Issue - meetings

(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.

The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented the current Forward Work Programme and gave brief details about the Visit to Parc Adfer on 7 April. 

It was agreed that the following items scheduled for the meeting to be held on 5 May would be deferred to 7 July in order that a workshop on the maintenance of ditches and watercourses could be held on the 5^th of May.

·         Fleet Electrification

• Pest Control

Councillor Wisinger emphasised the importance of regular clearing of ditches giving the example of the situation last year in Sandycroft when flooding was caused due to ditches not being cleared unlike this year when ditches were cleared and there was no flooding but a lot more rain. 

In response to an issue raised regarding proposed changes to Liverpool Airport flight paths the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) agreed to circulate to Members the Liverpool Airport consultation document. 

Councillor Owen Thomas referred to changes to bus services which has left areas e.g. Llys Alyn in Rhydymwyn without public transport.  The Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) agreed   to arrange for Sarah Blake to meet with Rhydymwyn residents regarding demand responsive transport.

The Chair referred to an issue with a cable under the A548 and the Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) advised the Committee that the Council were now responsible for repairs as this was outside the 2 year guarantee period and that a bid for resilience funding to Welsh Government had been made.

            The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Dave Wisinger and seconded by Councillor Paul Shotton.

RESOLVED:

(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.