Agenda and minutes

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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 no interests were declared.

The Lord Mayor welcomed the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, Civic Dignitaries, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Council and Kevin Johns to the Ceremonial Meeting of Council.

The Leader of the Council referred to the meeting of Council held on 3 November 2022 (Minute 79 refers) whereby Council resolved to confer the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea to Kevin Johns.

The Leader of Council, the Leader of the Largest Opposition Political Group and the other Political Group Leaders spoke in support of the motion.

Kevin Johns was born in Plasmarl, Swansea and is a well-known face of entertainment. He has dedicated his life to entertainment and charity. Kevin Johns has been dubbed “Mr Swansea” and in recent years he topped the vote of Swansea Icons.

Resolved that the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea be conferred on Kevin Johns.

The Lord Mayor presented Kevin Johns with the Honorary Freedom Scroll, granting him the Freedom of the City and County of Swansea.

Kevin Johns responded by thanking the Council for the honour.