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Appendix 1: Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors’ rights BROUGHTONCOMMUNITY COUNCIL

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BROUGHTONCOMMUNITY COUNCIL

Financial year ending 31 March 2026

1. Date of announcement 30 June 2026

2. Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc relating to them for 20 working days on reasonable notice. For the year ended 31 March 2026, these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to:

The Clerk/ Responsible Finance Officer, Broughton Community Council at Homelea, Weston Road, New Broughton, Wrexham LL11 6TG

between the hours of 10am and 3pm on Monday to Friday

commencing on 06 July 2026

and ending on 31 July 2026

3. From 14 September 2026, until the audit has been completed, Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:

· the right to question the Auditor General about the accounts.

· the right to attend before the Auditor General and make objections to the accounts or any item in them. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the Auditor General. A copy of the written notice must also be given to the council.

The Auditor General can be contacted via: Community Council Audits, Audit Wales, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ or by email at communitycouncilaudits@audit.wales.

The audit is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004, the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 and the Auditor General for Wales’ Code of Audit Practice.

Electors’ rights under the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004

By law, anyone may inspect the council’s accounts. If you are registered to vote in local council elections, you (or someone acting on your behalf) also have the right to ask the Auditor General questions about the accounts and to raise formal objections.

Inspecting the accounts Once the council has finalised its accounts, it must advertise that they are available for inspection. After giving reasonable notice, you may inspect the accounts and supporting documents for 20 working days. Copies may be requested, although a copying charge may apply.

Asking the auditor questions Questions may only be asked about the accounts that are subject to audit. The Auditor General does not have to answer questions about council policies, decisions or procedures unless they directly relate to the accounts, and does not have to say whether something is lawful or reasonable.

Objecting to the accounts If you believe the council has spent money unlawfully, or that someone has caused a financial loss deliberately or through irresponsible behaviour, you may object. Objections must be made in writing to the Auditor General, explain the reasons clearly, and a copy must also be sent to the council. The Auditor General will decide what action, if any, to take. In some cases, you may appeal to the courts. You may also object if you believe there is an issue in the accounts that should be reported publicly in the public interest. This process cannot be used to make personal complaints or claims.

Other ways to raise concerns Instead of making a formal objection, you may provide information to the Auditor General if you believe there are errors in the accounts or concerns about waste or inefficiency. There are no set procedures or deadlines for doing this.

Important information The cost of dealing with questions and objections is paid by local taxpayers. The Auditor General will only pursue matters that are in the public interest. If you take a matter to court, you may have to pay your own costs.

Contact Auditor General for Wales Community Council Audits, Audit Wales 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council on Wednesday 30 June 2026

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Members

Cllr. J Pettigrew (Chair)*

Cllr. C. Williams (Vice Chair)

Councillor C Lovett Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones

Councillor S. Evans-Turner Councillor F. Derbyshire

Councillor Mrs E Jones Councillor A Lovett*

Cllr. J. Williams* Cllr. N. Williams Cllr. S. Feely Cllr A Hughes* Cllr G. Davies Cllr. S. Billington

Cllr. A. Humphreys* Cllr. M. Chowhdury*

26. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Ap0logies were received from Cllrs. J. Pettigrew, J. Williams, A. Humphreys, A. Lovett, M. Chowdhury.

All apologies were accepted.

27. PRIDE IN PLACE

The Clerk reminded Members of the details of the Pride In Place Government Initiative, which could result in a grant of £ 44,117.64. The community council had agreed, at its meeting on 30 April 2026 to apply for the grant to purchase play equipment at The Memorial Park, Brynteg, Solway Banks, Southsea and Gatewen Road, New Broughton.

The Clerk informed Members that he had met with six suppliers , all from Wrexham CBC’s Approved Supplier’s List.

Members considered the quotes.

Members agreed to purchase the play equipment from KOMPAN Ltd at a cost of £69,916.40.

28. DELEGATED POWERS

Members agreed to give the Chair and Vice Chair, in conjunction with the Clerk, delegated powers until the September meeting.

Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council on Wednesday 17 June 2026

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Members

Cllr. J Pettigrew (Chair)

Cllr. C. Williams (Vice Chair)

Councillor C Lovett Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones

Councillor S. Evans-Turner Councillor F. Derbyshire

Councillor Mrs E Jones Councillor A Lovett

Cllr. J. Williams Cllr. N. Williams Cllr. S. Feely Cllr A Hughes* Cllr G. Davies Cllr. S. Billington

Cllr. A. Humphreys

*Absent

16. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr. A. Hughes. The apology was accepted.

17. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

None.

18. VACANCY – NEW BROUGHTON WARD

The Clerk reminded Members that two applications had been received, copies of which had been attached to the agenda papers.

A vote was taken and it was agreed that Mr, Mohammed Chowdhury be appointed to the vacancy.

Cllrs. B. Parry-Jones and S. Turner-Evans abstained from the vote.

19. INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL FOR WALES – MEMBER ALLOWANCES

The Clerk outlined the main proposals in the above report. An allowance of £156 was payable and the Clerk requested Members to complete a form to indicate whether or not they wish to claim it. Local Authority Executive Board Members are not eligible.

20. MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 13 MAY AND 2 JUNE 2026

The minutes of the meeting were accepted as a true and accurate record.

Matters Arising 13 May 2026

Page 2- Appointments to Working Groups / Outside Bodies

It was agreed to delete the Brymbo Heritage group as it no longer exists.

Page 3 – Accounts

The Clerk informed Members that he had submitted the necessary information to the internal auditor.

Page 5 – Xmas Lighting

The Clerk reminded Members that it had been agreed to purchase additional Xmas lamppost motifs. He asked whether Members could provide him with details of the type and locations as soon as possible.

Page 5 – Correspondence

Pentre Broughton Bowling Club

The Clerk updated Members on the current position, having spoken to Mr. Tony Jones from the Bowling Club. Mr. Jones had received a final demand for a water bill, threatening further action if it was not paid.

Cllr. N. Williams stated that he was awaiting a response to an email he had sent to the Leader of Wrexham CBC.

Page 5 – Lamp columns, Holborn Crescent

The Clerk informed Members that he had received a quote from Mega Electrical for three solar powered additional lamp columns.

It was agreed to accept the quote at a cost of £3,960 plus VAT.

Page 6 – Cemetery Top Field

The Clerk informed Members that the top field had now been cut.

Matters Arising – 2 June 2026

Cemetery Container

The Clerk informed Members that he had arranged to meet with a contractor to discuss the cost of the erection of a container at the cemetery.

In addition he had received three quotes for the preparation of plans and a planning application .

It was agreed that Diogel be appointed at a cost of £600 plus VAT.

21. FINANCE

Members agreed income amounting to £5900.00 and payments amounting £12,738.46 respectively in May 2026.

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – MAY 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

Income

Date #Payee Method of Payment Amount £

15 May 2025 Roberts Bros – Burial Fees BACS 5900.00

TOTAL 5900.00

Expenditure

Date Payer Method of Payment Amount £

1 May 2026 Scribe Accounting – Cemetery DD 38.40

1 May 2026 Scribe Accounting – Financial Accounting DD 88.80

4 May 2026 AVOW – May Salaries BACS 2991.28

15 May 2026 Audit Wales -2023-24 Audit Fee BACS 274.00

15 May 2026 Wrexham CAB – Outreach Service BACS 2250.00

15 May 2026 Inst. Cemetery Management – Annual Subscription BACS 110.00

15 May 2026 Wrexham CBC – Safety matting at Solway Banks Play Area BACS 2941.73

15 May 2026 Mega Electrical – Faults Jan to March 2026 BACS 359.00

15 May 2026 Aaron Badrock – Cemetery Grasscutting BACS 1074.00

16 May 2026 Audit Wales – Audit Fee 2019-20 BACS 200.00

16 May 2026 Aaron Badrock – April Cemetery Grasscutting BACS 2148.00

26 May 2026 Grosvenor Garden Centre – Plants – Env Budget (Gwenfro) Visa 233.85

29 May 2026 B & Q – Plants – Env Budget (Gwenfro) Visa 29.40

TOTAL £12,738.46

Bank Balances at 31 May 2026 :

Business Account : £ 179,938.74

Deposit Account : £ 119,286.89

Total : £ 299,225.63

Members also authorised payments to be made amounting to £18,134.57

INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION- JUNE 2026 MEETING

(Available for Inspection)

