27th May 2026
Dear Councillor
Council & Committee Meetings – Wednesday 3rd June 2026
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 3rd June 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.
Enc
Full Council Meeting Wednesday 3rd June 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 Annual General Meeting and Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 6th May 2026.
5. Minutes of Committees
To approve, adopt and confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the following standing committees:
i. Finance – 6th May 2026
ii. Planning and Highways – 6th May 2026
iii. Leisure and Environment – 6th May 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. Annual Return for the Year Ended 31st March 2026
To inspect the Annual Return and supporting documents to be approved and signed by the Clerk/RFO and Chairman, ready for submission to the External Auditor.
10. School Pride 2026
To consider any equipment/materials required for the attendance of the event on 30th June at Castell Alun High School. Also to confirm representatives as Cllrs Bevan, Cunnah and the Clerk.
11. Community Carnival
To consider the proposal from Cllr Chowdhury for the council to support the reintroduction of the Hope Community Carnival.
12. Proposal to Promote Community Inclusion & Recognition of Cultural & Community Celebrations
To consider the proposal from Cllr Chowdhury requesting the Council explores ways to promote greater community inclusion, cohesion and participation through recognising and supporting a wider range of community, cultural and seasonal celebrations across Hope, Caergwrle & Abermorddu.
13. Council Facebook and Social Media
To receive a report and proposal from the Working Group on how the council could improve their community engagement via social media.
14. Recording of Votes
To consider the proposal from Cllr Chowdhury to introduce recorded voting on significant council decisions.
15. To note Correspondence Received
16. Future Agenda Items
Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3rd June 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 6th May 2026.
4. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes
5. Payments
To approve accounts for payment up to 3rd June 2026.
Planning & Highways Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3rd June 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 6th May 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.
a) FUL/000395/26. Proposed Two Storey and Single Storey Rear Extension and Alterations to existing Dwelling. Oaks Farm, Hope Hall Drive, Hope.
ii. To report applications which have been determined by Flintshire County Council.
6. Highway and Planning Matters
i. To report residents speeding concerns on the Gresford to Hope Road.
ii. To report as appropriate.
Leisure & Environment Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3rd June 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 6th May 2026.
4. To review any Matters Arising from the minutes.
5. Play Areas
To report as appropriate.
6. Hanging Basket/Planter Competition
To review the notice and application forms for publication and to appoint the 2026 Judges.
7. Caergwrle Castle
i. 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.