Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee

At its meeting on 15 October 2026, the committee is due to consider four items: a proposed dog control order, a play action plan, a revised local list of buildings and an online petition about zebra crossings. The main item is the proposed three-year extension of the dog control order, with changes for some areas; the report asks the committee to scrutinise it and make recommendations to Cabinet. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are recorded.

1. Proposed Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order 2026

   Proposed

   The report recommends that the committee scrutinises the proposed order and makes recommendations to Cabinet. It also recommends that Cabinet approves a three-year extension of the current dog controls, with changes. The changes make parts of The Oval and Maesdu Road Recreation Ground in Llandudno designated dog exercise areas, exclude dogs from the Betws yn Rhos recreation ground instead of keeping them on leads, and replace a year-round beach ban at Rhos on Sea with a seasonal one.

   Why

   A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) lets a council set rules for public places where an activity harms the quality of life of local people. The current dog control order expires on 21 October 2026, and the report says complaints about dog fouling and dogs in banned areas continue. Of 3,637 online responses, 74% supported the dog fouling offence and 79% the duty to carry means to pick up dog waste. Support was lower for year-round bans in play areas and sports pitches (39%), which officers still recommend keeping, and for the Rhos on Sea beach ban (34%), for which officers recommend a seasonal ban instead.

   Based on the minutes, E&P Report PSPO 2026 V3 Final Draft, Appendix 1a Current Dog Control PSPO made in 2023, Appendix 3a PSPO 26 Proposed Made Order FDE V3, Appendix 4 Dog Control PSPO 2026 Public Consultation Results

2. Online petition for two zebra crossings in Colwyn Heights

   Why

   A petition with 121 signatures, above its target of 100, asks for two zebra crossings in Colwyn Heights, Colwyn Bay. The petitioners want one crossing on St Andrews Road between Bryn Cadno and Wentworth Avenue, and one on Bryn Cadno by the park and community centre. They also ask the council to consider a dedicated crossing guard, saying that children, families and older residents face a significant risk from fast traffic.

   Based on the minutes, Petition - Colwyn Heights

3. Play Sufficiency Action Plan 2026-27

   Proposed

   The report recommends that the committee scrutinises the 2026-27 action plan and makes recommendations to Cabinet. It also recommends that Cabinet endorses the proposed direction of travel to inform future work and the 2027-28 action plan.

   Why

   Councils must assess and, as far as is reasonably practicable, secure enough opportunities for children to play, and the plan responds to Welsh Government recommendations on Conwy's assessment, submitted in June 2025. The 2025-26 progress report rates some actions red (no progress made) and others amber (some progress). The report notes that Families First funding is confirmed only year by year, so some provision faces uncertainty over its long-term future.

   Based on the minutes, Play Sufficiency Action Plan Report 2026-2027_.V2 (002), 1. Conwy 2026-27 Play Action Plan, 2. Conwy 2025-2026 Play Progress Report, 3. Conwy Play Sufficiency Assessment Executive Summary 2025

4. Revised local list of buildings of local importance

   Proposed

   The report recommends that the committee scrutinises the revised supplementary planning guidance and makes recommendations to Cabinet. It also recommends that Cabinet approves the guidance and its list of 56 buildings for six weeks of public consultation.

   Why

   Supplementary planning guidance (SPG) adds detail to the council's Local Development Plan (LDP), and this SPG explains how unlisted buildings of local importance are chosen for a local list. The revision adds a 'community value' criterion suggested by Cadw, the historic environment body, removes the ability to 'spot list' buildings, and updates references to national planning policy (PPW 12). From 120 suggestions, the conservation officer narrowed the list to 56 buildings, and owners will be contacted and invited to comment during consultation. The list is also intended as evidence for the Replacement Local Development Plan, where planning inspectors now expect local listing policies to have a list in place.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Report BSLI local list September 2026, Appendix 1 SPG Updated September 2026 LDP8 BSLI, Appendix 2 Annex 1 BSLI Local List, Appendix 3 All BSLI suggestions mapped

Written by AI from the reports on the agenda, before the minutes are published. Reports say what council officers recommend; the meeting can decide differently. Once the minutes are out, this becomes a summary of what was decided.

