Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 11, 2025

Purpose: To advise Members of the latest position with the developing Regional Transport Plan and to recommend a proposed response to the public consultation exercise

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)       That the proposed consultation response as set out in report COET/09/25 be approved.   (ii)      That the Executive Board note the concerns regarding the proposed change of legislation with bus franchising as highlighted within the consultation response and endorse further representations to Welsh Government on behalf of the Council around funding arrangements.  Wrexham Council will not support local decision making or accountability being taken away from local authorities for bus services.   (iii)     That the ongoing work of officers and Members in highlighting the positon of the Council in relation to the A483 be supported, that is; Wrexham Council wish to secure assurances from the Welsh Government that alleviation of congestion at junctions 3-6 will be a key focus of future funding. It is considered critical by Wrexham Council that the appropriate financial resource is committed to completing the works in full to address the historic congestion.   Reasons for decisions   (i)       To ensure Wrexham Council have representation and input into the proposals which can be publically accessible.   (ii)      The positon of the Council regarding the A483 works is clearly noted.