constitution be approved. (viii) Nominations to Internal Bodies RESOLVED: That the make-up of the Appointments Committee be approved. (ix) Standards Committee RESOLVED: That the membership of the Standards Committee be noted. (x) Appointments to Outside Bodies RESOLVED: That Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, to make any amendments to appointments to outside bodies as required.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Schedule of Meetings for 2025/26 be approved subject to the change of time of Planning Committee on 22 October 2025 and the removal of the Climate Change Committee; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager be given delegated authority, in conjunction with the relevant Committee Chair, to amend the Schedule of Meetings in exceptional cases, including meetings of the Committee Work Co?ordinating Group.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the report (agenda item 9) to seek approval of the draft schedule of meetings for 2025/26. The recommendations were supported subject to the Planning Committee meeting on 22 October 2025 starting at 2pm and the removal of the Climate Change Committee. The document would be updated to include meetings of the Committee Work Co-ordinating Group once scheduled. RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Schedule of Meetings for 2025/26 be approved subject to the change of time of Planning Committee on 22 October 2025 and the removal of the Climate Change Committee; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager be given delegated authority, in conjunction with the relevant Committee Chair, to amend the Schedule of Meetings in exceptional cases, including meetings of the Committee Work Co?ordinating Group.
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