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The Head of Democratic Services asked for nominations. 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
The Presiding Member asked for nominations. 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. 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 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: 1) Councillors C Anderson, A Anthony, M Baker, P N Bentu, P M Black, J P Curtice, A M Day, P Downing, C R Doyle, M Durke, C M J Evans, V M Evans, E W Fitzgerald, R Francis-Davies, N Furlong, L S Gibbard, F M Gordon, K M Griffiths, H J Gwilliam, J A Hale, T J Hennegan, V A Holland, C A Holley, P R Hood-Williams, B Hopkins, D H Hopkins, L James, O G 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 A Joy, S E Keeton, E J King, H Lawson, A S Lewis, M B Lewis, W G Lewis, P Lloyd, M W Locke, N L Matthews, P M Matthews, P N May, J D McGettrick, A J O’Connor, C L Philpott, J E Pritchard, S Pritchard, B J Rowlands, R V Smith, A H Stevens, R C Stewart, W G Thomas, M S Tribe, G D Walker, L V Walton and R A Williams declared a Personal Interest in Minute 9 “Constitutional Matters 2024-2025”.
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 21 March 2024.
a) Emrys Fogarty, Newborn Son of Councillor Rebecca Fogarty The Presiding Member stated that she was delighted to announce the birth of Emrys Fogarty, newborn son of Councillor Rebecca Fogarty. Emrys was born on 13 May 2024. Councillor Rebecca Fogarty is the first serving Swansea Councillor to give birth. b) Carlo Rabaiotti - Community / Town Councillor Representative on the Standards Committee The Presiding Member stated that Carlo Rabaiotti has recently resigned as a Gorseinon Town Councillor. This resignation automatically ends, his role as the Community / Town Councillors Representative on the Standards Committee. On behalf of the Authority, I would like to thank Carlo Rabaiotti for his work with the Standards Committee. The Head of Democratic Services shall be bringing a report to our June 2024 Council meeting setting out the process to seek a replacement. c) Swansea Community Review 2023 The Presiding Member stated that the Local Democracy & Boundary Commission for Wales (LD&BCW) is undertaking a Community Review of the Swansea Principal Council area. The first stage of the review asked all interested parties to consider the current community boundaries and submit their views on any changes required to create communities that provide for effective and convenient local government. Today, the Commission published its Draft Proposals. This is the start of an 8-week consultation period ending on 10 July 2024. The Commission welcomes any feedback on the Draft Proposals as well as alternative suggestions for consideration. https://www.ldbc.gov.wales/reviews/05-24/swansea-community-review-draft-proposals To take part in the consultation, send your views by email to consultations@boundaries.wales d) Amendments / Corrections to the Council Summons i) Item 12 “Councillor Development Strategy”. The Presiding Member stated that there was a typographical error on Page 111, Paragraph 3.3 of the Council Summons. The period should read “2022-2027”.
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 Ø Leader of the Council Ø Economy, Finance & Strategy David Hopkins Ø Joint Deputy Leader of the Council ØCorporate Services & Performance Andrea Lewis Ø Joint Deputy Leader of the Council ØService Transformation Robert Smith ØEducation & Learning Louise Gibbard ØCare Services Andrew Stevens ØEnvironment & Infrastructure Robert Francis-Davies ØInvestment, Regeneration, Events & Tourism Alyson Anthony ØWell-being Elliott King ØCulture, Human Rights & Equalities Cyril Anderson Hayley Gwilliam ØCommunity
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 Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales’ determinations in relation to Basic, Civic and Senior Salaries, Fees for Co-opted Members and Contribution towards Costs of Care and Personal Assistance (CPA) as set out in Appendix A of the report be noted. 