Decisions

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Decisions published

07/07/2022 - Minutes ref: 9638    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


07/07/2022 - Members of the public and press in attendance ref: 9643    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

There were no members of the press in attendance.

 


07/07/2022 - Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) ref: 9637    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

No Declarations were received.


07/07/2022 - Appointment of Vice-Chair ref: 9636    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

That the appointment of Councillor Gillian Brockley be confirmed a Vice Chair of the Committee.


07/07/2022 - Appointment of Chair ref: 9635    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

That the appointment of Councillor Rob Davies as Chair of the Committee be confirmed.


07/07/2022 - Update on the Induction Programme ref: 9641    For Determination

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

(a)     That the Committee considered the Member Induction programme held after the elections, included in Appendix 1 - Schedule of Induction Sessions Part a, and, Appendix 2 - Schedule of Induction Sessions Part b.

 

(b)     That the Committee considered and supported the approach to Member Development for the rest of the municipal year, included in Appendix 3 - Flintshire County Council 2022/23 Member Development.

 

Lead officer: Chief Officer (Governance) (Tracey Cunnew)


07/07/2022 - Forward Work Programme ref: 9642    For Determination

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

(a)       That the Committee considers the draft Forward Work Programme and approve/amend as necessary.

 

(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.

 

Lead officer: Chief Officer (Governance) (Tracey Cunnew)


07/07/2022 - Review of the Terms of Reference and Introduction to the Work of the Committee ref: 9639    For Determination

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

That the work of the Committee be noted.

Lead officer: Chief Officer (Governance) (Tracey Cunnew)


07/07/2022 - Adoption of the National Model Constitution ref: 9640    For Determination

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 07/07/2022 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022

Decision:

(a)          That the 5 members appointed to the working group consider the updates and revisions to the national model constitution and the plain language guide, before making proposals for their adoption.

 

(b)          That the working group report back to this Committee in January with the intention of approving the changes at a Council meeting in early 2023.

 

(c)          That the date of this Committee in January be brought forward to enable it to consider the working group’s recommendations ahead of the Council meeting on 24 January 2023.

Lead officer: Chief Officer (Governance) (Tracey Cunnew)


30/06/2022 - Period Dignity Update ref: 9634    Recommendations Approved

To provide Members with an update on the Council’s support for Period Dignity.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

That the Committee was assured that the grant funding had been appropriately spent and had helped to meet the needs of those targeted by the Welsh Government initiative.


30/06/2022 - Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 ref: 9632    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the Authority’s implementation plan and any national/regional updates.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

That Committee receives and considers the report on the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.


30/06/2022 - Placement Commissioning Strategy (Children) ref: 9631    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the Placement Commissioning Strategy.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

That the Joint Committee support the future commissioning intentions as detailed in the Placement Commissioning Strategy to be submitted to Welsh Government.


30/06/2022 - Declarations of Interest (Including Whipping Declarations) ref: 9628    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

None were received.


30/06/2022 - Apologies ref: 9627    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

Mrs Wendy White


30/06/2022 - Appointment of Chair ref: 9626    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

That Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair for the joint meeting


30/06/2022 - Looked After Children in Flintshire ref: 9633    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the provision for Looked After Children.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

For Members to actively engage as Cooperate Parents for looked after children, promoting awareness and challenging provision within Flintshire educational settings.

 

For Members to actively encourage all educational staff to promote the educational welfare of looked after children within Flintshire establishments at a ‘whole school level’.


30/06/2022 - Safeguarding in Education ref: 9630    Recommendations Approved

To provide an update on the discharge of statutory safeguarding duties in schools and the Education portfolio.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

That the content of the safeguarding in education report be noted. 


30/06/2022 - Welsh Government (WG) Programmes Summer of Fun and Winter of Well-being ref: 9629    Recommendations Approved

To provide Members with an update on the Welsh Government (WG) Programmes - Summer of Fun and Winter of Well-being.

Decision Maker: Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

(a)     That the Joint Committee is reassured that children and young people in Flintshire have benefitted from Welsh Government funding through the Winter of Wellbeing Programme;

 

(b)     That the Joint Committee is satisfied with the arrangements for the Summer of Fun programme for 2022; and

 

(c)     That the feedback from the national evaluation of the Welsh Government programmes which provided evidence of their positive impact on children and young people be acknowledged

 


06/07/2022 - Reports of Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) ref: 9914    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

 


06/07/2022 - Items to be deferred ref: 9913    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That agenda item number 6.2 – (061368) Change of use of land to residential (Gypsy Traveller Community), the site to contain one static caravan, one touring caravan, a water treatment plant, and parking for two cars with associated hardstanding and infrastructure at land side of Ashwood House, Church Lane, Aston Hill, Ewloe, Deeside, CH5 3BF, be deferred.   

 

 


06/07/2022 - Minutes ref: 9912    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That subject to the above amendments the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

 


06/07/2022 - 061388 - A - Outline - Demolition of former Police Station and Curtilage buildings and erection of 10 new build apartments and associated parking at Buckley Police Station, Mold Road, Buckley ref: 9917    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation, and the following additional condition:

materials to be submitted and agreed

Lead officer: David Glyn Jones


06/07/2022 - 061368 - A - Change of use of land to residential (Gypsy Traveller site). The site to contain one static caravan, one touring caravan, a water treatment plant and parking for two cars with associated hardstanding and infrastructure at Ashwood House, ref: 9916    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That the item be deferred due to a late submission on behalf of objectors being received following the publication of the agenda.. 

 

Lead officer: Daniel McVey


06/07/2022 - 064316 - A - Conversion of existing residential property to form 7 bedroom HMO ref: 9918    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That planning permission be refused, against the officer’s recommendation, for the following reasons:

  • inadequate parking
  • potential impact on local surrounding due to displaced parking; and
  • inadequate amenity space

 

Lead officer: Lynne Fensome


06/07/2022 - 064256 - A - Full application for dormer loft conversion with single storey extension at 26 Muirfield Road, Buckley ref: 9915    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 06/07/2022 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 06/07/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Decision:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

Lead officer: Jenni Perkins


30/06/2022 - Application for a Premises Licence ref: 10477    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Sub-Committee

Made at meeting: 30/06/2022 - Licensing Sub-Committee

Decision published: 30/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Sub Committee resolved to grant the application subject to the conditions in the operating schedule (including those detailed above) and the mandatory conditions as set out in the Licensing Act 2003.

 

Lead officer: Gemma Potter


28/06/2022 - Social Services – Resourcing and Staffing ref: 9616    Recommendations Approved

For Cabinet's approval and support of the recommendations for Children's front door workforce as outlined in the report.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 28/06/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 29/06/2022

Effective from: 07/07/2022