Agenda and decisions

To receive any declarations and advise Members accordingly.

Councillor Thomas declared a personal interest in agenda item number 20.  Craig Macleod, Chief Officer (Social Services), declared a conflict of interest in agenda item numbers 20 and 21.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 18^th February 2025 and 24^th February 2025.

That the minutes of the meetings be confirmed as a correct record.

NOTICE OF ITEMS WHICH, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING AS A MATTER OF URGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 100B(4) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972.

None.

(a)       That the findings of the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be noted; and

(b)       That the Local Housing Market Assessment (LMHA) be approved.

(a)       That progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date be acknowledged; and

(b)       That the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein be endorsed.

(a)       That the report and the estimated financial impact on the 2024/25 budget be noted and approved;

(b)       That funding from the Contingency Reserve for further illegal tipping costs be approved; and

(c)        That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be supported.

That the re-tendering and letting of a new Measured Term Contract be approved.

That the revised operating structure for performance management and reporting within the Streetscene & Transportation portfolio be supported, and it be noted that the previous Streetscene Standards are no longer supported.

(a)       That the report requested by the Environment & Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted, and the challenges faced by bus operators when delivering reliable and punctual services be recognised; and

(b)       That the opportunities and strategic plans being developed by the Corporate Joint Committee, Welsh Government and Transport for Wales be supported.

That the progress made for the Coed y Ddraig development be supported and noted.

(a)       That Cabinet agrees to enter into a Partnering and Funding Agreement (Appendix 2) whereby the role of Accountable body, responsibility for the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and funding arrangements for the Growth Deal are transferred to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee on or before the 31^st March 2025;

(b)       That Cabinet agrees to transfer and assign as required the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and rights and obligations in all incoming funding agreement held by Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf o the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) transfer to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (“NWCJC”);

(c)        That Cabinet agrees to transfer or assign all interests in the portfolio of projects funded by the North Wales Growth Deal together with any ancillary agreements, charges and leases from Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of NWEAB to the NWCJC;

(d)       That Cabinet agrees to transfer and/or assign all financial balances, monies due and assets as held on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board by Cyngor Gwynedd to the NWCJC;

(e)       That Cabinet delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and the Leader of the Council, to agree and execute the final form agreements, deeds and all other legal documents necessary to implement the transfers referred to at resolution (a), (b) and (c) above;

(f)        That on completion of the Partnering and Funding Agreement, Cabinet agrees to the termination of the GA2 agreement and the winding up of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Joint Committee; and

(g)       That Cabinet agree to the transfer of accountability to the CJC and that the CJC accept responsibility for decision making for the implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal subject to transfer of the Growth Deal and approval of additional Standing Orders incorporating the key terms of the Joint Working Agreement (“GA2”) between the six Constituent Councils and four Education parties.

(a)       That the progress made in developing the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be noted;

(b)       That the Place Making Plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved; and

(c)        That the co-ordination, development and implementation of action plans for Holywell and Shotton be approved.

That the proposed admission arrangements for 2026/27 be approved.

That the report be noted and Cabinet confirm their intention to support the Charter having considered the issues set out.

(a)       That the Articles of Association for Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited and FCC HOLDCO Limited be endorsed;

(b)       That the appointment of an Elected Member as a Director of Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited be supported, to sit on the Board of Directors for the company; and

(c)        That the overall governance arrangements, as detailed in the report, be ratified.

To provide details of actions taken under delegated powers.

Noted.

That the press and public be excluded for the remainder of the meeting for the following items by virtue of exempt information under paragraph(s) 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

(a)       That Cabinet endorse the commissioning of the company detailed in the report, through Matrix, to reduce reliance on high cost Out of County Placements through intensive work to safely and appropriately support looked after children to move to arrangements aligned to their identified needs.

(b)       That Cabinet welcome the approach taken by the portfolio to identify solutions that have the dual benefit of improving outcomes for children and young people and delivering cost savings.

That Cabinet supports the procurement of 22 recycling vehicles through a direct award via TPPL at an estimated cost as outlined in the report, ensuring the timely replacement and expansion of the recycling fleet to maintain a reliable, efficient, and sustainable waste and recycling collection service across Flintshire.

(a)       That the information provided on the new arrangement with NEWydd Catering and Cleaning Limited and the reason why work on this had been delayed be noted; and

(b)       That a further extension to the existing arrangement between the Council and NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Limited be approved, to allow time for the new arrangement, and any associated matters, to be finalised.

That the contractual arrangement with Flintshire Libraries and Leisure Limited, as outlined in the report, be approved.