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The committee agreed to move a report on council enforcement services to January 2026, and to add options for extending the service to it. It also considered an update on sports pitches, pavilions and outdoor facilities, including football, tennis and multi-use games areas. It supported the progress made, asked for further reports, and expressed concern about resources.
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Decision as recorded
AGREED – That the work programme be agreed subject to the above.
The Chief Officer Governance and Customer submitted a report COGC/91/25 that allowed Members to consider the revised work programme of the Homes and Environment Scrutiny Committee attached at Appendix 1. During the discussion it was agreed that the report in respect of Environment and Technical – Enforcement Services be considered at the January 2026 meeting and contain additional information including options on extending the service to address shortfalls in identified enforcement areas. AGREED – That the work programme be agreed subject to the above.
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Decision as recorded
AGREED: That the Committee – i) Supports the progress made as outlined in the report. ii) Receives a report back on progress made prior to any definitive decision with regard to asset transfer. iii) Requests that a future report set out the criteria for the order of refurbishment of the MUGAs. iv) Requests that options be explored for the provision of facilities in rural areas. v) Expresses concern at resources to deliver to deliver the work outlined in a reasonable timescale.
The Lead Member for Environment submitted a report COET/36/25 which provided Members with an update on the continuing work to develop and improve outdoor sports facilities in Wrexham. The Lead Member introduced his report and responded to questions accordingly thereafter. During the debate a number of issues were highlighted, including: · The investment in grass root sports was something that Wrexham could be proud of. · Wrexham Football club had helped to drive Wrexham’s focus on sport. It was noted that colleagues in Education were looking to progress other sports streams. · Confirmation on the work taking place currently with national partners, including work in tennis and other sports. · It was acknowledged that a benefit of the overall football strategy was for clubs to have ownership of their assets across a leasehold agreement which would give them access to grant funding. The Council would be committed to helping them succeed through the provision of support and advice, where necessary. · The work on MUGAs was complimented and Members wished to see this progressed as quickly as possible. · Issues were raised with regard to the geographical spread of these facilities. · The need to ensure that income generated was enough to ensure the long term maintenance of tennis courts. · Acknowledgement that some facilities, including changing rooms, had been severely neglected over the years and would require modernisation and access to grant funding as part of the asset transfer would assist with this. AGREED: That the Committee – i) Supports the progress made as outlined in the report. ii) Receives a report back on progress made prior to any definitive decision with regard to asset transfer. iii) Requests that a future report set out the criteria for the order of refurbishment of the MUGAs. iv) Requests that options be explored for the provision of facilities in rural areas. v) Expresses concern at resources to deliver to deliver the work outlined in a reasonable timescale.