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There were no disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests.
None.
No public questions were received.
Cllr David Hopkins and Lee Wenham attended to present the report. · Overall performance demonstrated 75% of Corporate Plan steps achieved, 64% of success measures and performance indicators on or near target and strategic risks stable. · Red-rated risks in safeguarding, homelessness, Net Zero 2030, and waste strategy were highlighted. · A summary of the progress of each of the wellbeing objectives was given. · The Panel noted that risks are particularly high in Social Services where resources are stretched and were reassured that this service area benefits from two scrutiny panels looking at Child and Family Services and Adult Services. · The Panel raised concerns about social cohesion and requested feedback on initiatives to prevent unrest due to lack of community involvement. · Sickness absence rates were noted and working from home queried. Investment has been made in health and stress management services with a follow up response requested. · Performance data is to be shared with the Social Services scrutiny panels and the Cabinet Member for Social Services.
The Leader and officers talked through the summary. · Swansea Central North Blocks: Urban Splash proposals are due in autumn with potential for a mixed-use development. · Castle Square: The Panel requested updated layout plans. · Copr Bay Hotel: Heads of terms have been agreed with a new developer. Planning is expected later this year with construction early next year. Discussions with Welsh Government regarding funding support were ongoing. · 71–72 Kingsway: This is 80% let with access to Picton Arcade part of the wider regeneration of the area. · Civic Centre: The Urban Splash proposal is under review. A Cabinet report expected later in the year. · TAN 15 Flood Risk: The Council is now responsible for determining flood risk planning applications. Scoping is complete and further work to determine the necessary flood defences and associated costs have an estimated timeline of 9–12 months. · Civic Waterfront / City Centre Placemaking Plan: The Panel asked questions on the Placemaking Plan which replaces an outdated framework. Extensive consultation was carried out, and these figures were requested by the Panel. · Felindre: The Panel asked about the proposed railway hub which is part of a broader metro network plan. Feasibility work is complete, and funding is being sought. It was confirmed that the residential developments aligns with the Local Development Plan. · Swansea Market: The design work for improvements to entrances is complete and funding is being finalised, with work to begin soon. · Debenhams Site: The strip-out is to be complete by autumn. Two retailers and a leisure operator have signed on (pending announcement). · Y Storfa: Concerns were raised on cost escalations due to design changes. The Council aims to secure Welsh Government funding, without further borrowing. · Lower Swansea Valley Levelling Up: This scheme centres on the copperworks and include pontoon and bridge works, with additional funding being sought.
The public were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as set out in Paragraph 14 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007.
Cllr Rob Stewart - Cabinet Member for Economy, Finance & Strategy Cllr Robert Francis-Davies - Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events & Tourism Phil Holmes – Head of Planning and City Regeneration
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