Issue - meetings

(a)     That subject to the amendments put forward at the meeting, 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 Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking report.  She drew attention to the items scheduled for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee to be held on 13 December 2022 and reported on the items for consideration at future meetings. 

The Facilitator gave an update on work in progress on the outstanding items on the Action Tracking report.  She also gave an update on progress to arrange a joint meeting with the Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee to consider parking outside schools.

The Chair requested that an item be added to the Forward Work Programme to consider the exceptions criteria for 20mph implementation which was to be introduced by the Welsh Government next year.  Councillor Mike Peers spoke on the 20 mph highway scheme which had been introduced as a trial in Buckley in March this year.  He gave background information and said concerns had been expressed by local Members in the Buckley area to the Minister around the trial scheme.  He commented on the County Council’s view of the trial scheme and said he supported the suggestion to hold a meeting or workshop to consider the issue as early as possible. 

Councillor Dennis Hutchinson raised concerns around the poor condition/visibility of some road markings in Flintshire and cited the road markings next to roundabouts in some areas as an example. 

In response to the comments and concerns raised by Councillor Peers the Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) explained that public engagement was planned regarding the Buckley 20mph scheme and a press statement would be released this week.  She referred to the Welsh Government’s launch of  the national rollout of the new legislation  in January 2023 and supported the suggestion that a workshop should be held following the launch.  The Chief Officer agreed to discuss any specific concerns that Councillor Hutchinson had around road markings with him following the meeting.

Councillor David Healey spoke in support of public consultation being held on the Welsh Government 20mph highway scheme.

 Members were invited to raise any further items they wished to put forward for inclusion on the Programme. 

            The recommendations in the report were moved and seconded by Councillors Mike Peers and Roy Wakelam.

RESOLVED:

(a)     That subject to the amendments put forward at the meeting, 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