Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee supports the identified Tax Sites (Deeside Gateway, Warren Hall and Wrexham Industrial Estate) and Retained Rates Areas (Deeside Gateway and Wrexham Industrial Estate);

(b)       That the Committee supports the proposed Governance Model;

(c)       That the Committee supports the Investment Zone Themes (Innovation, Skills, and Transport) and the high-level interventions, which will be refined as part of Gateway 4; and

(d)       That a briefing on the Investment Zone be arranged for all Members.

The Chief Executive and Service Manager for Enterprise and Regeneration presented a report (agenda item 10) on the development of the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone, which was one of only two in Wales.  The report detailed the process through the five Government ‘Gateways’ with the aim of having all approvals in place to commence in April 2025.

Members spoke in support of Councillor Claydon’s suggestion for a workshop to help Members understand the implications.

Following some concerns raised during the debate, the three recommendations were put to the vote in turn and carried, noting Councillor Ibbotson’s request that his vote against all three be recorded.  A further recommendation in favour of the Member briefing was supported.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee supports the identified Tax Sites (Deeside Gateway, Warren Hall and Wrexham Industrial Estate) and Retained Rates Areas (Deeside Gateway and Wrexham Industrial Estate);

(b)       That the Committee supports the proposed Governance Model;

(c)       That the Committee supports the Investment Zone Themes (Innovation, Skills, and Transport) and the high-level interventions, which will be refined as part of Gateway 4; and

(d)       That a briefing on the Investment Zone be arranged for all Members.