Decisions

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Decisions published

11/03/2020 - Quarter 3 Council Plan 2019/20 Monitoring Report ref: 8048    Recommendations Approved

To review the levels of progress in the achievement of activities, performance levels and current risk levels as identified in the Council Plan 2019/20

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

That the report be noted.


11/03/2020 - Minutes ref: 8043    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

That subject to the above amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


11/03/2020 - Town Centre Regeneration Update ref: 8046    Recommendations Approved

To update members on the approaches being taken to regenerate town centres

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

a)         That the progress made in delivering regeneration in town centres in Flintshire and the refocused approach being proposed for 2020 and beyond be supported; and

 

(b)       That the Committee recommends to Cabinet the additional resources required for a Senior Officer post.


11/03/2020 - Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking ref: 8044    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Community & Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee and to inform the Committee of progress against actions from previous meetings.

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

(a)       That the Committee considers the draft Forward Work Programme and approve/amend as necessary;

 

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

 

(c)        That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.


11/03/2020 - Tenancy Management Policy ref: 8045    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Tenancy Management Policy which covers tenants’ right to succession

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

That the Tenancy Management Policy be noted.


11/03/2020 - Declarations of Interest (including Whipping Declarations) ref: 8042    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

Councillor Ted Palmer declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 – Tenancy Management Policy, as a Council tenant.

 

Councillors Paul Shotton and David Wisinger both declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8 – Quarter 3 Council Plan 2019/20 Monitoring Report, as Members of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.


11/03/2020 - Flintshire in Business Update ref: 8047    Recommendations Approved

To update members on the work on the Council’s business development team and specifically on the Flintshire in Business events programme.

Decision Maker: Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 11/03/2020 - Community and Enterprise Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 11/03/2020

Decision:

That the progress made in delivering business support in Flintshire and the refreshed priorities for the future be noted.


10/03/2020 - Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking ref: 8037    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee and to inform the Committee of progress against actions from previous meetings.

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be approved;  

 

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

 

(c)       That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.


10/03/2020 - Complaint made to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales ref: 8038    Recommendations Approved

To share the outcome of an investigation against Flintshire County Council and its failure to take timely and appropriate action to deal with a car wash which was causing Statutory Nuisance of noise and water/chemical spray.

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

(a)       That he Committee   note the content of the report by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales; and

 

(b)       That the Committee supports the actions taken by Planning, Environment and Economy as outlined in paragraphs 54 and 55 of the report as set out in Appendix 2.


10/03/2020 - Waste Permitting and Data Flow ref: 8041    Recommendations Approved

To provide Scrutiny with details of the reporting mechanism for waste material in order that recycling performance can be measured.

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

That the report be noted.


10/03/2020 - Update on Garden Waste charges in Flintshire ref: 8040    Recommendations Approved

To provide Scrutiny with an update on the number of green waste permits sold in the 2020 season.

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

That the work undertaken on the 2020 garden waste collection schemebe noted.


10/03/2020 - Minutes ref: 8036    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

That the minutes be approved as a correct record.


10/03/2020 - Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) ref: 8035    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:


10/03/2020 - Quarter 3 Council Plan 2019/20 Monitoring Report ref: 8039    Recommendations Approved

To review the levels of progress in the achievement of activities, performance levels and current risk levels as identified in the Council Plan 2019/20.

Decision Maker: Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Made at meeting: 10/03/2020 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 10/03/2020

Decision:

That the report be noted.


05/08/2020 - Minutes ref: 8080    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman


05/08/2020 - Reports of Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) ref: 8085    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

 


05/08/2020 - 061338 - A - full Application - New 6 classroom extension. Extensions & alteration works to the existing building. Associated external works to building perimeter and boundary treatments. New on site parking arrrangements ref: 8083    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

 

Lead officer: Cheryl Jones


05/08/2020 - 061316 - A - Full Application - Part demolition of existing school buildings, new single-storey extension to primary school alongside external refurbishment, construction of a two-storey PRU & single-storey community hub, associated car parking, site ref: 8081    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in paragraph 2.01 of the report and subject in the opinion of the Chief Officer, Planning, Environment & Economy, to no adverse comments being received  prior to expiry of the requisite statutory period from the date the site notices were erected on site.

