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RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Responsibilities to the Members of the Executive Board named in report MP/01/2022 be noted with immediate effect Reason for decision (i) To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities appointed by the Leader of the Council for the remainder of the Municipal Year.
RESOLVED – (i) That the 2021/22 revenue position be noted. (ii) That the year-end carry forward proposals outlined in Appendix 3 to report COFI/11/22 be approved. (iii) That the resulting position at the 31 March 2022 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be noted. (iv) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts presented to the Governance & Audit Committee in July. Reason for decisions (i) To agree the proposals with regard to provisions and reserves and the year end carry forward arrangements for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee in July.
RESOLVED - (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group Councillor ****** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru Councillor Paul Roberts WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones ROTA VISITS TO CHILDREN’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Corin Jarvis Councillor Krista Childs Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO INDEPENDENT SECTOR CARE HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Frank Hemmings Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO OLDER PEOPLE’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** (Reserve) Councillor ***** JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Debbie Wallice Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Kate Wilkinson Councillor Carrie Harper Non-aligned Councillor ***** PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Stella Matthews Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor M G Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Emma Holland Non-aligned Councillor ***** CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Andy Gallanders WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Steve Joe Jones Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Annette Davies CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor ***** STRATEGIC TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP (3 Members) Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Jerry Wellens plus Lead Member with responsibility for Economy – Councillor Nigel Williams Lead Member with responsibility for Transport – Councillor David A Bithell Council’s representatives on the Mersey Dee Alliance – Councillors Mark Pritchard, David A Bithell and Nigel Williams. SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Derek Wright and Councillor Jeremy Kent (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. The reason for urgency is to allow these bodies to operate immediately.
RESOLVED – (i) That the following Members be appointed to represent the Council on the under mentioned outside bodies for a period of five years up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council Councillors Robert Ian Williams, Frank Hemmings and **** Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillors Hugh Jones and Anthony Wedlake Clwyd Pension Fund Panel Councillor Anthony Wedlake Substitute – Councillor ****** Derwen College Councillor ***** Joint Appointing Panel – Valuation Tribunal for Wales North Wales Region Councillor ***** Joint Council for Wales Councillors Frank Hemmings and Graham Rogers Two Substitutes – Councillors ********* and ********* Wrexham Community Endowment Fund Councillors Phil Wynn and ********** Wrexham (Parochial) Educational Foundation Councillors Phil Wynn and ******** (ii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, by designation, be confirmed: Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Lead Member with responsibility for Environment AVOW Executive Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Partnerships AVOW Health and Social Care Advisory Group Lead Member with responsibility for Health and Social Care BCUHB Stakeholder Reference Group Lead Member for responsibility for Health and Social Care Books Council of Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Libraries Cadwyn Clwyd Cyfngedig Board Lead Member for responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillor Hugh Jones Groundwork North Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Economic Development Mersey Dee Alliance Leader of the Council, Lead Member with responsibility for Transport and Lead Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration North Wales Economic Ambition Board Transport Advisory Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Economic Ambition Board Leader of the Council North Wales Science Board (Glyndwr University) Lead Member with responsibility for Economy North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Regional Partnership Board Lead Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Director or Social Services North Wales Safer Communities Board Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder North Wales Working Party on Aggregates – Member Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Planning Reserve – Chair of Planning Committee Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site Board Lead Member with responsibility for Culture Local Member – Llangollen Rural Ward Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum and Archive Trust The Mayor Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Marches Strategic Rail Group Appointments deferred Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC CBAC Ltd) Lead Member with responsibility for Education Welsh Local Government Association Executive Board Leader of the Council Wrexham Community Safety Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Chair or Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Wrexham Bidston Railway Line Liaison Group Appointments deferred Wrexham LEADER Local Action Group Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Lead Member with responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Wrexham Public Service Board Leader of the Council Chief Executive (iii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, as Local Members, be confirmed: Caia Park Partnership Limited Councillor M C King, OBE Brymbo Sports and Social Complex Limited Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Paul Rogers Jonathan Miller (Officer) Dame Dorothy Jeffrey’s Charity Councillor Robert Ian Williams Gresford United Charity Councillor Jeremy Kent Gwersyllt Park Cricket Club Management Committee Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Tina Mannering (iv) That Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of any further nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the various outside bodies identified in the report.
RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Social Care, Alwyn Jones, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services, be given delegated authority to sign the Joint Committee Agreement for the National Adoption Service and Foster Wales on behalf of the Council. Reason for decision (i) Agreeing these proposals and signing the Joint Committee Agreement will put the Wrexham County Borough Council’s cooperation in these collaborative arrangements on a formal basis as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities for the hosting of and delivery of national functions which support and enable local authority delivery of their adoption and fostering responsibilities.
RESOLVED - (i) That the continuation of the HRA Environmental Improvement Scheme and the revised process for managing the scheme as set out at Appendix 3 to report COH/15/22 be supported. (ii) That the additional funding into this budget, which is supported from within an existing budget of the approved HRA Capital Programme be supported. (iii) That for Wards that are shared between Members, a joined up approach be taken, which eliminates any confusion or duplication of schemes. (iv) That the revised criteria for the HRA Environmental Improvement Programme as set out in Appendix 2 to report COH/15/22 be approved. (v) That funds allocated to individual wards in the same or adjoining Community Council area can be pooled (with the agreement of the relevant Local Members, following consultation with tenants) in order to create a larger fund to deliver agreed projects. (vi) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e) of the Council’s Constitution. The reason for urgency is to allow the programme to recommence and operate immediately. Reason for decisions To enable the Housing Department to continue with the project delivery of environmental improvement schemes and for staff to work closely with Members and tenants to identify schemes that will improve the housing stock and estates generally. Furthermore, to make a difference for tenants in improving the environment that they live in.
RESOLVED – That the dates of the Executive Board for the forthcoming municipal year be noted, and that the start time of Meetings be amended to 10.30 am.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 March 2022 be signed as a correct record.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this meeting. The following declaration was made: Agenda Item 6 – 2021/22 Revenue Outturn and Carry Forward Proposals Councillors David A Bithell, Brian Cameron, Dana Davies, Frank Hemmings, Jeremy Kent, John Pritchard, Graham Rogers and Phil Wynn – Personal and Prejudicial – School Governor The Councillors remained in the meeting and claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2) of the Members’ Code of Conduct taking part in the discussion and, in the case of Executive Board Members, voting thereon.
The Chief Officer Governance & Customer advised that a Member had submitted a question within the required timescales, and confirmed that a response had been provided outside of the Meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Responsibilities to the Members of the Executive Board named in report MP/01/2022 be noted with immediate effect Reason for decision (i) To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities appointed by the Leader of the Council for the remainder of the Municipal Year.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (MP/01/2022) to inform the Executive Board of the Lead Members appointed by the Leader of the Council in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Responsibilities to the Members of the Executive Board named in report MP/01/2022 be noted with immediate effect Reason for decision (i) To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities appointed by the Leader of the Council for the remainder of the Municipal Year.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the 2021/22 revenue position be noted. (ii) That the year-end carry forward proposals outlined in Appendix 3 to report COFI/11/22 be approved. (iii) That the resulting position at the 31 March 2022 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be noted. (iv) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts presented to the Governance & Audit Committee in July. Reason for decisions (i) To agree the proposals with regard to provisions and reserves and the year end carry forward arrangements for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee in July.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 3 above) The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (COFI/11/22) to inform Members of the Council Fund revenue outturn for 2021/22, to agree the proposals with regard to reserves and to determine the year end carry forward arrangements. Members were also advised of the Housing Revenue Account outturn for 2021/22. The Lead Member presented the report and responded to questions accordingly. A debate ensued and the following points were highlighted: · Confirmation that due to the election period, this report hadn’t been considered by a Scrutiny Committee. · Clarification sought regarding adjustments to the HRA. · Confirmation that part of the additional RSG included provision to support the purchase of electric vehicles to be used by Domiciliary Care staff. · An adjustment of £514k had to be made to the 2021 accounts following an assumption on grant funding that was overstated. RESOLVED – (i) That the 2021/22 revenue position be noted. (ii) That the year-end carry forward proposals outlined in Appendix 3 to report COFI/11/22 be approved. (iii) That the resulting position at the 31 March 2022 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be noted. (iv) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts presented to the Governance & Audit Committee in July. Reason for decisions (i) To agree the proposals with regard to provisions and reserves and the year end carry forward arrangements for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee in July.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group Councillor ****** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru Councillor Paul Roberts WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones ROTA VISITS TO CHILDREN’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Corin Jarvis Councillor Krista Childs Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO INDEPENDENT SECTOR CARE HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Frank Hemmings Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO OLDER PEOPLE’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** (Reserve) Councillor ***** JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Debbie Wallice Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Kate Wilkinson Councillor Carrie Harper Non-aligned Councillor ***** PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Stella Matthews Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor M G Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Emma Holland Non-aligned Councillor ***** CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Andy Gallanders WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Steve Joe Jones Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Annette Davies CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor ***** STRATEGIC TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP (3 Members) Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Jerry Wellens plus Lead Member with responsibility for Economy – Councillor Nigel Williams Lead Member with responsibility for Transport – Councillor David A Bithell Council’s representatives on the Mersey Dee Alliance – Councillors Mark Pritchard, David A Bithell and Nigel Williams. SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Derek Wright and Councillor Jeremy Kent (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. The reason for urgency is to allow these bodies to operate immediately.
