Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any declarations of interests from Members.

None were received.

The Chair provided details of two recent events, the local flooding due to bad weather and the accident at Mold Market.

Councillor Bernie Attridge paid tribute to all involved with both incidents, particularly the staff in streetscene and asked if his thanks could be passed on.

As the local Member for Bagillt West, Councillor Mike Reece expressed his thanks to Council staff for their prompt action during he recent flooding in his ward.

Councillors Alex Aldridge, Rosetta Dolphin and Glyn Banks also paid tribute to all of the staff involved, citing examples of where prompt action had prevented further problems.

The Chief Executive thanked Members and said the Police collision investigation into the accident at Mold Market was ongoing.  He praised the swift action of market traders, Council staff and customers in what was an unusual accident.  Future pedestrian security around the Market area would be reviewed post the investigation.

He added that he had been contacted by several senior Members to ask that the authority support the White Ribbon Campaign, which aimed to end violence and abuse against women through the pledges of individuals, communities and organisations to stand up and speak and act against domestic violence.  He sought Members approval for the authority to become a corporate supporter, which was in line with the 10,000 Safer Lives Campaign in Wales, a request  which was unanimously approved.

That Council approve Councillor Evans’ inability to attend meetings due to his ill-health.

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services introduced the report which sought approval for the reason for Councillor Ted Evans’ inability to attend meetings for 6 months in line with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.

            Councillor Bernie Attridge proposed that the County Council support the recommendation outlined in the report which was duly seconded.

            In response to a question from Councillor Tony Sharps on whether such decisions could be taken under delegated powers, the Chief Executive explained that it was a statutory provision as outlined in the Local Government Act 1972 and had to be considered by County Council.

            Also, the wording ‘failure to attend’ throughout the report would now be referred to as ‘inability to attend’ to be more accurate and sensitive to the situation.

RESOLVED:

That Council approve Councillor Evans’ inability to attend meetings due to his ill-health.

There was one member of the press in attendance.