Issue - meetings

That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.

In presenting the report, the Democratic Services Manager advised that workshops on the Council Plan and North Wales Growth Bid would be held in late April and early May respectively.  The suggested seminar on capital financing would be incorporated into the Medium Term Financial Strategy workshop to be scheduled in May.

Councillor Heesom said that the points he had raised on links with the Growth Bid and related matters on the Dee Bridge and Red Route had not been acknowledged.  In response to his concerns on the Growth Deal, the Chief Executive reiterated that no regional decisions would be made until final Heads of Terms had been agreed and that agenda papers for the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB) were available on Gwynedd Council’s website.  A link to that information would be circulated to Members and the Growth Bid workshop would provide an opportunity for Members to raise any queries with the new Regional Director of the NWEAB.

The meeting with Welsh Local Government Association representatives was currently on hold whilst discussions were taking place with its new Leader and Chief Executive.

On the Employment and Workforce quarterly update, Councillor Jones noted the response to his question on the total number of days lost during the period and said that he had also asked about the impact on the year’s outcome target.  A further response would be followed up by officers.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Johnson and seconded by Councillor Cunningham.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.