The Lead Member for Corporate Services submitted a report (COGC/53/22) asking Members to consider the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups which fall to be reconstituted by the Executive Board. RESOLVED - (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group Councillor ****** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru Councillor Paul Roberts WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones ROTA VISITS TO CHILDREN’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Corin Jarvis Councillor Krista Childs Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO INDEPENDENT SECTOR CARE HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor Frank Hemmings Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** ROTA VISITS TO OLDER PEOPLE’S HOMES PANEL (6 Members appointed by the Leader) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Rob Walsh (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** (Reserve) Councillor ***** JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Debbie Wallice Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Brian Cameron Conservative Group Councillor Robert Ian Williams Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group Councillor Rob Walsh Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Kate Wilkinson Councillor Carrie Harper Non-aligned Councillor ***** PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Stella Matthews Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor M G Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Emma Holland Non-aligned Councillor ***** CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Andy Gallanders WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (10 Members) Independent Group Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Steve Joe Jones Councillor ***** Labour Group Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group Councillor ***** Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Annette Davies CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor ***** STRATEGIC TRANSPORT WORKING GROUP (3 Members) Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Jerry Wellens plus Lead Member with responsibility for Economy – Councillor Nigel Williams Lead Member with responsibility for Transport – Councillor David A Bithell Council’s representatives on the Mersey Dee Alliance – Councillors Mark Pritchard, David A Bithell and Nigel Williams. SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Derek Wright and Councillor Jeremy Kent (iii) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (iv) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. The reason for urgency is to allow these bodies to operate immediately.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the following Members be appointed to represent the Council on the under mentioned outside bodies for a period of five years up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council Councillors Robert Ian Williams, Frank Hemmings and **** Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillors Hugh Jones and Anthony Wedlake Clwyd Pension Fund Panel Councillor Anthony Wedlake Substitute – Councillor ****** Derwen College Councillor ***** Joint Appointing Panel – Valuation Tribunal for Wales North Wales Region Councillor ***** Joint Council for Wales Councillors Frank Hemmings and Graham Rogers Two Substitutes – Councillors ********* and ********* Wrexham Community Endowment Fund Councillors Phil Wynn and ********** Wrexham (Parochial) Educational Foundation Councillors Phil Wynn and ******** (ii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, by designation, be confirmed: Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Lead Member with responsibility for Environment AVOW Executive Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Partnerships AVOW Health and Social Care Advisory Group Lead Member with responsibility for Health and Social Care BCUHB Stakeholder Reference Group Lead Member for responsibility for Health and Social Care Books Council of Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Libraries Cadwyn Clwyd Cyfngedig Board Lead Member for responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillor Hugh Jones Groundwork North Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Economic Development Mersey Dee Alliance Leader of the Council, Lead Member with responsibility for Transport and Lead Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration North Wales Economic Ambition Board Transport Advisory Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Economic Ambition Board Leader of the Council North Wales Science Board (Glyndwr University) Lead Member with responsibility for Economy North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Regional Partnership Board Lead Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Director or Social Services North Wales Safer Communities Board Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder North Wales Working Party on Aggregates – Member Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Planning Reserve – Chair of Planning Committee Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site Board Lead Member with responsibility for Culture Local Member – Llangollen Rural Ward Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum and Archive Trust The Mayor Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Marches Strategic Rail Group Appointments deferred Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC CBAC Ltd) Lead Member with responsibility for Education Welsh Local Government Association Executive Board Leader of the Council Wrexham Community Safety Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Chair or Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Wrexham Bidston Railway Line Liaison Group Appointments deferred Wrexham LEADER Local Action Group Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Lead Member with responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Wrexham Public Service Board Leader of the Council Chief Executive (iii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, as Local Members, be confirmed: Caia Park Partnership Limited Councillor M C King, OBE Brymbo Sports and Social Complex Limited Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Paul Rogers Jonathan Miller (Officer) Dame Dorothy Jeffrey’s Charity Councillor Robert Ian Williams Gresford United Charity Councillor Jeremy Kent Gwersyllt Park Cricket Club Management Committee Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Tina Mannering (iv) That Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of any further nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the various outside bodies identified in the report.
