Agenda and decisions

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

Councillor Sonia Williams declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 5 – Tackling Poverty Strategic Plan as she is a Member of the Tackling Poverty Board.  Councillor Williams left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

Councillor Dylan Rees declared a person interest in Item 4 – Scrutiny of Strategic Partnership – Natural Resources Wales as he is a Member of the Red Squirrel Wales Trust.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 June, 2026.

ARISING THEREON

Update on the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Anglesey 2022/2026

·             Correspondence sent by the Chair of the Scrutiny Committee to Mr Adam Price MS;

·             Response received by Mr Adam Price MS;

·             Correspondence sent by the Chair of the Scrutiny Committee to Mr Steve Reed MP;

·             Response received on behalf of Mr Steve Reed MP.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 June, 2026 were confirmed as correct.

To receive a presentation by Natural Resources Wales.

It was RESOLVED to accept the presentation by Natural Resources Wales.

To submit a report by the Director of Social Services.

It was RESOLVED:-

·          to accept the Tackling Poverty Strategic Plan for 2025/2026;

·          to note the comments on the Tackling Poverty work priorities for 2026/2027

·          to request the three third-sector organisations to complete impact assessments and use the findings to write jointly on behalf of the Committee to the UK and Welsh Governments, highlighting the significant impact of the proposed CJC role in LGF funding on Anglesey and advocating a return to the SPF model (70% revenue, 30% capital) to ensure essential local services can continue.

To submit a report by the Scrutiny Officer.

It was RESOLVED:-

·         To agree the current version of the forward work programme for 2026/2027;

·         To note the progress thus far in implementing the forward work programme.