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In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, the following interests were declared: 1) Councillor R V Smith declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 151 “Local Authority Governor Appointments” and stated that he had dispensation from the Standards Committee to stay, speak but not vote on matters relating to the Appointment of Local Authority Governors. 2) Councillor E J King declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 151 “Local Authority Governor Appointments” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration. 3) Councillor R A Fogarty, L S Gibbard, D Hopkins, R V Smith and A Williams declared a Personal Interest in Minute 153 “Buildings Capital Maintenance Programme 2026/27”. 4) Councillor A H Stevens declared a Personal Interest in Minute 154 “Disabled Facilities & Improvement Grant Programme 2026/27”. 5) Councillors D H Hopkins & R C Stewart declared a Personal Interest in Minute 162 “Continuation of Swansea City Centre Business Improvement District (BID)” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration. 6) Councillors R V Smith and A Williams declared a Personal Interest in Minutes 163 & 166 “Swansea Bay Sports Park – Strategy for the Future Governance and Operating Model. 7) Councillor R A Fogarty declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 170 “Underhill Park Extension to Current Operating Agreement” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration.
Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting listed below be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Cabinet held on 17 February 2026.
1) UK Government £20M Support for Civic Centre Development The Leader of the Council thanked the UK Government for providing £20m of support towards the City Centre Development. He also thanked the support provided by the local Member of Parliament. 2) Transport Infrastructure Investment in Wales The Leader of Council referred to the £14B Transport Infrastructure Investment in Wales and stated that he would outline information in due course relating to the South West Wales Metro.
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The Local Authority Governors Appointment Group submitted a report which sought approval of the nominations submitted to fill Local Authority (LA) Governor vacancies on School Governing Bodies. Resolved that: 1) The following nominations recommended by the Director of Education in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Education & Learning be approved: Cadle Primary School Cllr Elliott King Gorseinon Primary School Sharon Hope Grange Primary School Dr Katherine Burke Penyrheol Primary School Rachel Popham Sketty Primary School Gemma Eldridge Terrace Road Primary School Folake Ibiwoye YGG Llynderw Amy McCauley Bishop Vaughan Catholic School Daniel Minister
The Cabinet Member for Delivery submitted a report which presented the Council’s corporate performance for Quarter 3 of the 2025–26 financial year. Resolved that Cabinet: 1) Noted the Council’s performance in delivering its well-being objectives during Quarter 3 of 2025-26. 2) Endorsed the use of this performance information to inform executive decisions on resource allocation and, where appropriate, to support corrective actions aimed at managing and improving performance and efficiency in delivering national and local priorities.
The Cabinet Member for Economy, Finance and Strategy submitted a report which sought approval for schemes to be funded through the Buildings Capital Maintenance Programme 2026-27 and ensure compliance with Financial Procedure Rule 7 (Capital Programming and Appraisals). Resolved that: 1) Cabinet approved the 2026-27 Council agreed allocation of the core capital funding of £4,308,000 (£4,214,000 from 2026-27 budget and £94,000 carried forward from 2025-26) to the schemes highlighted in red in column I of Appendix A. 2) Cabinet approved the receipt of all confirmed Welsh Government grant for education capital maintenance and to substitute the corresponding core funding back within the building maintenance programme due to the following: i) Increasing the building maintenance programme by accepting WG’s variation to the 2025-26 Education Repairs and Maintenance Allocation Grant which has been increased by a further £1,174,549 in February 2026 and approving the list of schemes in red in column D of Appendix A) to be funded from this expenditure. ii) Increasing the building maintenance programme by accepting a further variation of the 2025-26 Education Repairs and Maintenance Allocation Grant by £1,101,140, to be used to support the delivery of the Universal Free School Meals programme (which is primarily funded by WG ) and further education capital maintenance projects as appropriate (identified in red in column G of Appendix A) and in line with grant conditions. 3) Approving the list of education schemes in red in column H to be delivered against the WG 2026-27 grant which has been confirmed at £1,777,438 and will form part of the capital maintenance programme. 4) Cabinet acknowledged that schemes can only be delivered within the core building maintenance allocation and where additional funds are secured. Furthermore, that the use of the available resources does not always match the logistical profile of scheme planning and delivery but that the Head of Building Services and Waste in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Service Transformation will agree the profile of schemes within approved programme funding and keep cabinet updated as part of existing governance and formal reporting. As part of this it is proposed to retain and not allocate £500,000 of the core funding to specific projects, but to use as rolling Building Maintenance Contingency to cover unforeseen emergency works. The draw down of this contingency would be agreed between the Head of Building Service and Waste in consultation with the Cabinet Manager for Service Transformation.