Invoice Date Supplier Amount

31 May 2026 Mega Electrical – Replace Concrete

Street Lighting Columns £ 3,948.00

3 June 2026 Drax – Energy Costs – April & May 2026 £ 2,202.61

10 June 2026 Wrexham CBC – Play Area Inspection & Maint.

– April to Sept 2026 £ 8,269.96

13 June 2026 JDH Business Services – Internal audit Fee

– 2025-26 £ 732.00

15 June 2026 Aaron’s Services – Cemetery Grasscutting

inc. Top Field – May and June 2026 £ 2,982.00

TOTAL £ 18,134.57

Finance – Internal Auditor’s Report

The Clerk informed Members that he had received the Internal Auditor’s Report and had prepared an Action Plan in response. A copy of both were attached to the agenda papers. Members agreed the report and gave authority for the Clerk to submit the report, together with other required information to Audit Wales.

22. PRIDE IN PLACE IMPACT FUND

The Clerk updated Members on the current position relating to the quotes and the application.

It was agreed to meet on 30 June 2026 to look at the quotes and to agree on a contractor.

23. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

None.

24. CORRESPONDENCE

· Email from Linda Wheat (Crafty Ladeez Group) expressing disappointment that the request for a donation had been turned down – Noted.

· Request for a donation towards the Palace Day Centre Garden Development Project.

It was agreed to donate £500.

· Request for donation towards an event organised by the Wrexham Bangladeshi Education, Religious, Welfare and Cultural Association, to be held at Belle Vue Park.

Due to the fact that it is not an event taking place in the Broughton community it was felt that no donation be made.

· An application for a wooden bench to be installed in the new section of the cemetery had been received.

A Member stated that the council had previously agreed that no benches be placed in that section. The Clerk said that he would attempt to find the minute which referred to this.

Cllrs. C. Williams and N. Williams had declared a personal and prejudicial interest as being related to the applicant and left the meeting for that item.

Members agreed to refuse the request, pending further information.

· An email from Carla Hinde, Wrexham CBC, outlining the requirements for installing play equipment at the identified sites. – Noted.

· An email from Wrexham CBC informing the community council of an audit of salt bins across the county borough – Noted.

· An email from Ian Pope, Rainbow Foundation, informing the community council that Claire Partridge, our Community Agent, was leaving due to the ending of funding.

The Clerk was asked to contact Ms. Partridge, thanking her for her service.

· An email from Richard Thomas, Wrexham CBC Youth Service, informing Members that a six week intervention period was in place due to increased anti-social behaviour. It was felt that Wrexham CBC could do more through the Parents’ Housing Tenancy Agreement – Noted.

· A schedule from Mega Electrical of the three yearly inspection of the street lighting columns. None had been identified as requiring immediate attention. – Noted.

25. MEMBER REPORTS

· A request for a donation for a community event being arranged by the Glanrafon Residents’ Association.

It was agreed to create an annual budget of £250 per ward for such events.

· Cllrs. B. Parry-Jones and C. Lovett agreed to replant the containers at the cemetery.

TOWN / COMMUNITY COUNCIL Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011, Section 116/ Notice of Co-Option / CYNGOR TREF/ CYMUNED Mesur Llywodreath Leol (Cymru) 2011, Adran 116, Hysbysiad o Gyfethol

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TOWN / COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011, Section 116

Notice of Co-Option

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Broughton Community Council intends to Co-opt one member  to fill the vacancy that exists in the office of Councillor for the New Broughton Ward.

Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who meet the following qualifications and are interested in representing their community on the aforementioned Community Council.  You must be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of any member state of the European Union or a qualifying foreign citizen and be 18 years of age or over; and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or
  • during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or
  • your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or
  • you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Community or with 4.8 kilometres of it.[2]
  • If you wish to be considered for co-option for the vacant seats(s) or want more information regarding the role of a Community Councillor please contact the Proper Officer, Clerk to the Council  by phone (07808891512 or email (keithlea@hotmail.com) by 12 June 2026.
  • Dated this 19th day of May 2026

