PDF 45 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Guildhall, Swansea
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Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests. Minutes: In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct adopted by
the City and County of Swansea no interests were declared. |
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Aberfan Disaster - 50th Anniversary. Minutes: The Lord Mayor referred to the 50th Anniversary
of the disaster at Aberfan which claimed the lives of
144 children and adults, mainly at Pantglas Junior
School which falls on Friday 21 October 2016. All present stood for a minutes silence as a mark of sympathy and respect. |
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Filming of Council Meetings. Minutes: The Lord Mayor proposed and it was resolved that the media present be allowed to film the proceedings. |
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To confer the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea to Chris Coleman. Minutes: The Lord Mayor
welcomed the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, Civic Dignitaries, Distinguished
Guests, Members of the Council and Chris Coleman to the Ceremonial Meeting of
Council. The Leader of the Council
referred to the resolution of the Meeting of Council held on 28 July 2016
(Minute 46 refers) whereby the Council voted to confer the honorary freedom of
the City and County of Swansea to Chris Coleman in recognition of his
contribution to sport and the City, specifically his leadership and success
with the Wales Football Team. The Leader of the
Largest Opposition Political Group and the other Political Group Leaders spoke
in support of the motion. RESOLVED that the
Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea be conferred on Chris
Coleman in recognition of his contribution to sport and the City,
specifically his leadership and success with the Wales Football Team. The Lord Mayor then
presented Chris Coleman with the Honorary Freedom Scroll, granting the Freedom
of the City and County of Swansea. Chris Coleman responded by thanking the Council for the honour. |