The Lead Member for Community Safety and Partnerships submitted a report (COGC/51/22) asking Members to review and consider the Council’s future representation on the various outside bodies identified in the report. The Lead Member for Housing requested that appointments onto the Chester to Shrewsbury Rail Partnership; the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Marches Strategic Rail Group, and the Wrexham Bidston Railway Line Liaison Group be deferred as there was currently a review of rail partnerships ongoing. RESOLVED – (i) That the following Members be appointed to represent the Council on the under mentioned outside bodies for a period of five years up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council Councillors Robert Ian Williams, Frank Hemmings and **** Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillors Hugh Jones and Anthony Wedlake Clwyd Pension Fund Panel Councillor Anthony Wedlake Substitute – Councillor ****** Derwen College Councillor ***** Joint Appointing Panel – Valuation Tribunal for Wales North Wales Region Councillor ***** Joint Council for Wales Councillors Frank Hemmings and Graham Rogers Two Substitutes – Councillors ********* and ********* Wrexham Community Endowment Fund Councillors Phil Wynn and ********** Wrexham (Parochial) Educational Foundation Councillors Phil Wynn and ******** (ii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, by designation, be confirmed: Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Lead Member with responsibility for Environment AVOW Executive Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Partnerships AVOW Health and Social Care Advisory Group Lead Member with responsibility for Health and Social Care BCUHB Stakeholder Reference Group Lead Member for responsibility for Health and Social Care Books Council of Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Libraries Cadwyn Clwyd Cyfngedig Board Lead Member for responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Plus Councillor Hugh Jones Groundwork North Wales Lead Member with responsibility for Economic Development Mersey Dee Alliance Leader of the Council, Lead Member with responsibility for Transport and Lead Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration North Wales Economic Ambition Board Transport Advisory Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Economic Ambition Board Leader of the Council North Wales Science Board (Glyndwr University) Lead Member with responsibility for Economy North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency Joint Committee Lead Member with responsibility for Transport North Wales Regional Partnership Board Lead Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Director or Social Services North Wales Safer Communities Board Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder North Wales Working Party on Aggregates – Member Forum Lead Member with responsibility for Planning Reserve – Chair of Planning Committee Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site Board Lead Member with responsibility for Culture Local Member – Llangollen Rural Ward Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum and Archive Trust The Mayor Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Marches Strategic Rail Group Appointments deferred Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC CBAC Ltd) Lead Member with responsibility for Education Welsh Local Government Association Executive Board Leader of the Council Wrexham Community Safety Partnership Lead Member with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Chair or Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for Crime and Disorder Wrexham Bidston Railway Line Liaison Group Appointments deferred Wrexham LEADER Local Action Group Lead Member with responsibility for Economy Lead Member with responsibility for Communities and Partnerships Wrexham Public Service Board Leader of the Council Chief Executive (iii) That the following appointments to outside bodies, as Local Members, be confirmed: Caia Park Partnership Limited Councillor M C King, OBE Brymbo Sports and Social Complex Limited Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Paul Rogers Jonathan Miller (Officer) Dame Dorothy Jeffrey’s Charity Councillor Robert Ian Williams Gresford United Charity Councillor Jeremy Kent Gwersyllt Park Cricket Club Management Committee Councillor Pete Howell Councillor Tina Mannering (iv) That Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of any further nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the various outside bodies identified in the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Social Care, Alwyn Jones, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services, be given delegated authority to sign the Joint Committee Agreement for the National Adoption Service and Foster Wales on behalf of the Council. Reason for decision (i) Agreeing these proposals and signing the Joint Committee Agreement will put the Wrexham County Borough Council’s cooperation in these collaborative arrangements on a formal basis as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities for the hosting of and delivery of national functions which support and enable local authority delivery of their adoption and fostering responsibilities.
