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AGM, Flintshire County Council - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 11.00 am

May 14, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The meeting began with a welcome and safety instructions. The main topics discussed were the chair's review of the year, the election of the new chair and vice-chair, and the election of the council leader.

The chair reviewed the past year, expressing gratitude to fellow councillors, officers, and supporters, including Father Paul Wheeler, Chief Officer of Governance Garrett, Chief Executive Neil, and PA Karen Jones. The chair also mentioned the personal loss of their eldest daughter, Sarah, and highlighted the importance of resilience.

The election of the new chair saw Councillor Dennis Hutchinson take over, with Councillor Jeanie as his consort. Hutchinson expressed his commitment to fairness and good conduct in meetings. Councillor Bateman and Lord Barry Jones praised Hutchinson's dedication and achievements, including his background in football refereeing.

Councillor Mel Buckley was elected as vice-chair, with Councillor Perfect and Councillor Roberts speaking highly of her community involvement and leadership skills. Buckley expressed her gratitude and readiness to support the chair.

The election of the council leader was contentious, with multiple nominations. Councillor Ian Roberts was re-elected as leader after a recorded vote, despite some opposition and calls for change. Councillor Richard Jones and Councillor Andrew Parkers were also nominated but did not secure enough votes.

The meeting also addressed the schedule of meetings for 2024/25, with discussions on avoiding school holidays, regular meeting days, and potential adjustments to accommodate various commitments. The council agreed to delegate authority to Democratic Services Manager Steve Goodrum to make necessary changes in consultation with relevant chairs.

Finally, the meeting concluded with a brief adjournment before moving on to a special meeting requisitioned by some members.

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 Cyng Adele Davies-Cooke
Cyng Adele Davies-Cooke  Conservative •  Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd
Profile image for Cllr Paul Johnson
Cllr Paul Johnson  Cabinet Member for Finance and Social Value •  Labour •  Holywell West
Profile image for Cyng Jason Shallcross
Cyng Jason Shallcross  Leader of the Independent Group / Vice-Chair of Clwyd Pension Fund Committee / Vice-Chair of Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Independent •  Saltney Ferry
Profile image for Cyng David Richardson
Cyng David Richardson  Independent (Unattached) •  Connah's Quay: Golftyn
Profile image for Cllr Dennis Hutchinson
Cllr Dennis Hutchinson  Chair of the Council •  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 Cyng Dale Selvester
Cyng Dale Selvester  True Independents •  Queensferry and Sealand
Profile image for Cyng Vicky Perfect
Cyng 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 Cyng Ryan McKeown
Cyng Ryan McKeown  Labour •  Broughton South
Profile image for Cyng Tina Claydon
Cyng Tina Claydon  Vice-Chair of the Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Mold West
Profile image for Cyng Marion Bateman
Cyng Marion Bateman  Chair of Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  True Independents •  Northop
Profile image for Cyng Carolyn Preece
Cyng Carolyn Preece  Vice-Chair of Education, Youth and Community Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  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 Cyng Andrew Parkhurst
Cyng 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 Cyng Mel Buckley
Cyng Mel Buckley  Vice Chair of the Council •  Labour •  Flint: Oakenholt
Profile image for Cyng Carol Ellis
Cyng Carol Ellis  True Independents •  Buckley: Mountain
Profile image for Cyng Gina Maddison
Cyng Gina Maddison  Labour •  Llanasa and Trelawnyd
Profile image for Cyng Dan Rose
Cyng Dan Rose  Chair of Clwyd Pension Fund Committee •  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 Cyng Gillian Brockley
Cyng Gillian Brockley  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for Cyng Dave Mackie
Cyng Dave Mackie  Leader of the True Independents Group •  True Independents •  Hawarden: Ewloe
Profile image for Cllr Ray Hughes
Cllr Ray Hughes  Vice-Chair of Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Leeswood
Profile image for Cyng Rosetta Dolphin
Cyng Rosetta Dolphin  Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee •  Eagle •  Greenfield
Profile image for Cllr Chris Dolphin
Cllr Chris Dolphin  Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate •  Eagle •  Whitford
Profile image for Cllr Allan Marshall
Cllr Allan Marshall  Vice-Chair of Climate Change Committee •  Independent •  Treuddyn
Profile image for Cyng David Healey
Cyng David Healey  Labour •  Caergwrle
Profile image for Cyng Ted Palmer
Cyng Ted Palmer  Vice-Chair of Planning Committee •  Labour •  Holywell Central
Profile image for Cyng Debbie Owen
Cyng Debbie Owen  Deputy Leader of the Independent Group •  Independent •  Connah's Quay Central
Profile image for Cyng Alasdair Ibbotson
Cyng Alasdair Ibbotson  Chair of Climate Change Committee •  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 Cyng Ant Turton
Cyng Ant Turton  Independent (Unattached) •  Hawarden: Mancot
Profile image for Cyng Kevin Rush
Cyng Kevin Rush  Labour •  Bagillt
Profile image for Cyng Ian Hodge
Cyng Ian Hodge  Vice-Chair of Constitution & Democratic Services Committee •  Eagle •  Holywell East
Profile image for Cllr Ian Roberts
Cllr Ian Roberts  Labour •  Flint: Castle
Profile image for Cyng David Evans
Cyng David Evans  Chair of Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Profile image for Cyng Roz Mansell
Cyng Roz Mansell  True Independents •  Connah's Quay: Wepre
Profile image for Cyng Bill Crease
Cyng 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 Social and Health Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Hope
Profile image for Cyng Paul Cunningham
Cyng Paul Cunningham  Labour •  Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Profile image for Cyng Teresa Carberry
Cyng 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 Cyng Geoff Collett
Cyng Geoff Collett  Labour •  Mold South
Profile image for Cyng Arnold Woolley
Cyng Arnold Woolley  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 Cyng Robert Davies
Cyng Robert Davies  Independent •  Bagillt
Profile image for Cyng Fran Lister
Cyng Fran Lister  Labour •  Brynford and Halkyn
Profile image for Cyng Pam Banks
Cyng Pam Banks  Labour •  Mostyn
Profile image for Cyng Mike Peers
Cyng Mike Peers  Chair of Licensing Committee •  Independent •  Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for Cllr Chris Bithell
Cllr Chris Bithell  Cabinet Member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection •  Labour •  Mold East
Profile image for Cllr Richard Lloyd
Cllr Richard Lloyd  Chair of Planning Committee •  Labour •  Saltney Ferry
Profile image for Cllr Chrissy Gee
Cllr Chrissy Gee  Independent •  Broughton South
Profile image for Cyng Roy Wakelam
Cyng 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  Independent •  Caerwys