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To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record.
The Chair stated that the Committee had now concluded their Work Plan for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year and thanked Committee Members and Officers for their contribution.
Resolved that the minutes of the Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee held on 27 February 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Head of Cultural Services, Parks and Cleansing assisted by the Strategic Manager for Tourism, Marketing and Special Events, presented a report which detailed the findings of the Swansea Bay Foreshore Feasibility Study and outlined the key development opportunities, challenges, and proposed next steps. The study set out the potential for a long‑term vision for improving Swansea’s waterfront, enhancing active travel, boosting tourism, and integrating ecological and landscape improvements across the foreshore corridor. Officers provided a comprehensive overview of the report which highlighted: • Value of Tourism in Swansea • Significance of the Bay for Activities and Major Events • Swansea Bay Foreshore Feasibility Study - Scope of the Study, SWOT Analysis, Stakeholder Participation/Business Engagement, Summary of Priority Improvements, Site Potential, Identified Zones, Year-round Offer, Existing Offer, Proposed Offer, An example of the potential – Blackpill Lido, Future Developments • Options Considered • Key Components of Key Offer • Proposed Next Steps • Risks and Issues Assessment Members’ discussions focussed on consideration of a range of potential commercial activities/facilities that could be introduced at the Lido, the Slip-Bridge, modelling for long-term maintenance costs and introducing a phased approach to the proposals ensuring plans are in place to access funding when the opportunity arises.
The Head of Planning & City Regeneration presented the ‘for information’ Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee Annual Report 2025-2026. The Report summarised the outcome and outputs of the Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee’s work programme in 2025/26. The report would be amalgamated with the annual reports for the other 4 Service Transformation Committees and presented to Council in due course. The Chair thanked the Head of Planning & City Regeneration for the report.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct adoped by the City & County of Swansea, no interests were declared.
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