Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R C Stewart.

In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, the following interests were declared:-

Councillor J E Burtonshaw – personal – Minute No. 254 and 258  - Disposal of Land on School Sites – has dispensation from Standards Committee to stay and speak but not vote – Governor of Blaenymaes Primary School.

Councillor W Evans – personal – Minute No. and  - 254 and 258 - Disposal of Land on School Sites – has dispensation from Standards Committee to stay and speak but not vote – Governor of Tre – Uchaf School.

Councillor M Theaker – personal – Minute No 252– Local Authority Governor Appointments – has dispensation from Standards Committee to stay and speak but not vote. 

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held on 8 April 2014.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 8 April 2014, be approved as a correct record.

None

Mr D Jenkins asked a question in relation to Minute No 254 – Disposal of Land on School Sites. The Cabinet member for Learning and Skills and The Leader responded accordingly.

Councillor R V Smith asked questions in respect of Minute No 254 – Disposal of Surplus Land on School Sites in respect of Tre  Uchaf Primary School. The Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills and The Leader responded accordingly.

This item was deferred from the agenda.

The Director of Corporate Services presented the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources which sought to consider a proposal to establish an External Funding Panel, which would be a committee of Cabinet.

CABINET DECISION

That a Committee of Cabinet is set up called the External Funding Panel with the terms and reference and composition as set out in the Appendix to this report.

Policy Framework

Medium Term Financial Plan; Sustainable Swansea – fit for the future

Reason for Decision

To improve oversight of the Council’s external funding: both grants to the third sector in Swansea and external funding that the Council receives.

Consultation

Legal, Finance

The Director of Corporate Services presented the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources which sought agreement to the updated Corporate Improvement Plan for 2014 – 17.

CABINET DECISION

The updated Corporate Improvement Plan for 2014 – 17 be agreed.

Policy Framework

‘Standing Up for a Better Swansea’ Corporate Improvement Plan 2013 – 17.

Reason for Decision

To agree the updated Corporate Improvement Plan for 2014 – 17, to comply with statutory guidance Part1 Local Government ( Wales) Measure 2009.

Consultation

Legal, Finance

The Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills sought approval of the nominations submitted to fill LA Governor vacancies in School Governing Bodies.

CABINET DECISION

That the following nominations be approved as recommended by the LA Governor Appointment Panel:

Policy Framework

Policy and Procedure for Appointments of L. A. Governors as amended by Council on 23 October 2008.

Reason for Decision

To ensure vacancies are to be filled expeditiously.

Consultation

Education, Legal, Finance

The Cabinet member for Learning and Skills submitted a report which sought  approval to consult on a proposal to amalgamate Brynhyfryd Infant and Junior Schools from September 2015.  To amalgamate the schools, both the infant and junior schools would  be closed and a new primary school established on existing sites. 

CABINET DECISION

Policy Framework

QEd 2020 (strategic programme)

Children & Young People Plan (priority 7)

Reason for Decision

Approval is sought prior to statutory consultation on this proposal. 

Consultation

Legal, Finance and Access to Services