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RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services Board held on 24 September 2025 be approved.
RESOLVED – That the Assessment was noted, with the Board considering incorporating play sufficiency data and children’s voices into the well-being plan. a further update on developments due in the new year.
RESOLVED – That the Grant Spend and Proposals update was noted, and it was AGREED that the funding proposals were acceptable, with a further update provided every six months.
RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, and it was AGREED that a Regional Data Group be convened with partners to provide input on priorities.
RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, with the assessment returning for further comment by the Board in the future.
RESOLVED – It was AGREED that the Framework be added to the forward work programme.
Due to the absence of Councillor Julie Fallon, the Leader of Conwy County Borough Council agreed to defer the item to a future meeting. RESOLVED – It was AGREED that the appointment of Vice-Chair be deferred to a future meeting of the Public Services Board.
Apologies for Absence were received from Wayne Jones (Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office) and Cllr Carol Marrubbi (Conwy Community (Town and Community Council Representative)).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services Board held on 24 September 2025 be approved.
The minutes of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services Board held on 24 September 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services Board held on 24 September 2025 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Assessment was noted, with the Board considering incorporating play sufficiency data and children’s voices into the well-being plan. a further update on developments due in the new year.
Nathania Mainard (Conwy County Borough Council) gave a presentation on the Healthy Travel Charter. The key findings of the assessment were presented, with most children playing outside regularly, but there were barriers that exist, such as gaining permission, safety, maintenance of equipment and inclusivity. Workforce development, collaboration, community development, and grant funding were priorities. The had been some inequalities identified for disabled children, ethnic minorities, and urban/rural access, with it noted that in some instances there was more access for rural children to activities than in some urbanised areas due in part to concerns surrounding safety. There were discussions on the impact of planning processes and the maintenance of play spaces after the end of development, and the need for local intelligence in play space provision, to ensure that play spaces are in the areas that are in most need of them. Links were highlighted between play, well-being, and higher access to green spaces. There were suggestions for further collaboration with local organizations (e.g., Centre for Sign Sight Sound). RESOLVED – That the Assessment was noted, with the Board considering incorporating play sufficiency data and children’s voices into the well-being plan. a further update on developments due in the new year.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Grant Spend and Proposals update was noted, and it was AGREED that the funding proposals were acceptable, with a further update provided every six months.
Sandra Thomas (Gwynedd County Council) was present to provide an update on the Support Grant and proposals. An update was provided on grant spending, monitoring, and proposals for the forthcoming year. The Board agreed on the proposals and the Board suggested that an update be provided every six months to ensure information is as current as possible. RESOLVED – That the Grant Spend and Proposals update was noted, and it was AGREED that the funding proposals were acceptable, with a further update provided every six months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, and it was AGREED that a Regional Data Group be convened with partners to provide input on priorities.
Iolo McGregor (Conwy County Borough Council) introduced an update on the Well-Being Assessment. It was outlined that it was a statutory requirement to update the well-being assessment. Local coordination with regional collaboration for data consistency was an approach which would provide benefit. Certain key themes were highlighted, with health, poverty, youth well-being, community cohesion, and post-COVID changes noted. RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, and it was AGREED that a Regional Data Group be convened with partners to provide input on priorities.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, with the assessment returning for further comment by the Board in the future.
Robyn Lovelock (Denbighshire County Council) introduced an update on the Climate Change Risk Assessment. The methodology was agreed, with Bangor University researchers showing an interest in certain aspects of the research process. There was a focus on place-based risks such as flooding, heating and coal tip safety. Drafts would be reviewed by leadership teams; with the Board having an opportunity to comment. Learning from other Public Services Boards was a key component that would help with the main challenges. RESOLVED – That the Assessment be noted, with the assessment returning for further comment by the Board in the future.
The next meeting was due to take place on 11 March 2026, with Agri-Food System Security and Healthy Travel Charter both due at the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – It was AGREED that the Framework be added to the forward work programme.
Louise Woodfine (Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board) requested that the Board receive a presentation at the next meeting on the new regional framework and upcoming engagement event on the 19 March 2026, with the framework being added to the forward work program. RESOLVED – It was AGREED that the Framework be added to the forward work programme.
Tom Barham (Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council) raised concerns about funding gaps for the third sector as Shared Prosperity Funding ends. There was discussion on capital/revenue split and advocacy for more revenue options in the new Local Growth Fund. Councils would need to reflect on concerns raised in consultation responses, with the Board to consider third sector impact in the well-being assessment.
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