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RESOLVED - That Councillor Paul Rogers be nominated for the office of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the year 2022/23 following his Acceptance of the office.
RESOLVED - That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2021/22 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
RESOLVED – That the work of scrutiny during the year June 2021 to May 2022 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED - That Councillor Sonia Benbow-Jones, Cefn Community Council, be appointed as the Community Council representative on the Standards Committee for a period of five years or until the Councillor ceases to be a member of a Community Council, whichever is the shorter. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To appoint the Community Council member of the Standards Committee.
RESOLVED – That Councillor Gary Brown be appointed on to the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. REASON FOR DECISION To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on the Executive Board, Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
RESOLVED - That the Calendar of Meetings for the Council, the Executive Board, Scrutiny and Standing Committees for the remainder of 2022/23 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To approve the dates and timings of meetings in 2022/23.
RESOLVED (i) That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report that the application to register the Land as a Town or Village Green be refused because the applicant had failed to satisfy the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. (ii) That Wrexham County Borough Council initiate immediate dialogue with Glyndwr University to formally safeguard the remaining land for the people of Rhosnesni as per Glyndwr University live planning permission on this land. REASONS FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
RESOLVED – That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report to register the Land as a Town or Village Green because the applicant had satisfied the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. REASON FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
RESOLVED – That Council approve the North Wales Market Stability Report 2022. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To progress publication of the NW MSR.
The Mayor welcomed WO2 Michael Beal, who was representing Major Robert Mansel of the 1st battalion the Queens Dragoon Guards, to the meeting. A beautiful model of an armoured all-terrain vehicle, which was received as a gift to the Council following the recent homecoming parade in Wrexham in July of this year was formally presented at the meeting. The Mayor thanked him for taking time out of his busy schedule and said it had been an honour to have hosted the visit. Both he and the people of Wrexham were always proud to support their armed forces.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Debbie Wallace, Tina Mannering and Andy Williams.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this Meeting. The following declarations were made: Agenda Item 14 - Application to register land situate and known as Dean Road Playing Field as a Town or Village Green Councillor Mike Davies – Personal – Spoke in favour of application. The Councillor remained in the Meeting taking part in the discussion thereon.
RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the meetings of the County Borough Council held on 24 and 25 May 2022 be confirmed as a correct record.
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The Mayor led Council in observing a minute silence to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II. Group Leaders spoke in tribute to the outstanding leadership and service she had given to the nation during her reign. The Mayor advised that he had been proud to attend the Proclamation Ceremony on 11 September, along with the Leader and the Chief Executive, to hear the High Sheriff of Clwyd deliver the proclamation of the accession of King Charles III to the throne. The Mayor advised that it had been his great privilege to host Wales’ Armed Forces Day in Wrexham during the summer. He has also attended the 40th anniversary of the Welsh Guards Falklands commemorations. In july, the Queens Dragoon Guards marched through the town in their home-coming parade. In September he witnessed the merchant Navy Day flag-raising, the Freedom parade by the Royal Welsh and the Annual RWF comrades reunion. The Mayor thanked those Members who had supported him at these recent events. The Mayor stated that he had been in attendance for the recent annual service to commemorate the anniversary of the Gresford colliery disaster. He was pleased to see that this important local event had been so well attended and it had been an honour to meet some of those whose family members were directly affected by the disaster. He later attended the unveiling of the Gresford disaster memorial wall at the miners rescue centre. Alongside with the Wrexham AFC Manager he had unveiled the wall which listed the names of the 266 miners who lost their lives on 22 September 1934. The Mayor advised that September was also the month when Wrexham was officially declared a City. The letters patent from the House of Lords had been received and he looked forward to what the future held following this historic moment. The civic service to mark City status would take place at St Giles Church on 1 October. The Mayor thanked Councillor Corin Jarvis, who had recently completed a sky-dive and donated a very generous amount to his charity fund. Finally, the Mayor confirmed that tickets for his charity dinner dance at the Ramada Plaza on 7 October were available.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That Councillor Paul Rogers be nominated for the office of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the year 2022/23 following his Acceptance of the office.
The Chair of the Constitution Working Group submitted a report COGC/77/22 which allowed Members to consider nominations for the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for 2022/23. RESOLVED - That Councillor Paul Rogers be nominated for the office of Deputy Mayor of the County Borough for the year 2022/23 following his Acceptance of the office.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2021/22 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
The Lead Member Finance and Performance submitted a report COFI/27/22 presenting the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators report for the financial year ended 31 March 2022. RESOLVED - That the Treasury Management Outturn report and Actual Prudential Indicators for 2021/22 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code and Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the work of scrutiny during the year June 2021 to May 2022 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
The Scrutiny Champion submitted a report COGC/79/22 allowing Members to review the performance of and work undertaken by the Authority’s scrutiny committees and related support in 2021/22. RESOLVED – That the work of scrutiny during the year June 2021 to May 2022 be noted. REASON FOR DECISION To adhere to the related provisions of the Council’s Constitution.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That Councillor Sonia Benbow-Jones, Cefn Community Council, be appointed as the Community Council representative on the Standards Committee for a period of five years or until the Councillor ceases to be a member of a Community Council, whichever is the shorter. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To appoint the Community Council member of the Standards Committee.
