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Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests. Decision: 1) Councillor
S J Rice declared a Personal Interest in Minute 23 “Review of the Statement of
Policy for Licensing” and Minute 24 “Proposal to Publish Cumulative Impact
Assessment – City Centre”. 2) Councillors R D Lewis
and F D O’Brien declared a Personal Interest in Minute 26 “Amendments to the
Council Constitution - Scheme of Delegation”
and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration. Minutes: The Chief Legal Officer gave advice regarding the potential personal
and prejudicial interests that Councillors and / Officers may have on the
agenda. The Head of Democratic Services reminded Councillors and Officers that
the “Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests” sheet should only be
completed if the Councillor / Officer actually had an interest to declare. Nil
returns were not required. Councillors and Officers were also informed that any
declarable interest must be made orally and in writing on the sheet. In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct adopted by
the City and County of Swansea the following interests were declared: 1) Councillor
S J Rice declared a Personal Interest in Minute 23 “Review of the Statement of
Policy for Licensing” and Minute 24 “Proposal to Publish Cumulative Impact
Assessment – City Centre”. 2) Councillors R D Lewis
and F D O’Brien declared a Personal Interest in Minute 26 “Amendments to the
Council Constitution - Scheme of Delegation”
and withdrew from the meeting prior to its consideration. |
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To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record. Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and
signed as a correct record: 1)
Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 4 May
2023. 2)
Annual Meeting of Council held on 18 May
2023. 3)
Ceremonial Meeting of Council of Council
held on 19 May 2023. |
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Written Responses to Questions asked at the Last Ordinary Meeting of Council. PDF 204 KB Additional documents: Decision: For information Minutes: The Chief Legal Officer
submitted an information report setting out the written responses to questions
asked at the last Ordinary Meeting of Council. |
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Announcements of the Presiding Member. Decision: For information Minutes: a)
Condolences i)
Former Lady Mayoress Ann James - Wife of Former Honorary
Alderman, Former Lord Mayor & Former Cllr Dennis H James The
Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of Former Lady
Mayoress Ann James. Ann was the wife of Former Honorary Alderman, Former Lord
Mayor, & Former Councillor Dennis H James. Ann was Lady Mayoress in
2012-2013. ii)
Bill Evans, Husband of Councillor Mandy Evans The
Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of Bill Evans,
husband of Councillor Mandy Evans. iii)
Morgan Ridler – Morgan’s Army Charitable Foundation The
Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of Morgan Ridler.
Morgan had cancer and his parents Natalie & Matthew set up the Morgan's Army Charitable Foundation to raise awareness of the
many types of childhood cancers and to share their journey hoping that it would
help many others feel less alone. Morgan passed away in June 2023 and the
charitable foundation is his legacy of love. Donations can be given via www.morgansarmy.co.uk iv)
Naemat Lawa Esmael & Muhammad Esmael, West Cross The
Presiding Member referred with sadness to the recent death of Naemat Lawa Esmael &
Muhammad Esmael. Naemat and his son both died following a house fire in West
Cross. All
present stood as a mark of respect. b)
King’s Birthday Honours
2023 The
Presiding Member congratulated the Citizens of Swansea who received awards in
the King’s Birthday Honours. Commander of the Order of the British
Empire (CBE) i)
Professor Medwin Hughes DL.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Wales and university of Wales Trinity St David
Group. Services to Education and to the Welsh
Language. Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) i)
Elizabeth
Anne Rix. Chief Nurse, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Services to
Nursing Leadership. (Swansea, West Glamorgan). ii)
Non Rhiannydd Stanford. Services to Triathlon in Wales. (Leeds,
West Yorkshire). British Empire Medal (BEM) i)
John
Leslie Stuart Griffiths. Coach, Swansea Harriers Athletics Club. For services
to Athletics in Wales. (Swansea, West Glamorgan) c)
Phil Sharman - Governance
& Audit Committee The
Presiding Member stated that Phil Sharman has recently resigned as an
Independent Statutory Co-opted Member of the Governance & Audit Committee.
