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In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, the following interests were declared: 1) Councillor R V Smith declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 50 “Local Authority Governor Appointments” and stated that he had dispensation from the Standards Committee to stay, speak but not vote on matters relating to the Appointment of Local Authority Governors. 2) Councillor Alyson Anthony declared a Personal Interest in Minute 50 “Local Authority Governor Appointments”. 3) Councillors L S Gibbard, D H Hopkins & A H Stevens declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 50 “Local Authority Governor Appointments” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration. 4) Councillors C Anderson & D H Hopkins declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 51 “Capital Programme Authorisation for the Commitment of Additional Funding for the Remaining Works Required for the Major Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) Capital Projects” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration.
Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting(s) listed below be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Cabinet held on 18 September 2025.
1) Welcome to New Cabinet Members The Leader of Council welcomed Councillors R A Fogerty & R A Williams to their first Cabinet Meeting. He stated that they were job share Cabinet Members sharing the Corporate Services Portfolio. He also wished Councillor R Francis-Davies a speedy recovery. 2) Spreading of Misinformation The Leader of the Council reiterated comments made in relation to misinformation being made by Groups on Social Media. It is not appropriate for any misinformation to be spread that is aimed at dividing communities and putting pressure on hard working School Teachers and School Staff.
No questions were asked.
1) Councillor C A Holley asked a question relating to Minute 52 “Update on National Insurance Increases”. The Section 151 Officer provided a response. 2) Councillor C A Holley asked a question relating to the timescales associated with Minute 53 “Historic Vessels - Swansea Marina”. The Cabinet Member for Culture, Human Rights & Equalities stated that there was not a definitive timescale at present; however, he would provide a written response with more accurate times as they become available.
The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report that sought retrospective approval for a grant application relating to Optimised Retrofit Programme3, Year 4 2025-2026 Proposal Submission. It also sought authorisation to commit the sum of £2,046,036 to support the capital programme for 2025-2026. Resolved that: 1) The grant funding bid for Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) 3, Year 4 2025-2026 Proposal Submission be approved. 2) The addition of up to £2,046,036 split between the capital programme and housing Revenue account for 2025-2026 be authorised subject to the level of grant awarded.
The Local Authority Governors Appointment Group submitted a report which sought approval of the nominations submitted to fill Local Authority (LA) Governor vacancies on School Governing Bodies. Resolved that: 1) The following nominations recommended by the Director of Education in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Education & Learning be approved: Dylan Thomas Community School Cllr Mike Durke Gendros Primary School Cllr Mike Durke Gorse Primary School Teresa Phipps Grange Primary School Christine May Gwyrosydd Primary School Jayne Woolcock Knelston Primary School Kathryn David Pen y Fro Primary School Cllr Louise Gibbard Penyrheol Primary School Cllr Andrew Stevens Plasmarl Primary School Kirsty Rees Talycopa Primary School Edwyn Davies Waun Wen Primary School Lynwen Barnsley Ysgol Calon Lân Jonathan Davies Ysgol Calon Lân Edward Alan Pitt Ysgol Calon Lân Charlotte Morgan Ysgol Calon Lân Lesley Williams
The Cabinet Member for Education & Learning submitted a report that sought to comply with Financial Procedure Rule 7 “Capital Programming and Appraisals” to commit and authorise schemes in the capital programme. It also sought authorisation to commit a further £3,299,146 to the capital programme to support the cost of the remaining works required for the major universal free school meal (uFSM) projects over the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 financial years. The additional funding will bring the total programme value to £11,485,000. Resolved that: 1) £3,299,146 is committed to the capital programme to meet the current cost forecast of the original programme, so that universal free school meal obligations can be met efficiently, subject to confirmation of funding. 2) Officers be tasked with seeking the additional £3,299,146 from Welsh Government to support the infrastructure and delivery of the national universal free school meals policy. 3) Should the funding from Welsh Government not be forthcoming in full or part then a combination of ringfenced catering reserves and borrowing will be necessary to fund the shortfall. It is recommended first draw is from the ringfenced catering reserve to defer borrowing as late as possible. The cost of financing the unbudgeted borrowing requirement will need to be added to the revenue budget, subject to the forthcoming 2026-2027 budget setting process or the 2025-2026 quarter 2 review.
The Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer submitted an information report providing an update on the impact of the National Insurance changes implemented by the UK Government having been determined by the Presiding Member at Council in March 2025 (Minute 110) that it be referred to Cabinet for consideration, as the Notice of Motion on costs and the compensation scheme had not been resolved nationally and could thus not be accordingly dispensed with at Council at the time of the Notice of Motion.
The Cabinet Member for Culture, Human Rights & Equalities submitted a report that sought approval for both capital investment (FPR7) and ongoing revenue funding (FPR5) for the restoration and maintenance of the Helwick Lightship and the wider floating collection at Swansea Marina. The floating exhibits had deteriorated significantly, impacting the visual appeal and heritage value of the area. The proposed strategy included restoration of Helwick, disposal of Seamark, sale of Olga, and transfer of Canning. It also includes a request for annual revenue funding to ensure the sustainability of the capital investment into Helwick. Resolved that: 1) The capital funding for restoration of Lightship LV91 (Helwick) to include removal to dry dock, survey and restoration, and return to Swansea Marina be approved. 2) The annual revenue funding of £55,000 for Helwick maintenance following restoration be approved. 3) Funds realised from the sale of Olga be allocated directly to support the necessary restoration and maintenance works for Helwick. 4) Canning be transferred to the Steamboat Trust upon satisfactory completion of the agreed loan period. 5) Seamark be disposed of through a managed deconstruction process.
The Cabinet Member for Economy, Finance & Strategy submitted a report that provided an overview of the governance and assurance arrangements of Swansea Council’s strategic partnerships during 2024-2025, highlighting developments in oversight, performance management, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation across each partnership. Resolved that: 1) The governance and assurance arrangements of the Council’s strategic partnerships during 2024-2025 as outlined in the report be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Education & Learning submitted a report that sought authorisation to commit funding to the capital programme and appoint a contractor to progress the demolition of the former Daniel James Community School site and buildings. It also sought to comply with Financial Procedure Rule 7 “Capital Programming and Appraisals” to commit the sum of £2,000,000 in line with expected expenditure. Resolved that: 1) The sum of £2,000,000 be committed to the capital programme, funded from £1,700,000 of Welsh Government funding and £300,000 of Council funding.
The Cabinet Member for Well-being submitted a report that sought approval to progress with the development and implementation of the Connect to Work supported employment programme, serving as Accountable Body for the South West Wales Region. The report provided an overview of Delivery Plan which is to be submitted to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to secure the necessary grant funding to deliver the programme. Approval will enable the submission of the plan and the establishment of a regional and local team to deliver the programme in late 2025. Resolved that: 1) The submission of the Delivery Plan to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) be approved, together with a commitment to the delivery of the Connect to Work programme in-line with the Delivery Plan and associated obligations. 2) Swansea Council’s role as Accountable Body / Lead Local Authority for the South West Wales Region be approved. 3) The proposed budgets as set out in Paragraphs 31 and 36 of the report be approved. 4) The finalisation of any appropriate agreements between local authority partners as set out in the legal and financial implications be delegated to the Director of Place, Director of Finance and Chief Legal Officer. 5) Authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and City Regeneration, Strategic Economic Regeneration Manager and Senior Economic Regeneration Manager to develop and implement the Connect to Work programme and undertake associated recruitment to regional and local teams. 6) Authority be delegated authority to the Head of Planning and City Regeneration, the Director of Place and the Director of Finance to progress this scheme within the approved budget and revised terms and conditions of funding.
Cabinet were requested to exclude the public from the meeting during consideration of the item(s) of business identified in the recommendations to the report(s) on the grounds that it / they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as set out in the exclusion paragraph of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007 relevant to the items of business set out in the report(s). Cabinet considered the Public Interest Test in deciding whether to exclude the public from the meeting for the item of business where the Public Interest Test was relevant as set out in the report. Resolved that the public be excluded for the following item(s) of business. (Closed Session)
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