2) A Senior Salary be paid to the following: Ø Leader of the Council. Ø Deputy Leader of the Council. Ø Cabinet Members x 8. Ø Presiding Member (Chair of Council). Ø Chair of General Licensing Committee. Ø Chair of Planning Committee. Ø Chair of Scrutiny Programme Committee. Ø Chair of Climate Change & Nature Recovery Service Transformation Committee. Ø Chair of Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee. Ø Chair of Education & Skills Service Transformation Committee. Ø Chair of Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee. 3) The Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales (IRPW) 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): Ø Lord Mayor (Civic Head). Ø 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 IRPW; 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 be appointed: Body Seats Council 75 Cabinet 10 Committees Appeals & Awards 7 Appointments 13 Chief Executive’s Appraisal & Remuneration 9 Chief Officers Disciplinary 12 Chief Officers Disciplinary Appeals 12 Democratic Services 10 Family Absence Complaints Climate Change & Nature Recovery Service Transformation 10 Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation 10 Education & Skills Service Transformation 10 Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation 10 Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) 7 General Licensing 12 General Licensing Sub 3 Statutory Licensing 12 Governance & Audit 15 Statutory Licensing Sub 3 Pension Fund 6 Planning 12 Scrutiny Programme 10 Standards 9 West Glamorgan Archives 5 Panels, Forums, Groups etc. Admissions Panel 6 Armed Forces Community Covenant Signatories Panel 2 Community / Town Councils Forum 6 Corporate Parenting Board 9 Constitution Working Group 9 Development Advisory Group (DAG) 5 Gower AONB Partnership Group 6 Sustainable Development Fund Panel 2 Sustainable Development Fund Appeal Panel 1 Local Pension Board 1 Standards Cttee Vacancy Panel 3 Trustees Panel 13 8) The Committees listed in Appendix D of the report 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 as outlined in Appendix 1 of these Minutes. 10) The list of Member Champion Areas and Responsible Councillors as outlined in Appendix 2 of these Minutes be noted. 11) The Council Constitution www.swansea.gov.uk/constitution be reaffirmed and adopted including the amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Service Transformation Committees and any amendments made at this meeting. 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 3 of these Minutes be noted. 15) The Council Bodies Diary as listed in Appendix G of the report be confirmed and adopted. 16) Any consequential amendments to the Council Constitution and / or Councillors as a result of this report be carried out.
The Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events & Tourism submitted a report that sought consideration of a naming proposal for the new courtyard area adjacent to 71-72 Kingsway Offices, Swansea. Huw Mowbray sadly passed way after a short period of illness in October 2023. Huw was the Council’s former Property Development Manager, his dedication, vision, and tireless efforts left an indelible mark on our city. In honouring Huw with the naming of "Mowbray’s Yard," it will be a tribute to his professional accomplishments but also recognise the genuine and lasting relationships he built within our community. Resolved that the courtyard area adjacent to 71-72 Kingsway Offices, Swansea be named “Mowbray’s Yard”.
The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance submitted a report that sought approval for the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to: · Adopt the name “Gower National Landscapes”. · Recommit Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to focusing on Nature Recovery and Inclusivity. This is aimed to bring Gower into line with other Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is part of a national approach to raise the profiles of AONBs. Resolved that: 1) The adoption of the proposed rebranding of Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) be approved. 2) The name “Gower National Landscape – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” be adopted. 3) The Gower National Landscape recommits itself to Nature Recovery and Inclusion, in line with the original designation and purpose of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The Leader of the Council submitted a report that presented the Annual Reports provided by each of the Service Transformation Committees for the municipal year 2023-2024. The Chair of each Committee also provided feedback on their work. Resolved that: 1) The progress made by each Service Transformation Committee in 2023-2024 be noted. 2) In relation to the report by the Education & Skills Service Transformation Committee report, the consideration of future consultation on the specific proposals that will emerge from delivery of the transformation programme, which will be presented to Cabinet in future reports be endorsed.
The Head of Democratic Services submitted a report that sought the adoption of a Councillor Development Strategy to complement the Councillors Training Programme. Resolved that the Councillor Development Strategy be approved.
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The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services jointly submitted a report that informed Council of the amendments to simplify, improve and / or add to the Council Constitution. The amendments related to Council Procedure Rules 22, 23 & 24 relating to Councillors Questions. Resolved that: 1) Council Procedure Rules 22, 23 & 24 of the Council Constitution be amended as outlined. “22 Councillors Questions 1 A Councillor who wishes to ask a question must give notice of the text thereof in writing to the Proper Officer by Noon at least 17 clear working days before the date of the meeting of the Council at which the question is to be considered. 2 Subject to Council Procedure Rule 22 (1) above the questioner may ask the Leader of the Council or any Cabinet Member within their portfolio or the Chair of any Body one or more questions on matters within the purview of that Body. 3 All written Councillors Questions (Part A & B) shall receive a written response included in the relevant Council Summons. 4 Councillor Question Time will be dealt with in 2 parts, the first (Part A Questions) dealing with those questions on which Supplementary Questions may be asked and the second dealing with those Questions where Supplementary Questions shall not be asked (Part B Questions). These questions will henceforth be referred to as Part A and Part B Questions. 5 When submitting Questions, Councillors shall be required to make it clear whether their questions will be the subject of Supplementary Questions or not. If no such indication is given (or subsequently obtained 12.00 noon, 2 clear working days prior to the Council Summons being published) then they will be considered as Part B Questions. Note: a) All relevant submitted written questions shall be answered. b) The Executive (Cabinet) / Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member shall not be allowed to ask Part A or Part B Councillor Questions or any related supplementary questions. 23 Supplementary Questions (Part A Questions) 1 A maximum of 12 Part A Councillor Questions be permitted. Part A questions to be split as follows: 3 Largest Opposition Group. Currently Liberal Democrat & Independent Opposition Group (18 Councillors). 2 Ruling Group. Currently Labour Group (45 Councillors). Note: Cabinet Members, Presiding Member & Deputy Presiding Member are removed from the Proportional Representation calculations when calculating the allocation of any remaining Part A questions. The amended figure becomes 32 Councillors. - 1 each per Remaining Political Groups. 1 Conservative Group (8 Councillors) 1 Uplands Group (4 Councillors). 1 Non-Aligned Councillors. To be shared between any Non-Aligned Councillors. Note: In the event of more than one Non-Aligned Councillor, the Head of Democratic Services shall draw lots to determine whose question goes forward. 8 Total The remaining x4 Part A questions be allocated on a proportional representation basis with the Cabinet Members, Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member being removed from the calculations. Currently, this would allow: Labour x2, Liberal Democrat & Independent Opposition x1, Conservative x1. Overall Breakdown of the 12 Part A questions being: Ø Labour x4. Ø Lib Dem & Ind Opposition x4. Ø Conservative x2. Ø Uplands x1. Ø Non-Aligned x1. Note: Part A questions will be considered as follows. Political Groups are asked to list their questions in priority order: Group Part A Question No. Lib Dem & Ind Opposition 1, 6, 9, 11 Labour 2, 7, 10, 12 Conservative 3, 8 Uplands 4 Non-Aligned 5 2 Part A “Supplementary Questions” shall take no longer that 1-Minute (120 words approx.) to ask and the response shall not exceed 1-Minute. The Presiding Member shall have the discretion to extend the time. 3 Public Questions shall not be permitted in relation to Councillors Questions. 4 The first Supplementary Question on each Part A question will be invited from one of those Councillors listed as asking that question. All contributions shall be in the form of questions. Statements and speeches shall not be allowed. 5 Thereafter with the consent of the Presiding Member that Councillor or any other may ask further supplementary questions on the same matter. A maximum of 1 minute will be allowed for such supplementary questions. There shall be no debate on any answer given. 6 Supplementary Questions shall be put and answered without discussion, but the person to whom a question has been put may decline to answer in public session. They may also and in addition provide a written answer. Such written answers will be made available to all Councillors. 7 Part A “Supplementary Questions” will be considered within a 30-minute period. The Presiding Member shall have the discretion to extend this period. 24 Part B “Technical Questions & No Supplementary Questions”. 1 No Supplementary Questions shall be allowed to be asked under Part B Questions. 2 These questions & response be published in the Council Summons. If the response takes additional time to draft, the response may be provided at the following Ordinary Meeting of Council. 3 The Presiding Member in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and relevant Director shall determine if the submitted question will take additional time to draft and determine which Council Meeting it will be presented at.” 2) The changes shall take effect following the end of the June 2024 Council Meeting. 3) The Constitution Working Group conduct a review of these amendments in 12 months time.
The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services jointly submitted a report that informed Council of the amendments to simplify, improve and / or add to the Council Constitution. The report related to the adoption of the Family Absence Procedure Rules. Resolved that: 1) The Family Absence Procedure Rules be adopted and added to the Council Constitution subject to the following amendments: i) Add the following to Section 8 “Continuing Duties” of the Family Absence Procedure Rule: “8.3 A Councillor entitled to a period of Family Absence shall automatically be granted dispensation in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972, not to attend meetings for a further period of 3 months commencing with their Family Absence return date to ensure they are complaint with the Act. Note: Councillors shall only receive their Basic Salary during such an extended time beyond the Family Absence period.” ii) Add the following to Section 9 “Councillors Allowances” of the Family Absence Procedure Rule: “9.2 Should a Councillor in receipt of a Civic Salary / Senior Salary be entitled to a period of Family Absence, then a Substitute Member shall be appointed to cover those responsibilities. The Substitute Member shall be eligible to be paid a Civic Salary / Senior Salary for the period of the Family Absence. Note: The Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales must be notified should this occur.”
