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Cyfarfod Blynyddol Cyngor Abertawe ar 21 Mai 2026 ethol y Cynghorydd J P Curtice yn Aelod Llywyddol a'r Cynghorydd S Pritchard yn Ddirprwy Aelod Llywyddol, a chyhoeddodd Arweinydd y Cyngor enwau aelodau'r Cabinet. Cytunodd y Cyngor ar drefniadau cyfansoddiadol a phwyllgorau 2026-27, gan gynnwys pa swyddi sy'n cael cyflog ychwanegol, rheolau newydd ar gwestiynau cyhoeddus a hyfforddiant gorfodol i gynghorwyr. Cafodd y cyhoedd eu hallgáu wedyn o eitem gaeedig nad yw'r cofnodion hyn yn ei disgrifio.
A nomination for Councillor J P Curtice was proposed and seconded. Resolved that Councillor J P Curtice be elected Presiding Member for the Municipal Year. Councillor J P Curtice (Presiding Member) Presided
A nomination for Councillor S Pritchard was proposed and seconded. Resolved that Councillor S Pritchard be elected Deputy Presiding Member for the Municipal Year.
The Chief Legal Officer gave advice regarding the potential personal and prejudicial interests that Councillors and / Officers may have on the agenda. She 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 the following interests were declared: Councillors C Anderson, A Anthony, M Baker, S Bennett, P N Bentu, P M Black, J P Curtice, A Davis, A M Day, P Downing, C R Doyle, C M J Evans, V M Evans, A S Fitzgerald, N Furlong, L S Gibbard, F M Gordon, K M Griffiths, H J Gwilliam, A Harrington, T J Hennegan, V A Holland, B Hopkins, D H Hopkins, L James, Y V Jardine, A J Jeffery, D H Jenkins, J W Jones, L R Jones, M H Jones, M Jones, S M Jones, S E Keeton, E J King, E T Kirchner, H Lawson, W G Lewis, P Lloyd, M W Locke, N L Matthews, P N Matthews, P N May, A J O’Connor, J E Pritchard, S Pritchard, S J Rice, R V Smith, A H Stevens, R C Stewart, L G Thomas, W G Thomas, M S Tribe, L V Walton, T M White and R A Williams declared a Personal Interest in Minute 7 “Constitutional Matters 2026-2027”.
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 25 March 2026.
1) Condolences - Councillor Robert Francis-Davies The Presiding Member referred with great sadness to the recent death of Councillor Robert Francis-Davies. Councillor Francis-Davies was known to most as RFD. Robert was first elected as a Councillor on 5 May 1983. He served Swansea and Morriston Ward faithfully for 43 years. He served: • Swansea City Council. 5 May 1983-31 March 1996. • City & County of Swansea. 4 May 1995-8 May 2026. RFD was a current Cabinet Member and a former Lord Mayor 2001-2002. He held several positions throughout the Council including Vice-Chair of Housing Committee, Vice-Chair of Finance Committee, Chair of Economic Development Committee and Chair of Leisure Services Committee. He was a past Executive Member of the Museums Association, Chair of the Council of Museums in Wales and a Board Member of Les Rencontres, an organisation of European Cities of Culture. The Presiding Member, Political Group Leaders and Councillors all paid tribute to RFD. All present stood for a minute’s silence as a mark of sympathy and respect. 2) Senedd Elections 2026 The Presiding Members congratulates those elected to represent the Gŵyr Abertawe constituency in the recent Senedd Elections, namely Gwyn Williams, Francesca O’Brien, Safa Elhassan, Mike Hedges, Steve Rodaway & John Davies. Councillor Francesca O’Brien resigned as a Councillor to take up her position as a Senedd Member. Councillor O’Brien was elected to Swansea Council on 5 May 2022 where she has served Swansea and the Mumbles Ward. Congratulation Francesca. The Mumbles By-Election will be held on 18 June 2026. 3) Retirement of Jo-anne Jones The Presiding Member paid tribute to the excellent work of Jo-anne Jones, Cabinet & Civic Office Manager who recently retired from the Authority following 38-years’ service. Jo-anne started back in 1988 on a 2-week work experience placement. She was quickly employed and has worked throughout the authority including Personnel, HR, Trade & Industry & Comms. She was a former PA to the Assistant Director of Housing, Director of HR and the first 3 Leaders of Swansea Council Jo will be fondly remembered for her professionalism and sage advice, particularly during her time serving the Lord Mayors of Swansea since 2002-2023, which is 24 Lord Mayors. Jo has made a lasting contribution to the Council, always bringing professionalism and reliability. 4) Corrections / Amendments to the Agenda The Presiding Member outlined that the report at Item 11 “Service Transformation Committees (STCs) Annual Reports 2025-2026” should be in the name of the Chief Executive.
