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Summary

The meeting focused on two main topics: a motion to address child poverty and a motion to support the Get Home Safe campaign.

The first significant topic was the motion to address child poverty, specifically focusing on providing meals for children during school holidays. Councillor Parker proposed the motion in place of Councillor Coggan, who was absent. The motion aimed to allocate £250,000 for summer holiday support to ensure children do not go hungry. Councillor Parker emphasized the urgency of the issue, citing previous efforts during Christmas and the lack of a long-term plan. Councillors debated the financial implications, with some expressing concerns about the source of funding and the potential impact on council tax. Despite these concerns, the motion received broad support, with Councillors highlighting the moral imperative to address child poverty. The motion was passed with a recorded vote, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The second significant topic was the Get Home Safe campaign, supported by Unite the Union. Councillor Ibertson introduced the motion, which aimed to incorporate the campaign into Flintshire's licensing policy to protect workers, especially women and low-income individuals, who travel home late at night. The motion also called for municipal ownership of buses to improve service provision. Councillor Bithall and Councillor Dolphin supported the motion, emphasizing that it would be included in the next policy review in 2026. Councillors discussed the potential costs and enforcement issues, with some expressing concerns about the feasibility of municipal bus ownership. Despite these concerns, the motion was passed, with Councillors agreeing to include it in the consultation process for the next policy review.

Other topics included questions from Councillors Swash and Ibertson. Councillor Swash inquired about the progress of creating tools to report and check rogue landlords, receiving a response that the tools would be ready within six months. Councillor Ibertson asked about the use of stop notices in planning enforcement, revealing that no stop notices had been issued in the past three years. Councillor Bithall explained that the use of stop notices is rare and follows strict guidelines.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the Council's commitment to addressing child poverty and improving worker safety, while also dealing with procedural and enforcement issues in planning and housing.

