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RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
Councillors Lister and Parkhurst both declared a personal interest.
The Democratic Services Manager advised that Cabinet had considered a report on the ‘Self Evaluation of Flintshire Education Services’ on 20 January 2026. The decision (Record of Decision 3555) had been called in as shown on the agenda. Copies of the Cabinet report, Record of Decision and Call In Notice were included in the agenda pack. The Democratic Services Manager explained the procedure for the call in of a Cabinet decision as detailed in the supporting document included in the agenda pack.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
The Chair invited the signatories to outline the reasons for the Call In, expanding on the reasons outlined within the agenda. Cabinet Members Councillors Mared Eastwood and Richard Jones responded to the concerns raised by the Call In signatories. The Chair then invited Members of the Committee to ask questions of the Decision Makers and Call In signatories whilst officers in attendance provided clarity where required. Councillor Coggins Cogan was invited to sum up on behalf of the Call in signatories. Councillor Lister proposed that the matter be referred to full Council (Option 4) so that the Authority as a whole could recommend whether the report should be amended, qualified or reissued to reflect the reality that Estyn had put into the public domain. She was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst and her request for a recorded vote was supported by the requisite number of Members. Councillor David Healey proposed that the decision be implemented (Option 1) and was seconded by Councillor Evans. Councillor Lloyd proposed that the decision be accepted but not endorsed (Option 2). Councillor Preece proposed that the matter be referred back to Cabinet (Option 3). The Chair asked the Democratic Services Manager to remind Members of the options for decision making as detailed in item 3 of the agenda. On being put to the vote, the proposal for Option 4 was lost as follows: Those voting in favour of Option 4: Lisa Allen and Councillors Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Andrew Parkhurst and Carolyn Preece. Voting against: Wendy White and Councillors Bill Crease, Dave Evans, David Healey, Richard Lloyd, Jason Shallcross and Teresa Carberry. Abstention: Lynn Bartlett. On being put to the vote, the proposal for Option 1 was carried as follows: Those voting in favour of Option 1: Wendy White and Councillors Bill Crease, David Evans, David Healey, Richard Lloyd, Jason Shallcross and Teresa Carberry. Voting against: Lisa Allen and Councillors Alasdair Ibbotson, Fran Lister, David Mackie, Andrew Parkhurst and Carolyn Preece. Abstention: Lynn Bartlett. RESOLVED: Having considered the decision, the Committee indicated that it is satisfied with the explanation which it has received, in order for the decision to be implemented.
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