Agenda and minutes

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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)            Councillors R Francis-Davies, C Richards and R C Stewart declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in 160 “Liberty Stadium” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration.

Questions must relate to matters on the open part of the Agenda of the meeting and will be dealt within a 10 minute period.

A number of questions were asked by members of the public.  The relevant Cabinet Member responded accordingly.  Those questions requiring a written response are listed below:

1)        Tony Beddow asked the Leader of the Council questions in relation to Minute 160 “Liberty Stadium”.

a)            “The report notes that the current arrangements are not best value.  Can the Leader of the Council confirm that no Officer or Councillor now in a position to influence negotiations was involved in the poor value 2006 deal?”

The Leader of the Council stated that a written response would be provided.

The Leader made no announcements.

No questions were asked.

The Transformation and Performance Cabinet Member submitted a report which sought authority for Officers to enter into detailed negotiations with regard to a revised lease agreement for the Liberty Stadium.

RESOLVED that:

1)            Officers be authorised to commence negotiations and report back with agreed terms;

2)            If terms can be agreed, a further report to Cabinet will be required for authorisation.