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RESOLVED - That the 2023/24 Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report be approved. Reasons for decision (i) To ensure that the Council carries out its duties with regard to the Welsh language as outlined in its Welsh Language Standards. (ii) To enable the Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2023/24 to be published on its website as required by the Welsh Language Commissioner in accordance with Standards 158, 164 and 170.
RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Members’ areas of responsibility be noted, with immediate effect. Reason for decision To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities determined by the Leader of the Council.
RESOLVED – (i) That the 2023/24 revenue position be noted and supported. (ii) That the resulting position at 31 March 2024 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be supported, including the application of £532k to the Budget Mitigation reserve. (iii) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts. Reason for decisions To agree the final position for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee.
RESOLVED – (i) That the proposed boundary map as outlined in 4.7 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (ii) That the proposed named membership and structure of the interim Wrexham Town Board as outlined in section 4.9 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (iii) That this matter is dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions (i) To progress the implementation of the Long Term Plan for Towns programme. (ii) The reason for urgency is to ensure that work can continue at pace, to finalise the Long Term Plan, which must be submitted to UK, on or before, 1 August 2024.
RESOLVED – (i) That the recommendations from the Wrexham City and County Borough UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund, with any subsequent awards from the Multiply Key Fund reported to the Stakeholder Group be approved. (ii) That a further update report be brought back to Executive Board. Reason for decision For Members to consider the recommendations from the Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund.
RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor William Baldwin Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Phil Wynn JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Paul Roberts Councillor Phil Wynn EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor John Pritchard (Reserve) JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor **** Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group (3 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor Hugh Jones Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Kate Wilkinson Non-aligned (1 seat) Councillor Ronnie Prince PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor Trevor Bates Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Paul Rogers Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor **** Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Michael Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Emma Holland Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Andy Gallanders Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (6 Members) Independent Group (2 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Steve Joe Jones Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor **** JOINT MEMBER/OFFICER WORKING GROUP ON THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Beryl Blackmore Councillor Clare Lovett Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/ Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell plus one Elected Member from each of the political groups. Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones (iii) That the Strategic Transport Working Group be disbanded. (iv) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 May 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 7 – Revenue Outturn 2023/24 Councillors David A Bithell, Brian Cameron, Dana Davies, Frank Hemmings, Hugh Jones, Stella Matthews, Jeremy Newton, Beverley Parry-Jones, John Pritchard, Graham Rogers, Robert Walsh and Robert Ian Williams – Personal and Prejudicial – School Governor. The Councillors remained in the meeting and claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2) of the Members’ Code of Conduct taking part in the discussion and, in the case of Executive Board Members, voting thereon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That the 2023/24 Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report be approved. Reasons for decision (i) To ensure that the Council carries out its duties with regard to the Welsh language as outlined in its Welsh Language Standards. (ii) To enable the Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2023/24 to be published on its website as required by the Welsh Language Commissioner in accordance with Standards 158, 164 and 170.
The Lead Member for Strategic Planning and Public Protection submitted a report (COGC/44/24) seeking approval for the Council’s Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2023/24 prior to it being published on the Council’s website. The Lead Member introduced the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. A debate ensued and the following points were raised: · Clarification sought regarding Welsh language training for Members. Officers advised that the same opportunities were available for Members as for staff, but confirmed that further information would be circulated to Members with regards to how they could access the training. · Confirmation that the number of Members receiving training on the Welsh language would be circulated to Group Leaders and would also be included in the next Annual Report. RESOLVED - That the 2023/24 Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report be approved. Reasons for decision (i) To ensure that the Council carries out its duties with regard to the Welsh language as outlined in its Welsh Language Standards. (ii) To enable the Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2023/24 to be published on its website as required by the Welsh Language Commissioner in accordance with Standards 158, 164 and 170.
