Agenda and decisions
Venue: Hybrid meeting
Contact: Sharon Thomas 01352 702324 Email: sharon.b.thomas@flintshire.gov.uk
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Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) To receive any Declarations and advise Members accordingly. Additional documents: Decision: Councillor Bernie Attridge declared a personal and prejudicial interest on agenda item 7 Information Rights Compliance report. |
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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting on 8 February 2024. Additional documents: Decision: That subject to the amendment, the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2024 be approved as a correct record. |
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Additional documents: Decision: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made. |
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Forward Work Programme PDF 91 KB Additional documents:
Decision: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be approved, as amended; and
(b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises. |
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Social Value Update PDF 124 KB Additional documents: Decision: (a) That the Committee notes the positive performance achieved in relation to generating social value for quarters three and four of the financial year 2022/23, as well as the first two quarters of 2023/24;
(b) That the Committee supports the next steps for the social value programme, as outlined in the report; and
(c) That to better align performance reporting to a financial year, the Committee supports a change in reporting timeline with annual social value performance reporting being presented in June of each year. |
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Additional documents:
Decision: (a) That the Committee notes the annual performance of the Council in respect of complaints made to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales during 2022-23;
(b) That the Committee notes the half year performance of the Council (2023-24) in respect of complaints made against services in line with the concerns and complaints procedure; and
(c) That the Committee supports the priorities outlined in paragraph 1.24. |
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Information Rights Compliance PDF 153 KB
Additional documents: Decision: (a) That the Committee notes the improvements made to date since 2020/21; and
(b) That the Committee notes the steps proposed to improve performance in those areas where response times are below the required 80% average. |
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Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/24 (Month 10) PDF 77 KB Additional documents: Decision: (a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2023/24 (month 10) report, the comments be reported back to Cabinet when it considers the report; and
(b) That a letter be sent to the Home Office and Welsh Government to highlight the impact of sparce affordable accommodation in the private rental sector on the finances of local authorities. |
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Cambrian Aquatics
Decision: That having considered the content of the report, the Committee provides the following feedback to Cabinet: (a) That the Committee recognises the strategic value of the baths, given the proximity of Connah’s Quay to the River Dee and its tidal estuary; (b) That Cabinet considers how much has been saved throughout the lifetime of the asset transfer and whether a proportion of that should be made available to Cambrian Aquatics; and (c) That a further period be allowed for Local Members to work with Cambrian Aquatics to see whether its financial performance can be improved and if there is an alternative solution. |
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NEWydd Business Plan 2024/25
Decision: That the Committee considers and comments on the content of the NEWydd Business Plan 2024/25, which includes financial projections, potential business opportunities, and strategic objectives and business priorities, along with identified risks and mitigation. |
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Arrangements with NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Limited
Decision: (a) That the Committee considers and comments on the proposal for a new contract between the Council and NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Limited; (b) That the Committee considers and comments on the proposed terms of such a new contract, as outlined in the report; (c) That consideration be given in contract negotiations to the possibility of transferring across any commercial entities that the Council has dealings with; and (d) Prior to longer term contract being awarded, to undertake analysis of the costs and benefits of moving the service in-house. |
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Members of the Press and Public in Attendance Additional documents: |