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Cynhaliodd Cyngor Abertawe ei gyfarfod ar 4 Medi 2025. Nododd yr aelodau adroddiadau blynyddol gan y Pwyllgor Safonau a'r Pwyllgor Gwasanaethau Democrataidd, a chymeradwyo Adroddiad Blynyddol y Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol. Diwygiwyd cylch gorchwyl y Pwyllgor Llywodraethu ac Archwilio a'r Pwyllgor Ymgynghorol ar y Cyd, rhoddwyd absenoldeb a thâl salwch i'r Cynghorydd Robert Francis-Davies, a newidiwyd aelodaeth nifer o gyrff y Cyngor. Tynnwyd yn ôl gynnig i leihau maint y Pwyllgor Llywodraethu ac Archwilio.
The Chief Legal Officer gave advice regarding the potential personal and prejudicial interests that Councillors and / Officers may have on the agenda. The Head of Democratic Services reminded Councillors and Officers that the “Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests” sheet should only be completed if the Councillor / Officer actually had an interest to declare. Nil returns were not required. Councillors and Officers were also informed that any declarable interest must be made orally and in writing on the sheet. In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, no interests were declared.
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 3 July 2025.
a) Condolences - Former Councillor Gareth Williams The Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of former Councillor Gareth Williams. He served the community of Pontarddulais on the former West Glamorgan County Council and the City and County of Swansea. He was a former Chair of West Glamorgan County Council and Lord Mayor of the City and County of Swansea during 1997-1998. All present stood as a mark of sympathy and respect. b) Oliver Treviso The Presiding Member referred to Council of 30 January 2025, where she reported that Oliver Treviso from Swansea was walking the length of the Andes mountains, alone and carrying everything he needs in his rucksack. Whilst on the journey he is raising awareness and funds for the mental health charity MIND. She stated that Oliver had completed his journey in May 2025. He walked 8,000 miles, through 7 countries, covering the entire length of South America. This is an extraordinary achievement. She congratulated him and wished him well with his well-deserved rest at his home in St Thomas. c) Green Flag Community Awards The Presiding Member stated that several Community Groups within Swansea had recently gained Green Flag Community Awards 2025-2026. Green Flag Status recognises the vital role that they play in boosting residents’ wellbeing and improving the natural environment. Awards were given to Coeden Fach Community Tree Nursery, Rosehill Quarry, the GRAFT Garden, National Waterfront Museum, Kilvey Community Woodland, Swansea Community Farm, Cadle Heath Local Nature Reserve, Friends of Coed Gwilym Park, Pontlliw Park & the Friends of Mayhill Washing Lake & Community Food Garden. This is the seventh year in a row that the Friends of Mayhill Washing Lake and Community Food Garden have received the Green Flag Community Award. On behalf of the Council, she paid tribute to and thanked all volunteers involved with these projects. The work of these volunteers is invaluable to Swansea and its citizens. d) Amendments / Corrections to the Council Summons & Agenda i) Item 11 “Size & Membership of the Governance & Audit Committee The Presiding Member stated that the item had been withdrawn.
a) Summer Schemes throughout Swansea The Leader of the Council outlined several of the Summer Schemes that had been help through Swansea during the summer. He stated that Swansea Council had given approximately, £500,000 towards the schemes which aimed to assist families with food, bus travel and fun events. He thanked everyone involved in making the schemes a success. b) Mumbles Sea Defences The Leader of the Council stated that the Mumbles Sea Defences had officially been opened during the summer. The excellent works allowed for the widening of the Promenade and improvements to parks, seating and the installation of Festoon lighting. c) Underhill Park, Mumbles The Leader of the Council referred to the failure of the operator running Underhill Park, Mumbles. He thanked Swansea Council and Mumbles Community Council for working together thereby saving the facility. d) Councillor Robert Francis-Davies The Leader of the Council provided an update on Councillor Robert Francis-Davies’ illness. On behalf of the Council, he wished him well for a speedy recovery. e) Political Group Changes The Leader of the Council referred to changes within Political Groups.
Ben Houghton asked several questions relating to Minute 33 “Amendments to the Council Constitution – Terms of Reference – Governance & Audit Committee”. Councillor R C Stewart, Leader of the Council responded to the questions.
The Head of Democratic Services Committee submitted for information the Standards Committee Annual Report 2024-2025. Janet Pardue-Wood, Chair of the Standards Committee presented the report which set out the work of the Committee over the period. The Leader of the Council thanked the Chair and the Committee for its work.
The Head of Democratic Services Committee submitted for information the Democratic Services Committee Annual Report 2024-2025. Councillor Lynda James, Chair of the Democratic Services Committee presented the report which set out the work of the Committee over the period. The Leader of the Council thanked the Chair and the Committee for its work.