The Leader of the Council outlined to Council the names of those Councillors that he had chosen to be members of the Cabinet and their Cabinet Portfolios. Councillors Name Cabinet Portfolio Rob C Stewart Leader of the Council Economy, Finance & Strategy Andrea Harrington Joint Deputy Leader of the Council Service Transformation David Hopkins Joint Deputy Leader of the Council Investment & Delivery Cyril Anderson Rebecca Fogarty Community (Services) Community (Support) Elliott King Culture, Human Rights & Equalities Andrew Williams Development (Control) Development (Regen) Robert Smith Education & Learning Andrew Stevens Environment & Infrastructure Hayley Gwilliam Services for Adults Alyson Anthony Services for Children, Young People and Families
The Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services jointly submitted a report that informed Council of necessary Constitutional matters that needed to be attended to at the Annual Meeting of Council. Such matters would enable the efficient and lawful operation of Council. Resolved that: 1) The Democracy & Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) determinations in relation to Basic, Civic and Senior Salaries, Fees for Co-opted Members and Contribution towards Costs of Care and Personal Assistance as set out in Appendix A be noted. 2) A Senior Salary be paid to the following: Leader of the Council. Deputy Leader of the Council. Cabinet Members x 8. Presiding Member (Chair of Council). Chair of General Licensing Committee. Chair of Planning Committee. Chair of Scrutiny Programme Committee. Chair of Climate Change & Nature Recovery Service Transformation Committee. Chair of Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee. Chair of Education & Skills Service Transformation Committee. Chair of Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee. 3) The Democracy & Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) determination that the Leader of the Largest Opposition Political Group must be paid a Band 4, Senior Salary (subject to the 10% rule) be noted. 4) A Civic Salary be paid to the following (subject to them not already being in receipt of a Senior Salary): Lord Mayor (Civic Head). Deputy Lord Mayor (Deputy Civic Head). 5) The posts of Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member be re-established and that they Chair Meetings of Council. The Deputy Presiding Member post is not remunerated. 6) The Chair of the Pension Fund Committee be paid a salary equivalent to that of a Band 3 “Committee Chair” Senior Salary as defined by the DBCC; however, the additional payment over and above the Basic Salary be met by the Pension Fund. 7) The Council Bodies and the Number of Allocated Seats as listed in Appendix C be appointed. 8) The Committees listed in Appendix D be exempted by Council from the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990 to allow greater representation on these Committees by the Opposition Political Groups. 9) Councillors be allocated to serve on Council Bodies in line with the nominations received from the Political Groups. 10) The list of Councillor Champion Areas and Responsible Councillors as outlined in Appendix E be noted. 11) The Council Constitution www.swansea.gov.uk/constitution be reaffirmed and adopted. 12) Councillor Lynda James be re-elected as Chair of the Democratic Services Committee. 13) The Councillors Handbook www.swansea.gov.uk/cllrshandbook be reaffirmed. 14) The Leader of the Council’s decision to allocate Councillors to sit on Outside Bodies be noted as outlined in Appendix F be noted. 15) Councillors are advised to consult with the Chief Executive & Monitoring Officer prior to accepting invitations to participate in external Boards or external Committees etc. This consultation process aims to prevent a Councillor being placed in a compromised position regarding the appointment. Note: Councillors are also reminded that they must update their Register of Interests within 28 days of accepting such a position. 16) The Council Bodies Diary as listed in Appendix G be confirmed and adopted. 17) Any consequential amendments to the Council Constitution and / or Councillors because of this report be carried out.
The Head of Democratic Services submitted a report which informed Council of all necessary Constitutional matters to enable the efficient and lawful operation of Council. Resolved that 1) The recommendation from the Democratic Services Committee to Council that the online courses deemed Compulsory for Officers as outlined in Paragraph 10 of the report be made compulsory for Councillors be approved. 2) If the list of mandatory training courses for Officers changes, the updated list will also become mandatory for Councillors.
The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer & Head of Democratic Services submitted a report which sought to make amendments to simplify, improve and / or add to the Council Constitution. A decision of Council is required to change the Council Constitution, and to amend Council Procedure Rule 26 “Presentations & Public Question Time”. Resolved that Council Procedure Rules 26 be amended as outlined in Paragraph 11 of the report.
The Chief Executive submitted a report that outlined the annual reports provided by each of the Service Transformation Committees for the municipal year 2025-2026. Resolved that the progress made by each Service Transformation Committee in 2025-2026 be noted.
Resolved that the Common Seal be affixed to any document necessary to carry into effect any resolution passed or confirmed at meetings during the previous municipal year.
Council 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). Council 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 of business. (Closed Session)
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.