Phil commenced the role in May 2022. On behalf of the Authority, she thanked
Phil for his time and commitment over the past 14 months. d)
Martin Nicholls, Chief
Executive The
Presiding Member stated that Council would be aware that Martin Nicholls, Chief
Executive has been receiving treatment for a form of Leukaemia and that he is
responding well. As a result, Martin had signed up to a charity 5k Pretty Muddy
event in Singleton Park on 29 July 2023 to raise money for Cancer Research. Any
sponsorship for this worthy cause would be very much appreciated. e)
Gower College Swansea -
Student Awards 2023 The Presiding Member stated that Swansea
Council has a strong relationship with
Gower College Swansea. The Council works closely with them to deliver training
in a range of areas, including apprenticeships and the Management Development
programme as part of our Workforce Strategy. She was delighted to state that
Swansea Council won the Gower College Swansea Employer Partner of the Year
award. |
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Announcements of the Leader of the Council. Decision: For information Minutes: a)
Wales Airshow 2023 -
Swansea The Joint
Deputy Leader of the Council stated that over the last weekend, some of the
best pilots and flying display in the World used the natural amphitheatre of
Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From
jets to helicopters to the incredible Red Arrows, it certainly was a weekend to
remember. Over 180,000 visitors were welcomed to the Airshow and the boost to
the local economy is expected to be may millions. He thanked Councillor Robert
Francis-Davies and the Special Events Team and all involved in organising the
Airshow. He
also congratulated Newport Council for recently hosting an amazing Wales
National Armed Forces Day show. The National Armed Forces Day is an event that pays tribute to our past and
present service people. Swansea Council will be hosting the day as part
of next year’s Wales Airshow Swansea on 6 & 7 July 2024. b)
Penderyn The Joint Deputy Leader of the Council congratulated Penderyn on opening their Swansea
facility on 13 July 2023. This will be the start of the river corridor
redevelopment and will be a fantastic tourist attraction as well as being a
major production facility making over 1 million bottles of Welsh whisky a year
- much of which will be for world-wide export. c)
Bishopston School The Joint Deputy Leader of the Council stated that
he was looking forward to opening the new
Bishopston Comprehensive following several years of renovation and rebuilding.
The multimillion-pound investment will provide fantastic modern facilities for
pupils at the school. This is a further example of our commitment to deliver
the best and most modern schools and facilities for our children. d)
MJ Awards 2023 The Joint Deputy Leader of the Council stated that Swansea Council was honoured to be recognised as one of the top
performing Council in the UK. This was the second time in two years. Whilst the
Council didn’t win the “Local Authority of the Year” award, we were proud to
have come a good runner up and it is through the amazing efforts of our staff
that we were recognised. He was hopeful to
bring home the silverware next year. The Council were also finalists in the “Best Council
Services Team” award for the More Homes Construction Team. This is an excellent
achievement and he congratulate all involved. |
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Public Questions. 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. Decision: None Minutes: There were no questions from
the public. |
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Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2022/23. PDF 483 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: The
Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee presented the Governance &
Audit Committee Annual Report 2022-2023. Resolved that the Governance & Audit
Committee Annual Report 2022-2023 be approved. |
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Review of the Policy on the Licensing of Sex Establishments. PDF 250 KB Additional documents: Decision: Approved Minutes: The Cabinet Member for
Corporate Services & Performance submitted a report that sought
consideration of the outcome of the consultation on the review of the Sex
Establishment Policy and to agree the amended Sex Establishment Policy for
adoption and publication. Resolved that: 1)
The policy on the Licensing of Sex Establishments, attached as
Appendix A of the report be approved and adopted, to take effect on the 26 July
2023. 2)
The existing “relevant localities” for the purpose of determining
applications for sex establishments and the “appropriate number” of sex
establishments for each locality be retained. |
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Review of the Statement of Policy for Licensing. PDF 326 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: The
Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance submitted a report that
sought consideration of the response to the consultation on the review of the
Council’s Statement of Policy for Licensing. Resolved that: 1)
Result of consultation on the proposed amendments to the Policy be
noted. 2)
The proposed amendments be approved. 3)
The revised policy attached at Appendix A of the report be adopted
for 2023-2028. |
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Proposal to Publish Cumulative Impact Assessment – City Centre. PDF 328 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance
submitted a report that sought agreement to publish the
Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre area. Resolved that the Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre area be
published. Note: The Cabinet
Member for Corporate Services & Performance
stated that a Councillors Seminar would be provided. |
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Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: The
Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance submitted a report that
provided information of the
outcome of the consultation exercise undertaken on the draft Swansea Replacement
LDP Delivery Agreement and Review Report and sought approval to submit the
final documents to the Welsh Government. Resolved that: 1)
The
schedule of consultation responses on the draft Swansea LDP Review Report
attached at Appendix A of the report be noted, and the final Review Report
attached at Appendix B of the report be approved for submission to the Welsh
Government. 2)
The
schedule of consultation responses on the draft Swansea Replacement LDP
Delivery Agreement attached at Appendix C of the report be noted, and the final
Delivery Agreement attached at Appendix D of the report be submitted to the
