Wrthi'n llwytho
Ystyriodd y pwyllgor ddiweddariad ar gais Wrecsam i fod yn Ddinas Diwylliant y DU 2029, sef cystadleuaeth genedlaethol sy'n rhoi blwyddyn o ddigwyddiadau diwylliannol i un ddinas, a drafft o Strategaeth Ddiwylliannol ddeng mlynedd ar gyfer 2027 i 2037. Cytunodd i ailddatgan ei gefnogaeth i'r cais, ac i gefnogi'r strategaeth yn amodol ar gyllid. Cytunodd hefyd i ychwanegu adolygiad o Amgueddfa Bêl-droed Cymru ac Amgueddfa Wrecsam newydd at ei rhaglen waith.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Beryl Blackmore, Gary Brown, Dana Davies, Mike Davies, Frank Hemmings and Paul Rogers.
AGREED:- That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Members were reminded of their obligations under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct to declare any personal interests relating to the business to be considered at the meeting. The following declaration was made: Item 5 – Wrexham UK City of Culture 2029 Bid and 10 – year Cultural Strategy 2027-2037 Councillor Robert Ian Willaims– Declared a personal interest as he was a committee member of the Friends of Wrexham Museum. The Councillor remained in the meeting taking part in the discussion and voting thereon.
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AGREED:- i) That the Topic Selection Form in respect of the Project Delivery and Long-Term Sustainability of the Football Museum for Wales and Wrexham Museum be approved and the item included on the Committee's work programme. ii) That the Committee notes the Executive Board decision in respect of the City of Culture Bid 2029.
The Chief Officer for Governance and Customer submitted a report (COGC/86/26) requesting that Members consider the revised work programme of the Employment, Business and Investment Scrutiny Committee attached at Appendix 1. The following was discussed: • Members acknowledged the significant investment made in the museum facilities and the importance of assessing their long-term sustainability and impact. • It was suggested that the proposed review would provide an opportunity to evaluate whether the intended benefits of the project were being realised. AGREED:- i) That the Topic Selection Form in respect of the Project Delivery and Long-Term Sustainability of the Football Museum for Wales and Wrexham Museum be approved and the item included on the Committee's work programme. ii) That the Committee notes the Executive Board decision in respect of the City of Culture Bid 2029.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
AGREED:- (i) That the Committee reaffirm its support for the continued UK City of Culture 2029 bidding process. (ii) That the Committee support the Ten-Year Cultural Strategy 2027-2037 for the continued development and legacy of culture across Wrexham County Borough, subject to successful funding applications. (iii) That the Committee support the principle of appropriate funding being made available to support delivery of the Strategy throughout its lifetime, subject to future budget considerations. (iv) That the Committee thank the Lead Member, Officers and representatives of the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust for their report and presentation.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute above). The Chief Officer for Economy and Planning submitted a report (COEP/68/26) providing an update on Wrexham's UK City of Culture 2029 Bid and presenting the draft ten-year Cultural Strategy 2027-2037, "O Wrecsam i'r Byd / From Wrexham to the World", for consideration by the Committee. The Lead Member for Strategic Planning and Public Protection introduced the report and advised Members that Wrexham was awaiting confirmation as to whether it had been shortlisted for the next stage of the UK City of Culture 2029 competition. It was reported that preparations were already underway for a potential judges' visit. Members were informed that, whilst the Cultural Strategy had been developed as part of the wider City of Culture process, it was intended to stand independently of the outcome of the bid and would provide a long-term framework for cultural development across the County Borough. Jacob Gough of Deryncoch who prepared the Strategy delivered a presentation outlining the following: · Community-led engagement. · What engagement prioritised. · Vision and cultural pillars. · The values. · Strategic objectives. · Six-Year 1 foundation priorities. · Delivery and accountability. Members were advised that the Strategy was community-led and focused on supporting culture, heritage, sport, creativity and wellbeing across all communities within the County Borough. The following was discussed: - · Members were advised that the ten-year Cultural Strategy would remain in place regardless of the outcome of the UK City of Culture bid and would provide a roadmap for future cultural development across Wrexham. · It was explained that a successful City of Culture bid would accelerate the delivery of the Strategy and attract additional investment but would not alter the long-term objectives set out within the document. · The Chair of the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust highlighted that the development of a long-term Cultural Strategy had previously been identified as a key recommendation arising from Wrexham's earlier City of Culture bid and would demonstrate a clear commitment to the long-term development of culture across the County Borough. · Members heard that the City of Culture bidding process had already strengthened collaboration between cultural organisations, community groups and partners across the County Borough. · A Member sought assurance that the growth and investment anticipated through the Strategy and City of Culture programme could be supported by wider planning and infrastructure arrangements. In response, it was reported that the Strategy would help inform future strategic planning and development priorities. · Support was expressed for the vision and ambitions contained within the Strategy, and Members acknowledged the considerable work undertaken by all those involved in its preparation. · A Member suggested that the Council should continue to support delivery of the Cultural Strategy through appropriate funding arrangements and recognised the benefits arising from previous investment in the sector. · Members sought confirmation that the final document would be translated into Welsh. · Officers confirmed that a Welsh-language version of the 10 year Cultural Strategy would be produced once the document had been finalised. · Members reiterated their support for Wrexham's UK City of Culture 2029 bid and wished all those involved success in the next stage of the process. AGREED:- (i) That the Committee reaffirm its support for the continued UK City of Culture 2029 bidding process. (ii) That the Committee support the Ten-Year Cultural Strategy 2027-2037 for the continued development and legacy of culture across Wrexham County Borough, subject to successful funding applications. (iii) That the Committee support the principle of appropriate funding being made available to support delivery of the Strategy throughout its lifetime, subject to future budget considerations. (iv) That the Committee thank the Lead Member, Officers and representatives of the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust for their report and presentation.
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Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Robert Ian Willaims: Buddiant personol ar Wrexham UK City of Culture 2029 Bid and 10- year Cultural Strategy 2027-2037
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