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Agenda and minutes

Venue: Committee Room 5, Guildhall, Swansea. View directions

Contact: Scrutiny 636292 

Items
No. Item

1.

Disclosure of Personal and Prejudicial Interests.

Minutes:

·         None

2.

Minutes. pdf icon PDF 121 KB

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

Minutes:

·         Approved

3.

Project Update Report pdf icon PDF 214 KB

·         Huw Mowbray - Development and Physical Regeneration Strategic Manager

Minutes:

·         Some technical details being looked for scheme designs in Swansea Central Phase 1

·         Right to light issues being resolved for Marina residents

·         Improved Marina access going forward

·         Two people have left the team and this impacts resource

·         Housing bids are Housing Association

·         13 parties interested in hotel – this needs to be 4 star

·         The new bridge will have a gentle slope and be very accessible and a design focal point

·         Budget issues are being resolved but this will be an ongoing process

·         Big scheme which includes Beyond Bricks and Mortar

·         Kingsway moving forward on track to complete

·         Future proofing to allow for fibre optic cable laying

·         Kingsway on budget – some WEFO funding

·         Suggested an article outlining what a ‘digital village’ is for the public benefit

·         Suggested look at City Resilience Standards

·         Green infrastructure will form part of the design – creating environment and diversity thereof is crucial

·         NRW leading on green infrastructure policy

·         A benefit of the WBFGA

·         Creating a new link to Oxford St via the old Oceana site

·         Letting strategy of the building should be looked at as a whole

·         Need a lifecycle strategy for businesses in Swansea

·         Awaiting response on business case from government

·         The Council borrows the money upfront so the projects are going ahead

·         City Deal is a mechanism to deliver priorities

·         Timescale for completion is 2020 with the arena in 2021

·         Potential connection through existing arcade to the digital village – potential risk to the current shops

·         Skyline project moving forward

·         Swansea Council providing services to the boundary of the project

·         No discussion as yet with Duke of Beaufort over fees for access

·         Some issues in relation to flood risk which is now being looked at with NRW

·         Bats in the current Copperworks building will be appropriately housed in bat houses before any work is undertaken – also taking into account lighting issues here

·         Sewage for Penderyn resolved – larger development on the site will need further sewage works

·         Skyline have good environmental representatives

·         Anticipate Q1 2019 for Castle Square appointment

·         Leases discussed for Felindre which should encourage further development

·         Creates jobs and the building design will be good

·         Long stay car park remaining initially then relocated if site develops in future

·         Felindre planning application received

4.

Penderyn Development - An Overview pdf icon PDF 138 KB

·         Paul Relf - Economic Development and External Funding Manager

Minutes:

·         Copper was an important part of the development of Swansea

·         Number of grade 2 listed buildings on the site

·         The walls of the Powerhouse building are in good condition and capable of restoration

·         Heritage Enterprise Scheme funds the conservation deficit on the building with expectation a private occupier will be on site

·         Catalyst to develop other buildings

·         Awaiting final confirmation of funding

·         Should create jobs – 19.5 posts

·         Functioning distillery, shop, exhibition area, barrel store and masterclasses available

·         Match funding from Council in place

·         Early Autumn 2019 on site

·         Penderyn owners knew of site some time ago

·         Need commercial element to sustain the project

·         Council contributed £1.7 m to scheme and visitors will be charged for visits to the facility. The range of charges to be agreed between Penderyn and the LA.

 

5.

Work Plan 2018/2019 pdf icon PDF 57 KB

Minutes:

·         Audit items to be slotted in after report goes to SPC

 

6.

Exclusion of Public pdf icon PDF 113 KB

7.

Penderyn Development - An Overview

  • Paul Relf - Economic Development and External Funding Manager

 

Minutes:

·         Exempt items discussed

Letter to Cabinet Member pdf icon PDF 121 KB

Response from Cabinet Member pdf icon PDF 139 KB