The Lead Member for Children’s Services submitted a report (COSC/01/22) to update on the proposals for developing the governance and enabling the National Adoption Services for Wales as it assumes responsibility for Foster Wales. RESOLVED – (i) That the Chief Officer Social Care, Alwyn Jones, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services, be given delegated authority to sign the Joint Committee Agreement for the National Adoption Service and Foster Wales on behalf of the Council. Reason for decision (i) Agreeing these proposals and signing the Joint Committee Agreement will put the Wrexham County Borough Council’s cooperation in these collaborative arrangements on a formal basis as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities for the hosting of and delivery of national functions which support and enable local authority delivery of their adoption and fostering responsibilities.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - (i) That the continuation of the HRA Environmental Improvement Scheme and the revised process for managing the scheme as set out at Appendix 3 to report COH/15/22 be supported. (ii) That the additional funding into this budget, which is supported from within an existing budget of the approved HRA Capital Programme be supported. (iii) That for Wards that are shared between Members, a joined up approach be taken, which eliminates any confusion or duplication of schemes. (iv) That the revised criteria for the HRA Environmental Improvement Programme as set out in Appendix 2 to report COH/15/22 be approved. (v) That funds allocated to individual wards in the same or adjoining Community Council area can be pooled (with the agreement of the relevant Local Members, following consultation with tenants) in order to create a larger fund to deliver agreed projects. (vi) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e) of the Council’s Constitution. The reason for urgency is to allow the programme to recommence and operate immediately. Reason for decisions To enable the Housing Department to continue with the project delivery of environmental improvement schemes and for staff to work closely with Members and tenants to identify schemes that will improve the housing stock and estates generally. Furthermore, to make a difference for tenants in improving the environment that they live in.
The Lead Member for Housing submitted a report (COH/15/22) to provide an update on the revised HRA Environmental Improvements budget and to seek approval for projects that can be funded through this budget. The Lead Member presented the report and a debate ensued. Questions were responded to accordingly, and the following points were highlighted: · Confirmation that outstanding balances from the previous year would not be carried forward. · Clarification sought regarding service charges for communal yard maintenance. · Importance of ensuring that the Countryside Act was adhered to when removing or maintaining hedgerows. RESOLVED - (i) That the continuation of the HRA Environmental Improvement Scheme and the revised process for managing the scheme as set out at Appendix 3 to report COH/15/22 be supported. (ii) That the additional funding into this budget, which is supported from within an existing budget of the approved HRA Capital Programme be supported. (iii) That for Wards that are shared between Members, a joined up approach be taken, which eliminates any confusion or duplication of schemes. (iv) That the revised criteria for the HRA Environmental Improvement Programme as set out in Appendix 2 to report COH/15/22 be approved. (v) That funds allocated to individual wards in the same or adjoining Community Council area can be pooled (with the agreement of the relevant Local Members, following consultation with tenants) in order to create a larger fund to deliver agreed projects. (vi) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(e) of the Council’s Constitution. The reason for urgency is to allow the programme to recommence and operate immediately. Reason for decisions To enable the Housing Department to continue with the project delivery of environmental improvement schemes and for staff to work closely with Members and tenants to identify schemes that will improve the housing stock and estates generally. Furthermore, to make a difference for tenants in improving the environment that they live in.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the dates of the Executive Board for the forthcoming municipal year be noted, and that the start time of Meetings be amended to 10.30 am.
Members considered the dates for forthcoming Meetings, together with start times. RESOLVED – That the dates of the Executive Board for the forthcoming municipal year be noted, and that the start time of Meetings be amended to 10.30 am.
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