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Councillors approved a review of the council's reserves, which moves money towards a larger equal pay provision. They also adopted a motion backing the RNLI, approved the Director of Social Services' annual report and the annual review of performance, and received the Scrutiny annual report.
The Deputy Chief Legal Officer gave advice regarding the potential personal and prejudicial interests that Councillors and / Officers may have on the agenda. In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea the following interests were declared: 1)Councillors W G Thomas & H E Williams declared a Personal Interest in Minute 49 “Notice of Motion - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)”.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 3 September 2026.
Resolved that the following Minutes be approved and signed as a correct record: 1) Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 3 September 2026.
The Chief Legal Officer submitted an information report setting out the written responses to questions asked at the last Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The Deputy Presiding Member outlined his proposal to alter the order of the agenda and bring forward Items 9 & 13 which would be considered after Item 7. All Members present agreed with the proposal.
Admiral Staff The Leader referred to the recent announcement relating to potential redundancies in the above company that could affect staff living or working in Swansea. He indicated he had written to the Chief Executive of Admiral seeking urgent clarification of the potential impact on staff. He stated that along with other colleagues he had also asked the Welsh Government about the ability to deploy the React Plus Programme and obviously to provide support for anybody who may, as a result of the decisions taken by Admiral, be facing a redeployment or redundancy situation. Councillor Rebecca Francis-Davies He reported that Councillor Rebecca Francis-Davies, along with her brother and RFD’s widow Susan had yesterday attended Windsor Castle to receive the posthumous MBE for her father which would have been both an emotional and very proud day for the family. Mumbles Tennis/Padle Courts He referred to the recent announcement regarding the proposal which has now formed a planning application to deliver 3 paddle courts, parking spaces equivalent to those that were lost as part of the redesign of the promenade and also new planted areas to complement the work that's been done on the seafront. He placed on record his thanks to Mumbles Community Council, the respondents who came forward in the consultation and local ward members who've all fed into the ideas for that space and hopefully, subject to planning, we can see a great facility being established there in the future.
No questions were asked.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the recommendations made in the report at paragraph 48, namely, to reclassify many of the reserves, materially reduce overall earmarked reserves and correspondingly increase the equal pay provision be approved.
The Section 151 Officer submitted a report which detailed the earmarked and general reserves held by the Council and the purpose for which they are held in the light of an ongoing assessment of future financial risks facing the Council. Resolved that the recommendations made in the report at paragraph 48, namely, to reclassify many of the reserves, materially reduce overall earmarked reserves and correspondingly increase the equal pay provision be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the Notice of Motion outlined above be adopted.
Proposed by Councillor Chris Holley and Seconded by Councillor Mary Jones. Swansea as a Maritime City has a long history of supporting the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION The City gave them the Freedom of the City in 1987 when the then Lord Mayor Councillor Lilian Hopkin awarded the freedom to the Mumbles Lifeboat Station. This was not given to one person but the whole crews who work from there. This motion reaffirms our support for the wonderful work that the volunteers do, saving lives. We recognise the dangers they face responding to anyone who is in trouble at sea, putting their own lives at risk to help others. The RNLI organisation is a charity not funded by government. It is supported by donations and operated by brave volunteers. The recent attacks on members of the RNLI are simply unacceptable. They should be supported and thanked not attacked. No one should interfere with the work of the RNLI volunteers who are there to help people in difficulty and save lives. We call on council to publicly restate its commitment support and thanks for the work of RNLI Mumbles and all who volunteer for the RNLI across the UK In doing so we call on the Leader and the Chief Executive to write to the headquarters and the Mumbles station of RNLI outlining the full support of our council to reinforce our continuing thanks. Resolved that the Notice of Motion outlined above be adopted.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the Director of Social Services Annual Report 2025-2026 be approved. (Note: Councillor S J Rice asked about what the department is looking at in terms of enablement strategies, particularly around experienced members of staff who may be not at work at the moment for various reasons, and what we can do to enable, help and assist them back into work. He also asked about what collaboration between departments within the council is undertaken to support this. The Director of Social Services indicated he would provide a written response.
The Director of Social Services submitted his annual report. The purpose of the annual report was to set out the local authority’s improvement journey in providing services to people in their areas, those who access information, advice and assistance, and those individuals and carers in receipt of care and support. Under the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (SSWB) Act, the report of the Director of Social Services demonstrates how Swansea Council has promoted well-being and accounted for the delivery of well-being standards. Resolved that the Director of Social Services Annual Report 2025-2026 be approved. (Note: Councillor S J Rice asked about what the department is looking at in terms of enablement strategies, particularly around experienced members of staff who may be not at work at the moment for various reasons, and what we can do to enable, help and assist them back into work. He also asked about what collaboration between departments within the council is undertaken to support this. The Director of Social Services indicated he would provide a written response.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the Annual Review of Performance 2025-26 be approved for publication.
The Cabinet Member for Development submitted a report which presented a summary of Swansea Council’s Annual Review of Performance for the financial year 2025–26 for review and comment, in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. It also demonstrated how the Council is acting in accordance with the sustainable development principle under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Resolved that the Annual Review of Performance 2025-26 be approved for publication.
The Chair of the Scrutiny Programme Committee submitted a for information report that outlined the work of Scrutiny for the municipal year 2025-2026. The Leader of the Council thanked the Chair and the Committee for its work.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that the above suspension be approved.
The Deputy Presiding Member proposed that Council Procedure Rule 4 be suspended and the meeting continue without a break. Resolved that the above suspension be approved.
1) Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ Ten Part A ‘Supplementary Questions’ were submitted. The relevant Cabinet Member(s) responded by way of written answers contained in the Council Summons. The supplementary question requiring a written response is outlined below. Question 1 Councillor A S Fitzgerald asked for an update on the proposed new Carmarthen to Paddington service using the Swansea District line. The Leader stated that he would provide a written response. 2) Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ Four Part B ‘Questions not requiring Supplementary Questions’ were submitted.
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