Venue: 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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Filming of Ceremonial Meeting of Council Minutes: The Lord Mayor
proposed and it was resolved that those present be permitted to film the
proceedings of this Ceremonial Meeting of Council. |
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To confer the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea to Sir Karl Jenkins CBE B.Mus FRAM LRAM. Minutes: The Lord Mayor welcomed the
Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, Civic Dignitaries, Distinguished Guests, Members
of the Council and Sir Karl Jenkins CBE B.Mus FRAM
LRAM to the Ceremonial Meeting of Council. The Deputy Leader of the Council referred to the resolution of the
Meeting of Council held on 26 July 2018 (Minute 39 refers) whereby the Council resolved
to confer the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea to Sir Karl
Jenkins, recognising him as one of the World’s most-performed living composers.
Sir Karl Jenkins is the first Welsh born
composer to receive a knighthood for services to composing and crossing musical
genres. Councillor M H Jones representing
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 Sir Karl Jenkins recognising him
as one of the World’s most-performed living composers. The Lord Mayor then presented Sir Karl Jenkins with the Honorary
Freedom Scroll, granting the Freedom of the City and County of Swansea. Sir Karl Jenkins responded by thanking the Council for the honour. |