The meeting covered several important topics, including the election of a Vice Chair, a review of a Cabinet decision on the Sustainable Communities for Learning rolling programme, and a call-in request regarding the consultation process for the development of a school on a playing field in Denbigh.

The most significant topic was the review of the Cabinet decision relating to the Sustainable Communities for Learning rolling programme. The decision was to submit a strategic outline programme to the Welsh Government, listing the schools in order of priority for development. The schools included were Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn, Ysgol Pendref, Denbigh High School, Ysgol Bryn Collen, and Ysgol Gernant. The discussion highlighted the stages of development for each school and the consultation process that had taken place. Concerns were raised about the loss of a playing field and the adequacy of the consultation process. Officers explained that the decision was about the strategic programme and that detailed consultations would occur at later stages.

Another significant topic was the call-in request concerning the consultation process for the development of Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn on a playing field in Denbigh. Councillor Mark Young and others argued that there had not been sufficient consultation with the community and relevant stakeholders, such as Sports Wales and local clubs. They also raised concerns about the potential loss of green space and the need for a thorough assessment of the impact. Officers responded by detailing the consultations that had taken place and explaining the legal and planning processes involved. The committee ultimately voted against referring the decision back to the Cabinet.

Other topics included the election of Councillor Pauline Edwards as Vice Chair for the 2024-25 municipal year and the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. There was also a brief discussion on the work programme for future meetings and the need for further scrutiny of the consultation process for school developments.