CYNGOR TREF/ CYMUNED

Mesur Llywodraeth Leol (Cymru) 2011, Adran 116

Hysbysiad o Gyfethol

RHODDIR HYSBYSIAD TRWY HYN fod Broughton Cyngor Cymuned yn bwriadu cyfethol un  aelod i lenwi’r llefydd gwag sydd ar gael ar gyfer Cynghorydd  yng Nghymuned/ New Broughton (Ward)

Ceisir datganiadau o ddiddordeb gan aelodau o’r cyhoedd sy’n cyflawni’r meini prawf

canlynol ac sydd a diddordeb mewn cynrychioli eu cymuned ar y Cyngor Cymuned/ Tref

dywededig. Rhaid bod yn ddinesydd Prydain, y Gymanwlad, Iwerddon neu’r Undeb

Ewropeaidd ac yn 18 oed neu’n hyn, ac yn cyflawni o leiaf un o’r meini prawf canlynol:

  • wedi’ch cofrestru fel etholwr llywodraeth leol ar gyfer yr ardal a enwir uchod; neu
  • yn ystod y cyfan o’r 12 mis diwethaf, wedi bod yn berchennog neu’n denant ar dir neu safle arall yn y gymuned a enwir uchod; neu
  • wedi bod a’ch prif neu’ch unig weithle yn ystod y 12 mis diwethaf yn y gymuned a enwir uchod; neu
  • rydych wedi byw yn y Gymuned, neu o fewn 4.8 cilometr ohoni yn ystod y cyfan o’r 12 mis diwethaf[1].

Os ydych yn dymuno cael eich ystyried i gael eich cyfethol ar gyfer y sedd(au) gwag,

neu’n dymuno cael rhagor o wybodaeth ynghylch rôl Cynghorwyr Cymuned/ Tref, cysylltwch â’r Swyddog Priodol, Clerc y Cyngor Cymuned gan ffôn (078088915120) neu e-bost (keithlea@hotmail.com) ar 12 Mehefin 2026

Dyddiedig y 19th dydd Mai 2026

[1] Mae mai pobl penodol wedi’u hanghymhwyso rhag ymgeisio, yn eu plith swyddogion cyflogedig y Cyngor, unrhyw  un sy’n destun gorchmynion cyfyngu methdalwyr a’r rheiny sy’n destun dedfrydau o garchar yn ddiweddar.

[2] Certain people are disqualified from standing, and these include paid officers of the community council, anyone subject to bankruptcy restriction orders and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.

Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council on Wednesday 13 May 2026

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Members

Cllr. F. Derbyshire (Chair)

Cllr. J. Pettigrew (Vice Chair)

Councillor C Lovett*                      Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones

Councillor A. Humphries             Councillor A. Hughes      

Councillor S. Evans -Turner       Councillor Mrs E Jones  

Councillor C Williams                   Councillor A Lovett*                                       

Cllr. J. Williams                               Cllr. N. Williams

Cllr. S. Feely                                    Cllr. S. Billington

Cllr. G. Davies

*Absent

  1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR

It was agreed that Cllr J. Pettigrew be appointed as Chair for the coming year.

Cllr. F Derbyshire was thanked for his term of office as Chair.

  • APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR

It was agreed that Cllr. C. Williams serve as Vice Chair for the coming year.

3. CHAIR’S ALLOWANCE

It was agreed that the Chair be paid an allowance of £300 for the coming year.

4. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 

Apologies for absence had been received from  C. Lovett and A. Lovett. Both  apologies were accepted.

     5. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

None.

    6. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2026/27

    The Clerk had circulated a proposed schedule as part of the agenda papers.

    He proposed that the June meeting be put back one week until 17 June, which will   

  hopefully do away with the need for an additional meeting  later in the month to    

 consider the Internal Auditor’s report..

    Similarly he proposed that the December meeting be put back until 16 December   

    to allow for the preparation of information to assist in agreeing the 2026/2027 

    Precept.    

Members agreed the dates.   

