Internal Audit Report for 2025/26 and Draft Revenue Budget Estimates for 2026/27
RESOLVED: • To note the report; • To note the Internal Audit Report for 2025/26 (Appendix 1). To approve the draft Revenue Budget Estimates for 2026/27 (Appendix 2).
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RESOLVED: • To note the report; • To note the Internal Audit Report for 2025/26 (Appendix 1). To approve the draft Revenue Budget Estimates for 2026/27 (Appendix 2).
Decided: The sub-committee noted the report.
Decided: The sub-committee supported the recommendation to the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee.
Decided: The sub-committee supported the recommendation to the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee.
Decided: The sub-committee supported the recommendation to the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee.
Decided: Approved. The minute records that the committee resolved to approve the reserved matters application for 92 dwellings, with access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be agreed. The minute does not list conditions.
Decided: Refused, contrary to officer advice, for two reasons. First, there would be too little off-street parking, and no room on the street for the cars, so drivers would park where they should not, risking highway and pedestrian safety, contrary to Policy T6 of the Swansea Local Development Plan. Second, the on-site parking space blocks access to the cycle storage, which would also lead to indiscriminate parking and risk to safety, contrary to Policies T1, T5, T6 and PS2. Councillor A Davies was nominated to lead the defence of the decision at any appeal.
Decided: Consent granted to modify the Section 106 agreement of 17 February 2016 linked to planning permission 2015/1107, so that the six affordable homes can be managed by a registered social landlord and delivered as social rented tenure.
Decided: The Panel noted the work plan. It suggested that Swiss Cottage be added as an item for next year's work plan.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 10 February 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Decided: Cabinet approved the revised School Partnership Agreement, so that Education Services can sign and deliver it on the council's behalf.
Decided: Cabinet formally approved the amalgamation of Ysgol T Gwynn Jones and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn. The minute says the amalgamation was welcomed by the community.
Decided: Cabinet gave delegated authority to the Leader, acting jointly with the local MP, to appoint the Board's chair. It also gave the Leader, with the MP, authority to approve the chair's proposed Board appointments. In both cases the Leader will consult Local Members.
RESOLVED that consideration of Mr Aran Baker’s Personal Licence be adjourned until officers can confirm he has received the notice of proceedings.
RESOLVED to retire into private session pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972. Having considered all the evidence before it, the Sub-Committee FURTHER UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Personal Licence issued to Mr Gravell should be revoked. In coming to its decision, the Sub-Committee noted that - Mr Gravell had been convicted of relevant offences. - Representations had been received from the Police supporting revocation of the licence in order to promote the crime prevention objective - No representations had been received from Mr Gravell In view of the seriousness of the convictions, the Committee concluded that it was appropriate to revoke Mr Gravell’s Personal Licence in order to promote the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder and that revocation was a proportionate response to what had occurred.
Decided: The Committee received the quarter 3 performance report. It referred the Committee's concerns about the off-target measures PP/FOOD/001, PP/FOOD/002 and PPN/001i to the Cabinet, with a detailed report to be considered.
Decided: The Committee received the Air Quality Update report. Members were offered a specific update on the Llandeilo bypass at the next meeting.
Decided: The Committee received the Planning Enforcement report.
Decided: Members noted and supported the forecast budget position for 2025/26, based on the position at 31 December 2025, as set out in report COFI/08/26.
Decided: Members noted and approved the quarter 3 capital programme for 2025/26, as set out in appendices 1 and 2 of report COFI/09/26. They also noted and approved the quarter 3 treasury management activity in appendix 3.
Decided: The meeting gave the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services authority to accept the highest offer for Lot 1 and for Lot 2, provided each offer is at or above the minimum value. If a price cut is needed, a revised report will go to the portfolio holder, the councillor responsible for the area, for approval. The report stays confidential until a sale has been completed.
Decided: The meeting approved the appointment of school governors. The names are set out in the agenda pack.
RESOLVED that the Host Authority Update be received.
RESOLVED that the 2026/2027 WPP Business Plan be approved, and sent to all eight Constituent Authorities for written approval.
RESOLVED that the WPP Investment Management Company Business Plan for the 2026/2027 financial year be approved, and issued to all eight Constituent Authorities for written approval.
RESOLVED that the amendments to the WPP Risk Register, as detailed in the report, be approved.
RESOLVED that the Operator Update be received.
RESOLVED that the Performance Reports of the following sub-funds as at 31st December 2025 be noted: 9.1 Global Growth Equity Fund 9.2 Global Opportunities Equity Fund 9.3 Sustainable Active Equity Fund 9.4 Emerging Markets Equity Fund 9.5 UK Opportunities Equity Fund 9.6 Global Government Bond Fund 9.7 Global Credit Fund 9.8 Multi Asset Credit Fund 9.9 Absolute Return Bond Fund 9.10 Sterling Credit Fund
RESOLVED that the Private Markets Update – Private Credit report be received.