Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation on community recovery.

(a)       That Members note the governance arrangements, priorities and progress undertaken so far in relation to Community Recovery; and

(b)       That the Enterprise & Regeneration Manager and Benefits Manager provide details of work on their respective tactical groups at the next two meetings.

The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) gave a presentation on work undertaken by the Flintshire Community Recovery Group, covering:

·         Community Recovery - Flintshire

·         Community Recovery - Joint Public Services Board with Wrexham County Borough Council

·         Team Environment 1

·         Opportunities that we have

Following the presentation, Councillor David Healey requested further information on the Moel Famau uplands project and spoke about the need to provide opportunities for local community groups to meet.

As requested by Councillor Marion Bateman, the Chief Officer agreed to arrange for the Woodland Strategy to be circulated to the Committee.

Councillor Paul Cunningham commended the work on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty throughout the emergency.

Following a suggestion by the Chairman, it was agreed that lead officers would be invited to the July and August meetings to discuss the work of the tactical groups on Economy and Poverty.  On that basis, the recommendations were moved and seconded by Councillors Patrick Heesom and Joe Johnson.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That Members note the governance arrangements, priorities and progress undertaken so far in relation to Community Recovery; and

(b)       That the Enterprise & Regeneration Manager and Benefits Manager provide details of work on their respective tactical groups at the next two meetings.