Decisions

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Decisions published

10/06/2021 - Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) ref: 8878    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

None.


10/06/2021 - Action Tracking ref: 8880    Recommendations Approved

To inform the Committee of progress against actions from previous meetings.

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.


10/06/2021 - Recovery Strategy Update ref: 8882    Recommendations Approved

To receive an update on the latest position with the recovery objectives.

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

That the Committee notes the report and awaits guidance from the Recovery Committee on risks and issues to review in more detail within its Terms of Reference as part of its forward work programme.


10/06/2021 - Commencement of the Socio-Economic Duty ref: 8884    Recommendations Approved

To update Overview &Scrutiny of our preparedness for the commencement of the socio-economic duty.

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

(a)          That the Committee notes the requirements of the Socio-economic Duty;

 

(b)          That the Committee is assured of the Council’s preparedness in meeting the new duty; and

 

(c)          That the Committee receives a quarterly report to demonstrate how the requirements of the legislation are considered for strategic reports.


10/06/2021 - End of Year Performance Monitoring Report ref: 8883    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.

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

(a)       That the Committee accepts the End of Year Performance Monitoring Report and will monitor areas where there is under performance and  request further information as appropriate; and

 

(b)       That the Committee is assured by the explanations given for under performance, which in the main are explained by the interruption of the pandemic.


10/06/2021 - Forward Work Programme ref: 8881    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be approved, as varied at the meeting; and

 

(b)       That the Head of Democratic Services, in consultation with the Committee Chairman, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.


10/06/2021 - Appointment of Vice-Chair ref: 8877    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

That Councillor Geoff Collett be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.


10/06/2021 - Appointment of Chair ref: 8876    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

That the appointment of Councillor Clive Carver as Chairman of the Committee be noted.


10/06/2021 - Minutes ref: 8879    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 10/06/2021 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

That subject to the amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.


23/03/2021 - Wales Pension Partnership Business Plan 2021/22 to 2023/24 ref: 8872    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

The Committee approved the draft WPP Business Plan, including the objectives of the pool on page 7 and the budget on page 14, relating to the period 2021/22 to 2023/24 before agreement by the JGC on 24th March 2021.   The Committee also agreed that their view on the process of approving the Scheme Member Representative was to be taken to the JGC by the Chair.

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


23/03/2021 - Administration Strategy ref: 8870    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

(a)     The Committee considered and approved the updated Administration Strategy, which is attached in Appendix 1, subject to consultation with stakeholders.

(b)     The Committee delegated final minor changes, following consultation, to be made by the Head of Clwyd Pension Fund and Pensions Administration Manager, with any substantive changes being brought back to Committee for consideration.

 

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


23/03/2021 - Business Continuity and Cybercrime ref: 8871    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

(a)       The Committee reviewed and approved the Business Continuity Policy for the Fund.

(b)       The Committee commented on the ongoing work in relation to business continuity and cyber security for the Fund.

 

 

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


23/03/2021 - Minutes ref: 8867    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

The minutes of 10 February 2021 were received, approved and signed by the Chairman.


23/03/2021 - Declarations of Interest (Including Conflicts of Interest) ref: 8866    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

Mrs Fielder noted her recent appointment as non-executive director for Pensions for Purpose, which had been approved by Human Resources and the Chief Executive.

There were no other declarations of interest.


23/03/2021 - Apologies ref: 8865    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill (Denbighshire County Council), Kieran Harkin (Fund Investment Consultant - Mercer) as member of the Advisory Panel


23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Business Plan 2021/22 to 2023/24 ref: 8873    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

The Committee approved the Business Plan in Appendix 1 relating to the period 2021/22 to 2023/24, including the budget therein for 2021/22, which includes some changes to the existing staffing structure as noted therein.

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


23/03/2021 - Funding Strategy Statement - Policy Updates ref: 8869    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

(a)     The Committee approved the draft policies for inclusion in the FSS and consultation with employers.