The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report which sought approval to include the Disabled Facilities and Improvement Grant schemes in the 2026-27 Capital Programme. Resolved that Cabinet: 1) Approved the Disabled Facilities and Improvement Grant Programme as detailed, including the financial implications, and includes the programme in the 2026-27 capital budget.
The Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure submitted a report which sought to confirm the Capital Work Programme for highway infrastructure assets. Resolved that: 1) The proposed indicative allocations, together with the Financial Implications set out in Appendix A, be approved and included in the Capital Programme. 2) Authority be delegated to the Head of Service for Highways and Transportation with the agreement of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure to prioritise, finalise and allocate funding to the appropriate schemes in line with the prioritisation approach detailed in this report.
The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report which sought approval for a new policy around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the Council. Resolved that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure submitted a report which sought approval for the funding application for the Local Places for Nature Challenge Fund and accept the subsequent grant award committing the scheme to the capital programme for delivery. Resolved that: 1) The funding application and grant award for the Local Places for Nature Challenge Fund be approved. 2) The approved scheme be added to the Council’s capital programme by the S151 Officer, in line with Financial Procedure Rule 7.
The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services submitted a report which sought to amend the capital programme for the continued replacement of laptops and also sought approval to comply with Financial Procedure Rule 7 (capital programming and appraisals) and to reprofile the devices and accessories capital scheme over future financial years to align with projected future estimated spend profiles. Resolved that: 1) The FPR7 report be approved. 2) The management of the overall capital budget for the replacement of devices be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Director of Corporate Services, where there are no changes to the scheme and no additional finance is required.
The Cabinet Member for Economy, Finance and Strategy & Cabinet Member for Delivery jointly submitted a report which sought approval for arrangements for the UK/WG Local Growth Fund 2026/29, Council Economic Growth Fund, UK Pride in Place Impact Fund and UK Pride in Place Neighbourhood Programme. Resolved that Cabinet: 1) Provide approval to proceed and accept all funding associated with the implementation of the UK/WG Local Growth Fund as outlined in this report, with Swansea acting as Lead Authority for South West Wales. 2) Approved the programme management delegations set out in paragraphs 40 to 46. 3) Approved the scope of the three Local Growth Fund Regional Anchor projects set out in paragraph 7 and Economic Growth Fund transition measures in paragraph 20. 4) Approved the proposed UK/WG Local Growth Fund and Economic Growth Fund budgets as set out in paragraphs 7, 21 and 65. 5) Noted that further FPR7 reports will be brought back to Cabinet in line with the Council Constitution for additional capital projects arising out of UK/WG Local Growth Fund and Economic Growth Fund. 6) Approved the format and content of the proposed Economic Growth Fund governance and budget as set out in paragraphs 8 to 30. 7) Approved the matching of the £1.5m UK Government Pride in Place Impact Fund to the Placemaking and Community section of the Council Economic Growth Fund and associated delegations outlined above as set out in paragraphs 31 to 34. 8) Approved the designation of the UK Government Pride in Place Neighbourhood programme in line with paragraphs 35 to 39, and undertaking the collaborative role of establishing the programme, and receipt and deployment of £150k capacity funding award to support establishment of the programme.
