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RESOLVED – That Members note and support the 2025/26 budgetary forecast position for the year based on the position as at 30 September set out in report COFI/36/25 Reason for Decision To ensure robust budget monitoring arrangements for the financial year and that action is taken to address the budget pressures forecast
RESOLVED – That the Quarter 2 Capital Programme for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendices 1 and 1a of report COFI/37/25 be noted and approved Reason for Decision This report follows an earlier monitoring report in July in compliance with Financial Regulation 3.13 that requires that the Chief Officer Finance & ICT monitors and reports to Members on the Capital Programme
RESOLVED – That the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report be recommended to full Council for approval Reason for Decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management
RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with the relevant parties regarding the proposal to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli CP (ii) That Executive Board receive a further report in April 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward Reasons for Decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments
RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to proceed with the proposal to establish a new provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US with effect from September 2026 (ii) That Members receive a further report in April 2026, if approval is given in November 2025 to proceed with the proposal Reasons for Decisions (i) To facilitate the creation of a new provision for pupils with additional learning needs and ensure there are appropriate and sufficient places within the County Borough for pupils with additional learning needs (ii) To assist the Council in its duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (iii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iv) To develop sustainable learning environments
RESOLVED – (i) That the completion of stock condition surveys for all primary and secondary schools be noted (ii) That Members support the continuation of stock condition surveys on the non-housing portfolio over the next 2 years (iii) That the revised flowchart attached at Appendix 1 of report COH/32/25 which sets out how the budget is split be noted Reasons for Decisions (i) To update Members on the current position with the non-housing stock (ii) To provide assurance to Members that there is an ongoing programme of works to the non-housing assets in line with the approved budget
RESOLVED – (i) That the grant-funded activity in support of interventions to support people affected by the cost-of-living crisis outlined in Appendix 1 of report COEP/69/25 be noted (ii) That the recommendation of the Working Group to provide financial support to the Wrexham Foodbank, which is for £60,000 in 2025/26 and £60,000 in 2026/27, as outlined in Appendix 4 and section 4.10 of report COEP/69/25, be supported and that the Chief Officer Finance and ICT, in conjunction with the Interim Chief Officer Economy and Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Housing and Climate Change and Lead Member Corporate & Customer Services, be authorised to agree the award (iii) That the Wrexham Poverty Action Collaboration Pledge be endorsed on behalf of the Council (iv) That that this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide a timely response to this crisis and to work with partners to support those who are experiencing difficulties due to the rising cost-of-living (ii) The reason for urgency is to provide services to respond to issues experienced by residents of the County Borough due to the cost of living crisis ahead of the Christmas period
The Chair informed Members of the imminent retirement of Julie Francis, Chief Officer Housing and paid tribute to her invaluable contribution to the work of the Council. Members concurred with the comments of the Chair and conveyed their best wishes to Julie in her forthcoming retirement.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 October 2025 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 8 – Councillor Anthony Wedlake – Personal and Prejudicial – An LA appointed governor at Ysgol Penygelli. The Councillor remained in the meeting and claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2) of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the next items on the Agenda to enable the Leader to present reports in his capacity as Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Members note and support the 2025/26 budgetary forecast position for the year based on the position as at 30 September set out in report COFI/36/25 Reason for Decision To ensure robust budget monitoring arrangements for the financial year and that action is taken to address the budget pressures forecast
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COFI/36/25) to inform Members of the Council’s 2025/26 current budgetary position as at 30 September 2025, including the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Presenting the report the Lead Member thanked Officers for the forecast and for the work undertaken to date. Thereafter the Lead Member and Chief Officer Finance & ICT responded to questions regarding costs associated with the delivery of savings and managing pressures, hybrid working and the timetabling of reports to allow more pre-decision scrutiny. RESOLVED – That Members note and support the 2025/26 budgetary forecast position for the year based on the position as at 30 September set out in report COFI/36/25 Reason for Decision To ensure robust budget monitoring arrangements for the financial year and that action is taken to address the budget pressures forecast
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Quarter 2 Capital Programme for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendices 1 and 1a of report COFI/37/25 be noted and approved Reason for Decision This report follows an earlier monitoring report in July in compliance with Financial Regulation 3.13 that requires that the Chief Officer Finance & ICT monitors and reports to Members on the Capital Programme
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COFI/37/25) to review the 2025/26 Capital Programme position as at the end of Quarter 2 2025/26. During debate the Lead Member and Chief Officer Finance & ICT responded to questions relating to the Change Programme and the use of capitalisation. RESOLVED – That the Quarter 2 Capital Programme for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendices 1 and 1a of report COFI/37/25 be noted and approved Reason for Decision This report follows an earlier monitoring report in July in compliance with Financial Regulation 3.13 that requires that the Chief Officer Finance & ICT monitors and reports to Members on the Capital Programme
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report be recommended to full Council for approval Reason for Decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report (COFI/38/25) to review the Semi-Annual Treasury Management activity for 2025-26. RESOLVED – That the Treasury Management Semi-Annual Review 2025-26 report be recommended to full Council for approval Reason for Decision To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Pritchard, resumed Chair of the Meeting from this point in the proceedings.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with the relevant parties regarding the proposal to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli CP (ii) That Executive Board receive a further report in April 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward Reasons for Decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 50 above) The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/27/25) to seek approval from the Executive Board to begin a period of consultation relating to a reduction in the Published Admission Number (PAN) at 2 primary schools, Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli CP, with effect from September 2027. RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to consult with the relevant parties regarding the proposal to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli CP (ii) That Executive Board receive a further report in April 2026 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek approval for a preferred way forward Reasons for Decisions (i) The Council has a duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (ii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iii) To develop sustainable learning environments