Welsh Government for approval. 3)
The
Head of Planning and City Regeneration, or appropriate delegated Officer, be
authorised to make any outstanding typographical, grammatical, presentational
or factual amendments to the LDP Review Report and Replacement LDP Delivery
Agreement prior to submission to the Welsh Government. 4)
The
Head of Planning and City Regeneration, or appropriate delegated Officer be authorised
to undertake a Call for Candidate Sites exercise and prepare the necessary
supporting background documents, including assessment methodologies, that
relate to this stage. 5)
The
Head of Planning and City Regeneration, or appropriate delegated Officer be
authorised to undertake the required next steps in the preparation of the
Replacement LDP, including engagement with relevant stakeholders on a Strategic
Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion and draft Integrated Sustainability
Appraisal Scoping Report. Note: Councillor E W
Fitzgerald asked whether National data was considered as part of the Call for
Candidate Sites, specifically the data relating to Housing numbers, as it
appears that Swansea has already met them. The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services &
Performance stated that a written response would be provided. Note: The Cabinet
Member for Corporate Services & Performance
stated that a Councillors Seminar would be provided. |
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Amendments to the Council Constitution - Scheme of Delegation. PDF 246 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Approved Minutes: The Presiding Member, Monitoring
Officer, Head of Democratic Services and Head of Property Services jointly
submitted a report that informed Council of the amendments to simplify, improve
and / or add to the Council Constitution. Resolved that: 1)
The Scheme of Delegation be amended to include: “b) Delegated Authority will
also be given to Responsible Officers for disposals and leases transactions
where the Land Transaction Rules do not apply”. 2)
Any consequential numbering because of this amendment be approved. |
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Membership of Committees. PDF 113 KB Decision: Approved Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
& Performance submitted a report that sought approval of the nominations /
amendments to various Council Bodies. Resolved that the membership of the
Council Bodies listed below be amended: 1)
Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee Remove Councillor J P Curtice. Add Councillor M Baker. |
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Councillors' Questions. PDF 379 KB Additional documents: Decision: For
information Minutes: 1) Part
A ‘Supplementary Questions’ Eleven (11) Part A
‘Supplementary Questions’ were submitted.
The relevant Cabinet Member(s) responded by way of written answers
contained in the Council Summons. Those supplementary
questions required a written response are listed below. Question 11 i)
Councillor E W Fitzgerald asked for clarity regarding the final sentence
of the written response specifically “…and to enable the full reinstatement of
the special landscape quality following the decommissioning of any wind energy
generation development”. She stated that the use of concrete in these peat
areas potentially permanently damage the special landscape quality, therefore
how would this be rectified? ii)
Councillor B J Rowlands stated that the peat removed from Mynydd y Gwair
was not protected. What will Planning do to protect the land in the future and
what has been learnt from that failure? The Cabinet Member
for Corporate Services & Performance stated that written responses would be
provided. 2) Part B ‘Questions not requiring
Supplementary Questions’ Five (5) Part B ‘Questions
not requiring Supplementary Questions’ were submitted. |
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Notice of Motion - Live Animals as Prizes. PDF 201 KB Decision: Approved Minutes: Proposed
by Councillor C A Holley and Seconded by Councillor J D McGettrick. “This
Council: ● Is concerned about the number of cases reported to the RSPCA
each year, regarding pets given as prizes via fairgrounds, social media and
other channels in Wales. ● Is concerned for the welfare of those animals that are being
given as prizes. ● Recognises that many cases of pets being given as prizes may
go unreported each year in Wales. ● Currently bans the giving of live animals as prizes, in any
form, on Swansea Council land and calls on the Welsh Government to legislate to
make this activity illegal. The
Council agrees to: ● Reaffirm its ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in
any form, on Swansea Council land, resolves to inform the RSPCA of its policy,
and to better publicise this ban prominently on its website with a clear reporting
mechanism for the public; and ● Write to the Welsh Government, urging an outright ban on the
giving of live animals as prizes on both public and private land in Wales.” Resolved that the
Notice of Motion outlined above be adopted. |
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Notice of Motion - Lockdown Party and Honours. PDF 114 KB Decision: Approved Minutes: Proposed
by Councillor D H Hopkins and Seconded by Councillor A S Lewis. “This Council notes with deep concern and
disgust, the recent release of a video showing conservative members of staff, employed and working at the heart of the Tory Government
during December 2020, arrogantly breaking Covid rules by partying, not
maintaining social distancing, holding a social gathering, consuming alcohol
and disregarding controls and breaking laws in place at the time. This Council utterly condemns the behaviour
and actions seen in the video, which will be hugely offensive and hurtful to many
people in Swansea who did the right thing and obeyed the Covid rules in place
at the time. Obeying the rules and doing the right thing,
meant people locally and nationally could not see relatives who were seriously
ill, could not visit relatives in hospital or care homes for months, and could
not get together with friends or family for Birthday celebrations or at
Christmas. This Council further condemn the honours list
presented by disgraced Ex PM Boris Johnson and approved by current PM Rushi Sunak, which bestowed honours on at least two
individuals seen breaking the law in the video. This Council calls on the police to
investigate the video and where breaches are proved to prosecute the
individuals concerned. This Council also calls for anyone honoured
by disgraced ex PM Boris Johnson, to be stripped of that honour if they have
broken Covid rules.” Resolved that the Notice
of Motion outlined above be adopted. |