Swansea Council is scheduled to meet to discuss several reports and policy updates. These include the Governance & Audit Committee and Scrutiny annual reports, a review of revenue reserves, and a new licensing policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation. Councillors will also consider amendments to the council's constitution regarding question procedures.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing Policy

The council is scheduled to discuss a new licensing policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed policy aims to ensure that HMOs in Swansea meet certain standards.

The report pack includes several appendices related to the HMO Licensing Policy:

• Appendix 1
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

Review of Revenue Reserves

The council is scheduled to review its revenue reserves. Revenue reserves are funds set aside from past income that can be used to cover unexpected expenses or invest in future projects. The report pack includes several appendices related to the Review of Revenue Reserves:

• Appendix B
• Appendix C

Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25

The council is scheduled to discuss the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25. Scrutiny committees are responsible for overseeing the work of the council and holding it to account. The annual report is scheduled to summarise the activities of the scrutiny committees over the past year. The report pack includes several appendices related to the Scrutiny Annual Report:

• Appendix A - Scrutiny Stories
• Agreed Scrutiny Work Programme 2025-26

Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25

The council is scheduled to discuss the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25. The Governance & Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the council's financial management and internal controls. The annual report is scheduled to summarise the activities of the committee over the past year. The report pack includes one appendix related to the Governance & Audit Committee Annual Report:

• Appendix A - Governance Audit Committee Annual Report 202425

Amendments to Council Constitution - Council Procedure Rules 22, 23 & 24 Relating To Councillors Questions

The council is scheduled to consider amendments to its constitution, specifically Council Procedure Rules 22, 23, and 24, which relate to councillors' questions. The Council Constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made, and the procedures that are followed to ensure that it is efficient, transparent and accountable to local people.

Membership of Committees

The council is scheduled to discuss the membership of its various committees.

Councillors' Questions

The council is scheduled to address questions submitted by councillors.