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RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That 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 Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 be supported noting the performance achieved during the year.
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the Development Management Annual Performance Update for the reporting year 2024/25 be endorsed; (b) That a workshop on Enforcement be arranged early 2026; and (c) That the Committee recognises the immense caseload facing the Enforcement Team and is grateful for the Team’s hard work and professionalism.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 8 July 2025 (agenda item no.3) RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That 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.
The Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Facilitator presented the report (agenda item no.4) to consider the current Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking progress. Councillor Mike Peers requested an update on the 30 mile per hour introduction in Flintshire. It was agreed that this would be added to the Forward Word Programme. Councillor David Coggins Cogan requested an update on the Cabinet re-structure to assist Members and to be assured that the changes are working in practice. The Chief Officer agreed to make enquiries with the governance team. Councillor Coggins Cogan also sought assurance that 4 year old data was not being used to assess road defects. He was aware that the data overruled current in person inspections. The Chief Officer advised that this would be addressed within the Highways Asset Management Plan (HAMP) report to be submitted to the Committee at the next meeting in October. Councillor Roy Wakelam asked for an update on the process regarding the inspection and maintenance of street bumps and gully cleaning. The Chief Officer confirmed that gully cleaning would be incorporated within the Severe Weather update at the meeting of the Committee in October. She added that the inspection and maintenance of speed cushions would be included in HAMP. Councillor Jason Shallcross agreed to join the School Transport Task and Finish Group. RESOLVED: (a) That 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 be supported noting the performance achieved during the year.
The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation), Service Manager - Development (Planning Services) and the Business and Performance Manager (Planning, Environment and Economy) reported on the performance achieved for Streetscene and Transportation Services and Planning, Environment & Economy Services during 2024/25 (agenda item no.5). Councillor David Healey expressed his concern at the absence of references to the achievements of the Economy apart from the Shared Prosperity Fund. He hoped that before the report was considered at Cabinet additional information could be added. The Business and Performance Manager agreed to pursue this with the Enterprise and Regeneration Manager and the Corporate performance team. Councillor Roy Wakelam referred to the reference on page 37 regarding the First Forest site in Flintshire. He added that this was the first ‘Council’ site as there were already other sites within the County. The Business and Performance Manager agreed to discuss with the Service Manager - Countryside Access and Natural Environment. Members felt that the graphic on Budget Monitoring needed to be more clear. Councillor Dave Healey felt it was important to make Town and Community Councils aware of the opportunity to apply for land to be included as appropriate Forest sites, It was suggested that a letter be sent to Town & Community Councils from the Access and Natural Environment Team. The Business and Performance Manager to raise with the Service Manager - Countryside Access and Natural Environment. It was agreed that under Streetscene & Transportation on page 44 under the bullet point Complaints, that Councillors would be added. RESOLVED: That the Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 be supported noting the performance achieved during the year.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the Development Management Annual Performance Update for the reporting year 2024/25 be endorsed; (b) That a workshop on Enforcement be arranged early 2026; and (c) That the Committee recognises the immense caseload facing the Enforcement Team and is grateful for the Team’s hard work and professionalism.
The Service Manager - Development presented the report (agenda item no.6) to provide an overview of the annual performance of the Development Management Service for the financial year 2024/25. It was agreed that a workshop on Enforcement would be arranged at the beginning of 2026. The Service Manager - Development agreed to add a further table around how long it takes for initial investigations and those resulting in a positive action. A link to be circulated where comparison data can be accessed. RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the Development Management Annual Performance Update for the reporting year 2024/25 be endorsed; (b) That a workshop on Enforcement be arranged early 2026; and (c) That the Committee recognises the immense caseload facing the Enforcement Team and is grateful for the Team’s hard work and professionalism.
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