The Isle of Anglesey County Council was scheduled to convene a meeting to address a range of topics, including the North Wales Regional Transport Plan, treasury management, and the effectiveness of social services. Additionally, the agenda included a notice of motion concerning a solar farm development, as well as annual reports from various committees.

Alaw Môn Solar Farm

Two notices of motion were to be presented regarding the Alaw Môn solar farm, following a decision by the Welsh Government to allow planning permission.

Councillor Aled Morris Jones, Leader of the Opposition, intended to propose that the Isle of Anglesey County Council seek a judicial review of the Welsh Government's decision. He stated that the proposed development had:

caused a great deal of concern in our communities and we as a County Council must seek all possible means to challenge this decision.

Councillor Gary Pritchard planned to express the council's disappointment and frustration with the Welsh Government's decision, which he felt was contrary to its policies on the use of best and most versatile agricultural land. He intended to ask the council to investigate all possible options, including legal ones, to challenge the decision.

North Wales Regional Transport Plan

The council was scheduled to consider the adoption of the North Wales Regional Transport Plan July 2025. The plan aligns with the Welsh Government's Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy 2021 and sets out the vision for the region's transport priorities and interventions for the next five years.

The report pack stated that the plan outlines the Corporate Joint Committee's policies and objectives to:

• Improve digital connectivity and local services
• Improve accessibility and choice of transport
• Enable decarbonisation
• Foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the region.

The report pack noted that the Corporate Joint Committee has no direct influence over rail network infrastructure or the Strategic Roads Network in North Wales, as these are national matters.

As part of the plan's preparation, a public consultation was held between January and April 2025. The council's response to the consultation included the following points:

• Support for a Third Crossing over the Menai Strait
• Disappointment that rail infrastructure improvements are being prioritised east of Llandudno Junction
• The need for greater flexibility in relation to the Active Travel Design Guidance in rural Wales
• Support for the inclusion of the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub
• The need for further clarity on the capacity and resources to deliver the Delivery Plan.

The Regional Transport Delivery Plan was included as an annex to the report.

Annual Treasury Management Review

The council was scheduled to review and approve the Annual Treasury Management Review for 2024/25. The report provides an economic update, sets out the current position in respect of borrowing, outlines investment performance and measures the council's position against the performance indicators set out in the annual Treasury Management Strategy.

The report pack stated that the council's borrowing position remained unchanged, investment performance was good and the council remained within the constraints set by the Annual Treasury Management Strategy Performance Indicators.

Self-Assessment and Performance Reporting

The council was scheduled to consider a report on Self-Assessment and Performance Reporting. The report recommended constitutional changes to reflect the merging of the Annual Self-Assessment Report and the Annual Performance (Wellbeing) Report into a single integrated document called the Annual Self-Assessment and Performance (Wellbeing) Report, and that responsibility for the merged report be allocated to the Executive.

Annual Director's Report on the Effectiveness of Social Services

The council was scheduled to receive the Annual Director's Report on the Effectiveness of Social Services 2024/25. The report promotes awareness and accountability for the performance and progress made in delivering Social Services, as well as including areas identified for improvement.

The report includes information on who the Social Services department helped and supported in 2024/25, including:

• 4,621 families
• 1,190 adults receiving information, advice and assistance
• 197 individual looked after children
• 169 individual children on the child protection register
• 1,793 new assessments completed for adults
• 418 carers assessed
• 1,173 people receiving a care and support plan

The report also refers to the council's vision to create an Ynys Môn that is healthy and prosperous where people can thrive, and the council's six strategic objectives:

• Welsh Language
• Education
• Housing
• Social Care and Well-being
• Economy
• Climate Change

Standards Committee Annual Report

The council was scheduled to approve the Annual Report of the Standards Committee for 2024/2025 and the committee's work programme for 2025/2026.

The Standards Committee is a statutory committee responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Isle of Anglesey County Councillors and Town and Community Councillors on the Island, and supporting them to follow their Code of Conduct.

The report includes information on:

• Committee membership
• The committee's work during 2024/2025, including complaints, work with town and community councils, the local resolution protocol, training for members and group leaders, and a review of the Registers of Interest
• Looking forward to 2025/2026

Annual Report of the Governance & Audit Committee

The council was scheduled to receive the Annual Report of the Governance & Audit Committee 2024-25 – Chair's Report.

The Governance and Audit Committee provides independent assurance on the adequacy of the risk management framework, the internal control environment and the integrity of the financial reporting and governance processes.

The report includes information on:

• Composition and arrangements
• Accountability arrangements
• Governance
• Treasury management
• Value for money
• Assurance framework
• Risk management
• Countering fraud and corruption
• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Financial reporting
• Complaints handling
• Self-assessment report
• Panel performance assessment
• Auditor General inspection