1. 1

   Apologies for absence

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest: Code of Local Government Conduct

3. 3

   Urgent matters

4. 4

   Minutes

   Papers: Minutes , 09/09/2026 Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee
5. 5

   Minutes from the North Wales Police and Crime Panel

   Papers: Minutes , 14/09/2026 North Wales Police and Crime Panel
6. 6

   Questions to Cabinet Members

7. 7

   To review the Forward Work Programmes

8. 8.a

   Proposed Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

   Papers: E&P Report PSPO 2026 V3 Final Draft, Appendix 1a Current Dog Control PSPO made in 2023, Appendix 1b. Current Dog Control PSPO Maps to accompany Order 2023_Optimized, Appendix 2a.Dog Control PSPO Public Consultation web page Information sheet, Appendix 2b Dog Control PSPO 2026 Public consultationQuestionnaire, Appendix 2c Map of The Oval to accompany Q7, Appendix 2d.Map of Maesdu Road Recreation Ground to accompany Q8, Appendix 2e. Map of Betws Yn Rhos Sports Ground to accompany Q9, Appendix 2fi. Map of proposed exclusion zone Rhos on Sea to accompany Q10, Appendix 2fii. Map showing the dog controls between Rhos on Sea and Llysfaen, Appendix 3a PSPO 26 Proposed Made Order FDE V3, Appendix 3b Proposed Dog Control PSPO 2026 Maps to accompany Order _Optimized, Appendix 4 Dog Control PSPO 2026 Public Consultation Results, Appendix 5 PSPO Map Proposed Order 2026 (Bay of Colwyn Beach)
9. 9

   To receive an E-petition on behalf of residents - for the installation of two Zebra Crossings in Colwyn Heights, Colwyn Bay and consideration of a crossing guard

   Papers: Petition - Colwyn Heights
10. 10.a

    Play Sufficiency Action Plan progress 2026/2027

    Papers: Play Sufficiency Action Plan Report 2026-2027_.V2 (002), 1. Conwy 2026-27 Play Action Plan, 2. Conwy 2025-2026 Play Progress Report, 3. Conwy Play Sufficiency Assessment Executive Summary 2025
11. 11.a

    Buildings and Structures of Local Importance (The Local List) Supplementary Planning Guidance (Revised June 2026)

    Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

    Papers: Committee Report BSLI local list September 2026, Appendix 1 SPG Updated September 2026 LDP8 BSLI, Appendix 2 Annex 1 BSLI Local List, Appendix 3 All BSLI suggestions mapped, Appendix 4 BSLI site suggestions LM sorted, Appendix 5 Fact sheet for BSLI owners

Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.

Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.

• Mandy Hawkins, Vice-ChairLabourPresent
• Michael David Smith, ChairGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Alan Davies, County CouncillorReform UKIn attendance
• Alan Hunter, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Bernice McLoughlin, Committee MemberAelodau Annibynnol Cynghreiriol/Allied IndependentsPresent
• Carol Beard, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Cathy Augustine, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddPresent
• Cheryl Carlisle, County CouncillorConservativeIn attendance
• Chris Cater, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Chris Hughes, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• David Gerard Carr, Committee MemberCynghrair Dinasyddion yn Gyntaf / Citizens First AllianceSent apologies
• Dilwyn Owain Roberts, County CouncillorPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddIn attendance
• Gail Jones, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Gareth Jones, County CouncillorConservativeIn attendance
• Gareth Probert, County CouncillorReform UKIn attendance
• Goronwy O. Edwards, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupIn attendance
• Hannah Fleet, County CouncillorLabourIn attendance
• Ifor Lloyd, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Jo Nuttall, Committee MemberConservativePresent
• Keith Eeles, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupAbsent
• Mike Priestley, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Paul Edwin Luckock, County CouncillorCynghrair Dinasyddion yn Gyntaf / Citizens First AllianceIn attendance
• Ros Griffiths-Williams, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddSent apologies
• Samantha Louise Cotton, Committee MemberConservativePresent
• Sharon Doleman, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Sian Grady, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupPresent
• Simon Croft, Committee MemberLiberal DemocratPresent
• Stephen Anthony Price, County CouncillorLabourIn attendance

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