Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Gwynedd Council Communities Scrutiny Committee meeting on 18 September 2025. Councillors were expected to review the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan Annual Report 2024/25, and scrutinise the arrangements for gritting and salt bins. They were also scheduled to adopt the Committee's draft work programme for 2025/26.

Climate and Nature Emergency Plan Annual Report 2024/25

The committee was scheduled to scrutinise the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan Annual Report 2024/25. Gwynedd Council, like many local authorities, has declared a climate emergency. The report likely details the council's progress against its climate goals, and outlines actions taken to reduce carbon emissions and protect the natural environment within the county.

Gritting Arrangements and Salt Bins

The meeting agenda included a discussion to scrutinise the arrangements for gritting and salt bins. This likely involves reviewing the council's winter maintenance plan, which details how roads and pavements are gritted to ensure public safety during icy conditions. Topics for discussion may include:

• The prioritisation of gritting routes
• The availability and distribution of salt bins for public use
• The effectiveness of current gritting operations
• The council's preparedness for severe winter weather

Communities Scrutiny Committee Forward Programme 2025/26

The Communities Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to submit its draft work programme for 2025/26 for adoption. This programme outlines the topics and areas that the committee intends to focus on over the coming year. By adopting the programme, the committee sets its agenda and priorities for scrutinising council activities related to communities within Gwynedd.