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The Leader vacated the Chair, and the Vice-Chair, Councillor David A Bithell, presided over the next items on the Agenda to enable the Leader to present Agenda items 6 to 9 in his capacity as Lead Member for Finance and Performance. (Councillor David A Bithell in the Chair)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Members’ areas of responsibility be noted, with immediate effect. Reason for decision To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities determined by the Leader of the Council.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (MP/02/2024) to inform the Executive Board of changes to the Lead Members' areas of responsibility. RESOLVED - That the allocation of Lead Members’ areas of responsibility be noted, with immediate effect. Reason for decision To provide information on Lead Members and their respective responsibilities determined by the Leader of the Council.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the 2023/24 revenue position be noted and supported. (ii) That the resulting position at 31 March 2024 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be supported, including the application of £532k to the Budget Mitigation reserve. (iii) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts. Reason for decisions To agree the final position for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 2 above) The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (COFI/20/24) to inform Members of the Council Fund revenue outturn for 2023/24 (Quarter 4) and to note and support the resulting position with regard to reserves. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. A discussion ensued and Members asked a number of questions which were responded to accordingly. During the debate, the following points were raised: · Recognition of the hard work undertaken by Officers. · Clarification sought regarding the underspend. Officers advised that a range of mitigations had been applied throughout the year and included delays with recruitment of vacant posts, or delays of expenditure. These had had different impacts on various services as they were eventually applied. · Concern that there had been a significant overspend within the Environment Department on School Transport, but Highway Maintenance had been negatively impacted as a result. · Suggestion that the Lead Member work with Headteachers to challenge the issues faced by those Schools who were in a deficit position. RESOLVED – (i) That the 2023/24 revenue position be noted and supported. (ii) That the resulting position at 31 March 2024 of the Council’s earmarked reserves and general balances be supported, including the application of £532k to the Budget Mitigation reserve. (iii) That the above decisions be included in the Statement of Accounts. Reason for decisions To agree the final position for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts which will be considered by the Governance & Audit Committee.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the proposed boundary map as outlined in 4.7 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (ii) That the proposed named membership and structure of the interim Wrexham Town Board as outlined in section 4.9 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (iii) That this matter is dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions (i) To progress the implementation of the Long Term Plan for Towns programme. (ii) The reason for urgency is to ensure that work can continue at pace, to finalise the Long Term Plan, which must be submitted to UK, on or before, 1 August 2024.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (COEP/51/24) to agree the proposals for the creation of a Town Board and Town Boundary in order to secure the Long Term Plan for Towns programme in Wrexham, which includes funding of £20m over the next 10 years. The Lead Member presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. During the debate the following points were raised: · Clarification sought relating to the future plans for the urban villages and towns within the County Borough. Officers confirmed that work was continuing and reports would be taken to Scrutiny in the future. · Members questioned what communication and engagement had been carried out with residents. Officers confirmed that significant engagement would start to be actioned, the details of which would be communicated by the Town Board in due course. · Clarification sought regarding transport and connectivity, and whether the map was flexible in terms of the areas covered. Officers confirmed that further work was being undertaken and that transport connectivity was a priority for the Board. · Confirmation that the membership of the Town Board could be reviewed if necessary which would allow other organisations to be involved. · Suggestion that an All Member Workshop be arranged for the Autumn to review the work of the Town Board. RESOLVED – (i) That the proposed boundary map as outlined in 4.7 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (ii) That the proposed named membership and structure of the interim Wrexham Town Board as outlined in section 4.9 of report COEP/51/24 be approved. (iii) That this matter is dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions (i) To progress the implementation of the Long Term Plan for Towns programme. (ii) The reason for urgency is to ensure that work can continue at pace, to finalise the Long Term Plan, which must be submitted to UK, on or before, 1 August 2024.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the recommendations from the Wrexham City and County Borough UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund, with any subsequent awards from the Multiply Key Fund reported to the Stakeholder Group be approved. (ii) That a further update report be brought back to Executive Board. Reason for decision For Members to consider the recommendations from the Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund.
