Decision
Analysis
outcome: Committee noted the report, wrote a letter to Joint Trade Union, encouraged meeting with Cabinet Member and officers, and sought advice on inviting Joint Trade Union to a special meeting
summary: Allocation of funding from Welsh Government for education
topline: The Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee has decided to address concerns with the allocation of funding from Welsh Government
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of funding and potential concerns from the Joint Trade Union
affected_stakeholders: ["Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee", "Joint Trade Union"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12499&LLL=0
Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To give Members the opportunity to discuss matters raised in recent correspondence to the Council from two Headteacher Trade Unions regarding the level of school funding in Flintshire, and the Council’s response.
Content: (a) That the Committee note the report; (b) That a letter be written to Joint Trade Union to further clarify the allocation of funding on a un-hypothecated basis from Welsh Government; (c) That the Committee encourage the Cabinet Member and officers to meet with the Joint Trade Union to discuss concerns; and (d) That advice be sought on the appropriateness of the Committee inviting the Joint Trade Union to attend a special meeting of the Committee.
Date of Decision: July 18, 2025