Agenda and decisions

To submit for confirmation, the draft minutes of the previous meeting of the County Council held on 20 May, 2025.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Isle of Anglesey County Council held on 20 May, 2025 were confirmed as correct.

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

None received.

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

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

No petitions received.

·     To receive the following Notice of Motion by Councillor Aled M Jones: -

“Anglesey Independents call on Anglesey County Council to seek a judicial review of the decision by The Welsh Government to allow planning permission to the Alaw Môn, Solar Farm development.

This proposed development has caused a great deal of concern in our communities and we as a County Council must seek all possible means to challenge this decision.”

·     To receive the following Notice of Motion by Councillor Gary Pritchard: -

“The Council expresses its disappointment and frustration in the Welsh Government’s decision to permit the Alaw Môn solar farm development contrary to its policies on the use of best and most versatile agricultural land.

The Council is asked to investigate every possible option, including legal options, to challenge the decision.”

Alaw Môn Solar Farm

Following a Recorded Vote:

It was RESOLVED that :-

·       The Council expresses its disappointment and frustration in the Welsh Government’s decision to permit the Alaw Môn Solar Farm development contrary to its policies on the use of best and most versatile agricultural land;

·       The proposed development has caused a great deal of concern in our communities as well as creating real concerns regarding future food security;

·       The Council is asked to investigate every possible option, including seeking a Judicial Review, to challenge this decision as well as seeking to work alongside other Community Groups who are working towards a similar goal;

·       If the Council decision is not to proceed with a Judicial Review, the Council, in principle, will consider affording financial contribution to the Tir Môn Group, subject to consultation with the Chief Executive, Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Office and the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer.

To submit the report of the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer, as presented to the Executive on 17 July 2025.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to approve the Annual Treasury Management Review for 2024/2025.

To submit the report of the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer, as presented to the Executive on 23 September 2025.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to :-

·       approve the constitutional changes required to reflect the merging of the Annual Self-Assessment Report and the Annual Performance (Wellbeing) Report into a single integrated document called the Annual Self-Assessment and Performance (Wellbeing) Report;

·       approve the changes to the Constitution to reflect that the merged report referred to above shall be a function of the Executive;

·       authorize the Monitoring Officer to make the constitutional changes required to implement the above.

To submit the report of the Director of Social Services.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to accept the Annual Director’s Report on the Effectiveness of Social Services 2024/2025.

To receive the report of the Chair of the Standards Committee, as presented to the Standards Committee on 12 June 2025.

It was unanimously RESOLVED:-

·       To approve the Annual Report of the Standards Committee for 2024/2025;

·       To approve the Standards Committee’s Work Programme for 2025/2026, whilst accepting that some additional matters may be included, in accordance with demand.

To receive the report of the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee, as presented to the Governance and Audit Committee on 26 June 2025.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to approve the Annual Report of the Governance and Audit Committee for 2024/2025.

To submit the report of the Head of Highways, Waste and Property.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to adopt the North Wales Regional Transport Plan July 2025.