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RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That subject to the above amendments the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions
RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be noted
RESOLVED: (a) The eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be noted and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined within this report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride Service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be noted; and that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Service (NEPTS) provided by the Wales Ambulance Service and NHS; and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be noted; and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure the service continues to ensure value for money.
RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Mike Peers declared a personal interest on Agenda Item 8 – Place Making Plans.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.
(link to recording) To confirm as a correct record the minutes (agenda item no.3) of the meeting held on 14 January 2025. Councillor Mike Peers asked if a date had been arranged for a Workshop on the 20mph exception scheme. He also asked that dates be included on the list of ‘items to be added’ on the Forward Work Programme. Minute 66 – Review of the Car Parking Policy. Councillor Dan Rose requested that an additional recommendation on ‘Review of Car Parking Policy’ be included in the resolutions RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That subject to the above amendments the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions
(link to recording) The Environment and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Facilitator presented the report (agenda item no.4) to consider the current Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking progress. On the heading ‘items to be added’ to the Forward Work Programme, Councillor Mike Peers said that a number of items had been on the list a long time and requested that the dates that the items were added also be included. The Facilitator agreed to re-visit. The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) to contact Councillor Roz Mansell following the meeting to discuss Assisted Collections in her ward. Place Making Plans – Buckley to be considered at the meeting of the Committee to be held on 6 May 2025 The Community and Business Protection Manager agreed to confirm with the relevant officer regarding how many access barriers had been removed and provide feedback to the Committee. Councillor Andrew Parkhurst requested that the following items be added to the Forward Work Programme. He asked that his thanks and appreciation be recorded to the Flood and Drainage team • Severe Weather Events – Lessons Learnt • Out of Hours Phone Service – review of performance • Pot-hole repairs – a review of how Welsh Government funds are spent. Councillor Carolyn Preece asked that thanks be recorded to staff in Streetscene and Transportation Services. Councillor Mel Buckley requested that Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) Collections be added to the Forward Work Programme (to include medical waste, missed AHP collections, data cleansing, delays to deliv RESOLVED: (a) That subject to the above amendments the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions
(link to recording) RESOL RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as the following item is considered to be exempt by virtue of Paragraph(s) 15 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be noted
(link to recording) The Transport Strategy Manager presented the report (agenda item no.6) to provide an update on the Corporate Joint Committee’s progress on the preparation of the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales. RESOLVED: That the progress made by the Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be noted
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) The eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be noted and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined within this report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride Service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be noted; and that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Service (NEPTS) provided by the Wales Ambulance Service and NHS; and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be noted; and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure the service continues to ensure value for money.
(link to recording) The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation introduced the report (agenda item no.7). The Integrated Transport Unit Manager presented the report. RESOLVED: (a) The eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be noted and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined within this report be endorsed; (b) That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride Service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be noted; and that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Service (NEPTS) provided by the Wales Ambulance Service and NHS; and (c) That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be noted; and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure the service continues to ensure value for money.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be noted.
(link to recording) The Service Manager (Enterprise and Regeneration), and Regeneration Manager presented a report (agenda item no.8) to provide an update on the development of Place Making Plans in Flintshire. Councillor Richard Lloyd expressed disappointment that Saltney was not included in the scheme. RESOLVED: That the progress made in developing Place Making Plans be noted.
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