The Swansea Council Cabinet meeting on 20 June 2024 covered several significant topics, including the development of a 3G artificial sports pitch at Penlan Leisure Centre, local authority governor appointments, and performance monitoring for the 2023-2024 year. Decisions were made on funding allocations and project approvals.

Development of a 3G Artificial Sports Pitch at Penlan Leisure Centre/YGG Bryntawe

The Cabinet approved progressing a full application to the Football Foundation for developing a full-sized 3G artificial sports pitch at Penlan Leisure Centre and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe. The project, which includes a community sports building on Mynydd Newydd, will receive a capital funding commitment of £1,335,000, subject to the Football Foundation Grant award. The Cabinet also delegated authority to the Director of Finance and the Chief Legal Officer to manage financial and legal aspects of the project. The detailed design development and planning will proceed as part of the grant application process.

For more details, refer to the Penlan-Bryntawe 3G FPR7 report.

Local Authority Governor Appointments

The Cabinet approved the nominations for local authority governor vacancies on school governing bodies. Dr Ruth Costigan was appointed to Llanrhidian Primary School, and Rebecca Williams was appointed to YGG Gellionnen. These appointments were recommended by the Director of Education in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Education & Learning.

Further information can be found in the LA Governor Appointments Report.

Quarter 4 and End of Year Performance Monitoring Report 2023/24

The Cabinet reviewed the Corporate Performance for Quarter 4 and the end of the year 2023-2024. The report highlighted the Council's performance in achieving its wellbeing objectives. The Cabinet endorsed using this information to inform executive decisions on resource allocation and corrective actions to improve performance and efficiency in delivering national and local priorities.

The detailed report is available in the Q4 and End of Year Performance Report.

Land at Mynydd Newydd Road (Former Leo's Site) Penplas, Swansea

In a closed session, the Cabinet discussed the land at Mynydd Newydd Road, formerly known as Leo's Site, in Penplas, Swansea. The recommendations outlined in the report were approved, but specific details were not disclosed due to the confidential nature of the discussion.

Carbon Reduction Retrofit – Phase 2

Also discussed in a closed session, the Cabinet approved the recommendations for delivering Phase 2 of the Carbon Reduction Retrofit project. The details of the discussion remain confidential.

For more information on the meeting, you can refer to the printed minutes.