The Presiding Member, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services jointly submitted a report that informed Council of the amendments to simplify, improve and / or add to the Council Constitution. The information report set out amendments made by the Deputy Monitoring Officer.
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. Appendix 1 Committee Membership COUNCIL (75) Councillors: Cyril Anderson Mary H Jones Alyson Anthony Matthew Jones Matthew Bailey Susan M Jones Mair Baker Sandra A Joy Sam Bennett Sara E Keeton Patience N Bentu Elliott J King Peter M Black Erika T Kirchner Jan P Curtice Hannah Lawson Adam Davis Andrea S Lewis A Mike Day Mike B Lewis Phil Downing Richard D Lewis C Ryland Doyle Wendy G Lewis Mike Durke Paul Lloyd Ceri R Evans Michael W Locke Chris M J Evans Nicola L Matthews V Mandy Evans Penny M Matthews E Wendy Fitzgerald Peter N May Rebecca A Fogarty James D McGettrick Robert Francis-Davies Francesca D O’Brien Nicola Furlong Angela J O’Connor Louise S Gibbard David Phillips Fiona M Gordon Cheryl L Philpott Kevin M Griffiths Jess E Pritchard Hayley J Gwilliam Sam Pritchard Joe A Hale Stuart J Rice Terry J Hennegan Kelly M Roberts Victoria A Holland Brigitte J Rowlands Chris A Holley Robert V Smith Paxton R Hood-Williams Andrew H Stevens Beverly Hopkins Rob C Stewart David H Hopkins L Graham Thomas Lynda James Will G Thomas Oliver G James Mark S Tribe Yvonne V Jardine Gordon D Walker Allan J Jeffery Lesley V Walton Dai H Jenkins T Mike White Jeff W Jones R Andrew Williams Lyndon R Jones APPEALS & AWARDS (7) Labour Councillors: 4 Adam Davis Joe A Hale Jan P Curtice Wendy G Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 2 Jeff W Jones Peter M Black Conservative Councillor: 1 Richard D Lewis APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE (13) Labour Councillors: 8 (7 permanent and 1 selected by the Leader) Jan P Curtice Mike B Lewis Bev Hopkins Robert V Smith David H Hopkins Rob C Stewart Andrea S Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 E Wendy Fitzgerald Mary H Jones Chris A Holley Conservative Councillors: 1 Lyndon R Jones Uplands Councillors: -1 Green Councillor: +1 Chris M J Evans GOVERNANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE (8) Labour Councillors: 5 Adam Davies Lesley V Walton Mike B Lewis T Mike White Sam Pritchard Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Jeff W Jones Michael W Locke Conservative Councillors: 1 Paxton R Hood-Williams Uplands Councillors: 0 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S APPRAISAL & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE (9) Labour Councillors: 5 Alyson Anthony Andrea S Lewis Louise S Gibbard Rob C Stewart David H Hopkins Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Chris A Holley E Wendy Fitzgerald Conservative Councillor: 1 Lyndon R Jones Uplands Councillor: 1 Peter N May CHIEF OFFICERS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (12) Labour Councillors: 7 Presiding Member Dai H Jenkins Phil Downing Elliott J King David H Hopkins Mike B Lewis Yvonne V Jardine Wendy G Lewis Liberal Democrat/Independent Councillors: 3 E Wendy Fitzgerald Mary H Jones Jeff W Jones Conservative Councillors: 1 Paxton R Hood-Williams Uplands Councillors: 1 Stuart J Rice CHIEF OFFICERS DISCIPLINARY APPEALS COMMITTEE (12) Labour Councillors: Deputy Presiding Member Rob C Stewart Robert Francis-Davies Lesley V Walton Andrea S Lewis T Mike White Robert V Smith Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Chris A Holley L Graham Thomas Susan M Jones Conservative Councillors: 1 Will G Thomas Uplands Councillors: -1 Green Councillor: +1 Chris M J Evans DEMOCRATIC SERVICES COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Mair Baker Matthew Jones Patience N Bentu Sara E Keeton Adam Davies Wendy G Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Lynda James Kevin M Griffiths Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillors: 1 Peter N May JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (7) Labour Councillors: 4 V Mandy Evans Dai H Jenkins David H Hopkins Andrea S Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 2 Chris A Holley Susan M Jones Conservative Councillor: 1 Francesca D O’Brien PLANNING COMMITTEE (12) Labour Councillors: 7 Mair Baker Nicola L Matthews Phil Downing T Mike White Mike B Lewis R Andrew Williams Paul Lloyd Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Peter M Black Mark Tribe Mary H Jones Conservative Councillor: 1 Richard D Lewis Uplands Councillors: 1 Allan J Jeffery PETITONS COMMITTEE (9) Labour Councillors: 5 Oliver G James Sam Pritchard Dai H Jenkins T Mike White Sara E Keeton Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Peter M Black Mark S Tribe Conservative Councillors: 1 Angela J O’Connor Uplands Councillors: 1 Stuart J Rice CLIMATE CHANGE & NATURE RECOVERY SERVICE TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Mair Baker Oliver G James Rebecca A Fogarty (Family Absence) Matthew Jones (Substitute Member) Hannah Lawson Sara E Keeton David Phillips Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Conservative Councillors: 1 Angela J O’Connor Uplands Councillors: 1 Stuart J Rice ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Phil Downing Paul Lloyd C Ryland Doyle Nicola L Matthews Wendy G Lewis T Mike White Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Conservative Councillors: 1 Will G Thomas Uplands Councillors: 1 Stuart J Rice EDUCATION & SKILLS SERVICE TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Mike Durke Yvonne V Jardine Fiona M Gordon Sam Pritchard Beverly Hopkins T Mike White Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Conservative Councillors: 1 Lyndon R Jones Uplands Councillors: 1 Sandra A Joy SOCIAL CARE & TACKLING POVERTY SERVICE TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Mair Baker V Mandy Evans Patience N Bentu Yvonne V Jardine Ceri R Evans Jess E Pritchard Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Conservative Councillors: 1 Angela J O’Connor Uplands Councillors: 1 Allan J Jeffrey PENSION FUND COMMITTEE (6) Labour Councillors: 4 Patience N Bentu Phil Downing Jan P Curtice Mike B Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Michael W Locke Conservative Councillor: 1 Will G Thomas STANDARDS COMMITTEE (3) Labour Councillors: 2 Oliver G James Mike B Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 1 L Graham Thomas SCRUTINY PROGRAMME COMMITTEE (10) Labour Councillors: 6 Adam Davis Wendy G Lewis Victoria A Holland Sam Pritchard Matthew Jones T Mike White Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Peter M Black E Wendy Fitzgerald Conservative Councillors: 1 Francesca D O’Brien Uplands Councillors: 1 Peter N May STATUTORY LICENSING COMMITTEE (12) Labour Councillors: 7 Jan P Curtice Paul Lloyd Phil Downing Penny M Matthews Victoria A Holland Lesley V Walton Yvonne V Jardine Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Nicola Furlong Cheryl L Philpott Michael W Locke Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillors: 1 Sandra A Joy STATUTORY LICENSING SUB COMMITTEE (3) Note – 3 Councillors called on a rota basis. Labour Councillors: 7 Jan P Curtice Paul Lloyd Phil Downing Penny M Matthews Victoria A Holland Lesley V Walton Yvonne V Jardine Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Nicola Furlong Cheryl L Philpott Michael W Locke Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillors: 1 Sandra A Joy GENERAL LICENSING COMMITTEE (12) Labour Councillors: 7 Jan P Curtice Paul Lloyd Phil Downing Penny M Matthews Victoria A Holland Lesley V Walton Yvonne V Jardine Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Nicola Furlong Cheryl L Philpott Michael W Locke Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillors: 1 Sandra A Joy GENERAL LICENSING SUB COMMITTEE (3) Note – 3 Councillors called on a rota basis. Labour Councillors: 7 Jan P Curtice Paul Lloyd Phil Downing Penny M Matthews Victoria A Holland Lesley V Walton Yvonne V Jardine Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Nicola Furlong Cheryl L Philpott Michael W Locke Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillors: 1 Sandra A Joy WEST GLAMORGAN ARCHIVES COMMITTEE Labour Councillors: 3 Elliott J King Robert V Smith Jess E Pritchard Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Peter M Black Conservative Councillor:1 Lyndon R Jones ADMISSIONS PANEL (3) Labour Councillors: 2 Jan P Curtice Robert V Smith Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 A Mike Day ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY COVENANT SIGNATORIES PANEL Labour Councillors: 2 Wendy G Lewis Elliott J King GOWER AONB ADVISORY GROUP (6) Labour Councillors: 4 Sara E Keeton Paul Lloyd Nicola L Matthews Andrew H Stevens Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Lynda James Conservative Councillor: 1 Paxton R Hood-Williams GOWER AONB SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUND PANEL (4) Labour Councillors: 3 Sara E Keeton Andrew H Stevens Paul Lloyd Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Lynda James GOWER AONB SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT APPEALS PANEL Labour Councillor: 1 David H Hopkins LOCAL PENSION BOARD (1) Labour Councillor: 1 C Ryland Doyle STANDARDS COMMITTEE VACANCY PANEL (3) Labour Councillors: 2 Andrea S Lewis Mike B Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Mary H Jones TRUSTEES PANEL (13) Labour Councillors: 7 Alyson Anthony Mike B Lewis Yvonne V Jardine Wendy G Lewis Hannah Lawson Lesley V Walton Andrea S Lewis Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 3 Nicola Furlong Susan M Jones Chris A Holley Conservative Councillors: 1 Brigitte J Rowlands Uplands Councillor: 1 Allan J Jeffrey Green Councillor: 1 Chris M J Evans CONSTITUTION WORKING GROUP (9) Labour Councillors: 5 Group Leader Presiding Member of Council Deputy Group Leader Deputy Presiding Member of Council 1 Cabinet Member (David H Hopkins) Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: 2 Group Leader Mary H Jones Conservative Councillor: 1 Group Leader Uplands Councillor: 1 Group Leader COMMUNITY / TOWN COUNCILS FORUM (6) Labour Councillors: 4 Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance Phil Downing Jan P Curtice Nicola L Matthews Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillors: Lynda James Conservative Councillor: 1 Will G Thomas CORPORATE PARENTING BOARD (9) Labour Councillors: 6 Alyson Anthony Hayley J Gwilliam V Mandy Evans Wendy G Lewis Louise S Gibbard Robert V Smith Liberal Democrats/Independent Councillor: 1 Susan M Jones Conservative Councillor: 1 Angela J O’Connor Uplands Councillor: 1 Sandra A Joy DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY GROUP (5) Labour Councillors: 5 Robert Francis-Davies Andrea S Lewis David H Hopkins Rob C Stewart Climate Change & Nature Recovery Chair Appendix 2 Councillor (Member) Champion Areas & Responsible Councillors www.swansea.gov.uk/CllrChampions Councillor (Member) Champion Area Councillor(s) Anti-Slavery & Ethical Employment David Hopkins Armed Forces Wendy Lewis Biodiversity Sara Keeton Carers Jan Curtice Children & Family Services Louise Gibbard Climate Change Andrea Lewis Councillor Support & Development Wendy Lewis Co Production Hayley Gwilliam Culture & the Arts Hannah Lawson Cycling Joe Hale Dementia Hayley Gwilliam Disability & Access to Services Paul Lloyd Diversity Lesley Walton Domestic Abuse Erika Kirchner Health & Wellbeing Alyson Anthony Healthy Cities & Sport Hayley Gwilliam Heritage Mike White Human Rights Elliott King Language (Inc. Welsh) Robert Smith LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Elliott King Life Long Learning Mike Durke Looked After Children Ceri Evans Natural Environment Sara Keeton Pensions Louise Gibbard Poverty Reduction Rob Stewart Public Transport Paul Lloyd Religion, Faith & Beliefs Sam Pritchard Rural Economy Andrew Stevens Safeguarding Louise Gibbard Sanctuary & Inclusion Yvonne Jardine Tackling Racism in Schools Yvonne Jardine Green Transport Rebecca Fogarty UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) Bev Hopkins Vulnerable & Older People Jan Curtice Walking Ryland Doyle Women Louise Gibbard Young Carers Sam Pritchard Appendix 3 Leader of Council’s Allocation of Councillors to Sit on Outside