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RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to the June meeting.
RESOLVED - (i) That the Asset Management Strategy 2023-28 be adopted. (ii) That the supporting Property Procedures and Standards Policy 2023-2028 also be adopted as part of the Strategy. (iii) That the Chief Officer Housing implements the Strategy. (iv) That any capital receipt from the disposal of land and buildings from the non-housing or Economic Development Estate will be re-invested in accordance with the existing policy. Reason for decisions To enable the Chief Officer Housing to effectively manage the Council’s non-housing assets.
RESOLVED – (i) That the Terms and Conditions for the new Wrexham Food Partnership be approved, as detailed in Appendix 1 to report COEP/47/24. (ii) That the guidance for the Food Partnership Small Grant Scheme as detailed in Appendix 2 & 3 be approved. (iii) That the Chief Officer Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Corporate Services and Lead Member Finance & Performance, takes the necessary steps to launch the Small Grant Scheme. Reason for decisions To deliver the funding that has been allocated to Wrexham by Welsh Government as part of a national funding stream, worth in the region of £3 million that will support the development of cross-sector food partnerships.
RESOLVED – (i) That Councillor Jeremy Kent be appointed to represent the Council on Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership for the period up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the outside body identified in the report and to enable the Member to attend meetings with immediate effect.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 April 2024 be signed as a correct record.
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 declaration was made: Agenda Item 6 – Asset Management Strategy Councillor Marc Jones – Personal – Voluntary member of the Saith Seren Board. Councillor Robert Ian Williams – Personal – Has farms in the Ward which were mentioned during the debate. The Councillors remained in the meeting taking part in the discussion thereon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to the June meeting.
RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to the June meeting.
The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the next item on the Agenda to enable the Leader to present Agenda item 6 in his capacity as Lead Member for Finance and Performance. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - (i) That the Asset Management Strategy 2023-28 be adopted. (ii) That the supporting Property Procedures and Standards Policy 2023-2028 also be adopted as part of the Strategy. (iii) That the Chief Officer Housing implements the Strategy. (iv) That any capital receipt from the disposal of land and buildings from the non-housing or Economic Development Estate will be re-invested in accordance with the existing policy. Reason for decisions To enable the Chief Officer Housing to effectively manage the Council’s non-housing assets.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 130 above) The Lead Member for Finance & Performance submitted a report (COH/02/24) to present the Asset Management Strategy 2023-28 and to seek support for the future plans, policies and processes associated with the management of the Council’s non-housing assets. The Lead Member and Officers responded to questions accordingly. A debate ensued and the following points were highlighted: · Clarification sought regarding the term “well supported organisations”. Officers advised that this related to bodies/organisations that were constitutionally set up. · Recognition that executing some of the objectives within the Strategy could take a long time which could impact on community organisations needing to apply for grant funding. An example was given that if an organisation was applying for national lottery funding, there was strict criteria to follow including the need to demonstrate a sustainable lease for a number of years. · Confirmation that discussions had taken place with regards to resourcing the legal process. · Importance of strengthening partnerships with 3rd sector organisations. · Importance of ensuring that some longstanding issues and sites within the County Borough, such as empty buildings and land, could be resolved. RESOLVED - (i) That the Asset Management Strategy 2023-28 be adopted. (ii) That the supporting Property Procedures and Standards Policy 2023-2028 also be adopted as part of the Strategy. (iii) That the Chief Officer Housing implements the Strategy. (iv) That any capital receipt from the disposal of land and buildings from the non-housing or Economic Development Estate will be re-invested in accordance with the existing policy. Reason for decisions To enable the Chief Officer Housing to effectively manage the Council’s non-housing assets.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the Terms and Conditions for the new Wrexham Food Partnership be approved, as detailed in Appendix 1 to report COEP/47/24. (ii) That the guidance for the Food Partnership Small Grant Scheme as detailed in Appendix 2 & 3 be approved. (iii) That the Chief Officer Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Corporate Services and Lead Member Finance & Performance, takes the necessary steps to launch the Small Grant Scheme. Reason for decisions To deliver the funding that has been allocated to Wrexham by Welsh Government as part of a national funding stream, worth in the region of £3 million that will support the development of cross-sector food partnerships.
The Lead Member for Corporate Services submitted a report (COEP/47/24) asking Members to approve the terms and conditions of the new “Wrexham Food Partnership” and the guidance to enable the launch of a small grants scheme to help deliver the Partnership’s objectives. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. Clarification was sought regarding the membership of the Partnership. Officers advised that the Council were an active facilitator of the Partnership run by a community based food network panel. There was no list of named partners as the aim was to approve the terms of reference first. RESOLVED – (i) That the Terms and Conditions for the new Wrexham Food Partnership be approved, as detailed in Appendix 1 to report COEP/47/24. (ii) That the guidance for the Food Partnership Small Grant Scheme as detailed in Appendix 2 & 3 be approved. (iii) That the Chief Officer Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member Corporate Services and Lead Member Finance & Performance, takes the necessary steps to launch the Small Grant Scheme. Reason for decisions To deliver the funding that has been allocated to Wrexham by Welsh Government as part of a national funding stream, worth in the region of £3 million that will support the development of cross-sector food partnerships.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That Councillor Jeremy Kent be appointed to represent the Council on Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership for the period up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the outside body identified in the report and to enable the Member to attend meetings with immediate effect.
The Lead Member for Community Safety and Partnerships presented a report (COGC/33/24) asking Members to consider the appointment of a Member to represent the Council on the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership. RESOLVED – (i) That Councillor Jeremy Kent be appointed to represent the Council on Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership for the period up to the date of the next local government elections in 2027. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the outside body identified in the report and to enable the Member to attend meetings with immediate effect.
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