The Work of the Council

Mold Town Council’s aims

To promote and represent the community’s views and aspirations at local, county, regional and national levels
To serve those who live in and work in Mold and those who visit the Town
To promote Mold as a place to live, a place to work and invest in and a
place to visit
To provide effective and efficient services that give value for money and to improve those services as needed
To strive to improve the quality of life for all residents of Mold

To achieve these aims, Mold Town Council has agreed the following objectives

To consult with the community to establish its aspirations for the future
To promote the vitality and viability of Mold
To encourage and participate in, partnership and agency working with the public, private and voluntary sectors to achieve quality services in all areas for the betterment of Mold and its residents and visitors
To promote sustainable policies that strive to improve the environment to meet the needs of residents and visitors for both the present and future
To help create a socially inclusive and caring community that embraces all residents and which seeks to develop their well being, knowledge and understanding and mutual co-operation
To strive for a pleasant, clean and safe environment
To deliver quality services that provide value for money and to review those services on a regular basis
To support local voluntary groups that seek to assist residents and visitors to Mold

Committees

To assist in the management of Mold Town Council’s business five committees have been established. The Cemetery, Planning and Tourism committees have delegated powers to act without referral to the Town Council. The Audit and Personnel Committees’ decisions require the consent of the Town Council before they can be actioned.

Policy and Audit Committee – has responsibility for reviewing the reports of the Internal and External Auditors and for considering financial and other policies of the Town Council.

Cemetery Committee – has delegated powers to manage Mold Cemetery and determine the burial policies of Mold Town Council.

Personnel Committee – has responsibility for considering personnel matters and reporting back to the Town Council.

Planning Committee – has delegated powers to respond to planning applications that arise between Town Council meetings.

Community, Development & Regeneration Committee – has delegated powers to deal with matters such as the Blooming Mold competition, provision of hanging baskets and floral displays and other issues relating to the environment and image of the Town.

Finance Committee - is responsible for monitoring the budget for the Town Council and has the responsibility for determining whether applications for financial assistance meet the Council's criteria.

Youth and Children's Council Committee - works with representatives from Mold Primary and Secondary Schools to ensure younger voices are heard during the decision making process.

Cittaslow Mold Working Group - has the responsibility for pursuing the action plans to improve the quality of life for residents, traders and visitors.
Cittaslow Mold is supported by all Members of the Town Council. Any other interested individual, representing a group or otherwise, can be co-opted onto the committee with voting rights.

Community Awards Panel - has the responsibility of reviewing nominations for the Community Awards'

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are ex-officio members of the Cemetery, Community Development & Regeneration Committee and Planning committees.

Organisations and schools
Mold Town Councillors represent the Town Council in the following local organisations and schools:

Alyn Works Liaison Committee

Bailey Hill Tripartite Steering Group

Daniel Owen Community Associations

Mold Town Concert Band Management Committee
One Voice Wales
Parkfields Management Committee
Police and Community/County Councillors

School Governing Bodies
St David's Catholic Primary School
Ysgol Bryn Coch
Ysgol Bryn Gwalia