Issue - meetings

The Head of Democratic Services submitted a report, which provided the suggested amendments of the Community / Town Council Charter Review Group and the recommendation of the Community / Town Councils Forum that the amendments be adopted.

He also stated that of the 24 Community / Town Councils within the Swansea area:

Ø    21 had adopted the Amended Charter namely Clydach, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Grovesend & Waungron, Ilston, Killay, Llangyfelach, Llanrhidian Higher, Llanrhidian Lower, Llwchwr, Mawr, Mumbles, Penllergaer, Pennard, Penrice, Pontarddulais, Port Eynon, Reynoldston, Rhossili, Three Crosses, Upper Killay;

Ø    2 would be considering the matter at their April 2019 Council Meetings namely Bishopston and Pontlliw & Tircoed;

Ø    1 had not responded namely Llangennith, Llanmadoc & Cheriton.

The Head of Democratic Services thanked the members of the Community / Town Council Charter Review Group for their work and support during the Review Process.

Resolved that:

1)              The suggested amendments to the Charter between the City and County of Swansea and the Community / Town Councils within its boundaries as outlined in the appendices to the report be adopted.