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Disclosures of Personal & Prejudicial Interests. Minutes: In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City & County of Swansea, no interests were declared. |
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To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record. Minutes: Resolved that the Minutes of the Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee held on 21 September, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record. |
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Swansea Bay Strategy Projects. PDF 245 KB Minutes: The Head of Property Services assisted by the Project Manager, presented an update report on the workshop session held on 23 October, 2023, which explored opportunities for development of Langland Tennis Courts as part of the Swansea Bay Delivery Plan. The Head of
Property Services provided an overview of potential locations, identified under
six destinations that were considered during the
workshop sessions. The suggestions captured at the Workshop
on 4 July 2023 encompassed: ·
Create
a Destination Management Plan to complement the destinations. ·
Promote
All Year Tourism. ·
Any
development must include a travel plan. ·
Make
the most of the seafront - More Hotels, Commercial opportunity. ·
Create
an offer to benefit visitors and local communities. ·
Create
more café and toilet facilities along the coast and somewhere you can just a
buy a bucket and spade along the way. ·
Blackpill
- Consider commercial
opportunities on the promenade, improve the Lido,
visitor centre. ·
Langland – Commercial opportunities to include;
serviced apartments, toilets,
restaurant/s and boutique hotel/s to benefit and attract visitors.
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St Helen’s - Slip Bridge – Elevated Café on the
sand. ·
Recreation Ground – Park & Ride, multi-level parking,
High value apartments. The
suggestions captured at the Workshop on 23 October 2023 encompassed: ·
Development
opportunities for Langland Bay were explored. It was
imperative that a viable development would present opportunities and benefits on
balance for the community and public, whilst promoting commercial
opportunities. ·
Refine
the particulars for Langland marketed by B2P on behalf of Swansea Council
during 2020. ·
Seek
opportunities for the community and visitors as an affordable destination as a
mixed-use development. ·
Non-Residential
Stay and dine location – Serviced Apartments, Hotel and Restaurant. ·
Recreational
activities. ·
Retail. ·
New
Public Conveniences and Change Facilities. ·
Incorporate
Planned and Preventative Maintenance (PPM). ·
Beach
Hut (daily/weekly hire). ·
Low
level development. ·
Leasehold
of 125yrs. ·
Seek
Capital and Revenue Offers from
all interested parties with the intention of maximising financial return. ·
Revenue
linked to percentage of turnover with stepped increases after a defined period. ·
Emphasis
on cost savings and quantifying benefit. The Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events & Tourism referred to the other sites within the
Swansea Bay area that would benefit from examination. The Head of Property Services stated that the sites within the
Swansea Bay area would require finance and resources, unless a third party were
to come forward. Blackpill, in particular, was a site
that may require the engagement of consultants.
A discussion ensued and Members asked questions of the Officers who responded accordingly. The Chair thanked Officers for their informative report. Resolved that: 1)
A
revised development brief be drafted in accordance with the findings of recent workshops as
described within item 2 of the report. 2)
The
Committee Support sponsoring Cabinet Members for Investment, Regeneration,
Events & Tourism and Corporate Services & Performance to develop and agree
a viabl delivery plan for Langland Bay Tennis Courts
as a priority under the Swansea Bay Strategy. |
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Minutes: The Chair introduced the ‘for information’ Economy & Infrastructure STC Work Plan 2023-2024. The topics for discussion at the following meeting were noted: · 14 December 2023 Local economic Delivery Plan Strategic Framework The Chair referred to the Review of the Council’s Housing Allocation Policy which had been deferred to a future meeting. |