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RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be approved; (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 outstanding actions.
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Queensferry; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry.
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay.
RESOLVED: That the Committee acknowledges the information contained in this report.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the report, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has reviewed and discussed the development of the Connect to Work programme; (b) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to procure, in conjunction with other relevant local authorities, suitably qualified companies to deliver the programme as set out in the report; (c) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to manage the Connect to Work and the contracts with the delivery companies in accordance with DWP requirements, varying these arrangements to meet programme and participant needs; and (d) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to review and sign agreements for the funding of the programme with the Accountable Body.
During agenda item 11, Councillor Rose declared a personal interest as a member of the RSPCA.
That the minutes (agenda item 3) of the meeting held on 9 December 2025 be approved as a correct record.
The Chair advised that agenda items 9 and 10 would be brought forward due to officer availability.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be approved; (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 outstanding actions.
The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented a report (agenda item 5) to consider the Committee’s Forward Work Programme along with progress with actions from previous meetings. Officers agreed to meet with Councillor Marshall regarding gritting routes and salt bin locations. Requests for updates on rural community resilience (Council Plan) and Section 106 Agreements would be accommodated in future reports as appropriate. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be approved; (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 outstanding actions.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Queensferry; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry.
The Enterprise & Regeneration Manager and Regeneration Manager presented a report (agenda item 9) to review the draft Place Making Plan for Queensferry. During the debate, Members supported the suggestion for an annual review of collective action plans and progress towards delivery. On that basis, the recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Queensferry; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay.
The Enterprise & Regeneration Manager and Regeneration Manager presented a report (agenda item 10) to review the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay. Feedback was noted by officers including commentary on published plans to clarify that some items may not be delivered in the short term due to budget limitations. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Supports the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay; and (b) Supports the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee acknowledges the information contained in this report.
The Chief Officer (Place and Growth) presented a report (agenda item 6) to consider an update on feasibility work carried out in response to the Coal Authority’s report on the use of mine water heat in Flintshire. Following discussion, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee acknowledges the information contained in this report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the report, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint.
The Climate Change Project Officer presented a report (agenda item 7) to update Members on progress with reducing the Council’s carbon footprint. Following discussion, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the report, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has reviewed and discussed the development of the Connect to Work programme; (b) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to procure, in conjunction with other relevant local authorities, suitably qualified companies to deliver the programme as set out in the report; (c) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to manage the Connect to Work and the contracts with the delivery companies in accordance with DWP requirements, varying these arrangements to meet programme and participant needs; and (d) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to review and sign agreements for the funding of the programme with the Accountable Body.
The Enterprise & Regeneration Manager presented report (agenda item 8) to review progress on the development of the Connect to Work programme in Flintshire, which was funded by UK Government and managed by the Department for Work & Pensions. During discussion, the officer agreed to follow up a query on prioritising third sector and social businesses through the joint procurement arrangement. The recommendations, as amended, were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has reviewed and discussed the development of the Connect to Work programme; (b) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to procure, in conjunction with other relevant local authorities, suitably qualified companies to deliver the programme as set out in the report; (c) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to manage the Connect to Work and the contracts with the delivery companies in accordance with DWP requirements, varying these arrangements to meet programme and participant needs; and (d) That the Committee supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Place and Growth) in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to review and sign agreements for the funding of the programme with the Accountable Body.
That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as the following item was considered to be exempt by virtue of paragraph 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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