Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: For Members to approve the Wrexham Neighborhood Plan, developed by the Wrexham City Board, and to agree that it be presented to the UK Government, in order to secure the Neighborhood Plan Program in Wrexham, which includes funding of £20m over the next 10 years

Content: RESOLVED – That the Executive Board:   (i)        Supports the high-level ambition outlined in the proposed submission document for Wrexham’s Neighbourhood Plan, as developed by the Wrexham City Board, presented at Appendices 2 and 3 of report COEP/64/25.   (ii)        Agrees that the document is submitted to UK Government and validated by the Council’s Section 151 Officer by 28 November 2025, the date set out in the programme guidance, so it can be appraised.   (iii)       Agrees that any material changes made by the Wrexham City Board, prior to the approval of its Plan, made after 14 October 2025 are agreed in consultation with the Lead Member Finance & Asset Management, Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning and Chief Officer Finance & ICT.  An information report would then be shared with all Members.   (iv)      Agree that this matter is dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution.   Reasons for Decisions   (i) To progress the implementation of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, within the stated timescales and allow the Wrexham City Board to submit its Neighbourhood Plan on or before 24 October 2025 for appraisal, to enable UK Government appraisal process to commence sooner, increasing confidence in delivery.   (ii) The reason for urgency is to ensure that the Wrexham Town Plan is submitted to UK Government by its hard-deadline of 28 November 2025.