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)              Councillor E J King declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 174 “Local Authority Governor Appointments” and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration”.

2)              Councillor R V Smith declared a Personal & Prejudicial Interest in Minute 174 “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.

3)              Councillors E J King & R V Smith declared a Personal Interest in Minute 178 “Leisure Partnership Annual Report 2021-2022”.

To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record.

Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting(s) listed below be approved and signed as a correct record:

1)              Cabinet held on 23 March 2023.

The Leader of Council stated that the Council had worked tirelessly to ensure recovery from the Covid pandemic and dealing with the cost-of-living The Council was also working to ensure a sustainable city centre fit for businesses and visitors. He stated that the Council had not got everything correct regarding the implementation of the new car parking charges. He stated that the Council would continue to work with promotions aimed at assisting residents with such costs.

Questions can be submitted in writing to Democratic Services democracy@swansea.gov.uk up until noon on the working day prior to the meeting. Written questions take precedence.  Public may attend and ask questions in person if time allows. Questions must relate to items on the open part of the agenda and will be dealt within a 10 minute period.

No questions were asked.

No questions were asked.

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 Improvement, Learning & Skills be approved:

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance submitted a report that sought approval of the new Workforce and Organisational Development Transformation Programme.

Resolved that:

1)              The proposed investment of £391,000 to fund the initial priority projects identified in the Workforce and Organisational Development Transformation Programme Business Case as outlined in Appendix A of the report be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report that sought approval of the new Digital Strategy 2023-2028 and associated Digital Transformation Programme.

Resolved that:

1)              The Digital Strategy 2023-2028 as outlined in Appendix A of the report be approved.

2)              The proposed investment of £2.042m to fund the initial priority projects identified in the Digital Transformation Programme Business Case as outlined in Appendix B of the report be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Service Transformation submitted a report that sought approval of the new Corporate Transformation Plan 2023-2028.

Resolved that:

1)              The Corporate Transformation Plan 2023-2028 as outlined in Appendices 1-3 of the report be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration & Tourism submitted an information report that outlined the partnership operations of key facilities within the Cultural Services portfolio.

The Cabinet Member for Care Services submitted a report that sought approval of the West Glamorgan Partnership Area Plan following approval by the Regional Partnership Board on 23 January 2023.

Resolved that:

1)              The West Glamorgan Area Plan 2023-2027 be approved.

2)              It be noted that the Plan will be considered by the Swansea Bay University Health Board for approval and then be submitted to Welsh Government.