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Cabinet noted and approved the Local Housing Market Assessment, which shows an annual shortfall of 432 affordable homes, and endorsed the revised Climate Change Strategy for 2025-30. It also approved a new Measured Term Contract for minor building works, supported a revised approach to Streetscene performance, and noted and approved the Month 10 revenue budget monitoring report. The minutes also record decisions on the transfer of the North Wales Growth Deal, Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton, school admission arrangements, a charter for families bereaved by public tragedy, and the governance of council trading companies.
(link to recording) Councillor Thomas declared a personal interest in agenda item number 20. Craig Macleod, Chief Officer (Social Services), declared a conflict of interest in agenda item numbers 20 and 21.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.
(link to recording) In response to a question, Councillor Hughes advised the deferred item on Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme - Proposal to Modernise the Roman Catholic School Estate, would be re-submitted to Cabinet following consultation with the relevant ward Members. The minutes of the meetings held on 18th February 2025 and 24th February 2025 (agenda item number 3) were submitted and confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.
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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.
Thomas: Personal interest
Personal interest in agenda item 20. The minute does not describe the interest further.
Craig Macleod: Interest
Declared a conflict of interest in agenda items 20 and 21. He is the Chief Officer (Social Services).
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RESOLVED: (a) That the findings of the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be noted; and (b) That the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Brown introduced the report (agenda item number 5) and explained that the Local Housing Market Assessment highlighted the need for more large homes (4/5 bed) and smaller homes (1/2 bed) particularly general needs housing which represented over 86% of the shortfall. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the findings of the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be noted; and (b) That the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be approved.
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RESOLVED: (a) That progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date be acknowledged; and (b) That the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein be endorsed.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 6) which detailed the Council’s work undertaken so far. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date be acknowledged; and (b) That the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein be endorsed.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted and approved; (b) That funding from the Contingency Reserve for further illegal tipping costs be approved; and (c) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Johnson introduced the report (agenda item number 7) which provided the latest detailed overview of the budget monitoring position for the 2024/25 financial year for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account and presented the position, based on actual income and expenditure as at Month10. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted and approved; (b) That funding from the Contingency Reserve for further illegal tipping costs be approved; and (c) That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be supported.
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RESOLVED: That the re-tendering and letting of a new Measured Term Contract be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Richard Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 8) which provided details on the Measured Term Contract. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the re-tendering and letting of a new Measured Term Contract be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the revised operating structure for performance management and reporting within the Streetscene & Transportation portfolio be supported, and it be noted that the previous Streetscene Standards are no longer supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Banks introduced the report (agenda item number 9) which outlines the revised operating structure for performance management across the portfolio. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the revised operating structure for performance management and reporting within the Streetscene & Transportation portfolio be supported, and it be noted that the previous Streetscene Standards are no longer supported.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the report requested by the Environment & Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted, and the challenges faced by bus operators when delivering reliable and punctual services be recognised; and (b) That the opportunities and strategic plans being developed by the Corporate Joint Committee, Welsh Government and Transport for Wales be supported.
(link to recording) Councillor Banks introduced the report (agenda item number 10) which provided an overview of ongoing development work around improving bus services across Wales and Welsh Government’s future plans for bus reform. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the report requested by the Environment & Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted, and the challenges faced by bus operators when delivering reliable and punctual services be recognised; and (b) That the opportunities and strategic plans being developed by the Corporate Joint Committee, Welsh Government and Transport for Wales be supported.
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RESOLVED: That the progress made for the Coed y Ddraig development be supported and noted.
(link to recording) Councillor Christine Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 11) which provided details of a new purpose-built development which would provide the opportunity to have more effective deployment of staff and allow for economies of scale and allow additional capacity. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the progress made for the Coed y Ddraig development be supported and noted.
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RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet agrees to enter into a Partnering and Funding Agreement (Appendix 2) whereby the role of Accountable body, responsibility for the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and funding arrangements for the Growth Deal are transferred to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee on or before the 31st March 2025; (b) That Cabinet agrees to transfer and assign as required the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and rights and obligations in all incoming funding agreement held by Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf o the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) transfer to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (“NWCJC”); (c) That Cabinet agrees to transfer or assign all interests in the portfolio of projects funded by the North Wales Growth Deal together with any ancillary agreements, charges and leases from Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of NWEAB to the NWCJC; (d) That Cabinet agrees to transfer and/or assign all financial balances, monies due and assets as held on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board by Cyngor Gwynedd to the NWCJC; (e) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and the Leader of the Council, to agree and execute the final form agreements, deeds and all other legal documents necessary to implement the transfers referred to at resolution (a), (b) and (c) above; (f) That on completion of the Partnering and Funding Agreement, Cabinet agrees to the termination of the GA2 agreement and the winding up of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Joint Committee; and (g) That Cabinet agree to the transfer of accountability to the CJC and that the CJC accept responsibility for decision making for the implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal subject to transfer of the Growth Deal and approval of additional Standing Orders incorporating the key terms of the Joint Working Agreement (“GA2”) between the six Constituent Councils and four Education parties.
