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Agenda and minutes

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58.

Election of Chair Pro Tem.

Minutes:

Councillor J A Raynor was elected Chair Pro Tem.

 

Councillor J A Raynor (Chair Pro Tem) presided

 

59.

Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests.

Minutes:

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

 

Councillor E J King declared a person interest in Minute 61 ‘Active Travel Fund Bid 2018/19’ as a member of the DVLA.

 

Councillor R S Stewart declared a person interest in Minute 61 ‘Active Travel Fund Bid 2018/19’ as a member of the DVLA.

 

Councillor R S Stewart (Chair) presided.

 

60.

Minutes. pdf icon PDF 102 KB

To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record.

Minutes:

Resolved that the Minutes of the External Funding Panel held on 4 July 2018 be approved and signed as a correct record.

 

 

61.

Active Travel Fund Bid 2018/19. pdf icon PDF 159 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Transport Strategy Officer presented a report which sought approval in respect of the funding application for the Active Travel Fund 2018/19.

 

He detailed the background, the bids submitted and details of the proposed scheme.

 

Members asked questions of the Officer who responded accordingly.

 

Resolved that the Active Travel Fund 2018/19 be approved.

 

 

 

62.

Overview of Current and Forthcoming European and External Funding Applications. pdf icon PDF 186 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Colleagues from the Economic Development and External Funding Team and Strategic Planning and Natural Environment provided an update on planned European and other External funding applications.

 

Members asked questions of the Officers who responded accordingly.

 

Resolved that:

 

1.     the submission of business plans to secure funding from the WG Building for the Future programme to refurbish Kings Building, Orchard House and the former BHS building be approved.

2.     the submission of application forms to the WG Targeted Regeneration Investment (TRI) Programme to establish and lead the Property Enhancement Development Grant (PEDG) and Sustainable Living Grant (SLG) on behalf of the region be approved.

3.     the submission of applications to Natural Resources Wales grant open-call to deliver the Gower Hedgerow Hub, Our Nature: Our Future, and Swansea Wildlife Volunteers projects be approved.

4.     The panel supports Swansea Council adopting the lead role in the Primrose Park project and the submission of re-profile to secure funding from WREN to deliver the project.