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to proceed with the proposal to establish a new provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US with effect from September 2026 (ii) That Members receive a further report in April 2026, if approval is given in November 2025 to proceed with the proposal Reasons for Decisions (i) To facilitate the creation of a new provision for pupils with additional learning needs and ensure there are appropriate and sufficient places within the County Borough for pupils with additional learning needs (ii) To assist the Council in its duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (iii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iv) To develop sustainable learning environments
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/26/25) to provide the Executive Board with outcomes of the recent statutory objection period relating to the proposal to consult on establishing a new specialist provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, Wrexham, LL14 3US and to seek approval to proceed with the proposals as published in the Statutory Notice. Responding to Member questions the Lead Member confirmed that officers would be asked to liaise with the local Member and assured Members that the Local Authority continued to take reasonable steps to ensure that pupils were able to access special education through the medium of Welsh. RESOLVED – (i) That approval be given for Officers to proceed with the proposal to establish a new provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US with effect from September 2026 (ii) That Members receive a further report in April 2026, if approval is given in November 2025 to proceed with the proposal Reasons for Decisions (i) To facilitate the creation of a new provision for pupils with additional learning needs and ensure there are appropriate and sufficient places within the County Borough for pupils with additional learning needs (ii) To assist the Council in its duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places (iii) To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate (iv) To develop sustainable learning environments
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the completion of stock condition surveys for all primary and secondary schools be noted (ii) That Members support the continuation of stock condition surveys on the non-housing portfolio over the next 2 years (iii) That the revised flowchart attached at Appendix 1 of report COH/32/25 which sets out how the budget is split be noted Reasons for Decisions (i) To update Members on the current position with the non-housing stock (ii) To provide assurance to Members that there is an ongoing programme of works to the non-housing assets in line with the approved budget
The Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change submitted a report (COH/32/25) to inform Executive Board of the Facilities Management (FM) budget and review of service delivery for the non-Housing building portfolio and how the budget is managed between reactive repairs, regulatory testing and inspection, planned works and follow on works as a result of ongoing compliance testing. The categories listed are carried out on schools and non-school buildings. RESOLVED – (i) That the completion of stock condition surveys for all primary and secondary schools be noted (ii) That Members support the continuation of stock condition surveys on the non-housing portfolio over the next 2 years (iii) That the revised flowchart attached at Appendix 1 of report COH/32/25 which sets out how the budget is split be noted Reasons for Decisions (i) To update Members on the current position with the non-housing stock (ii) To provide assurance to Members that there is an ongoing programme of works to the non-housing assets in line with the approved budget
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the grant-funded activity in support of interventions to support people affected by the cost-of-living crisis outlined in Appendix 1 of report COEP/69/25 be noted (ii) That the recommendation of the Working Group to provide financial support to the Wrexham Foodbank, which is for £60,000 in 2025/26 and £60,000 in 2026/27, as outlined in Appendix 4 and section 4.10 of report COEP/69/25, be supported and that the Chief Officer Finance and ICT, in conjunction with the Interim Chief Officer Economy and Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Housing and Climate Change and Lead Member Corporate & Customer Services, be authorised to agree the award (iii) That the Wrexham Poverty Action Collaboration Pledge be endorsed on behalf of the Council (iv) That that this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide a timely response to this crisis and to work with partners to support those who are experiencing difficulties due to the rising cost-of-living (ii) The reason for urgency is to provide services to respond to issues experienced by residents of the County Borough due to the cost of living crisis ahead of the Christmas period
The Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change and the Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services submitted a report (COEP/69/25) for Members to agree the proposed use of funds available to the Council to support residents of the County Borough in accessing a range of information and services to help with pressures associated with the cost-of-living crisis. The Leader thanked Group Leaders and Members for the cross party support to facilitate support to residents. During debate reference was made to Council Tax and rent arrears and the development of an Anti-Poverty strategy to support the Wrexham Poverty Action Collaboration pledge. RESOLVED – (i) That the grant-funded activity in support of interventions to support people affected by the cost-of-living crisis outlined in Appendix 1 of report COEP/69/25 be noted (ii) That the recommendation of the Working Group to provide financial support to the Wrexham Foodbank, which is for £60,000 in 2025/26 and £60,000 in 2026/27, as outlined in Appendix 4 and section 4.10 of report COEP/69/25, be supported and that the Chief Officer Finance and ICT, in conjunction with the Interim Chief Officer Economy and Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Housing and Climate Change and Lead Member Corporate & Customer Services, be authorised to agree the award (iii) That the Wrexham Poverty Action Collaboration Pledge be endorsed on behalf of the Council (iv) That that this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution Reasons for Decisions (i) To provide a timely response to this crisis and to work with partners to support those who are experiencing difficulties due to the rising cost-of-living (ii) The reason for urgency is to provide services to respond to issues experienced by residents of the County Borough due to the cost of living crisis ahead of the Christmas period
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