Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Resolved that the Minutes of the Economy and Infrastructure Policy Development Committee held on 16 December, 2021, be approved and signed as a correct record.

The Director of Place submitted a ‘for information’ report.  The report highlighted the recently approved Cabinet report on the Climate Change and Nature Strategy (18^th November 2021) which took into account the recent declaration of a Nature Emergency on 4^th November 2021. To aid forward planning, it also informs the Committee on the current status of each policy area included within the governance structure.

Members’ noted progress in relation to: Governance Update; Strategy and Policy Update; Biodiversity Plan/Section 6/Nature Recovery Action Plan; Develop a Sustainable Transport Strategy; Tree Management Strategy; New School Buildings; Procurement; Housing; Waste Strategy Policy 2022-25; Green Infrastructure Strategy; Local Development Plan; Energy Plan and Well-being of Future Generations Act.

Members’ asked questions of the Officers who responded accordingly.

The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Service Transformation stated that the Strategy was a ‘living document’ with further elements being progressed and developed.  She referred to the overarching work with other organisations and praised Officers for their outstanding work in delivering the Strategy.

Rachel Lewis referred to the collaborative work involving all Welsh Authorities and Swansea’s input in the recent COP Cymru initiative.

The Director of Place referred to the volume of work and ongoing progress contained in each of the policy areas detailed above.

The Chair thanked all Officers for their work and ongoing work in delivering the Strategy.

Furthermore, the Chair stated that Climate Change may form part of the work plan for the PDC in the forthcoming municipal year.

Alan Ferris, submitted a report which provided a brief overview on the background and issues associated with the introduction of speed control measures to support a speed limit of 20mph in residential areas.

Members’ asked questions of the Officers who responded accordingly.

The Cabinet Member for Environment Enhancement and Infrastructure Management provided an overview of the challenges associated with implementing the measures which included ensurning compliance with the Scheme and financial implications..

Alan Ferris referred to the eight pilot schemes within Wales and stated that the Welsh Government would be assessing the data derived from each pilot scheme.He stated that there was limited information locally regarding compliance and ommissions.

Stuart Davies referred to the conflicting challenges associated with the Scheme.

The Chair thanked Officers for their informative report and suggested that the issue could form part of the PDC work plan in the forthcoming municipal year.

The Democratic Services Officer presented the Work Plan 2020-2022.

Resolved that the work plan be noted.