The Lead Member for Finance and Performance submitted a report (COEP/44/24) for Members to consider the recommendations from the Wrexham City and County Borough UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Stakeholder Group, and to agree to move any potential underspend from the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund. RESOLVED – (i) That the recommendations from the Wrexham City and County Borough UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund, with any subsequent awards from the Multiply Key Fund reported to the Stakeholder Group be approved. (ii) That a further update report be brought back to Executive Board. Reason for decision For Members to consider the recommendations from the Stakeholder Group to move any underspend from projects relating to the Multiply theme to the WCBC Multiply Key Fund.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Mark Pritchard, resumed Chair of the Meeting from this point in the proceedings.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor William Baldwin Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Phil Wynn JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Paul Roberts Councillor Phil Wynn EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor John Pritchard (Reserve) JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor **** Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group (3 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor Hugh Jones Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Kate Wilkinson Non-aligned (1 seat) Councillor Ronnie Prince PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor Trevor Bates Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Paul Rogers Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor **** Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Michael Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Emma Holland Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Andy Gallanders Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (6 Members) Independent Group (2 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Steve Joe Jones Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor **** JOINT MEMBER/OFFICER WORKING GROUP ON THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Beryl Blackmore Councillor Clare Lovett Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/ Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell plus one Elected Member from each of the political groups. Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones (iii) That the Strategic Transport Working Group be disbanded. (iv) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately.
The Chief Officer Governance and Customer submitted a report (COGC/43/24) asking Members to consider the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups which fall to be reconstituted by the Executive Board. RESOLVED – (i) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups be as set out below, and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: YJS MANAGEMENT BOARD (3 Members plus Lead Member with responsibility for Education) Councillor Phil Wynn Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor William Baldwin Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Conservative Group or Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM SACRE (3 Members appointed on a non-politically balanced basis and will hold office until the Elections in 2027) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Phil Wynn JOINT ADOPTION PANEL (FLINTSHIRE AND WREXHAM) (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh WREXHAM FOSTERING PANEL (1 Member) Councillor Robert Walsh SCHOOLS FORUM (2 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Education – Councillor Phil Wynn Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area – Councillor Carrie Harper (ii) That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Non-Statutory Groups be as set out below and that in accordance with the wishes of the Political Groups the Members indicated be appointed thereto: EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (CORPORATE TRUSTS) (5 Executive Members) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Paul Roberts Councillor Phil Wynn EXECUTIVE BOARD SUB-COMMITTEE (SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013) (3 Executive Members plus 1 reserve) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones Councillor John Pritchard (Reserve) JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (TEACHING UNIONS) (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Councillor **** Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Marc Jones Councillor Becca Martin JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (NON-TEACHING UNIONS) (7 Members) Independent Group (3 seats) Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Brian Cameron Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor Hugh Jones Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones DEMOCRACY AND REFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN WALES WORKING GROUP (13 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor John Pritchard Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Stella Matthews Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Kate Wilkinson Non-aligned (1 seat) Councillor Ronnie Prince PLANNING POLICY PANEL (12 Members) Independent Group (5 seats) Councillor Trevor Bates Councillor Fred Roberts Councillor Paul Rogers Councillor Robert Walsh Councillor **** Labour Group (3 seats) Councillor Bryan Apsley Councillor Dana Davies Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Michael Morris Councillor Jeremy Newton Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Emma Holland Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE LAND AND BUILDINGS STRATEGY GROUP (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Mark Pritchard Councillor Phil Wynn Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor Hugh Jones Councillor Jeremy Kent Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Andy Gallanders Councillor Pete Howell WREXHAM TENANT AND MEMBER PARTNERSHIP (6 Members) Independent Group (2 seats) Councillor William Baldwin Councillor Steve Joe Jones Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Malcolm King, OBE Councillor Graham Rogers Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor **** JOINT MEMBER/OFFICER WORKING GROUP ON THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS (10 Members) Independent Group (4 seats) Councillor David A Bithell Councillor Beryl Blackmore Councillor Clare Lovett Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (2 seats) Councillor Gary Brown Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (2 seats) Councillor ***** Councillor **** Plaid Cymru (2 seats) Councillor Carrie Harper Councillor Marc Jones CORPORATE PARENTING PANEL (3 Members) Lead Member with responsibility for Children’s Services – Councillor Rob Walsh Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scrutiny Committee with responsibility for this area CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON REDUCTION WORKING GROUP (5 Members) The Lead Member with responsibility for Climate Change/ Decarbonisation – Councillor David A Bithell plus one Elected Member from each of the political groups. Independent Group (1 seat) Councillor Mark Pritchard Labour Group (1 seat) Councillor Dana Davies Conservative Group (1 seat) Councillor ***** Plaid Cymru (1 seat) Councillor Marc Jones (iii) That the Strategic Transport Working Group be disbanded. (iv) That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting. (v) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board. (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately.