Agenda, decisions and minutes

To submit for confirmation, the draft minutes of the following meetings of the County Council: -

·     25 September 2025

·     28 October 2025 (Extraordinary)

The minutes of the following meeting were confirmed as correct:-

·       Minutes of the meeting held on 25 September, 2025

·       Minutes of the Extraordinary meeting held on 28 October, 2025

To receive any declaration of interest from any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business.

None were received.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson, Leader of the Council or the Chief Executive.

The Chair made the following announcements:-

·             Congratulations were extended to everyone who was rewarded in the Môn Actif Awards held at Beaumaris Leisure Centre in October.

·             Best wishes extended to Bodffordd Elderly Club on reaching a significant milestone recently – reaching their 50^th birthday since the club was established.  The Club has been supported by Mr Ellis Wyn Roberts throughout the years. 

·             Congratulations were extended to Jac Hughes, one of the Social Services Department’s users who will appear on the TV Programme “Y Cyfweliad” (The Interview) in the new year. Jac is known to everyone who has attended the Learning Disabilities forum for his valuable contributions. 

·       Congratulations were extended to the Communities Team within the Housing Service Department for winning a National Award at the 2025 Wales Safer Communities Awards in the Equalities, Inclusion and Cohesion category.  This award is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the outstanding work of the staff, volunteers, and partners behind the Môn Diverse Community Hub. Their commitment to inclusion, safety, and community wellbeing reflects the very best of our island.

·       Congratulations were extended to Elen Gwen Williams, who now lives on Anglesey, for winning the Dai Jones memorial prize for her project “Calon Cefn Gwlad” (The Heart of the Countryside). The work was praised for its focus on the community and heritage of agricultural Wales.

·       The Chair referred to the North Wales tourism awards held recently in Llandudno with many Anglesey businesses succeeding – including Chateau Rhianfa, Ribride and Llanfairpwll Distillery. Holyhead Town Council were also honoured for their excellent work in welcoming cruise passengers to the town.   

·         Congratulations were extended to the Young Farmers of Anglesey for their    success at Young Farmers’ Eisteddfod at Montgomeryshire in November.

·       Congratulations were extended to Kenan Davies-Zorlu from Holyhead who is an Engineering student at Coleg Menai and who has received national recognition for his excellent progress in Mathematics.

·       Congratulations were extended to Steffan Lloyd Owen for winning one of the most prestigious Opera competitions in the World in Paris recently.

·       Congratulations were extended to Cari Hughes (Menai Track and Field) who won the Liverpool Cross Challenge 2025 – an 8km cross country race in November.

·       Congratulations were extended to Mrs Susan Jones, Tregarnedd, Star, Llanfairpwll, on being chosen as President Elect of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for 2027.

·       Congratulations were extended to Mari Llion Jones on being chosen as an Ambassador Elect for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for 2027.

·       Congratulations were extended to the Farmers’ Union of Wales who are celebrating 70 years since they were established back in 1955.

·       Congratulations were extended to the Old Ysgol Bodorgan Centre for their recognition for their voluntary services.

·       Best wishes were extended to Mr Magee from Valley who has recently celebrated his 100^th birthday. 

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The Chair expressed her deepest sympathy with the family of the late Councillor Trefor Ll Hughes MBE who passed away recently following a period of illness.

The Leader of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

To receive any petition in accordance with Paragraph 4.1.11 of the Constitution.

No petitions received.

To submit the following question on notice by Councillor Kenneth Hughes to the Council Leader:-

“Following receiving an e-mail to draw my attention to the fact that there is a clash between the dates of the Royal Welsh Show in 2027 and the dates of the School Summer Holidays in Anglesey, which means that schools will be open for the first two days of the show. Is it possible for the portfolio holder to use his influence to try and find a resolution which ensures that there will be no clash between the dates of the show and the dates of school holidays in Anglesey in 2027, this being essential as Anglesey is the feature county in 2027.” 

Submitted – the following question on notice by Councillor Kenneth P Hughes to the Council Leader:-

‘Following receiving an e-mail to draw my attention to the fact that there is a clash between the dates of the Royal Welsh Show in 2027 and the dates of the School Summer Holidays in Anglesey, which means that schools will be open for the first two days of the show. Is it possible for the portfolio holder to use his influence to try and find a resolution which ensures that there will be no clash between the dates of the show and the dates of school holidays in Anglesey in 2027, this being essential as Anglesey is the feature county in 2027.’ 

The Leader of the Council said it is the government that sets out school holidays timetable rather than County Councils.  He noted that the schools in Powys have  been allowed to start their summer holidays before the start of the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells.  The Member of Parliament Llinos Medi and Rhun ap Iorthwerth, AS Member have sent a joint letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Education requesting that Anglesey Schools should be allowed to close before the start of the show in 2027 as Anglesey is the feature county and that every feature county in the future should be afforded the same provision.  The Leader assured that he would inform the Members of the Council of the response received by the Cabinet Secretary for Education. 

The Portfolio Member for Education and the Welsh Language said that the only flexibility available is that school Governors and Headteachers can choose the dates for the five training days afforded to schools.  He noted following discussions with Education Catchment Officers it has been agreed to allow the two days training days for pupils to attend the Royal Welsh Show 2027.  However, the Portfolio Member stressed that it is a matter for the School Governors to decide and support the release of the two training day sessions to allow pupils to take part in the Show as Anglesey is the feature county in 2027.

·     To receive the following Notice of Motion by Councillor Jeff Evans on behalf

                of the Independent Group Councillors, requesting that Anglesey County

                Council adopts similar proposals as now accepted and in place in

                Manchester City Council: -

“A recent Marie Curie report "dying in poverty" found that 28% of working people and 16% of pension age people are in poverty, in their last year of life; these rates significantly higher than people not in the final/ last year of life.

End of life Charity, Marie Curie, worked with Manchester City Council as to 'pioneering 'Council Tax Plans, and said the Council was the first in England to offer full exemption for people with a terminal illness.

Manchester's proposals set out plans for the Council to change its Discretionary Council Tax Policy, to explicitly include a commitment to support people who have been diagnosed with a terminal condition.

Manchester's initiative is intended to ease the burden on family carers and goes a long way to help/ assist with unseen costs, where there is a palliative diagnosis, including powering home medical devices and allowing/ having heating on longer and higher, to help manage symptoms.

Marie Curie is 'urgently' seeking more Councils to adopt a similar approach to Manchester, to help people live out their last months, weeks, days without worrying about Council Tax Bills.

A number of other Councils have now adopted similar proposals to support people with a terminal illness and in the final year of life.”

·       To receive the following Notice of Motion by Councillor Jackie Lewis: -

   “As an elected member for Talybolion Ward, I very much welcome the

   UK Government’s announcement that Small Modular Reactors will be

   located at Wylfa.

 Anglesey has a proud tradition of energy production at Wylfa Nuclear

 Power Station, providing quality employment for the residents of Anglesey

 for decades.

 However, we are aware of the possible impacts on communities and

 residents living nearby and therefore I ask the County Council to ensure the

 project delivers maximum local benefits, and to reduce and mitigate any

   negative impacts.

   We must listen to the views, needs and concerns of residents as the Wylfa

   project progresses.

  I therefore ask Anglesey Couty Council to work diligently to ensure that the

  economic benefits and employment opportunities are predominantly for the

  residents of Anglesey by: 

·     Ensuing employment and supply chain opportunities for local people and businesses

·     Working with the Learning Department and partners at Coleg Llandrillo Menai and Bangor University to ensure that our young people have the necessary skills

·     Creating circumstances that will allow young people and their families who have already left the island to return

·     Ensuring that our language and culture is a golden thread throughout the process.”

·         Submitted – a Notice of Motion by Councillor Jeff Evans:-

“A recent Marie Curie report " dying in poverty" found that 28% of working people and 16% of pension age people are in poverty, in their last year of life; these rates significantly higher than people not in the final/ last year of life.

End of life Charity,  Marie Curie,  worked with Manchester City Council as to 'pioneering 'Council Tax Plans,  and said the Council was the first in England to offer full exemption for people with a terminal illness.

Manchester's proposals set out plans for the Council to change its Discretionary Council Tax Policy, to explicitly include a commitment to support people who have been diagnosed with a terminal condition.

Manchester's initiative is intended to ease the burden on family carers and goes a long way to help/ assist with unseen costs, where there is a palliative diagnosis, including powering home medical devices and allowing/ having heating on longer and higher, to help manage symptoms.

Marie Curie is 'urgently' seeking more Councils to adopt a similar approach to Manchester, to help people live out their last months, weeks, days without worrying about Council Tax Bills.

A number of other Councils have now adopted similar proposals to support people with a terminal illness and in the final year of life.

I am submitting this ' Notice of Motion' on behalf of the Independent Group Councillors, requesting that Anglesey County Council, adopts similar proposals as now accepted and in place in Manchester City Council.”

Councillor Paul Ellis seconded the motion. 

The Leader of the Council said that he was supportive of Marie Curie’s initiative for support of people with a terminal illness and in the final year of life, and it will be considered as part of budget setting process.

Councillor Nicola Roberts said that she supported the Motion and reminded that Citizens Advice is available to support people in poverty and illness and there is support for people through the Council Tax Discretionary Relief Scheme. 

Councillor Robert Ll Jones said that there is a need to consider the implications of the discretionary relief as noted within the Motion and he questioned as to whether the Council Tax exemption would cease on the death of a person and what effect it would have if the person was already in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.  He further questioned whether the discount would be for the person or on the property with other people living in the dwelling and liable for Council Tax. 

Councillor Aled Morris Jones said that there is an adequate period to consider the implications of the proposal to next years budget.  The Council Tax Reduction Scheme, which is supported by Welsh Government, is available and it would not burden the taxpayers of Anglesey.  He noted that the Motion before the Council is to show dignity to persons that have a terminal illness and in the final year of their life.

The Leader responded that scheme is available  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

To submit the report of the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer, as presented to the Executive on 25 November 2025.

The report of the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer as presented to the Executive 25 November, 2025 was presented for the Council’s acceptance.

It was RESOLVED to approve the proposed amendment to the Constitution to provide for the final approval of the Council’s Annual Accounts by the Governance and Audit Committee, in place of the Council.

To submit the report of the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer.

The report of the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer was presented for the Council’s acceptance.

It was RESOLVED to accept the recommendations of the Standards Committee Selection Panel as follows:-

·         To appoint Mr David Davies as co-opted independent member of the Standards Committee with a term of office beginning on 12 December, 2025;

·         In the event thata casual vacancy for an independent member of the Standards Committee arises during the next twelve months, to automatically appoint Dr Margaret Flynn to this role without need for further recruitment process, provided always that this candidate remains eligible for the role, and subject to satisfactory references being received prior to the appointment.