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RESOLVED – (i) That progress against the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the updates within report COEEI/08/26 be noted. (ii) That a further report be submitted in January 2027 with a revised Strategic Outline Plan for Years 4-9 of the Rolling Programme which is due to be submitted to Welsh Government in March 2027. (iii) That an update on the condition survey of Wrexham schools be submitted in January 2027. Reasons for Decisions (i) To enable the Local Authority to successfully deliver the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. (ii) To continue delivering this scale of investment and improvement to the school estate over the next decade. (iii) To acknowledge the importance of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the fundamental part it plays in improving learning environments for Wrexham pupils, as well as partnership arrangements with schools and their respective communities.
RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports, set out in Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of report COEEI/07/26, regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd CP and Penygelli CP, be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted in July 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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 – That the Social Partnership Duty Annual Report set out in report CE/04/26 be approved. Reason for Decision It is a legal requirement for Wrexham Council to complete an annual report demonstrating compliance with the Social Partnership Act.
RESOLVED – That the Leader of the Council make representations to Royal Mail to express concerns about the poor delivery service in Wrexham which is impacting on residents ability to receive mail in a timely manner.
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Terry Evans.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 10 March 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That progress against the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the updates within report COEEI/08/26 be noted. (ii) That a further report be submitted in January 2027 with a revised Strategic Outline Plan for Years 4-9 of the Rolling Programme which is due to be submitted to Welsh Government in March 2027. (iii) That an update on the condition survey of Wrexham schools be submitted in January 2027. Reasons for Decisions (i) To enable the Local Authority to successfully deliver the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. (ii) To continue delivering this scale of investment and improvement to the school estate over the next decade. (iii) To acknowledge the importance of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the fundamental part it plays in improving learning environments for Wrexham pupils, as well as partnership arrangements with schools and their respective communities.
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/08/26) to provide Executive Board with an update on the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The officer provided further information regarding the schemes in phase one of the programme and the key prioritisation drivers. Members asked questions in respect of the criteria for schemes, financing, demographics and the school condition survey. RESOLVED – (i) That progress against the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the updates within report COEEI/08/26 be noted. (ii) That a further report be submitted in January 2027 with a revised Strategic Outline Plan for Years 4-9 of the Rolling Programme which is due to be submitted to Welsh Government in March 2027. (iii) That an update on the condition survey of Wrexham schools be submitted in January 2027. Reasons for Decisions (i) To enable the Local Authority to successfully deliver the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. (ii) To continue delivering this scale of investment and improvement to the school estate over the next decade. (iii) To acknowledge the importance of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and the fundamental part it plays in improving learning environments for Wrexham pupils, as well as partnership arrangements with schools and their respective communities.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports, set out in Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of report COEEI/07/26, regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd CP and Penygelli CP, be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted in July 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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.
The Lead Member for Education submitted a report (COEEI/07/26) to provide Executive Board with feedback on the recent consultations relating to the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) at two primary schools: Ysgol Maes y Mynydd CP and Penygelli CP. In addition, to seek approval to publish the relevant Statutory Notices and the consultation feedback reports. RESOLVED – (i) That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback reports, set out in Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of report COEEI/07/26, regarding the proposals to reduce the Published Admission Number at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd CP and Penygelli CP, be noted. (ii) That Officers proceed to Statutory Notices regarding the proposals. (iii) That a further report be submitted in July 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period 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 – That the Social Partnership Duty Annual Report set out in report CE/04/26 be approved. Reason for Decision It is a legal requirement for Wrexham Council to complete an annual report demonstrating compliance with the Social Partnership Act.
The Lead Member for Corporate and Customer Services submitted a report (CE/04/26) to seek Executive Board approval for the Social Partnership Duty Annual Report to be submitted to the Social Partnership Council for scrutiny. The Annual Report detailed any steps taken as a Council to ensure that trade unions, as representatives for our employees, are consulted and included in the process of setting Council objectives and making strategic decisions. The intended effect of the legislation was to improve the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of people in Wales by strengthening cooperation, policy and improve outcomes through communication between social partners. RESOLVED – That the Social Partnership Duty Annual Report set out in report CE/04/26 be approved. Reason for Decision It is a legal requirement for Wrexham Council to complete an annual report demonstrating compliance with the Social Partnership Act.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Leader of the Council make representations to Royal Mail to express concerns about the poor delivery service in Wrexham which is impacting on residents ability to receive mail in a timely manner.
The Leader of the Council outlined issues that had been raised regarding the level of service provided by Royal Mail to residents of Wrexham and sought approval to write to the Royal Mail to express concerns. Members acknowledged and paid tribute to front line delivery service workers who were an important part of the community but echoed the frustrations expressed by the Leader. RESOLVED – That the Leader of the Council make representations to Royal Mail to express concerns about the poor delivery service in Wrexham which is impacting on residents ability to receive mail in a timely manner.
RESOLVED - That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting during consideration of the following items as it is likely that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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