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Reconvened Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 4.00 pm

May 22, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting began with a farewell to Reverend Dr. Jason Bray, who is leaving Wrexham County Borough Council to become the Dean of Clandagh Cathedral. The council then proceeded with various administrative matters, including the confirmation of previous meeting minutes, the election of council leaders, and the appointment of committee members.

Farewell to Reverend Dr. Jason Bray

Reverend Dr. Jason Bray was thanked for his nine years of service as Mayor's Chaplain and Vicar at St. Giles. He will be leaving in July to become the Dean of Clandagh Cathedral. Jason has been involved in many civic and military events, and he has also appeared on TV shows like Bargain Hunt and Good Morning. The council expressed their gratitude and wished him well in his new role.

Confirmation of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the meeting held on March 20th were confirmed as correct. Councillor Mark Pritchard moved the minutes, and they were unanimously agreed upon.

Election of Council Leaders

  • Leader of the Council: Councillor Mark Pritchard was re-elected as the Leader of the Council with 38 votes in favor, 13 against, and 1 abstention.
  • Deputy Leader of the Council: Councillor David Aberthal was elected as the Deputy Leader with 44 votes in favor and 8 against.

Appointment of Committee Members

The council discussed the appointment of members to various committees, including the Executive Board, scrutiny committees, and various panels. The Chief Officer for Governance and Customer outlined the recommendations, which were moved by Councillor Mark Pritchard and seconded by Councillor David Biffle. The recommendations were unanimously approved.

Reappointment of Independent Members to the Standards Committee

The council reappointed Mrs. Elizabeth Granger and Mr. Steven Tilston as independent members of the Standards Committee for a term of four years, until September 2028. This was unanimously approved.

Calendar of Meetings

The proposed draft annual calendar of meetings for 2024-2025 was presented and approved. Councillor Mark Pritchard moved the recommendations, and they were seconded by Councillor David Biffle. The recommendations were unanimously approved.

Appointment of Independent Lay Members to the Governance and Audit Committee

The council approved the appointment of Caris Edwards as an independent lay member of the Governance and Audit Committee until May 2028. However, there was a contentious debate regarding the extension of the terms for the current three lay members. An amendment to extend their terms was defeated, and a new motion to advertise for three new independent lay members was passed with 36 votes in favor, 14 against, and 4 abstentions.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Bryan Apsley
Councillor Bryan Apsley  Deputy Leader of the Labour Group •  Llay
Profile image for Councillor Trevor Bates
Councillor Trevor Bates  Dyffryn Ceiriog
Profile image for Councillor David A Bithell
Councillor David A Bithell  Deputy Leader of the Independent Group •  Pant and Johnstown
Profile image for Y Cynghorydd Beryl Blackmore
Y Cynghorydd Beryl Blackmore  Marford and Hosely
Profile image for Y Cynghorydd Dana Davies
Y Cynghorydd Dana Davies  Leader of the Labour Group •  Ruabon
Profile image for Y Cynghorydd Carrie Harper
Y Cynghorydd Carrie Harper  Deputy Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group •  Queensway
Profile image for Councillor Emma Holland
Councillor Emma Holland  Gwersyllt North
Profile image for Councillor Pete Howell
Councillor Pete Howell  Gwersyllt South
Profile image for Councillor Corin Jarvis
Councillor Corin Jarvis  Acton and Maesydre
Profile image for Councillor Hugh Jones
Councillor Hugh Jones  Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Rossett
Profile image for Councillor Marc Jones
Councillor Marc Jones  Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group •  Grosvenor
Profile image for Councillor Steve Joe Jones
Councillor Steve Joe Jones  Pant and Johnstown
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Kent
Councillor Jeremy Kent  Deputy Mayor •  Gresford East/West
Profile image for Councillor Tina Mannering
Councillor Tina Mannering  Mayor •  Gwersyllt East
Profile image for Councillor John McCusker
Councillor John McCusker  Overton and Maelor South
Profile image for Y Cynghorydd Becca Martin
Y Cynghorydd Becca Martin  Acton and Maesydre
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Newton
Councillor Jeremy Newton  Bronington and Hanmer
Profile image for Councillor Mark Pritchard
Councillor Mark Pritchard  Leader of the Independent Group •  Esclusham
Profile image for Councillor Paul Roberts
Councillor Paul Roberts  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Erddig
Profile image for Councillor Rondo Roberts
Councillor Rondo Roberts  Llangollen Rural
Profile image for Councillor Alison Tynan
Councillor Alison Tynan  Pen-y-cae and Ruabon South
Profile image for Councillor Anthony Wedlake
Councillor Anthony Wedlake  Leader of the Progressive Independent Group •  Coedpoeth
Profile image for Councillor Jerry Wellens
Councillor Jerry Wellens  Deputy Leader of the Progressive Independent Group •  Minera
Profile image for Councillor Phil Wynn
Councillor Phil Wynn  Brynyffynnon

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