Attendees

Profile image for Cyng Sean Bibby
Cyng Sean Bibby  Labour •  Shotton West
Profile image for Cllr Richard Jones
Cllr Richard Jones  Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Transformation and Assets •  Independent •  Buckley: Bistre East
Profile image for Cllr Simon Jones
Cllr Simon Jones  Labour •  Brynford and Halkyn
Profile image for Cllr Adele Davies-Cooke
Cllr Adele Davies-Cooke  Conservative •  Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd
Profile image for Cyng Paul Johnson
Cyng Paul Johnson  Cabinet Member for Finance and Social Value •  Labour •  Holywell West
Profile image for Cllr Jason Shallcross
Cllr Jason Shallcross  Leader of the Independent Group •  Independent •  Saltney Ferry
Profile image for Cllr David Richardson
Cllr David Richardson  Non Aligned •  Connah's Quay: Golftyn
Profile image for Cllr Dennis Hutchinson
Cllr Dennis Hutchinson  Independent •  Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for Cyng Mike Allport
Cyng Mike Allport  Independent •  Higher Kinnerton
Profile image for Cllr Ron Davies
Cllr Ron Davies  Labour •  Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Profile image for Cllr Dale Selvester
Cllr Dale Selvester  True Independents •  Queensferry and Sealand
Profile image for Cllr Vicky Perfect
Cllr Vicky Perfect  Labour •  Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Profile image for Cllr Linda Thomas
Cllr Linda Thomas  Cabinet Member for Corporate Services •  Labour •  Hawarden: Ewloe
Profile image for Cllr Andy Hughes
Cllr Andy Hughes  Independent •  Connah's Quay: Golftyn
Profile image for Cllr Dave Hughes
Cllr Dave Hughes  Leader of the Council / Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  Llanfynydd
Profile image for Cllr Helen Brown
Cllr Helen Brown  Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities •  Independent •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for Cllr Ryan McKeown
Cllr Ryan McKeown  Labour •  Broughton South
Profile image for Cyng Tina Claydon
Cyng Tina Claydon  Labour •  Mold West
Profile image for Cllr Marion Bateman
Cllr Marion Bateman  Chair of Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  True Independents •  Northop
Profile image for Cllr Carolyn Preece
Cllr Carolyn Preece  Flintshire People's Voice •  Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Mared Eastwood
Cllr Mared Eastwood  Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure •  Eagle •  Argoed and New Brighton
Profile image for Cllr Andrew Parkhurst
Cllr Andrew Parkhurst  Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group •  Liberal Democrats •  Cilcain
Profile image for Cllr Glyn Banks
Cllr Glyn Banks  Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Transportation •  Labour •  Llanasa and Trelawnyd
Profile image for Cllr Christine Jones
Cllr Christine Jones  Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Wellbeing •  Labour •  Queensferry and Sealand
Profile image for Cllr Mel Buckley
Cllr Mel Buckley  Chair of the Council •  Labour •  Flint: Oakenholt
Profile image for Cllr Carol Ellis
Cllr Carol Ellis  Leader of the True Independents Group •  True Independents •  Buckley: Mountain
Profile image for Cllr Gina Maddison
Cllr Gina Maddison  Vice-Chair of Education, Youth and Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Llanasa and Trelawnyd
Profile image for Cllr Dan Rose
Cllr Dan Rose  Flintshire People's Voice •  Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Hilary McGuill
Cllr Hilary McGuill  Liberal Democrats •  Argoed and New Brighton
Profile image for Cllr Gillian Brockley
Cllr Gillian Brockley  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for Cllr Dave Mackie
Cllr Dave Mackie  True Independents •  Hawarden: Ewloe
Profile image for Cllr Ray Hughes
Cllr Ray Hughes  Labour •  Leeswood
Profile image for Cllr Rosetta Dolphin
Cllr Rosetta Dolphin  Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee •  Eagle •  Greenfield
Profile image for Cyng Chris Dolphin
Cyng Chris Dolphin  Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate •  Eagle •  Whitford
Profile image for Cyng Allan Marshall
Cyng Allan Marshall  Independent •  Treuddyn
Profile image for Cllr David Healey
Cllr David Healey  Labour •  Caergwrle
Profile image for Cyng Ted Palmer
Cyng Ted Palmer  Cabinet Member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection •  Labour •  Holywell Central
Profile image for Cllr Debbie Owen
Cllr Debbie Owen  Vice-Chair of the Council •  Independent •  Connah's Quay Central
Profile image for Cllr Alasdair Ibbotson
Cllr Alasdair Ibbotson  Flintshire People's Voice •  Penyffordd
Profile image for Cyng Sam Swash
Cyng Sam Swash  Leader of the Flintshire People's Voice Group / Chair of Social and Health Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Mancot
Profile image for Cllr Ant Turton
Cllr Ant Turton  Independent (Unattached) •  Hawarden: Mancot
Profile image for Cllr Kevin Rush
Cllr Kevin Rush  Vice-Chair of Community and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Bagillt
Profile image for Cllr Ian Hodge
Cllr Ian Hodge  Vice-Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee •  Eagle •  Holywell East
Profile image for Cllr Ian Roberts
Cllr Ian Roberts  Labour •  Flint: Castle
Profile image for Cllr David Evans
Cllr David Evans  Chair of Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Profile image for Cllr Roz Mansell
Cllr Roz Mansell  True Independents •  Connah's Quay: Wepre
Profile image for Cllr Bill Crease
Cllr Bill Crease  Deputy Leader of the Independent Group / Chair of Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Independent •  Connah's Quay South
Profile image for Cyng Linda Thew
Cyng Linda Thew  True Independents •  Northop
Profile image for Cllr Michelle Perfect
Cllr Michelle Perfect  Labour •  Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Profile image for Cyng Gladys Healey
Cyng Gladys Healey  Vice-Chair of Planning Committee •  Labour •  Hope
Profile image for Cyng Paul Cunningham
Cyng Paul Cunningham  Labour •  Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Profile image for Cllr Teresa Carberry
Cllr Teresa Carberry  Chair of Education, Youth and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Mold: Broncoed
Profile image for Cyng David Coggins Cogan
Cyng David Coggins Cogan  Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group •  Liberal Democrats •  Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd
Profile image for Cllr Geoff Collett
Cllr Geoff Collett  Labour •  Mold South
Profile image for Cllr Arnold Woolley Dip.IM, MCMI
Cllr Arnold Woolley Dip.IM, MCMI  Leader of the Eagle Group •  Eagle •  Buckley: Bistre East
Profile image for Cyng Billy Mullin
Cyng Billy Mullin  Labour •  Broughton North East
Profile image for Cllr Robert Davies
Cllr Robert Davies  Chair of Licensing Committee •  Independent •  Bagillt
Profile image for Cllr Pam Banks
Cllr Pam Banks  Labour •  Mostyn
Profile image for Cyng Mike Peers
Cyng Mike Peers  True Independents •  Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for Cyng Chris Bithell
Cyng Chris Bithell  Chair of Clwyd Pension Fund Committee •  Labour •  Mold East
Profile image for Cyng Richard Lloyd
Cyng Richard Lloyd  Chair of Planning Committee •  Labour •  Saltney Ferry
Profile image for Cllr Chrissy Gee
Cllr Chrissy Gee  Independent •  Broughton South
Profile image for Cllr Roy Wakelam
Cllr Roy Wakelam  Independent •  Penyffordd
Profile image for Cllr Antony Wren
Cllr Antony Wren  Independent •  Connah's Quay South
Profile image for Cyng Steve Copple
Cyng Steve Copple  Deputy Leader of the Independent Group / Vice-Chair of Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Independent •  Caerwys

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