Bodies Annual Council – 16 May 2024 Active Travel Stakeholder Group Joe Hale Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Andrea Lewis Books Council of Wales Elliott King Cambrian Educational Foundation for Deaf Children Alyson Anthony EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) Steering Group Robert Smith Fostering Panel (Friends and Family) Louise Gibbard & Hayley Gwilliam Fostering Panel (Foster Swansea) Louise Gibbard & Hayley Gwilliam Gower College Swansea Sam Pritchard Robert Smith Inter Authority Agreement for Food Waste Mandy Evans Andrew Stevens Joint Council of Wales (South Wales Provincial Council) Rob Stewart David Hopkins Local Government Association (LGA) Executive Rob Stewart Robert Francis-Davies Andrea Lewis David Hopkins Mid and West Wales Fire Authority Patience Bentu Sam Bennett Victoria Holland Lyndon Jones Sam Pritchard Gordon Walker Andrew Williams Ministerial Advisory Forum for Ageing Hayley Gwilliam National Association of British Market Authorities David Hopkins National Waterfront Museum (Swansea) Ltd Hannah Lawson Robert Francis-Davies Elliott King National Adoption Service & Foster Wales Joint Committee Louise Gibbard Oystermouth Castle Management Board Rebecca Fogarty/ Sara Keeton(substitute) Partneriaeth Robert Smith Rob Stewart Partneriaeth – Joint Scrutiny Councillor Group Chair of Education Scrutiny Panel Chair of Scrutiny Cttee PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Joint Cttee Andrew Stevens PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) Management Board Robert Smith Regeneration Swansea Partnership Rob Stewart Robert Francis-Davies David Hopkins South Wales Police and Crime Panel Hannah Lawson Mark Tribe South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) Leader South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) – Gov & Audit Cttee Chair of Governance & Audit Cttee 1 Non Executive Labour Member – Jess Pritchard 1 Non Executive Lib Dem/Ind Member – Jeff Jones South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) – Scrutiny Cttee 2 Non Executive Labour Members – Matthew Jones Wendy Lewis 1 Non Executive Lib Dem/Ind Member – Peter Black South West Wales Regional Waste Management Committee Cyril Anderson Andrew Stevens Mike White Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Yvonne Jardine Jess Pritchard Sam Pritchard Mike Day Lyndon Jones Suresprung Board of Trustees Jan Curtice Ryland Doyle Louise Gibbard Alyson Anthony Swansea Bay City Region Joint Committee Rob Stewart Swansea Bay City Region Joint Scrutiny Cttee Jan Curtice Victoria Holland Chris Holley Swansea Bay Port Health Authority Joe Hale David Hopkins Robert Smith Mike White Paul Lloyd Mike Lewis Mark Tribe Gordon Walker Lyndon Jones Allan Jeffrey Swansea Business Improvements Ltd (BID) Robert Francis-Davies Rob Stewart Swansea Community Energy & Enterprise Scheme (SCEES) Andrea Lewis Swansea Council for Voluntary Service Jan Curtice Hayley Gwilliam Alyson Anthony Swansea Environment Centre Sara Keeton Climate Change Champion (Andrea Lewis) Swansea PSB (Public Services Board) Rob Stewart Andrea Lewis Swansea PSB (Public Services Board) Partnership Forum Andrea Lewis Louise Gibbard Erika Kirchner David Hopkins Rob Stewart Hayley J Gwilliam Alyson Anthony Robert Smith Swansea St Mary's Choral Trust Sam Pritchard University of Swansea Court Robert Francis-Davies Vision in Wales (Wales Council for the Blind) Louise Gibbard Wales National Pool (Swansea) Ltd Robert Francis-Davies Nicola L Matthews Robert Smith Wales Strategic Migration Partnership Sanctuary & Inclusion Member Champion (Yvonne Jardine) WLGA (Welsh Local Government Association) Council Louise Gibbard Robert Francis-Davies David Hopkins Andrea Lewis Rob Stewart WLGA (Welsh Local Government Association) Executive Board Rob Stewart Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction Alyson Anthony Erika Kirchner West Glamorgan Regional Partnership Board Rob Stewart Louise Gibbard Alyson Anthony Western Bay Regional Adoption Service Committee Louise Gibbard
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