Ellie Ames 01 February 2024

Officer-member relations ‘fractured’ at Wrexham

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Issues in Wrexham County Borough Council’s planning service mean it is hindered in fulfilling its role, an audit has found.

Audit Wales found that ongoing delays in adopting strategic documents, including a local development plan, had created significant risks for the council.

This has led to fractured relationships between some members and officers. Officer advice is frequently undermined, the watchdog added.

However, it found that Wrexham’s planning service has appropriate governance and provides comprehensive member training.

Auditor general Adrian Crompton said: ‘Based on our findings, I have set out recommendations intended to improve the relationship between officers and members, their understanding of respective roles and responsibilities, and the management of corporate risks.

‘Taken together, I hope this will help the planning service fulfil its crucial enabling role across the council.’

Following the audit, Wrexham adopted its local development plan in December last year.

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