Anthony Richards

Work Plan 2025-2026.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee's Work Plan for 2025-2026.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes:

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

...the committee approved the minutes from their meeting held on September 8, 2025, noted an update on the Early Help strategic approach in Adult Services, considered proposed changes to the When I'm Ready scheme, and noted the Work Plan for 2025-2026, agreeing to schedule a session on target operating models and end states for service transformation.

Recommendations Approved

Disclosures of Personal & Prejudicial Interests.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Swansea Council Digital Inclusion.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the progress of Digital Inclusion in Swansea, including mapping current provision, establishing a Digital Inclusion Steering Group, adding local information to the Swansea Account, supporting partners to maintain online information, researching Welsh Minimum Digital Living Standards, and preparing for the Digital Inclusion Wales Grant application.

Recommendations Approved

Foster Carer Support.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

...the committee approved recommendations regarding foster carer support, including the implementation of the National Minimum Allowance rates for Foster Carers in Wales as expected by the Welsh Government from April 1, 2025, and noted plans to enhance carer support through respite packages, enhanced supervision, training, and collaboration with third-sector organizations.

Recommendations Approved