Agenda and draft minutes
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Members were informed that due to technical issues the Vice
Chair Judith Greenhalgh (DCC) would Chair the
meeting. The Chair Sian Williams was in attendance on the phone (NRW). |
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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from: Teresa Owen – Public Health Wales Councillor Sam Rowlands – Conwy County Borough Council Nicola Kneale – Denbighshire County Council Steve Price (DCC) confirmed that an update to PSB membership had
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING PDF 326 KB To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 09 December 2019 (copy enclosed). Minutes: The minutes of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services
Board held on 09 December 2019, were submitted for approval. Matters Arising – Page 6 – Matters Arising – it was confirmed that the
representative from Town and Community Councils was to be an elected member. It
was heard One Voice Wales would lead work on this. It
was agreed that the elected members would be invited to PSB once decided. RESOLVED that, subject to
the above, the minutes of the Conwy and Denbighshire Public Services Board
meeting held on 09 December, 2019, be approved as a correct record. |
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PSB ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 PDF 752 KB To receive the PSB Annual Report 2018/19 (copy attached). The Chair will lead on this
item. 2.10 p.m – 2.25 p.m. Minutes: Judith Greenhalgh (DCC) introduced the Annual PSB Report for
2018/19. Fran Lewis (CCBC)
provided a brief overview of the report, it was requested members commented on
the report and approved its contents. It was explained
that this was the second annual report produced by the PSB committee. The
contents within the report for 2018/19 provided members with more succinct
information that aligned work against the PSB priorities. Members were guided
through the report and the actions that are ongoing. Members highlighted
the number of amber actions in the report. Due to the current circumstances
surrounding the Covid -19 Pandemic, members
understood further work in these areas would have been completed. It was heard
that members felt the work completed had been in line with the current PSB
priorities with a lot of work and progress made in these areas. RESOLVED that,
the PSB Annual Report 2018/19 be approved. |
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WELL-BEING PRIORITIES & COVID-19 PDF 118 KB To discuss the well- being priorities in
light of the covid-19 pandemic, and whether changes are needed (copy attached). The Chair will lead on this item. 2.25 p.m - 3.35
p.m. Additional documents:
Minutes: Iolo McGregor (DCC) introduced the report
(previously circulated) to enable PSB members to reach consensus on the commitment to its current
priorities in light of the covid-19 pandemic, and whether changes are
needed. Members were guided through the
report and the two appendices including the process if changes are agreed. Sian Williams (NRW)
highlighted the LRS priorities and Recovery from Covid-
19, with a request for PSB to look at the community resilience and support for
local communities. The Chair gave members a brief background on the Regional
Recovery Board (RRB). It was stated the board looked at a dramatic approach to
issues and situations following the Covid-19 pandemic including looking at
recovery and potential planning for a second spike of cases. The RRB had 4 main areas of focus these
being: 1 - Track, Trace and
Protect work; 2 – Health and Social
Care recovery; 3 – Economy and Tourism; 4 – Community
resilience. The RRB would be asking
PSB to consider community resilience alongside its priorities to add value to
community recovery. Member thanked officers
for the detailed report and appendices. It was acknowledged the difficulty to
change priorities. Members were in agreement that the current PSB priorities
hold true and are still relevant to the local community. It was felt that
elements of the current priorities are even more important and relevant in the
current climate. Emphasis on mental
health within the community was strongly made. Bethan Jones (Betsi Cadwaladr University Health
Board - Area Director), made a suggestion that a different emphasis within the
priorities was required, making particular reference to digital exclusion,
mental health and inward migration. Members discussed these suggestions in more
detail. It was noted the importance of technology and to be digitally engaged
had been observed during recent months. Members raised concerns that not all
members of the public had access to technology or have the ability to connect
to technology. Reference to issues around
rural community’s not having access I.T and technology was made. An emphasis on the long
term effects on mental health of all ages within the community was made. The
impact around the long term educational effect on young children and the
developmental needs that may arise from the pandemic was discussed. Members discussed the
increase in people moving to North Wales, could increase issues such as
homelessness, employment and impact on local residents. It was felt these could
all fit into the current priorities that the PSB hold. The Chair reminded
members of the three current priorities that the PSB hold these being: a. People –
Supporting good mental well-being for all ages It was highlighted that Welsh Government had
sent a letter to all PSB, to request involvement in the discussions regarding
regional planning for recovery in response to Covid. Members agreed that the three high level areas
of the current priorities were still appropriate and relevant. The committee
looked at each of the three priorities individually and discussed any
amendments. People – Members were in agreement to
include mental well-being of individuals in particular looking at the mental
well-being of young people, it was felt PSB had a role to monitor and research
the impact of Covid. Equally it as felt the right
balance of research into the impact on mental well-being of all ages within the
community was required. It was felt looking at this at a local level and
regional level would be important. It was agreed my members to request further research into the four principle ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Fran Lewis (CCBC)
will lead the discussion on this item (Copy attached). a. Community Wealth Building, The
Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES); b. PSB’s Civic Mission, Glyndwr University 3.35 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. Additional documents:
Minutes: Fran
Lewis (CCBC) guided members through the documents (previously circulated). a. Community
Wealth Building, The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) - It
was explained the first correspondence had been due to presented to members in March.