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7. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WORKING GROUPS/ OUTSIDE BODIES

(i)   Brynteg Primary School Governing Body                                        –   Cllr. S. Feely              

(ii)  Ysgol Penrhyn Governing Body                                                        –   Cllr. C. Lovett

(iii)  Black Lane School Governing Body                                                –   Cllr. F. Derbyshire

(iv) Brymbo Heritage Group                                                                    – Cllr. S. Williams MBE

– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones

(v) Cemetery Working Group                                                                   –  Cllr. S. Feely

–  Cllr. E. Jones

                                                                                                               –  Cllr. A. Lovett

                                                                                                                     –  Cllr. N. Williams

                                                                                                                     –  Cllr. C. Williams

                                                                                                                     –  Cllr. B. Parry-Jones

                                                                                                                     – Cllr. F. Derbyshire

(vi) Events Working Group   – It was agreed to invite all Members to this group.

(vii) Street Lighting Working Group                                                               – Cllr. B. Parry- Jones

– Cllr. C. Lovett

                                                                                                                             – Cllr. S Feely

                                                                                                                             – Cllr. A. Hughes

                                                                                                                             – Cllr. N. Williams

                                                                                                                             – Cllr. Pettigrew

                                                                                                                             – Cllr. J. Williams

(viii) Youth Provision Working Group

It was agreed to delete this group.                                                              

8. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8 April 2026

The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.

Matters arising

Page 1 – Vacancy

The Clerk informed Members that he had been informed that no election would be required. He would therefore advertise for the vacancy to be filled through co-option.

Page 3 – Planning Application, Bryn Hyfryd, Cleyton Road, Pentre Broughton

The Clerk informed Members that he had reported Member objections to Wrexham CBC Planning Department.

Page 4 – Meeting with Planning Officer

The Clerk informed Members that he was not aware on a meeting haven taken place.

9. ACCOUNTS – 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026

The Clerk presented the accounts to Members, reminding them that this was the first year of using the Scribe Accounting system.

He outlined the main details of the accounts and answered Member questions :

  • A Member queried whether there was a need to include items with a value of less than £500 on the Asset Register or could such items be written off after 3 years.

Members agreed the accounts and authorised the Clerk to submit them to the Internal Auditor.

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – APRIL 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

Members agreed to income and expenditure amounting to £63,273.33 and                  £14,291.20respectively.                                                                                     

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – APRIL 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

Income

Date#PayeeMethod of PaymentAmount £
7 April 2025Wrexham CBCCR63,273.33
TOTAL 63,273.33

Expenditure

DatePayerMethod of PaymentAmount £
1 April 2026Argos – EquipmentVisa236.00
1 April 2026Scribe Accounting –  Accounting SoftwareDD127.20
7 April 2026AVOW – April SalariesBACS3,016.26
9 April  2026SSE  – February EnergyDD1410.68
9 April 2026One Voice Wales – Annual SubscriptionBACS1279.00
9 April 2026Mega Electrical – 3 Solar Lighting Columns, School LaneBACS3.960.00
13 April 2026Mega Electrical – Replace Damaged Column Bersham Road, New BroughtonBACS2,921.03
21 April 2026SSE – March Energy CostsDD1,341.03
TOTAL                                                                                                                                        £ 14,291.20

Bank Balances at 30 April 2026 :

Business Account : £ 179,977.14

Deposit Account :    £ 119,289.89

Total :                        £ 299,267.03

Members also authorised the Clerk to make payments amounting to  £9,356.73

INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION

                                                MAY 2026 MEETING

(Copies Available for Inspection)

14 July 2025             Audit Wales – Audit Fees 2019-20                                   £   200.00

23 July 2025             Audit Wales- Audit Fees 2023-24                                     £   274.00

1 Jan 2026                Citizen’s Advice – Quarter 4 Invoice                                £ 2250.00

30 Mar 2026              Aaron’s Services – March Cemetery Grasscutting        £ 1074.00

1 April 2026               Inst. Of Cemetery Management – Annual Subscription £  110.00

7 April 2026               Wrexham CBC – Replace Safety Meeting at                 

                                    Solway Banks                                                                       £2941.73

17 April 2026            Mega Electrical – Fault Repairs, Jan-Mar 2026             £  359.00

1 May 2026               Aaron’s Services – April Cemetery Grasscutting

– 2 cuts                                                                                   £ 2148.00

TOTAL                                                                                                                      £9,356.73     

10. PRIDE IN PLACES GRANT  

The Clerk reminded Members that they had met on 22 April 2026 to consider consultation responses.

