Social Value Ideas for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Confirm visitor levy dispensation

The panel granted Councillor Douglas Fowley permission to write and speak about the council’s proposed adoption of a visitor levy, but not to vote on it. The dispensation runs until the end of the cur…

“The panel has decided that councilor Douglas Fowley can write and talk about this matter, but not vote on this matter. The dispensation will come to a…”

Dispensation granted for levy debate

The Standards Committee decided that Councillor Arlen Roberts has both a personal and prejudicial interest in the visitor levy matter because of his portfolio-holder role and his partner’s employment …

“We've had an extensive and thorough discussion. And as a panel, we've agreed that there is a personal interest and a prejudicial interest because of t…”

Visitor levy dispensation granted

The Standards Committee dispensation panel approved Councillor Derek Owen’s request to speak on the visitor levy matter despite his personal interest. The dispensation runs until the end of the counci…

“And the decision of the panel is as regards to standards committee that we do permit the request of councilor Owen for dispensation. The permission wi…”

New ALN service transition

The committee discussed the practical steps needed to move ALN provision to a new Anglesey-led service from September 2026. This includes communicating with parents, completing consultation/2P process…

“We're in a transitional period and preparing Anglesey for providing a new service from September onwards. Owen and myself have been part of that proce…”

ALN staffing and capacity strain

The new ALN and inclusion service faces high demand, recruitment difficulty, and significant workload pressure on coordinators and specialist staff. Members repeatedly asked whether the council can se…

“The existing agreement with Gwinnett is coming to an end in August. This will be the last time that we invite Fiona Fidelis here and I'd just like to …”

Breakwater Park observatory approved

A new astronomical observatory and education building at Breakwater Country Park was approved. The facility is to be managed by Anglesey Astronomical Society in partnership with the council countrysid…

“The application is presented to the planning orders committee as the application involves the site, which is owned by the Isle Of Angkesey County Coun…”

Plas Arthur youth space repurposed

The committee approved changes at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre to convert the former youth centre ground floor into a café and soft play area, while the first-floor café becomes part of the leisure cent…

“The application seeks to change the use of the Ground Floor from youth center use class d one to a cafe and a soft play area, and to change the use of…”