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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the HRA Capital Programme for 2026/27 be noted; and (b) That the proposed reallocation of £3.150m of funding to the voids budget be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved; and (b) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and the Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved for publication.
RESOLVED: (a) That it be approved to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented; and (b) That the Chief Officer (Governance) be authorised to settle the terms of and sign 2 Deed of Variation to enable this.
RESOLVED: (a) That the estimated financial impact on the 2025/26 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be noted.
RESOLVED: That the contents of the report be noted, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint be noted.
RESOLVED: That the outcome of the Education Portfolio’s annual self-assessment report on the quality of education services for the period 2024-25 be noted.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Collaborative Communication training as a core requirement for all staff in Children’s Services, to equip practitioners to build empowering, strengths-focused conversations with children and families be endorsed; and (b) That the vital role of senior and middle management in championing and modelling this approach, actively reinforcing a culture or collaboration and consistency across all Teams to embed sustainable outcomes-focussed practice be recognised.
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Making Plan for Queensferry be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Connect to Work Programme be reviewed; (b) That delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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.
RESOLVED: That the capital investment programme in the next phase of delivery as it moved towards complying with the new updated Welsh Housing Quality Standards and requirements, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met, be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Palmer declared personal interests in agenda item number 5 – Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 30 Year Financial Business Plan and 15 – Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS 2 2023).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) The minutes of the meeting held on 16th December 2025 (agenda item number 3) were submitted and confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) None. Agenda item 19 – Sale of Units 18, 19 and 20 Castle Park Industrial Estate, Commercial Road, Flint, was deferred.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the HRA Capital Programme for 2026/27 be noted; and (b) That the proposed reallocation of £3.150m of funding to the voids budget be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 5) which was for consideration of the proposed funding changes to the capital programme and increased funding for voids within the Housing Revenue Account business plan. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the HRA Capital Programme for 2026/27 be noted; and (b) That the proposed reallocation of £3.150m of funding to the voids budget be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved; and (b) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and the Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved for publication.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 6) which presented present the refreshed Welsh Language Promotion Strategy and Welsh in the Workplace Policy. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved; and (b) That the Welsh in the Workplace Policy and the Welsh Language Promotion Strategy be approved for publication.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That it be approved to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented; and (b) That the Chief Officer (Governance) be authorised to settle the terms of and sign 2 Deed of Variation to enable this.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 7) which detailed a process that had been undertaken to consult on reducing the quoracy; this has resulted in the Joint Committee recommending that that the quorum should reduce from 60% of the voting council members (one per local authority) to 40% where that includes at least three of the regional areas. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That it be approved to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented; and (b) That the Chief Officer (Governance) be authorised to settle the terms of and sign 2 Deed of Variation to enable this.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the estimated financial impact on the 2025/26 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Johnson introduced the report (agenda item number 8) which provided the latest detailed overview of the budget monitoring position for the 2025/26 financial year for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account and presented the position, based on actual income and expenditure as at Month 8. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the estimated financial impact on the 2025/26 budget be noted; and (b) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the contents of the report be noted, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint be noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 9) which provided an explanation as to why emissions had changed, as well as noting any improvements or difficulties relating to the data and methodology. The report also noted the renewable energy generated by the Council and carbon sequestration offered by its land assets. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the contents of the report be noted, and progress made in the past year to improve data collection for the Council’s carbon footprint be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the outcome of the Education Portfolio’s annual self-assessment report on the quality of education services for the period 2024-25 be noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 10) which identified strengths and areas for further improvement, and those areas for improvement were then reflected in the Council Improvement Plan and the Portfolio’s own Business Plan. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the outcome of the Education Portfolio’s annual self-assessment report on the quality of education services for the period 2024-25 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Collaborative Communication training as a core requirement for all staff in Children’s Services, to equip practitioners to build empowering, strengths-focused conversations with children and families be endorsed; and (b) That the vital role of senior and middle management in championing and modelling this approach, actively reinforcing a culture or collaboration and consistency across all Teams to embed sustainable outcomes-focussed practice be recognised.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 11) which outlined that having a clear practice model in children’s social care provided consistency, improved outcomes for children and families, and strengthened professional confidence. The need for a fully embedded practice model was identified in the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection report of Flintshire Social Services in February 2024. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Collaborative Communication training as a core requirement for all staff in Children’s Services, to equip practitioners to build empowering, strengths-focused conversations with children and families be endorsed; and (b) That the vital role of senior and middle management in championing and modelling this approach, actively reinforcing a culture or collaboration and consistency across all Teams to embed sustainable outcomes-focussed practice be recognised.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 12) which outlined the approach taken, priorities identified and proposed next steps for the town of Connah’s Quay, the forth of seven Place Making Plans to be completed. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Place Making Plan for Connah’s Quay be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Connah’s Quay be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Making Plan for Queensferry be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 13) which outlined the approach taken, priorities identified and proposed next steps for Queensferry, the fifth of seven draft Place Making Plans to be completed, alongside the draft plan for Connah’s Quay. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Making Plan for Queensferry be approved; and (b) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of an action plan for Queensferry be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Connect to Work Programme be reviewed; (b) That delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 14) which summarised the Connect to Work Programme, provided an update on its development and set out proposals for how the programme would be delivered in Flintshire. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Connect to Work Programme be reviewed; (b) That delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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 delegated authority be 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the capital investment programme in the next phase of delivery as it moved towards complying with the new updated Welsh Housing Quality Standards and requirements, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met, be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 15) which provided an update on the delivery of the new Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS 2 2023) through the capital investment programme and the Council’s obligations in relation to those standards. The recommendation in the report was supported RESOLVED: That the capital investment programme in the next phase of delivery as it moved towards complying with the new updated Welsh Housing Quality Standards and requirements, ensuring the obligations placed upon the Council are met, be supported.
None to report.
(link to recording) RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded for the remainder of the meeting for the following items by virtue of exempt information under paragraph(s) 15 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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