10 responses were received in total :

  • One for a play area in Lodge.
  • One for raised vegetable beds at Brynteg tennis courts.
  • Three for the creation of a football pitch on Gatewen.
  • One to refurbish Brynteg tennis courts.
  • Four for additional play equipment at Gatewen.

                                                      

Members agreed to continue with the original intention to use the grant to purchase additional play equipment at Brynteg Memorial Park, Solway Banks and possible Gatewen Road. Potentially additional funding from balances could be added to the grant amount.

11. Xmas Lighting

The Clerk reminded Members that a decision had been taken to include a figure of £10,000 in the 2026/27 Precept to purchase additional Xmas lamppost lights. The Clerk reminded Members that this amount would include a one off cost of approximately £350  per lamp column for an electrical transformer and there would be additional ongoing costs for erection, dismantling, storage etc each year.

It was agreed to allocate up to £2,500 per ward.

Members were requested to identify the type of lights, locations etc in readiness for the June meeting.

12. EMPLOYMENT OF HANDYPERSON

 It was agreed thar a Working Group of Cllrs. J. Pettigrew,  J. Willliams, A. Humphreys, S. Billington,  F. Derbyshire, S. Feeley, E. Jones, G. Davies and N. Williams be created, with a meeting to be held on 2 June 2026 at 6.30 pm.

13. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

None.

14. CORRESPONDENCE

  • An email from the  Crafty Ladeez Craft Group requesting a donation of £520 for the annual cost of hiring a room at Brynteg Memorial Hall for fortnightly meetings. Members felt that, with only 11 members and the fact that  there are numerous other such groups in the community, the community council would have to decline the request.
  • An email from Wrexham CBC stating that the bowls pavilion was not part  of its asset portfolio and therefore it had no responsibility for maintenance, water charges etc.                                                                                                    Cllr. N. Williams would take up the issue the Wrexham CBC Council Leader.

15. MEMBER REPORTS

  • A request on behalf of Glanrafon Residents Association for a donation. It was agreed to discuss it further at the next meeting.
  • Graffiti in Southsea. The use of an artist to paint over the graffiti was considered but it is likely that the cost would be unrealistic. The community council would need permission to remove it or paint over it.
  • The website requires updating in terms of Member photos.
  • The Clerk was asked to obtain a quote for solar lamp columns, similar to those on School Lane, for Holborn Crescent, Brynteg.

  • Members were informed that the WCBC weedkiller spraying was twice per year.
  • An Environmental Day was to be held in the Gwenfro Ward.
  • The field adjoining the cemetery needs to be cut. The Clerk would contact the grasscutters to request that they cut it next time they cut the cemetery.
  • Concern about the condition of WCBC owned hedges, particularly on Rockwood Road, Holborn Crescent,  Quarry Road and Gatewen Road.
  • Dangerous car parking on Wrexham Road , Brynteg, on the humpback crossing on Gatewen Road, New Broughton and in Ffordd Powell, New Broughton.
  • The new solar lights on School Lane, New Broughton do not stay on long enough. The Clerk would raise the issue with the street lighting contractor.
  • Extra police presence on Darby Road, Brynteg due to increased anti-social behaviour.
  • A revised Code of Conduct had been produced by Wrexham CBC. It was agreed that the community council adopts the new guidance.

Audit General’s Report and Audit YE 31st March 2025

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Auditor General’s report and audit opinion

I certify that I have completed the audit of the Annual Return for the year ended 31 March 2025 of Broughton Community Council. My audit has been conducted on behalf of the Auditor General for Wales and in accordance with the requirements of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) and guidance issued by the Auditor General for Wales.

Audit opinion: Qualified

Except for the matters reported below in my Basis for Qualification, on the basis of my audit, in my opinion no matters have come to my attention to give cause for concern that, in any material respect, the information reported in this Annual Return:

  • has not been prepared in accordance with proper practices;
  • that relevant legislative and regulatory requirements have not been met;
  • is not consistent with the Council’s governance arrangements; and
  • that the Council does not have proper arrangements in place to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources.

