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RESOLVED to note the schedule of planning applications dealt with the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration.
RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 19 March 2026 Matters arising None.
Decided: The Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence, as modified, subject to 17 conditions and the mandatory conditions under the Licensing Act 2003. The licence allows live music on Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 23:00, recorded music every day from 09:00 to 23:30, and the sale of alcohol every day from 11:00 to 23:30. Off-sales are not permitted. Bottles may not be moved or placed outside between 09:00 and 18:00, and the premises must keep a log of refused sales. The conditions also cover CCTV, a proof of age scheme, safeguarding, fire safety and noise control.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 14 April 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Decided: The Cabinet approved the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2025 to 2026 and the accompanying Local Code of Governance Framework.
Decided: The Cabinet approved the Paternity and Parental Support Policy.
Decided: The committee agreed the work programme in Appendix 1, subject to the changes listed in the report and minute.
AGREED -That the Work Programme at Appendix 1 be agreed, subject to the above changes.
Decided: The committee thanked the Lead Member and officers and congratulated the department on strengthening the Grow Your Own programme and reducing reliance on agency staff. It agreed to receive an updated report in about two years.
Decided: The committee agreed that a further report on the move will come to its September 2026 meeting, or earlier if an extraordinary meeting is held, to be considered in public. The report must cover: whether a decision was made to change the use of Acton Resource Centre, and if not, why ward members and the Acton community were told one had been made; the audit trail of any delegated authority; copies of meeting records; how the decision was communicated and why those affected were not consulted beforehand; the legality of the delegated decision and the council's duties on consultation and equality, with guidance from the Monitoring Officer (the council officer who checks decisions are lawful); and anonymised copies of freedom of information requests on the decision and the replies. The date for the report is to be agreed by 29 May 2026. The committee also supported the pause on the move and recommended it stay in place until the report has been scrutinised.
Decided: The committee noted the information report.
Decided: The Board noted the objection report. It agreed that officers should proceed with the proposal to close Froncysyllte Community Primary School from 31 August 2026, or sooner if pupil numbers fall to zero. Pupils would be offered places at other schools.
Decided: Members noted progress on the new provision at Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, from September 2026. They recognised the transfer of the car park area of the former Opportunities Centre from Economy and Planning to Education, on terms still to be negotiated. Officers agreed to circulate a corrected impact assessment after the meeting.
Decided: The staff listed in Appendix 1 to report COFI/13/26 were authorised to appear for the Council in the Magistrates' Court, Valuation Tribunals, the Appeals Service and the County Court.
Decided: Cyngor Gwynedd will continue as the lead body for the region in 2026-27. The Interim Chief Officer for Economy and Planning was given delegated authority to give input into Wrexham's priorities and the allocation method for the regional investment plan. Council-led projects that can be delivered in 2026-27 will be prioritised. Project selection is delegated to the Interim Chief Officer for Economy and Planning, in agreement with the Leader and Deputy Leader. The Board treated the item as urgent under the Council's Constitution, which allows a matter to be decided without waiting for the normal timetable.
Decided: The Board agreed to continue to support the reviewed Highway Safety Inspection Policy and Highway Winter Service Policy. The policies stay in their current format.
Decided: Officers were given approval to consult on a proposal to set up a new provision in Gwersyllt for pupils with additional learning needs. The Board will receive a further report in September 2026 with consultation feedback and a recommended way forward. No decision to open the school has been made.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 16th March 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member resolved that the standard charge for council-run older people's residential homes rise from £916.64 to £967.84 a week for mainstream beds. The dementia care bed rate stays at £1,090.62.
RESOLVED that the explanation for the non-submission be noted.
RESOLVED that the report detailing progress in relation to actions, requests or referrals emerging from previous scrutiny meetings be noted.
Decided: The Committee unanimously resolved that the report be received.
Decided: The Committee unanimously resolved that the report be received. The Music Service Manager agreed to circulate data on the number of learners taking formal music qualifications.
Decided: The Committee unanimously resolved that the update on post-16 provision be noted.
Decided: The Committee unanimously recommended that Cabinet endorse the proposal to move the school to a new site and increase its capacity to 150 from September 2029, when occupation of the new building is proposed. This is a recommendation to Cabinet, not a final decision.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 27 January 2026 and, subject to the above comments, the meeting held on the 12 February 2026 be received and confirmed as correct records.
RESOLVED that the Council forward work programme be noted. The meeting concluded at 1:30pm
Decided: Councillor Bobby Feeley was elected Chair of Denbighshire County Council for 2026-27. Councillor Hugh Evans proposed her, seconded by Councillor Andrea Tomlin, and no other nominations were made.
Decided: Councillor Brian Jones proposed him, seconded by Councillor James Elson, and no other nominations were made.