 

Lead officer: Cheryl Jones


05/08/2020 - 060247 - A - Full Application - Application for variation of condition no. 2 following grant for Land at Chester Road, Penymynydd ref: 8082    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

 

Lead officer: Cheryl Jones


05/08/2020 - 060961 - A - Full Application - Extension and Alterations to Units 1 & 2 to Form 1 No. ~Unit of Tourist Accommodation at Nant y Gain, pentre, Cilcain. ref: 8084    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 05/08/2020 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 05/08/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation, and with an additional condition to restrict use of the accommodation to tourist accommodation.

 

Lead officer: Lesley Ambrose


10/02/2020 - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board ref: 8034    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/02/2020 - Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 04/08/2020

Effective from: 10/02/2020

Decision:

(a)          That the answers given to the pre-prepared questions and the question raised at the meeting be noted;

 

(b)          That written answers be provided on the late questions which were submitted to the Committee by Members;

 

(c)          That assurances be given over the renewal of the contractual arrangements with the Countess of Chester Hospital to ensure service continuity and uninterrupted patient access (by the end of March);

 

(d)          That an updated risk assessment on General Practitioner capacity and coverage across Flintshire be shared (by the end of April);

 

(e)          That the Council and the Health Board continue to work closely together to plan future primary health care services based on population growth and community and house-building planning;

 

(f)           That the Health Board involve the Council in scoping the planned review of Minor Injuries Unit service provision in Flintshire as a contributory solution to reducing demand on Accident and Emergency services (by end of April);  

 

(g)          That further information be shared on workforce recruitment, retention and training strategies with the Council supporting the proposal to develop a Medical School for North Wales;

 

(h)          That the Health Board be encouraged to enlist the support of regional partners in negotiating with Welsh Government a sufficient and sustainable operating budget.  


31/07/2020 - Consideration of a Temporary Event Notice ref: 8173    For Determination

Decision Maker: Licensing Sub-Committee

Made at meeting: 31/07/2020 - Licensing Sub-Committee

Decision published: 31/07/2020

Effective from: 31/07/2020

Decision:

That the Temporary Event Notices be approved subject to the amendment concerning time as stated above. 

Lead officer: Gemma Potter


29/01/2020 - Action Tracking ref: 8032    Recommendations Approved

To inform the Committee of the actions resulting from points raised at previous Audit Committee meetings.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the report be accepted.


29/01/2020 - Minutes ref: 8026    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


29/01/2020 - Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) ref: 8025    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

None.


29/01/2020 - Treasury Management Strategy 2020/21 and Treasury Management Quarter 3 Update 2019/20 ref: 8027    Recommendations Approved

To recommend to Cabinet and Council the 2020/21 Treasury Management Strategy, 2019/20-2021/22 Treasury Management Policy, Practices and Schedules. Quarterly update on matters relating to the Council’s Treasury
Management Policy, Strategy and Practices 2019/20.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

(a)       That having reviewed the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2020/21, the Committee has no specific issues to be reported to Cabinet on 18 February 2020; and

 

(b)       That the Treasury Management 2019/20 quarter update be noted.


29/01/2020 - Code of Corporate Governance ref: 8029    Recommendations Approved

To endorse the review of the Code of Corporate Governance.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the updated Code of Corporate Governance be endorsed for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.


29/01/2020 - Wales Audit Office (WAO) - Annual Audit Letter 2018/19 ref: 8028    Recommendations Approved

The letter summarises the key messages arising from the Auditor General for Wales’ statutory responsibilities under the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004, and reporting responsibilities under the Code of Audit Practice for the financial year 2018/19.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the Wales Audit Office Annual Audit Letter for 2018/19 be noted.


29/01/2020 - Financial Procedure Rules ref: 8030    Recommendations Approved

To provide Audit Committee with updated Financial Procedure Rules for recommendation to County Council.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the updated Financial Procedure Rules be endorsed and recommended for submission to Council.


29/01/2020 - Internal Audit Progress Report ref: 8031    Recommendations Approved

To present to the Committee an update on the progress of the Internal Audit Department.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

That the report be accepted.


29/01/2020 - Forward Work Programme ref: 8033    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Internal Audit Department.

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 29/01/2020 - Audit Committee

Decision published: 30/07/2020

Effective from: 29/01/2020

Decision:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and

 

(b)       That the Internal Audit Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.


28/07/2020 - NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited: Covid-19 Recovery and Future Proofing the Business ref: 8024    Recommendations Approved

To advise of the current situational position of NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited in light of the impact of Covid-19 and to seek approval for the changes required to the business to secure the long term future of the company.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 28/07/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 29/07/2020

Effective from: 28/07/2020