Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Resolved that the Minutes of the People Policy Development Committee held on 17 March, 2022 and 24 May, 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Noted.

Head of Planning & City Regeneration submitted a report updaing the Committee on recent progress with regard to the Corporate Well-Being Objectives – ‘Transforming our Economy & Infrastructure’.

Members’ noted the background, delivering longer term economic recovery, and delivering economy and infrastructure programmes and projects.

In response to Member questions, Head of Planning & City Regeneration stated that:

1)    The REDP has recently been adopted by Council and the Joint Committee so there are no immediate plans to undertake a review.  The plan is a ‘live’ document which can be responsive and flexible.

2)    The plan reflects projects involving major investors.

Resolved that:

1)    The update report be noted.

2)    A forward plan of activity for 2022-2023 be developed to align with the delivery of the Corporate Well-Being Objective.

Members’ discussed potential items for inclusion in the Work Plan 2022-23:

1)    Hydro Sites.

2)    Bay Strategy.

3)    Regional Economic Recovery Plan and whether there was a plan specific to Swansea.

4)    EV Farm/Charging Networks.

5)    Green Fleet/Grey Fleet.

6)    More Homes & Decarbonisation.

7)    Empty Properties.

8)    Use of LED for street lighting.

9)    City Deal.

10) Shared work spaces.

11) Zero waste economy.

The Chair stated that some items may be the responsibility of another CDC’s and it was important to avoid duplication.

Resolved that the Chair discuss the potential items further with relevant Officers and Cabinet Members. 

The dates and times of future meetings were noted.