Further correspondence had since been received to ask if PSB members and
officers felt it was required. The letter had invited PSB members to attend a
workshop, designed to look at community wealth building in Conwy and
Denbighshire. A formal response from
members had been requested. During
discussion members highlighted work had begun to address local economic
recovery in Conwy and Denbighshire. Progression had been made from other
services in both authorities, with emphasis on the importance of procurement
being highlighted. Work regionally in
this area would be valuable. It was
noted that a procurement representative from all authorities attends a North
Wales Social Value forum that included work done regionally and locally in this
area. Members felt the best forum to address this work would be the Economic
development aspect of the recovery programme of work. b.
PSB’s
Civic Mission, Glyndwr University – An invitation (copy attached) to invite PSB
members to a Workshop facilitated by Glyndwr University to discuss social
inequality. It was highlighted positive feedback from Flintshire and Wrexham
following a similar workshop had included work at reviewing and addressing
their PSB priorities. The
Chair suggested that more information and further detail on the information
within the workshop was needed. Members agreed for the Chair Sian Williams
(NRW) to contact Glyndwr University and Ken Perry the presenter for further
information. RESOLVED that; I.
Members agreed to refer this work to the NWEAB; II.
Sian Williams to contact Ken Perry to request
further information and provide members feedback. |
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The Chair will lead on this item (Copy attached). a. C&D PSB Action Tracker b.
Forward Work Plan - Blank 3.35 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. Additional documents: Minutes: The Public Services Board (PSB) Action tracker and Forward
Work Programme (FWP) (previously circulated) was presented for
consideration. Members commented on the one red action from the PSB Action
Tracker. It was noted the action was dated December 2018. Following discussed
members concluded that the action had superseded and could be marked as
complete. The next scheduled meeting of the PSB was confirmed to be 21st
September 2020. It was agreed that the meeting would be held remotely. Members
concluded the following items were to be included on the FWP for the next
meeting: ·
Revised PSB Priorities; ·
Update on PSB themes; ·
Feedback report from recovering stands and
committees. ·
TTP performance (for information) Councillor Hugh Evans raised concerns of the regional Track,
Trace and Protect (TTP) arrangements in relation to a second wave. To enable members
to have more of a local understanding about work completed locally to reduce
the risk in Conwy and Denbighshire.
Members agreed to request a report on the performance of the TTP in
Conwy and Denbighshire at the next meeting.
RESOLVED that the Forward Work programme be approved with the updates as above. |
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WAO REVIEW OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PDF 3 MB Copy attached for information. Minutes: For information only. |
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INTEGRATED CARE FUND - NORTH WALES REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP BOARD PDF 2 MB Copy attached for information. Minutes: For information only. |
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INTEGRATED CARE FUND REPORT PDF 2 MB Copy attached for information. Minutes: For information only. |
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At the junction the Chair Sian Williams thanked Judith Greenhalgh Vice-Chair for Chairing
the meeting. The meeting concluded
at 4.00 p.m. |