(b)     The Committee delegated final minor changes, following consultation, to be made by the Head of Clwyd Pension Fund and Deputy Head of Clwyd Pension Fund, with any substantive changes being brought back to Committee for consideration.

(c)     The Committee agreed the updates to the Delegation of Functions, attached in Appendix 3.

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


23/03/2021 - General Fund Update ref: 8868    For Determination

Decision Maker: Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2021 - Clwyd Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 23/03/2021

Decision:

The Committee noted the update.

Lead officer: Janet Kelly


16/06/2021 - Appointment of Vice-Chair ref: 8852    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That Councillor Ray Hughes be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.


16/06/2021 - Appointment of Chair ref: 8851    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the appointment of Councillor Ian Dunbar as Chair of the Committee be noted.

 


16/06/2021 - Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) Update ref: 8858    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the WHQS specific to environmental works

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the Committee support the Capital Investment Programme in its final year of major investment, as the Council entered into the maintenance phase of the Welsh Housing Quality Standards.


16/06/2021 - Welfare Reform Update ref: 8856    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the impact of Welfare Reform on Flintshire Residents.

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the Committee support the ongoing work to manage the impacts that Welfare Reforms have and will continue to have upon Flintshire’s most vulnerable households.


16/06/2021 - Housing Rent Income - Year end outturn and latest position for 2021/22 ref: 8857    Recommendations Approved

To provide the Year end outturn for 202021 and an operational update on rent collection and current arrear levels for 2021/22.

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the £1.854m year-end position for rent arrears in 2020/21, as set out within the report, be noted.


16/06/2021 - Communal Heating Charges 2021/22 ref: 8859    Recommendations Approved

To consider the proposed heating charges in council properties with communal heating systems for 2021/22 prior to Cabinet approval.

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the Committee support the changes to the current heating charges at Council properties with communal heating schemes, as outlined within the report. 


16/06/2021 - Minutes ref: 8854    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

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


16/06/2021 - Declarations of Interest (including Whipping Declarations) ref: 8853    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

None.


16/06/2021 - End of Year Performance Monitoring Report ref: 8860    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.

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

That the End of Year Performance Monitoring Report be noted.


16/06/2021 - Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking ref: 8855    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Made at meeting: 16/06/2021 - Community, Housing & Assets Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 18/10/22

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 16/06/2021

Decision:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be noted;

 

(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 progress made in completing the outstanding actions be noted.


15/06/2021 - End of Year Performance Monitoring ref: 8845    Recommendations Approved

To present the Performance Outturn for 2020/21.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendations.


15/06/2021 - NEWydd Catering and Cleaning - Annual Review ref: 8849    Recommendations Approved

To present the NEWydd three year business plan (2021/22 to 2023/24) for consideration, review and endorsement.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021


15/06/2021 - Procurement of Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) Envelope Works to Council Owned Properties ref: 8850    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval for the appointment of contractors to deliver the Council’s Whole House Envelope programme through the Procure Plus framework.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021


15/06/2021 - Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report 2020/21 ref: 8846    Recommendations Approved

To receive the Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report 2020/21 and an overview of progress in complying with the Welsh Language Standards.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendations.


15/06/2021 - Welsh Government White Paper Consultation - Rebalancing Care and Support ref: 8844    Recommendations Approved

To consider the White Paper, to note and support the response to the consultation response submitted by the Council and approve the report.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendation.


15/06/2021 - Mersey Dee Alliance (MDA) Economic Stimulus Package ref: 8843    Recommendations Approved

To seek support on the Mersey Dee Alliance (MDA) Economic Stimulus Package.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendation.


15/06/2021 - Update on the Biodiversity Duty ref: 8848    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on progress delivering the Section 6 Biodiversity Duty to date, the updated 2020 – 2023 plan and key areas of biodiversity work.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendation.


15/06/2021 - Developing Children's Residential Care Home provision ref: 8847    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval for the strategic approach to developing In House Children's Residential Care.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/06/2021 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 24/06/2021

Decision:

As detailed in the recommendations.