Issue - meetings

To submit the report of the Head of Democracy Services.

To adopt the Committees Calendar for 2026/27.

The report was presented by the Head of Democracy Services, who highlighted that the May Election and the 2027 Election had a significant impact on the dates. He drew attention to the additional Scrutiny Committees that had been included in July because of the committees' work pressures and the pre-election period. Consequently, he highlighted that there was one change to the date of the Local Consultative Committee because of the need for dates for the additional Scrutiny committees. The committee would be held on 22 September, and this change would be reflected following a decision.

He noted that extensive consultations had been carried out and that amendments had been made following discussions with Eryri National Park and the Fire Authority. He expressed that we had tried to be as flexible as possible but were unable to address everything.

The Democracy Services Committee was thanked for their input to the Calendar at their meeting in February.

Members were given an opportunity to ask questions and offer observations.

The members were grateful for the discussions with the Fire Authority, but questioned if there were discussions when urgent or additional meetings were held. The officer responded by stating that this was something to keep in mind in terms of consultation, and that there was a need to carry on the discussion with the Fire Authority, but these were exceptions.

DECISION

To adopt the Committees Calendar for 2026/27