Basis of Qualification

Accounting Statement

I am unable to conclude whether or not the Accounting Statement fairly present the Council’s income and expenditure and financial position:

•        The Council did not provide invoices for 3 material transactions. Therefore, I am unable to conclude whether or not the Accounting Statement fairly presents the Council’s income and expenditure.

Annual Governance Statement

In my opinion, the Annual Governance Statement is not consistent with the Council’s internal controls and governance arrangements for the year: 

  • Section 50 of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 requires the Council to publish its audited accounts online. Regulation 5 of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 requires the Council to publish the Annual Governance Statement alongside the accounts. Regulation 15 of the 2014 Regulations requires the Council to publish along with the accounts, any certificate, opinion, or report issued, given or made by the Auditor General. The Council has failed to publish its qualified audit reports from previous years.
  • The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 requires the Council to create and publish a plan for councillor and staff training. The Welsh Government provides statutory guidance on this, which states that the plan must be approved by the full council and include details on the type of training,

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participant numbers, timeframe, and cost. The Council has not met its obligation under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to create and publish a training plan for members.

  • The Council does not publish a register of members’ interests as required by section 81 of the Local Government Act 2000.

Other matters and recommendations

I draw the Council’s attention to the following matters and recommendations which do not affect my audit opinion but should be addressed by the Council. 

Chair’s Allowance

The Chair was paid £300 in 2024/25 and this allowed under the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales’ guidelines. However, we were unable to identify whether this payment was taxed.

We recommend that the Council reviews the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales’ guidelines and ensures that the appropriate level of taxation is levied.

Reserves Balance

The Local Government Finance Act 1992 only allows the Council to set a precept to fund planned expenditure and requires it to take its reserves into account when setting the precept. It is not clear from the information provided for audit whether or not the Council has taken its significant reserves balance into account when setting the precept. 

To ensure that it sets a lawful precept, we recommend that the Council reviews its reserves and its plans to apply these reserves when setting its future budgets and precept. Further guidance is found in the Practitioners’ Guide.

Developing a Vision for the Community

I draw attention to the negative response to assertion 1 in the Annual Governance Statement. In exercising its statutory functions, the Council will benefit from having a clear vision for its community that has been developed in partnership / consultation with all sections of the community. Developing this vision will help inform Council plans, budgets and activities to ensure the Council best works with and in the interests of the community.

Further information is provided in the Finance and Governance Toolkit for Community and Town Councils.

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Information provided for audit

The Council did not provide the arrangements for making payments document or the contract of employment for an additional Council staff member as requested in our annual audit notice.

We recommend that the Council reviews the prospective annual audit notice and provides all of the documents that are requested for audit.

Immaterial Misstatement in the Accounting Statement

Line 8 of the Accounting Statement for the year ended 31st March 2025 contains a non-material variance to the Council’s cashbook. The balance is line 8 is reported as £55,656. However, the Council’s cashbook reports a balance of £53,979.

We recommend that the Council checks the accuracy of the accounting statement and makes the necessary corrections before the accounts are approved.

There are no further matters I wish to draw to the Council’s attention.

   Richard Harries, Director, Audit Wales   For and on behalf of the Auditor General for Wales    Date: 18/02/2026

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Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council on Wednesday 8 April 2026on Wednesday 8 April 2026

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Members

Cllr. F. Derbyshire (Chair)*

Cllr. J Pettigrew (Vice Chair)

Councillor C Lovett                       Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones

Councillor S. Evans-Turner       Councillor T Alan Edwards*

Councillor Mrs E Jones*              Councillor C Williams*                 

Councillor A Lovett                         Cllr. J. Williams

Cllr. N. Williams*                             Cllr. S. Feely

Cllr A Hughes                                 Cllr G. Davies*

Cllr. S. Billington                            Cllr. A. Humphreys

*Absent

In the absence of the Chair it was agreed that Cllr. J. Pettigrew, the Vice Chair, would chair the meeting.

The Chair welcomed Cllr. A. Humphreys to the meeting.

108. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE  

Apologies were received from Cllrs. A. Edwards G. Davies, F. Derbyshire, E. Jones, C. Williams and N. Williams. All apologies were accepted.

109. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

Cllrs.  S. Billington and A. Humpries declared a personal and prejudicial interest in relation the Pride in Place grant as members of Brymbo Lodge Football Club.