(link to recording) Councillor Hughes introduced the report (agenda item number 12) and explained that the consent of each Authority involved was required in order that the necessary legal agreements could be executed, and governance arrangements adopted to effect transfer as detailed in the recommendations. The recommendations in the report were supported. Councillor Richard Jones voted against the recommendations. RESOLVED: (a) That Cabinet agrees to enter into a Partnering and Funding Agreement (Appendix 2) whereby the role of Accountable body, responsibility for the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and funding arrangements for the Growth Deal are transferred to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee on or before the 31st March 2025; (b) That Cabinet agrees to transfer and assign as required the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and rights and obligations in all incoming funding agreement held by Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf o the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) transfer to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (“NWCJC”); (c) That Cabinet agrees to transfer or assign all interests in the portfolio of projects funded by the North Wales Growth Deal together with any ancillary agreements, charges and leases from Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of NWEAB to the NWCJC; (d) That Cabinet agrees to transfer and/or assign all financial balances, monies due and assets as held on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board by Cyngor Gwynedd to the NWCJC; (e) That Cabinet delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and the Leader of the Council, to agree and execute the final form agreements, deeds and all other legal documents necessary to implement the transfers referred to at resolution (a), (b) and (c) above; (f) That on completion of the Partnering and Funding Agreement, Cabinet agrees to the termination of the GA2 agreement and the winding up of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Joint Committee; and (g) That Cabinet agree to the transfer of accountability to the CJC and that the CJC accept responsibility for decision making for the implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal subject to transfer of the Growth Deal and approval of additional Standing Orders incorporating the key terms of the Joint Working Agreement (“GA2”) between the six Constituent Councils and four Education parties.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the progress made in developing the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be noted; (b) That the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved; and (c) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of action plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Dolphin introduced the report (agenda item number 13) and explained that Place Making Plans sought to improve the well-being and quality of life of residents, increase attractiveness to local people, visitors and investors and help to boost the overall economic vitality of each town. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the progress made in developing the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be noted; (b) That the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved; and (c) That the co-ordination, development and implementation of action plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the proposed admission arrangements for 2026/27 be approved.
(link to recording) Councillor Eastwood introduced the report (agenda item number 14) which provided details on the outcome of the statutory consultation exercise on the admission arrangement for 2026/27. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the proposed admission arrangements for 2026/27 be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the report be noted and Cabinet confirm their intention to support the Charter having considered the issues set out.
(link to recording) Councillor Thomas introduced the report (agenda item number 15) and explained that the Charter for Families Bereaved by Public Tragedy strives to ensure that public bodies responded to public tragedies with openness, transparency, and accountability. The recommendation in the report was supported. RESOLVED: That the report be noted and Cabinet confirm their intention to support the Charter having considered the issues set out.
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RESOLVED: (a) That the Articles of Association for Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited and FCC HOLDCO Limited be endorsed; (b) That the appointment of an Elected Member as a Director of Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited be supported, to sit on the Board of Directors for the company; and (c) That the overall governance arrangements, as detailed in the report, be ratified.
(link to recording) Councillor Richard Jones introduced the report (agenda item number 16) which provided information on the proposed governance arrangements for two new companies, along with some changes to a third existing Local Authority Trading Company (NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited) to align and rationalise governance for those three Council owned companies. The recommendations in the report were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Articles of Association for Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited and FCC HOLDCO Limited be endorsed; (b) That the appointment of an Elected Member as a Director of Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited be supported, to sit on the Board of Directors for the company; and (c) That the overall governance arrangements, as detailed in the report, be ratified.
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(link to recording) An information item (agenda item number 17) on the actions taken under delegated powers was submitted and noted.
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RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded for the remainder of the meeting for the following items by virtue of exempt information under paragraph(s) 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
There were no members of the press or public in attendance.