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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Acknowledges the update on the process of recommissioning unpaid carers services; (b) Acknowledges the outcome of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) “Own Initiative” Investigation into Carers Services and the progress made against the resulting action plan; and (c) Acknowledges the positive work underway with the North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) to develop our unpaid carers services and the Carers Centre as a hub for unpaid carers in Flintshire.
RESOLVED: The Committee notes that the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) improvement check found a mixed picture with areas of improvement alongside important concerns that require attention and that it welcomes the commitment of the portfolio’s leadership, practitioners and staff in addressing the concerns raised.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has considered the outcome and recommendations of the “Audit Wales: Overview of Partnerships Report”; and (b) That the Committee endorses the management response form and proposed actions to address the recommendations made by Audit Wales.
RESOLVED: That the Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 Mid-year Progress Report be accepted.
RESOLVED: (a) That the three additional risks on the Corporate Risk Register be acknowledged; and (b) That the Committee is assured that the mitigating actions for each risk on the Corporate Risk Register are adequate to manage the risk.
RESOLVED: That having reviewed the draft Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025/26, the Committee confirms there are no matters to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet at its meeting in December.
RESOLVED: That subject to the change in the Foreword, the Annual Report for 2024/25 be endorsed prior to its submission to Council for approval on 3 December 2025.
RESOLVED: That the report be accepted.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and (b) That the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Acknowledges the update on the process of recommissioning unpaid carers services; (b) Acknowledges the outcome of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) “Own Initiative” Investigation into Carers Services and the progress made against the resulting action plan; and (c) Acknowledges the positive work underway with the North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) to develop our unpaid carers services and the Carers Centre as a hub for unpaid carers in Flintshire.
The Chief Officer (Social Services) presented the report (agenda item 4) on current unpaid carer services in Flintshire, including the outcome of the recent procurement exercise and review by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. Following discussion, the recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee: (a) Acknowledges the update on the process of recommissioning unpaid carers services; (b) Acknowledges the outcome of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) “Own Initiative” Investigation into Carers Services and the progress made against the resulting action plan; and (c) Acknowledges the positive work underway with the North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) to develop our unpaid carers services and the Carers Centre as a hub for unpaid carers in Flintshire.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: The Committee notes that the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) improvement check found a mixed picture with areas of improvement alongside important concerns that require attention and that it welcomes the commitment of the portfolio’s leadership, practitioners and staff in addressing the concerns raised.
The Chief Officer (Social Services) presented the report (agenda item 5) on the outcome of Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection activities across the Council’s social care functions covering children’s social care, children’s residential care and in-house domiciliary services for adults. The recommendation in the report reflected feedback from the Social and Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee. During the debate, the positive work recognised by CIW was welcomed by the Committee. Councillor Parkhurst raised some concerns that the recommendation did not fully reflect the tone of the CIW report and proposed an amendment which was seconded by Councillor David Healey. After further discussion, the amendment was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: The Committee notes that the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) improvement check found a mixed picture with areas of improvement alongside important concerns that require attention and that it welcomes the commitment of the portfolio’s leadership, practitioners and staff in addressing the concerns raised.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has considered the outcome and recommendations of the “Audit Wales: Overview of Partnerships Report”; and (b) That the Committee endorses the management response form and proposed actions to address the recommendations made by Audit Wales.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the report (agenda item 6) on the findings of the Audit Wales report ‘Oversight of Partnerships - Flintshire County Council’, together with the management response and proposed actions to address the recommendations made by Audit Wales. Following discussion, the recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee has considered the outcome and recommendations of the “Audit Wales: Overview of Partnerships Report”; and (b) That the Committee endorses the management response form and proposed actions to address the recommendations made by Audit Wales.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 Mid-year Progress Report be accepted.
The Chief Officer (Governance) presented the mid-year report (agenda item 7) on progress against managing the improvement actions identified in the Annual Governance Statement. As requested, the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager would circulate information on Principles A-G shown in the document. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 Mid-year Progress Report be accepted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the three additional risks on the Corporate Risk Register be acknowledged; and (b) That the Committee is assured that the mitigating actions for each risk on the Corporate Risk Register are adequate to manage the risk.
The Chief Executive presented the report (agenda item 8) which provided oversight of the Corporate Risk Register which identified risks having a significant impact on the Council’s ability to deliver both statutory and non-statutory services to residents and businesses within Flintshire. During discussion, it was suggested that concerns about the impact of Climate Change and potential risks from extreme heat on public services could be referred to the Committee Work Co-ordinating Group to be allocated to the appropriate committees. On Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice, a written response would be sought on the development of internal processes to manage risks and also to clarify the extent of waste disposal sanctions. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the three additional risks on the Corporate Risk Register be acknowledged; and (b) That the Committee is assured that the mitigating actions for each risk on the Corporate Risk Register are adequate to manage the risk.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That having reviewed the draft Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025/26, the Committee confirms there are no matters to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet at its meeting in December.
The Strategic Finance Manager presented a report (agenda item 9) on the draft Treasury Management mid-year report for 2025/26 for recommendation to Cabinet, together with an update on Quarter 2 activities for information. Members were reminded of the annual treasury management training session due to take place on 5 December. Following discussion, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That having reviewed the draft Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025/26, the Committee confirms there are no matters to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet at its meeting in December.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That subject to the change in the Foreword, the Annual Report for 2024/25 be endorsed prior to its submission to Council for approval on 3 December 2025.
The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented a report (agenda item 10) to accompany the Committee’s Annual Report for 2024/25 for endorsement prior to submitting for approval at Council. As requested, there would be a slight amendment to the Foreword to reflect on the improvements which had been made whilst recognising that further progress was required. On that basis, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That subject to the change in the Foreword, the Annual Report for 2024/25 be endorsed prior to its submission to Council for approval on 3 December 2025.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the report be accepted.
The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented the report (agenda item 11) on progress with actions from previous meetings of the Committee. The Chief Officer (Governance) would follow up the request for an update on the actions from 2023. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the report be accepted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and (b) That the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented the report (agenda item 12) to consider the current Forward Work Programme. It was confirmed that a future report on the process for approving Council policies would be scheduled at an appropriate time when resources were available. A verbal update was shared on the case involving Thurrock Council and it was noted that an item on the Transformation Programme was scheduled for Cabinet and Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny in December/January. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and (b) That the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
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