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Decided: Cabinet approved including £1,481,198 in the 2026/27 capital programme to support Community Focused Schools projects that build partnerships with families and the wider community.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Council applying for Bishop's Wood Local Nature Reserve (Caswell) to be included in the Welsh Government's National Forest for Wales initiative.
Decided: Cabinet approved the refreshed draft Active Travel Network Map so the Council can run a statutory public consultation. It also delegated authority to the Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure and the Director of Place to finalise amendments after the consultation and submit the final map to Welsh Government.
RESOLVED that visibility when using the hybrid option and the non-permittance of display materials would be recommended to Full Council.
Resolved that County Councillor Pete Lewington be elected to Vice Chair for the ensuing year.
Decided: It granted 26/00507/FUL (temporary live events on part of Blackweir Fields, Cathays), 25/02030/FUL (a foot and cycle bridge at Central Quay), 25/01468/FUL (a foot and cycle bridge at the Marl and Hamadryad Park) and 26/00360/HSE (extensions at 23 Charlotte Square, Rhiwbina). It granted 25/02351/FUL (a co-living building on land bounded by Custom House Street, Bute Street and Hope Street, Cathays) subject to a Section 106 agreement. This is a legal agreement that sets out what the developer must provide or pay for.
Decided: The committee noted the applications decided under delegated powers between 8 and 27 May.
RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all of the spoken representations made before it from all parties. The Sub-Committee is tasked with deciding whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has as its primary consideration public safety. The Sub-Committee has decided that it can take into account all matters pertaining to the applicant which are before it. The Sub-Committee are satisfied that it was a caution rather than a conviction which should have been included in the application form. The Sub-Committee is satisfied with the explanation provided by the applicant as to not disclosing this caution in the application process. The Sub-Committee considers that the applicant is a fit and proper/ safe and suitable person to hold the licence and the license is therefore granted.
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Paragraph x of Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its considerations. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session and the Chair announced the decision. Moved by Councillor Alun Wills; Seconded by Councillor Tim Evans. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED In reaching its decision, the Sub-Committee has considered the relevant parts of the Authority’s statement of licensing policy and the statutory guidance, together with all 4 of the licencing objectives. The Sub-Committee has considered this application on its merits and has carefully considered the spoken representations made, both in support of and representations against the application. The application for a new premises licence for the licensed activity of the off sale of alcohol is granted at Lisheens coffee pod situated at Tenby Railway Station This approval is on the provision that the conditions attached to the license are amended to reduce the hours for sale of alcohol to between 11 am – 8pm from Monday - Sunday. This is a variation from the hours that were applied for and the reason for this amendment is that the subcommittee attach significant weight to the representations made by the British transport police as a responsible authority. The subcommittee hope that in reducing the hours for the sale of alcohol it will promote the licensing objectives, in particular the risk to the public and the prevention of crime and disorder, given the statics provided by the transport police today regarding crime. In the interests of public safety and public order the subcommittee had concerns there is no supervision on the station and it is hoped that the reduced hours for the off sale of alcohol will assist in this regard The Sub-Committee consider that there have been no other representations made that are relevant to the licensing objections apart from that of the British Transport Police. The Sub-Committee finds that the application made and clarified by the applicant’s representative comprehensively promotes the licensing objectives and therefore the application can be granted, subject to the amended conditions.
Decided: Members noted the Forward Work Programme. They authorised the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair, to change the programme between meetings as needed. They noted progress on the outstanding actions.
Decided: It asked that NEWCIS and young carers be invited to the Full Council meeting when the report is considered. It encouraged the Education portfolio to reach out to school governing bodies to support the Covenant.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2026 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Decided: Members applauded the work and ongoing developments, and the opportunities that Hft and the learning disability day and work opportunities service provide for adults.
Decided: Members supported expanding overnight short-break capacity, exploring models such as shared care, foster-based breaks and flexible overnight support. They supported a structured engagement programme through the North Wales Together Board with disabled children, parents and carers. They supported foster carer recruitment campaigns for short-break and overnight roles for disabled children.
Decided: Members considered the Chief Officer's summary assessment of social care in Flintshire and gave observations on it. They reviewed the draft report and gave feedback on content for inclusion. Members can send comments to the Chief Officer by 12 June 2026.
Decided: Councillor Steve Copple was appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee for the municipal year.
Decided: The committee accepted the report and recommended that the full Council approve the revised policy. It asked for the definitions list in sections 2.1 and 2.2 to be moved to the first page. It asked the Panel to consider adding a clause on recognising signs that a child is being groomed or bullied online.
Decided: The committee accepted the report and noted the observations made.
Decided: The committee accepted the report and noted the observations made.
Decided: The committee accepted the report and noted the observations made.
Decided: Councillor Elwyn Jones was elected Chair of the Care Scrutiny Committee for 2026/27.
Decided: Councillor Sian Williams was elected Vice-chair of the Care Scrutiny Committee for 2026/27.
RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the minutes of the meeting held on 09 March 2026.
AGREED that the Committee: (i) had reviewed the current £21 threshold-to remain at £21; (ii) that the decision be included in the Chair’s Annual Report; (iii) would review the threshold on an annual basis; and (iv) include this item within the Committee’s Forward Work Programme.
AGREED: (i) to recommend to Democratics Services that the wish of the Committee was that current hybrid arrangements be retained; and (ii) should this request be presented to the Committee again, the Council be requested to consider providing adequate IT support and equipment to Independent Members and Town / Community Councillors to enable them to fulfil their roles effectively where meetings were held remotely only.
AGREED (i)that the contents of the report be noted; and (ii) that an information sheet, including guidance points, be developed to support Town and Community Councils Members on the Code of Conduct, in addition to the post-May 2027 elections training
AGREED to approve the amended Ethics and Standards Committee report template, as set out in Appendix 2.
AGREED to note the content of the Policies and Procedures table, subject to the following: (i) that clarification be provided to confirm that the timelines for reviewing the Policies and Procedures aligned with the timescales of the Forward Work Programme and Action Plan; (ii) that it be noted that any policies and procedures developed in the future would be added to the list accordingly; and (iii) that the Annual Letter from the Ombudsman be added to both the list and the Forward Work Programme.
AGREED to approve the self-evaluation, subject to the inclusion of the Committee’s opinion within Sections 1 and 6.
AGREED to: • note the assessment of Political Group Leaders’ compliance with their statutory duties; • note the agreed arrangements for future working, including meeting frequency, compliance thresholds and mechanisms; • approve the revised Compliance Assessment template; and • note the position for inclusion in the Chair’s Annual Report for 2025/26.