The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report which presented the Council’s Data Management Strategy and implementation plan for approval. Resolved that the Data Management Strategy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Delivery submitted a report which sought approval for the proposed capital schemes under the Welsh Government Transforming Towns Programme, the associated financial implications and to add these schemes to the capital programme. Resolved that: 1) The Transforming Towns Placemaking grant application as set out in this report has been approved by Welsh Government as part of the 2025/26-2026/27 capital bidding round for the WG Transforming Towns Programme be noted. 2) The addition of the WG Transforming Towns Placemaking grant Programme funding to the capital programme to support the delivery of the schemes outlined in paragraph 2.2 be approved. 3) That an inter authority agreement is being prepared to protect the Council’s position as lead Authority in distributing the funding received from Welsh Government to deliver the schemes on a regional basis and delegates authority to the Head of Planning and City Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Council be noted. 4) The current transforming towns loans financial position and delegates authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Head of Planning and City Regeneration for approval of third-party Transforming Towns Loans applications and authority to consider & approve as required any formal requests received to vary the terms of approved loans be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report which sought approval to continue the support for the Swansea City Centre’s Business Improvement District (BID) scheme particularly given the implications for the Council regarding increased levy costs. Resolved that Cabinet: 1) Approved the provision of ongoing assistance for the BID Renewal Ballot process, as well as for the future activities of the BID should a fifth term be achieved. 2) Approved renewal of the BID term and delegated responsibility to the Director of Place for overseeing the return of BID ballots on behalf of the Authority. 3) Authorised the Chief Legal Officer to enter into Service Level Agreements between the BID and the Council. 4) Authorised the Director of Place to renegotiate BID projects in order to maximise advantages for the Council and enhance positive outcomes for the City Centre. 5) Approved the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Delivery (or as superseded by changes made at annual Council) as appointed Members to serve as voting participants on the BID Board, while the City Centre Manager takes on a role as lead nominated officer. 6) Acknowledged that individual services will continue to be responsible for the BID levy which will increase. 7) Acknowledged that as per legislation, the Authority will be responsible for covering ballot expenses. All other costs, including those associated with levy collection—which may be managed through a phased approach—will be borne by the BID on a full cost recovery basis by the end of the term. The method and timing of phasing to be determined by the Director of Finance and the Cabinet Member for Service Transformation.
The Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure submitted a report which provided an update on the procurement process for the future operating model for Swansea Bay Sports Park (SBSP) at Sketty Lane. The report also sought approval to enter into a new contract with the newly established Joint Venture Company (JVCo) and to adopt the recommended operational model via a lease, funding/services agreement and operational contract with the preferred 3rd party operator. Resolved that Cabinet: 1) Agreed an extension to the current legal and operational arrangements for the Swansea Bay Sports Park with Swansea University until 31 December 2026. 2) Subject to the satisfactory completion of the final subsidy control assessment, agreed to the Council entering into a new contract with the wholly owned Joint Venture Company (JVCo), along with its partner, Swansea University. 3) Noted the legal advice provided in relation to the disposal of the land and approved the issue of a public open space notice in relation to any part of the land within the proposed demise which may be public open space and delegated authority to the Head of Property Services to deal with any responses to the notice. 4) Subject to the Head of Property Services confirming compliance with recommendation 3 and confirming that no material objections to the notice have been received, Cabinet approved the granting of a 25 year lease with the JV Co for less than best consideration. 5) Delegated authority to the Chief Legal Officer and the Head of Property Services to finalise terms of all leasing and land transaction matters with the JVCo. 6) Agreed to the JVCo. entering into a contract with the preferred bidder and delegates authority to the Head of Cultural Services, Parks and Cleansing and Director of Place, acting as JVCo. company directors, in conjunction with the University and colleagues in Legal and Finance, to agree all related terms and conditions of the 10 year plus optional 5 year extensions contract between the JVCo. and the preferred bidder, to start from 1 August 2026.
Cabinet 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). Cabinet 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(s) of business. (Closed Session)
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