Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor C Richards.

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

Councillor C E Lloyd – personal – Minute No.181 – Local Authority Governor Appointments – Chair of Governors – Danygraig School.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held on 20 January 2014.

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2015 be approved as a correct record.

None.

No questions were asked.

No questions were asked.

The Cabinet Member for Education presented a report which sought approval of the nomination submitted to fill LA Governor vacancies on School Governing Bodies.

CABINET DECISION

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

Danygraig Primary School      -    Reverend Steven Bunting

Llanrhidian Primary School     -    Mrs Felicity Parrott

Pengelli Primary School          -    Mrs Elaine Thomas

Pontybrenin Primary School    -    Mr Jeff Lewis

Olchfa Comprehensive School -   Miss  Emily Gaffney

YGG Bryntawe                        -     Mr Dewi Geraint Morris

Policy Framework

Policy and Procedure for Appointment 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 Education submitted a report which sought approval to apply for planning permission to carry out the proposed installation of 2.0m high security fencing around the perimeter of the School attached to existing 2.0m fencing.

CABINET DECISION

That approval be granted to submit the necessary planning application to erect fencing with 2 gates at Trallwn Primary School.

Policy Framework

Council Constitution

Reason for Decision

The constitution requires that Cabinet authority is given for the submission of planning applications by department of this Council on Council owned land.

Consultation

Education, Legal, Finance, Access to Services

The Chief Executive presented a report  which advised Cabinet of the Welsh Local Government Association ( WLGA ) Peer Review report and outlined the action being taken in response to the report’s recommendations.

CABINET DECISION

That:

1)       the WLGA Peer Review report contained in Appendix A be noted.

2)       the action being taken in response to the Peer Review be noted and a       further report be brought to Cabinet shortly.

3)       the Peer Review Report be submitted to Council.

Policy Framework

Corporate Plan

Reason for Decision

To update Cabinet on the finding of the Peer Review and to publish the report, which will form part of the Council’s overall improvement plans.

Consultation

Cabinet Members, Executive Board, Legal, Finance, Access to Services

The Leader presented the report of the Cabinet Member for Services for Children & Young People  which provided an update regarding the progress made to create the Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service.

CABINET DECISION

That:

1)       the arrangements for Youth Offending Services as set out in the report,    in particular in paragraph 2.7 be approved.

2)       review of the arrangements in October 2015 which is half – way      through the next financial year be agreed.

Policy Framework

Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A Framework for Action

Reason for Decision

To endorse the arrangements for Youth Offending Services as outlined in the report.

Consultation

Legal, Finance and Access to Services

The Cabinet Member for Transformation and Performance submitted a report which outlined the response to the scrutiny recommendations and presented an action plan for agreement.

CABINET DECISION

That the response as outlined in the report and related action plan be agreed.

Policy Framework

None.

Reason for Decision

To comply with the requirements of the Council Constitution.

Consultation

Legal, Finance, Access to Services

The meeting ended at 5.15p.m.

Published on 18 February 2015