Good Council Practice

Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review Interventions – Solar Farm (Flintshire CC)

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:32:00 GMT

The Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review on the current state of Decarbonisation Planning in Welsh Local Government analysed interventions listed in councils’ Decarbonisation plans were according to four priority areas including Buildings, Mobility and Transport, Procurement, and Land Use. These areas reflect the priority areas identified by Welsh Government Net Zero Carbon 2030 for public sector.

Flintshire County Council has commissioned four large-scale solar farms in a bid to reduce authority emissions. Two of the sites represent a £3.1 million investment in 9,000 solar panels which are project to save 800 tonnes CO2e per annum.

Well-Fed – from care home healthy meal provision to emergency food boxes (Flintshire CC)

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:46:00 GMT

Well-fed is a partnership between Flintshire County Council, Clwyd Alyn and Can Cook – it is a food company dedicated to feeding everyone well. Since the COVID-19 crisis hit Well-fed has adapted its operation from supplying healthy ready meals to care homes to respond to the overwhelming need to provide emergency food in the county. Alongside healthy ready meals, the council has been delivering slow cooker bags and ‘Well-Fed safety boxes’ which were an enhancement on the Welsh Government Shielded boxes. The ‘seven day’ safety boxes were provided to those considered vulnerable, shielding for health reasons and those who needed food support for financial reasons and included a selection of ready meals, staple food items and toiletries.

Regional Community Cohesion Service for North East Wales (Wrexham CBC, Denbighshire CC and Flintshire CC)

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:58:00 GMT

Wrexham, Denbighshire and Flintshire councils have worked in partnership to deliver a Regional Community Cohesion Service (RCC) for North East Wales. The service supports around 40 community groups and third sector organisations that in turn actively support minority communities.

Since March 2020, RCC has continued to support communities although as with most services, the focus has adapted to address the challenges posed by COVID19. In total around £20,000 has been awarded in grants to support specific schemes such as:

provision of food parcels, personal protective equipment and online support;
translated information packs;
summer holiday socially distanced activities; 
support in relation to domestic violence and substance misuse during Covid-19;
post Covid-19 volunteering and community engagement opportunities; and
supporting the local Traveller Community during Covid-19 with remote education support.

The RCC is not sitting back on its laurels. It has a seat on the Wales Council for Voluntary Action Emergency Covid-19 funds panel and is working with AVOW and key partners to identify and secure larger and more sustainable funds to support minority communities and individuals with projected characteristics.

Theatr Clwyd remains vital for its community during pandemic (Flintshire CC)

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:20:00 GMT

Theatr Clwyd in Mold, Flintshire has not put on a show in months but has remained vital for its community during the pandemic.

It has been the main centre for blood donations in North East Wales, supporting the NHS to keep up their blood stocks.

Working with the council’s social services, they have helped to get food stocks out to families in need within the county. They have also run a successful ‘Rainbow Box’ appeal, which asked members of the community to donate boxes of arts and crafts materials for vulnerable young people. Over 300 were donated and distributed.

The theatre moved all of its weekly workshops online (from dementia groups to youth sessions) and has been delivering them to over 200 people per week.

Over the summer, the theatre became one of the main hubs for vulnerable and disabled children in Flintshire and also offered spaces for North Wales NHS children during the summer holidays.

The theatre has also supported a young local boy, who was accepted at the Royal Ballet School but whose place has been postponed. Following contact from his local Councillor, he has been training twice a week on stage.

Together we are fighting Coronavirus Covid-19 (Flintshire CC)

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:59:00 GMT

Flintshire County Council have been working in partnership with Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) to ensure vulnerable people receive appropriate support. Prior to Covid-19, (FLVC) already had access to a directory of validated community organisations i.e. those who were constituted, had received appropriate training and had policies in place, such as safeguarding. This Directory is updated as new community groups set up. FLVC employ two staff based with the Council’s Single Point of Access (SPoA) team signposting and supporting individuals to access the voluntary and community support available across Flintshire. Furloughed staff from organisations who work closely with the Council have been encouraged to volunteer via the Volunteering Wales website. Over 200 people have stepped forward to volunteer in Flintshire, 84 individuals chose to volunteer for the council and virtual training has been put in place. Together we are fighting Coronavirus COVID-19

Good Council Practice

Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review Interventions – Solar Farm (Flintshire CC)

Well-Fed – from care home healthy meal provision to emergency food boxes (Flintshire CC)

Regional Community Cohesion Service for North East Wales (Wrexham CBC, Denbighshire CC and Flintshire CC)

Theatr Clwyd remains vital for its community during pandemic (Flintshire CC)

Together we are fighting Coronavirus Covid-19 (Flintshire CC)

Well-Fed – from care home healthy meal provision to emergency food boxes (Flintshire CC)