25th February 2026
Dear Councillor
Council & Committee Meetings – Wednesday 4th March2026
You are hereby summoned to attend the Ordinary Meeting of Hope Community Council and the following Committees; Finance. Planning & Highways and Leisure & Environment to be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 6.30pm.
The physical venue will be Heulwen Close Community Centre, Hope and should you wish to attend virtually via Zoom, please email or telephone the Clerk to request the meeting ID before 5pm on the day of the meeting (Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021).
In accordance with the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, the summons to attend a meeting will now be sent to members electronically. If a member wants to receive the summons in writing rather than electronically, you must give notice in writing to myself and specify the postal address to which the summons should be sent.
To ensure that the meeting commences at 6.30pm I would please ask that you join the meeting by 6.15pm.
The agendas and papers for the meeting are enclosed.
Yours faithfully
Mrs S A Hughes - CiLCA
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer.
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Full Council Meeting Wednesday 4th March 2026
A G E N D A
1. To Receive Apologies for Absence
2. To Receive any Declarations of Interest
3. Chairman’s Announcements
4. Minutes of the Council
To receive and approve the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 4th February 2026.
5. Minutes of Committees
To approve, adopt and confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the following standing committees:
i. Finance – 4th February 2026
ii. Planning and Highways – 4th February 2026
iii. Leisure and Environment – 4th February 2026
6. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes.
7. To receive any Public Questions/Correspondence.
8. To receive the County Councillor Report from Cllrs David and Gladys Healey
9. Flintshire County Council – Community Review
To review and consider the draft proposals for the communities of Flintshire County Council. The deadline for submissions for this second stage of the review is 27 March 2026.
10. Schools Pride 2026
To consider the information and invitation to attend the event on 30th June, hosted by Castell Alun High School.
11. Hope Sports Centre
To review the recent correspondence from Mr Neal Cockerton, FCC Chief Executive.
12. What’s On Guide
To review and approve the updated version of the guide for print.
13. Clerks Report
To provide members with an updated copy of the Issue Log which addresses ongoing matters and to consider whether any items require to be included as a future agenda for further discussion.
14. Staff Training
To consider the report submitted by the Clerk for the Groundsman Training.
15. To note Correspondence Received
16. Future Agenda Items
Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday 4th March 2026
A G E N D A
1. To Receive Apologies for Absence
2. To Receive any Declarations of Interest
3. Minutes
To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the committee meeting held on 4th February 2026.
4. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes
5. Unity Trust Bank
To report on the progress of transferring bank accounts from HSBC to Unity Trust.
6. Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru - 2026/27 Annual Report
To consider the report and to decide by formal resolution of the council, which of the Commission’s determinations to adopt for 2026/27
7. Payments
To approve accounts for payment up to 4th March 2026.
Planning & Highways Committee Meeting
Wednesday 4th March 2026
A G E N D A
1. To Receive Apologies for Absence
2. To Receive any Declarations of Interest
3. Minutes
To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the committee meeting held on 4th February 2026.
4. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes.
5. Planning Applications
i. To consider any planning applications received. Also, please note that additional applications that may be received between the issue of agenda and meeting will also be considered.
ii. To report applications which have been determined by Flintshire County Council.
a) FUL/000995/25. Taking down fence at front of garden, tarmaccing front garden with slab, brick and gravel edging. Drop the pedestrian kerb at front of house. 64, Hawarden Road, Caergwrle. Support
6. Community Speedwatch
To report on the progress of advertising for volunteers.
7. Planning Enforcement Policy Consultation – Flintshire County Council
Flintshire County Council is undertaking a public consultation on its Draft Planning Enforcement Policy (January 2026). FCC is seeking views from residents, Town and Community Councils, businesses, developers, and other interested stakeholders on the Draft Policy before it is finalised. Closing date: 9th March 2026.
8. Highway Matters
i. Highways issues - Foxfields, Fagl Lane development.
ii. To report as appropriate.
Leisure & Environment Committee Meeting
Wednesday 4th March 2026
A G E N D A
1. To Receive Apologies for Absence
2. To Receive any Declarations of Interest
3. Minutes
To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the committee meeting held on 4th February 2026.
4. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes.
5. Play Areas
To report as appropriate.
6. Mill Garden Bench Project
The provide an update on the project of replacing the 3x benches.
7. Flintshire County Council – Play Box Scheme
To review the additional information from FCC Play Development in order for the council to consider whether to participate in the scheme.
8. Caergwrle High Street Flower Beds
To consider options on how to utilise and improve the flower beds.
9. Caergwrle Castle
i. Community Events – to provide information on the recent unauthorised event held at the castle.
ii. To report as appropriate.
The public and press are cordially invited to be present.
Should you wish to view this meeting on Zoom, please email the Clerk to request the meeting ID clerk@hopecommunitycouncil.gov.wales or call 07566 706858 before 5pm on the day of the meeting.