Agenda and decisions

In accordance with paragraph 2.7.3.2 of the Constitution, having already submitted a written presentation (manifesto) to the Chief Executive, 5 working days before full Council (which has been supported in writing by two other Councillors to the Chief Executive), an oral presentation will be submitted by the candidate(s) on their vision and values.

To elect the Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council in accordance with Article 7, and in particular the rules of procedure contained under Paragraphs 2.7.3 of the Council’s Constitution.

It was RESOLVED unanimously that Councillor Gary Pritchard be elected Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council in accordance with Article 7 and in particular the rules of procedure contained under Paragraphs 2.7.3 of the Council’s Constitution.

The Leader to inform the Council of the name of the Deputy Leader / Leaders chosen (the Deputy Leader / Leaders shall be a Member / Members of the Executive).

The Leader of the Council informed the Council that he had appointed Councillor Robin Williams to serve as Deputy Leader.

The Leader to inform the Council of the names of Councillors they have chosen to be Members of the Executive, together with their Portfolio responsibilities. 

The Leader named the following as the Members chosen to serve on the Executive along with their Portfolio responsibilities:-

Councillor Gary Pritchard (Leader) with Portfolio responsibility for Economic Development;

Councillor Robin Williams (Deputy Leader) with Portfolio responsibility for Finance and Housing;

Councillor Neville Evans with Portfolio responsibility for Leisure, Tourism and Maritime;

Councillor Carwyn Jones with Portfolio responsibility for Corporate Business and Customer Experience;

Councillor Dyfed Wyn Jones with Portfolio responsibility for Children (Social Services) Young People and Families;

Councillor Alun Roberts with Portfolio responsibility for Adults’ Services (Social Services) and Community Safety;

Councillor Dafydd Roberts with Portfolio responsibility for Education and the Welsh Language;

Councillor Nicola Roberts with Portfolio responsibility for Planning, Public Protection and Climate Change;

Councillor Dafydd Rhys Thomas with Portfolio responsibility for Highways, Waste and Property.

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

•  21 May 2024 (Ordinary Meeting) (10:30am)

•  21 May 2024 (Annual Meeting) (2:00pm)

The minutes of the following meetings of the Isle of Anglesey County Council were confirmed as correct:-

·       21 May, 2024 (Ordinary Meeting) a.m.

·       21 May, 2024 (Annual Meeting) p.m.

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

None received.

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

No petitions received.

To submit a report by the Head of Profession – HR and Transformation, as presented to the Executive on 24 September 2024.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to adopt the Annual Performance Report 2023/2024.

To submit a report by the Director of Social Services.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to accept the Annual Director’s Report on the Effectiveness of Social Services 2023/2024.

To submit a report by the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee, as presented to the Governance and Audit Committee on 27 June 2024.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to approve the Annual Report of the Governance and Audit Committee for 2023/2024.

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

It was unanimously RESOLVED:-

·        To approve the Annual Report of the Standards Committee;

·        To approve the Standards Committee’s Work Programme for 2024/25, whilst accepting that some additional matters may be included, in accordance with demand.

To submit a report by the Head of Regulation and Economic Development and the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer, as presented to the Executive on 23 July 2024.

It was unanimously RESOLVED:-

·       To delegate to the Head of Regulation and Economic Development, in consultation with the Leader (or such delegated to a Portfolio Holder as may be nominated by the Leader), to carry out all the Council’s statutory functions in relation to any development which is a National Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and requires a Development Consent Order (DCO) as defined under Act Planning 2008 as amended by the Secretary of State;

·       The Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Head of Regulation and Economic Development, to update section 3.5.3.10 of the Constitution to reflect the delegation given by the decision;

·       Permission to deviate from the requirements of the Council’s Welsh Language Policy to allow the Welsh translation of the Council’s comments to be sent to the Planning Inspectorate after their submission in English.  (This exception is required because the NSIP examination timetable does not include sufficient time for the Council’s comments to be translated by the submission date).

To submit a report by the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer and the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer, as presented to the Executive on 24 September 2024.

It was unanimously RESOLVED:-

·       To remove the following from the Constitution:-

·       Concerns and Complaints Policy

·       Contract Procedure Rules and

·       Delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to make any consequential amendments arising from these decisions

·       That the Concerns and Complaints Policy, and the Contract Procedure Rules (together with all supporting documents relevant to each) shall be readily available on the Council’s website.

·       Any future amendments to the Concerns and Complaints Policy and the Contract Procedure Rules shall no longer be matters reserved to full Council and shall, instead, be approved by:-

·       the Executive; or by

·       the Monitoring Officer*, under existing delegation, where those changes do not provide for any local choice, or where the changes are minor.

*Any changes to the Contract Procedure Rules shall always be subject to consultation with the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer.

To submit a report by the Head of Regulation and Economic Development, as presented to the Planning Policy Committee on 18 July 2024.

It was unanimously RESOLVED:-

·       To note the comments received during the six-week public consultation period, as well as the Local Planning Authority’s response to them (Annex A);

·       To endorse the final draft of the Delivery Agreement (Annex B) and to support its submission to Welsh Government for approval.