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RESOLVED: · To note the content of this report and the appendices. · To recommend the amended Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) to the full Council on 5 March 2026 for approval as a reserved matter
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 15th October 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
Decided: The committee resolved to consider and scrutinise (examine closely) the partnership's performance in giving strategic direction to regional and local delivery, and to consider and scrutinise the multi-agency approach to community safety.
Decided: The Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for Kings Local. Alcohol sales for consumption off the premises are allowed from 0600 to 2300 every day, not the 0200 closing time first applied for. The licence includes 22 conditions, among them CCTV at the front and inside, litter bins outside, notices asking customers not to loiter, and no sale of single cans of alcohol above 6.5% ABV (alcohol by volume, the strength of the drink).
Decided: The committee agreed the updated frameworks and role profiles to support stronger self-evaluation of literacy and numeracy across Swansea schools, as detailed in the report. It resolved that all the documents be referred to Cabinet for approval.
Decided: The committee recognised and supported the work already done on recruitment and retention. It noted that workforce sustainability needs strategic solutions, not just reactive measures, and supported investment in staff development, career paths and wellbeing. It also asked that future reports include reference and data on leadership and management training.
Decided: The committee noted the programme's progress.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 26 November 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme, together with the combined FWP be approved.
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 item 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.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 22nd January, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the Local Lettings Policy for the new development at Parc Pendre, Kidwelly.
Decided: The Council appointed Rebecca Williams as an independent member of the Standards Committee for five years from 25 February 2026.
Decided: No nominations were received for the vacant seat on the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee, so it remains vacant.
Decided: The Council agreed to consult community councils about funding further community grit bins. It agreed to circulate cost options, including installation and yearly replenishment. It agreed to meet community council requests for further grit bins where those councils fund them. It agreed to replenish these grit bins at the Council's cost.
Decided: The Council approved a net budget of £368,792,041 for 2026/27. It set the Band D council tax at £1,832.57 for its general expenses. It also set extra charges for footway lighting in some areas, ranging from £6.61 to £22.40 at Band D. It agreed that any extra funding from the final local government settlement will be spent as the report prescribes or used to cover extra inflation costs. It approved the Medium Term Financial Plan, the reserve strategy, the Capital Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy and the Investment Strategy.
Decided: The Council approved the Treasury Management Policy and Strategy for 2026/27. It also approved the treasury indicators, prudential indicators, the minimum revenue provision statement and the investment strategy. The decision was unanimous.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 28th January, 2026 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 26th January, 2026 be received.
RESOLVED that Councillor Russell Sparks take the vacant seat on the Education and Young People Scrutiny Committee.
Decided: The Council noted the findings and recommendations of the Panel Performance Assessment. It also agreed the recommendations and the Council's response to the report.
RESOLVED that Councillor Darren Price replace Councillor Emlyn Schiavone on the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee Overview and Scrutiny Sub Committee.
RESOLVED that Councillor Darren Price replace Councillor Emlyn Schiavone on the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
Decided: The Council approved the five-year capital programme and its funding. The 2026/27 budget is fixed, and later years are indicative. It also approved the Capital Strategy and agreed the programme would be reviewed if expected funding does not arrive.
Decided: The Council approved the 2026/27 budget strategy, with the amendments in the report. It set Band D council tax at £1,830.97, an increase of 4.9%. It also approved the removal of certain proposed savings, extra investment, and the Medium Term Financial Plan.
Decided: The Council resolved to support a notice of motion, which is a formal proposal put to the full Council. Following a vote, the motion was supported. The motion asks the Council to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and to Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Decided: The committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations on the way forward.
Decided: The committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations on the way forward.
RESOLVED That the Quarter 3 Financial Monitoring for year ended 2025-26 be noted.
RESOLVED That the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee budget be noted, to meet its obligations to set its 2026-2027 budget, as approved on 27 January 2026. (a) That the budget requirement for the Joint Committee at £1,149.7k as set out in Appendix B (Requested Budget with minimum Strategic Planning allocation), be noted. (b) That the Levy Charge based on population to the constituent authorities be noted as follows: