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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 actually 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 no interests were declared.
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ceremonial Meeting of Council held on 15 May 2026. 2) Annual Meeitng of Council held on 21 May 2026.
The Chief Legal Officer submitted an information report setting out the written responses to questions asked at the last Ordinary Meeting of Council.
i) Condolences - Former Councillor Val Lloyd The Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of former Councillor Val Lloyd. Former Councillor Val Lloyd was the wife of former Lord Mayor and former Councillor Bob Lloyd. Val served the Morriston Ward and the residents of Swansea. She served Swansea Council from 6 May 1999 until she resigned in March 2003. Val was also the Swansea East Assembly Member serving from 27 September 2001 until 5 May 2011. The Presiding Member expressed the Council’s condolences to family and friends at this difficult time. All present stood as a mark of sympathy and respect. ii) Welcome to Newly Elected Councillors The Presiding Member congratulated the 3 new Councillors on their recent election to Swansea Council and offered them a warm welcome. She welcomed Councillor Beth Rowe, Fairwood Ward, Councillor Rebecca Francis-Davies, Morriston Ward & Councillor Hannah Williams, Mumbles Ward to their first Council meeting. iii) King’s Birthday Honours List The Presiding Member congratulated the Citizens of Swansea who received awards in the King’s Birthday Honours. Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) i) Professor Ann John. Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry, Swansea University. For services to suicide prevention and to digital innovation (Swansea, West Glamorgan). Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) i) Clifford William Jones. For services to Welsh football (originally of Swansea, West Glamorgan). ii) Karen Jones DL. For Public Service (Port Talbot, West Glamorgan) iii) Dr Martin John Rolles. Clinical Oncologist, Swansea Bay University Health Board. For services to Healthcare Science and Cancer, (Swansea, West Glamorgan). iv) Colin Paul Everett. For Public Service (Swansea, West Glamorgan). v) Robert Francis-Davies. Councillor and Cabinet Member, Swansea Council. For Public Service (to be dated 6 May 2026) (Swansea, West Glamorgan). Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) i) David Anthony Cottle. Artistic director, Swansea Jazz Club. For services to Jazz Music (Swansea, West Glamorgan). ii) Anita Angela Pugh. For services to Armed Forces Veterans and to the Community in St Thomas, Swansea (Swansea, West Glamorgan) iii) Carole Stevens. Team Leader, RSPCA Llys Nini. For services to Animal Welfare and to the Community in Swansea (Swansea, West Glamorgan). iv) Amendments to the Council Constitution The Presiding Member stated that the Monitoring Officer is required to inform Council when she has amended the Council Constitution following changes made due to legislation or internal reasons. The Annual Meeting of Council held on 21 May 2026 created two roles “Head of Property & Regeneration” & “Head of Planning & Economic Development”. The Monitoring Officer has amended the Council Constitution to reflect this as follows: i) Part 3.1 “Scheme of Delegation” of the Council Constitution has been amended as follows: Paragraph 6 “Council Delegations”. Within Table 6.2. Delete reference to “HoP&CR” & “Head of Planning & City Regeneration”. Replace with “HoP&ED” & “Head of Planning & Economic Development”. Scheme of Delegation (as a whole). Delete reference to “HoP&CR” & “Head of Planning & City Regeneration”. Replace with “HoP&ED” & “Head of Planning & Economic Development”. ii) Part 4.7 “Land Transaction Rules” of the Council Constitution has been amended as follows: Delete reference to “Head of Property Services”. Replace with “Head of Property & Regeneration”. iii) Part 7 “Management Structure” Delete reference to “Head of Planning & City Regeneration” & “Head of Property Servies”. Replace with “Head of Planning & Economic Development” & “Head of Property & Regeneration”. v) Amendments / Corrections to the Council Summons Item 10 “Membership of Committees”. The Presiding Member stated that an amended report had been circulated. vi) Oliver (Ollie) Page – Tennis Wildcard Entry to Junior Wimbledon The Presiding Member congratulated to Ollie Page from Swansea for obtaining a wildcard entry to Junior Wimbledon. She wished him the best of luck for the tournament.
i) Welcome to Newly Elected Councillors The Leader of the Council echoed the words of the Presiding Member in welcomed the 3 newly elected Councillors to Swansea Council. ii) Letter to the new Education Minister, Welsh Government The Leader of the Council stated that the Council would shortly be writing to the new Education Minister, Welsh Government relating to Additional Learning Needs (ALN) funding. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Cymru has reported that nearly £500m is available as a consequential to Wales for the provision of Additional Learning Needs. The Leader of the Council asked that the monies provided by the UK Government be passed to Councils to provide work in this area.
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The Presiding Member welcomed Rocio Cifuentes, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and the Pupils to the Council meeting. The Pupils Manifesto is underpinned by the United Nations The pupils gave their trailblazing Learner-led Pupil Manifesto presentation, setting out what matters to learners across the city. The Pupil Manifesto is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and aligns with Council priorities on engagement and pupil voice. Following the presentation, Councillor R V Smith (Cabinet Member for Education & Learning), and other Councillors gave thanks for the presentation. Note: It was agreed that a copy of the presentation be shared with all Councillors.
The Cabinet Member for Economy, Strategy & Finance submitted a report that sought approval of the amendments to the Council’s Corporate Plan 2023-2028. Resolved that the Corporate Plan 2023-2028 as set out within Appendix A of the report be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Delivery submitted a report that sought approval of the nominations / amendments to various Council Bodies. He also outlined changes to Outside Bodies that had been made by the Leader of the Council. Outside Bodies i) Fostering Panel (Friends & Family) Remove Councillors A Anthony & H J Gwilliam. Add Labour Vacancies x2. ii) Fostering Panel (Foster Swansea) Remove Councillors A Anthony & H J Gwilliam. Add Labour Vacancies x2. iii) WLGA Council Add Councillor A H Stevens. iv) Partneriaeth, Partneriaeth Scrutiny Group, Swansea Bay City Region Joint Committee and Swansea Bay City Region Joint Scrutiny Committee. Delete all of these Outside Bodies as no longer required. Resolved that the membership of the Council Bodies listed below be amended: i) Corporate Parenting Board Remove Councillor H J Gwilliam. Add Councillor R A Fogarty. ii) Democratic Services Committee Remove Councillor K M Griffiths. Add Councillor B J Rowe. iii) Governance & Audit Committee Remove Councillor J W Jones. Add Councillor C L Philpott. iv) Gower National Landscape Advisory Group Remove Conservative Vacancy. Add Councillor L R Jones. v) Education & Skills Service Transformation Committee Remove Councillor S A Joy. Add Liberal Democrat / Independent Vacancy. vi) Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee Remove Councillors B J Rowlands & C R Evans. Add Non-Aligned Vacancy & Councillor Rebecca Francis-Davies.
1) Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ Ten (10) Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ were submitted. The relevant Cabinet Member(s) responded by way of written answers contained in the Council Summons. The following supplementary questions require a written response. i) Question 4. Councillor J W Jones asked for a list of the Depots that will be transferred to the Bailing Plan and the expected dates for the move? The Leader of the Council stated that he would share the Relocation Plan once available. ii) Question 4. Councillor S J Rice asked for the renovation costs and developments carried out at Pipehouse Wharf during the last couple of years prior to it being sold? The Leader of the Council stated that he would check what could be shared subject to commercial confidentiality. The information may be required to be shared confidentially. The Leader of the Council stated that some work had been carried out to ensure the health and safety of the workforce. The health and safety of staff being paramount. 2) Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ Four (4) Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ were submitted.
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