The Director of Social Services submitted the Annual Report 2024-2025. The report set out the Local Authority’s improvement journey in providing services to people in their areas, those who access information, advice and assistance, and those individuals and carers in receipt of care and support. Under the new requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (SSWB) Act the report of the Director of Social Services demonstrated how Swansea Council has promoted well-being and accounted for delivery of well-being standards. Resolved that the Director of Social Services Annual Report 2024-2025 be approved. Note: Councillor J W Jones asked: “Page 44 of the Annual Report refers to the challenge surrounding the availability of qualified Social Workers. Table 2 of the report outlines a vacancy rate of 160 for Social Workers. How is the 160 broken down with regard to qualified Social Workers?” The Director of Social Services stated that a written response would be provided.
The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer & Head of Democratic Services submitted a report that sought to amend the Council Procedure Rules relating to Councillors Questions. Resolved that the Terms of Reference of the Governance & Audit Committee be amended to include: “u) To consider the Chief Internal Auditor’s annual report including a statement of the level of conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, the Application Note of the Standards in the UK Public Sector and the Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government, and the results of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).” “w To consider a report on the effectiveness of internal audit to support the Annual Governance Statement, where required to do so by the Accounts and Audit Regulations and to receive reports on instances where the internal audit function does not conform to the Global Internal Audit Standards, the Application Note of the Standards in the UK Public Sector, or the Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government, considering whether the non- conformance is significant enough that it must be included in the Annual Governance Statement.”
This item was withdrawn.
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The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer & Head of Democratic Services submitted a report that sought to amend the Council Procedure Rules relating to Councillors Questions. Resolved that the Terms of Reference of the Joint Consultative Committee be amended as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report.
The Head of Democratic Services submitted a report that: i) Sought dispensation for Councillor R Francis-Davies to have leave of absence in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972. ii) Sought approval to make a Sickness Absence payment to Councillor R Francis-Davies him for a period of up to 26 weeks. iii) Sought approval for a Substitute Appointment to be made and paid to cover Councillor R Francis-Davies’ work as a Cabinet Member. Resolved that: 1) Councillor R Francis-Davies be granted dispensation not to attend meetings for the period up to and including 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972. 2) Councillor R Francis-Davies be paid a Sickness Absence payment for a period of up to 26-weeks. 3) A Substitute Appointment be approved and a Sickness Absence payment made to cover Councillor R Francis-Davies’ work as a Cabinet Member. 4) The Head of Democratic Services inform the Democracy & Boundary Commission Cymru of the decision.
The Cabinet Member for Corporate Service & Performance submitted a report that sought approval of the nominations / amendments to various Council Bodies. Resolved that the membership of the Council Bodies listed below be amended: 1) Chief Officers Disciplinary Committee Delete Councillor M B Lewis. Add Vacancy. 2) Chief Officers Disciplinary Appeals Committee Delete Councillor R Francis-Davies. Add Vacancy. 3) Climate Change & Nature Recovery Service Transformation Committee Delete Councillor S J Rice. Add Vacancy. 4) Democratic Services Committee Delete Councillors P N May & F D O’Brien. Add Councillors J W Jones & Lib Dem/Ind Vacancy. 5) Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee Delete Councillor S J Rice. Add Vacancy. 6) General Licensing Committees Delete Councillor S Joy. Add Councillor M B Lewis. 7) Statutory Licensing Committees Delete Councillor S Joy. Add Councillor M B Lewis. 8) Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) Delete Councillor Francesca O’Brien. Add Liberal Democrat & Independent Opposition Vacancy. 9) Pension Fund Committee Delete Councillor W G Thomas. Add Councillor J W Jones. 10) Petitions Committee Delete Councillor S J Rice. Add Councillor M B Lewis. 11) Planning Committee Delete Councillor A J Jeffrey. Add Councillor P N May. 12) Scrutiny Programme Committee Delete Councillors P N May & F D O’Brien. Add Councillor C A Holley & Labour Vacancy. 13) Corporate Parenting Board Delete Councillor S M Jones. Add Uplands Vacancy. 14) Trustees Panel Delete Councillors A J Jeffrey & M B Lewis. Add 2 Vacancies. Outside Bodies 15) Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Delete Councillor A S Williams. Add Councillor D H Hopkins.
1) Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ Four (4) Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ were submitted. The relevant Cabinet Member(s) responded by way of written answers contained in the Council Summons. Those supplementary questions required a written response are outlined below. Question 2. Councillor F D O’Brien asked when the Resident Parking Permit Policy will be reviewed and how with the Council engage with the public etc.? The Leader of the Council stated that the Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure would provide a written response. 2) Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ Ten (10) Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ were submitted.
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