Decision
Analysis
outcome: The composition of the delegation and associated costs are supported by the Council, and the Twinning arrangements will be reviewed.
summary: The decision involves agreeing to send a delegation to Germany to celebrate the 50 year history of the city's twinning relationship with Märkischer Kreis.
topline: The Executive Board has decided to send a delegation to Germany to celebrate the 50 year history of the city's twinning relationship.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is about maintaining a long-standing twinning relationship and sharing positive progress.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Residents of Wrexham", "Residents of Märkischer Kreis"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.wrexham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1753&LLL=0
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To agree the composition of, and support an Officer and Members delegation to visit Märkischer Kreis, Germany to help celebrate the 50 year history of the city between the 4th and 7th of September 2025
Content: To agree the composition of, and support an Officer and Members delegation to visit Märkischer Kreis, Germany to help celebrate the 50 year history of the city between the 4th and 7th of September 2025 RESOLVED – (i) That the make-up of the delegation and associated costs be supported by the Council. (ii) That the Twinning arrangements currently in place be reviewed. Reasons for decisions (i) The twinning programme has been an established and recognised Council commitment and it is important to maintain this relationship. (ii) It is an opportunity to share the positive progress of Wrexham from a Business, Cultural and Sporting perspective.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025