The Lead Member for Corporate Services submitted a report COGC/88/22 allowing Members to consider nominations received from Town and Community Councils for the appointment of the Community Council member of the Standards Committee. RESOLVED - That Councillor Sonia Benbow-Jones, Cefn Community Council, be appointed as the Community Council representative on the Standards Committee for a period of five years or until the Councillor ceases to be a member of a Community Council, whichever is the shorter. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To appoint the Community Council member of the Standards Committee.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Councillor Gary Brown be appointed on to the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. REASON FOR DECISION To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on the Executive Board, Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
The Chief Officer Governance and Customer submitted a report COGC/87/22 allowing consideration of the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on the Executive Board, Committees, Scrutiny Committees and various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution. RESOLVED – That Councillor Gary Brown be appointed on to the Customers, Performance, Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. REASON FOR DECISION To agree the appointment of Members to the vacant seats on the Executive Board, Committees, Scrutiny Committees and Various Panels set up by the Council as part of its Constitution, as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That the Calendar of Meetings for the Council, the Executive Board, Scrutiny and Standing Committees for the remainder of 2022/23 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To approve the dates and timings of meetings in 2022/23.
The Lead Member for Corporate Services submitted a report COGC/86/22 allowing Members to approve the Calendar of Meetings for the Council, the Executive Board, Scrutiny and Standing Committees in 2022/23 following consultation with Members in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Measure 2011 RESOLVED - That the Calendar of Meetings for the Council, the Executive Board, Scrutiny and Standing Committees for the remainder of 2022/23 be approved. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To approve the dates and timings of meetings in 2022/23.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (i) That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report that the application to register the Land as a Town or Village Green be refused because the applicant had failed to satisfy the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. (ii) That Wrexham County Borough Council initiate immediate dialogue with Glyndwr University to formally safeguard the remaining land for the people of Rhosnesni as per Glyndwr University live planning permission on this land. REASONS FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
(Members declarations of interests in relation to this item are set out in Minute 20 above). The Chief Officer Governance and Customer submitted a report COGC/90/22 allowing Members to consider an application made under the Commons Act 2006 (the Act) for land known as Dean Road Playing Field (the Land) to be registered as a Town or Village Green. A debate ensued and subsequently an amendment was proposed and seconded in the following terms: To add an additional recommendation as follows: “3.2 - That Wrexham County Borough Council initiate immediate dialogue with Glyndwr University to formally safeguard the remaining land for the people of Rhosnesni as per Glyndwr University live planning permission on this land”. In accordance with Standing Order 18(2), a recorded vote was called for and supported, then taken on the amendment, the voting being as follows: For the Amendment – Councillors Bryan Apsley, William Baldwin, I David Bithell MBE, Paul Blackwell, Gary Brown, Brian Cameron, Krista Childs, Annette Davies, Dana Davies, Mike Davies, Andy Gallanders, Carrie Harper, Frank Hemmings, Emma Holland, Peter Howell, Corin Jarvis, Marc Jones, Malcolm King OBE, Claire Lovett, Becca Martin, Stella Matthews, John C Phillips, Ronnie Prince, Graham Rogers, Anthony Wedlake, Jerry Wellens, Kate Wilkinson, Robert Ian Williams, Paul Williams and Derek Wright (30) Against the Amendment – Councillors Trevor Bates, David A Bithell, Terry Evans, Hugh Jones, John McCusker, M G Morris, Beverley Parry-Jones, Paul Pemberton, John Pritchard, Mark Pritchard, Fred Roberts, Paul Roberts, Rondo Roberts, Paul Rogers, Ross Shepherd, Robert Walsh, Nigel Williams and Phil Wynn (18) Abstained – Councillors Steve Jones, Jeremy Kent, Jeremy Newton and Alison Tynan (4) The amendment was carried. RESOLVED (i) That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report that the application to register the Land as a Town or Village Green be refused because the applicant had failed to satisfy the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. (ii) That Wrexham County Borough Council initiate immediate dialogue with Glyndwr University to formally safeguard the remaining land for the people of Rhosnesni as per Glyndwr University live planning permission on this land. REASONS FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report to register the Land as a Town or Village Green because the applicant had satisfied the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. REASON FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
The Chief Officer Governance and Customer submitted a report COGC/91/22 allowing Members to consider an application made under the Commons Act 2006 (the Act) for land known as Llwyneinion Woods (the Land) to be registered as a Town or Village Green. RESOLVED – That Council accept the recommendations in the Inspector’s report to register the Land as a Town or Village Green because the applicant had satisfied the statutory criteria contained in section 15 of the Act. REASON FOR DECISION (i) In order for the Council as Registration Authority to discharge its duty to determine the Application in accordance with the Act and the Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Council approve the North Wales Market Stability Report 2022. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To progress publication of the NW MSR.
The Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Lead Member for Children’s Services submitted a joint report COSC/33/22 which provided an overview of the North Wales Market Stability Report 2022 (MSR) which had been produced as a requirement of the Social Services and Well being (Wales) Act 2014. RESOLVED – That Council approve the North Wales Market Stability Report 2022. REASON FOR DECISION (i) To progress publication of the NW MSR.
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