Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the development of the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone and to seek approval for the final investment package and inter-authority agreement between the parties to the programme.

Content: (a)       That the Governance Structure, including the establishment of an Investment Zone Working Group, set out in Section 1 and the key roles and responsibilities of the Council in supporting the delivery of the Investment Zone be approved;   (b)       That the budget allocations set out in Table 1 be approved;   (c)        That the key principles of the proposed Inter Authority Agreement between the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee, Wrexham County Borough Council and the Council be agreed;   (d)       That delegated authority be given to the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member to complete the Inter Authority Agreement between the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee, Wrexham County Borough Council and the Council; and   (e)       That the Memorandum of Understanding at Appendix 2, which had been agreed between the UK Government, Welsh Government and North Wales Corporate Joint Committee be noted.