110. RESIGNATIONS

The Clerk informed Members that he had received email from Cllr. A. Edwards, informing him that he was resigning.

The Clerk was requested that he thank Cllr. Edwards on behalf of Members for his service to the community both as a community councillor and as a County Borough Councillor.

The Clerk requested to put in place the necessary arrangements to advertise the vacancy.

111. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 MARCH 2026

The minutes of the meeting were accepted as a true and accurate record.

Matters Arising

Page 1 – Cemetery

Cllr. Billington had been to the cemetery and cleared the paths. Members thanked him for his work.

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In addition the Clerk informed Members that their decision to increase the fees to £1500 for re-opening a grave for non-residents would mean that, technically, purchasers would be paying twice for purchasing the plot.

Members reviewed their decision and agreed to revert back to previous £750 fee.

112. FINANCE

Members agreed income amounting to £22,296.45 and payments amounting to £32,231.43 respectively in March.

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – MARCH 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – MARCH 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

Income             

DatePayeeMethod of PaymentAmount £
6 March 2026HMRC – VAT Refund 2024-25CR19,869.73
6 March 2026HSBC – InterestINT       426.72
26 March 2026S. Price Memorials – Headstone feesBACS   2,000.00 
TOTAL 22,296.45

Expenditure

DatePayerMethod of PaymentAmount£
2 March 2026Scribe – Accounting & Cemetery System – March 2026DD         127.20
9 March 2026AVOW – March SalariesBACS     3,016.28
12 March 2026Wrexham CBC – Play Sessions 2024-25BACS16,049.54
12 March 2026Hafren Dyfrwdy – Cemetery Water – April 2026 – March 2027BACS          412.39
16 March 2026Wrexham CBC – Youth Sessions 2024-25BACS   11,275.02
16 March 2026Broughton Church – Grasscutting DonationBACS         750.00
17 March 2026Ysgol Penrhyn – Defibrillator PadBACS        122.40
17 March 2026Black Lane School – DonationBACS        200.00
23 March 2026B & Q – Hanging Baskets & CompostVisa           41.00
31 March 2026Defib Store – Defibrillator PadsVisa        237.60
TOTAL                                                                                                                                        £ 32,231.43

Bank Balances at 31 March 2026 :

Business Account : £ 130,995.03

Deposit Account :    £ 119,286.89

Total :                        £ 250,281.92

Members also authorised payments to be made amounting to £ £ 9,570.71.

INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION

APRIL 2026 MEETING

(Copies Available for Inspection)

20 March 2026         Mega Electrical – 3 Solar Lights on School

Lane, Southsea                                                       £ 3,960.00

20 March 2026         Mega Electrical – Replace damaged column

                                    on Bersham Road, New Broughton                     £ 2,921.03

26 March 2026         SSE – February Energy Bill                                   £1,410.68

1 April 2026               One Voice Wales  – Annual Membership            £ 1,279.00

TOTAL                                                                                                          £ 9,570.71                            

113. PRIDE IN COMMUNITIES IMPACT FUND

The Clerk informed Members that a consultation process informing the public of the community council’s initial decision to spend the above grant on additional play equipment, the closing date being 21 April 2026.

It was agreed that Members meet on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 7 pm via Teams to consider the consultation responses before a final decision is taken.

114. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

P/2025/0817 – Application for the erection of a dwelling at Bryn Hyfryd, Clayton Road, Pentre Broughton

Members considered the application and agreed to oppose it on the following grounds :

  • Access
  • Overdevelopment
  • Traffic / visibility issues

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The Clerk would pass on Member concerns to the Wrexham CBC Planning Department.

115. CORRESPONDENCE

  • Email from Wrexham CBC informing Members that schools had been invited design a sign re. dog fouling.
  • Email from Matthew Phillps explaining why there are no Section 106 monies available for off-site contributions for the two housing developments in New Broughton. Members were unhappy with the explanation. It was agreed that the Wrexham County Borough councillor arrange a meeting with Mr. Phillips to express the community council concerns and report back to the community council.

116. MEMBER REPORTS

  • Concern that rubbish is blowing off the housing development and signage is inadequate. In addition there appears to be unsafe working practices.
  • There is again graffiti on the Southsea Road flyover.
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