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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Scrutiny Performance Panel - Climate Change and Nature - Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 10.30 am
Council - Thursday, 5 November 2026 - 5.00 pm
The Council of the City and County of Swansea is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Key discussions are expected to include the council's mid-term budget statement, a proposal to cease issuing casino licences, and amendments to the council's gambling policy.
Agenda and draft minutes
The Cost of Living Scrutiny Inquiry Panel met to gather evidence from Caroline Newman, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot, regarding the impact of the rising cost of living. The panel discussed various issues including increased demand for support, fuel poverty, debt, and barriers to accessing advice, with the findings to be incorporated into the inquiry's final report.
Scrutiny Inquiry Panel - Cost of Living - Wednesday, 7 October 2026 - 10.30 am
The Scrutiny Inquiry Panel - Cost of Living met to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on employment services in Swansea. Councillor Rebecca Fogarty, Cabinet Member for Community, and Jo-Anne Thomas, Employment and Skills Manager, presented information on the council's employment support programmes, including Communities for Work Plus (CfW+) and Connect to Work. The panel also reviewed a written response from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding national policies and local service delivery.
Decisions from Meetings
235 decisions · Page 1 of 47
Notice of Motion - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
From: Council - Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 5.00 pm - October 01, 2026
The Council of Swansea Council decided on 01 October 2026 to approve the Notice of Motion regarding the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The council resolved to publicly restate its commitment, support, and thanks for the work of RNLI Mumbles and all RNLI volunteers across the UK. The Leader and Chief Executive will write to RNLI headquarters and Mumbles station outlining the council's full support.
Recommendations Approved
Announcements of the Leader of the Council.
From: Council - Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 5.00 pm - October 01, 2026
Swansea Council recorded an announcement from the Leader of the Council on 01 October 2026. The recommendations were approved for information.
Recommendations Approved
Councillors' Questions.
From: Council - Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 5.00 pm - October 01, 2026
The Council approved recommendations on 01/10/2026. The Council noted updates on the South West Metro project, the summer free bus offer, graffiti prosecutions, the Ocean Prime report, ferry service progress, winter support plans, the Baldwins bridge replacement, Dyfatty area programmes, grant funding, footpath and bridleway investment, Planning Enforcement case prioritisation, Registrar service relocation, employee toilet facilities, and the occupancy of 71-72 Kingsway.
Recommendations Approved
Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests.
From: Council - Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 5.00 pm - October 01, 2026
The Council of Swansea Council approved recommendations on 01/10/2026. Councillors W G Thomas and H E Williams declared a personal interest in Item 13.
Recommendations Approved
Written Responses to Questions asked at the Last Ordinary Meeting of Council.
From: Council - Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 5.00 pm - October 01, 2026
The Council of Swansea Council approved written responses to questions asked at the last ordinary meeting of Council on 01/10/2026. The responses provided information regarding the fire risk assessment for Kilvey Hill, the stability of ground and water supply assessments for Kilvey Hill, the number of Men's and Women's Sheds in Swansea and available funding, a breakdown of funding provided to Men's Sheds, and an update on the online schedule for weed spraying. The Council also provided details on the evidence required for a Regulation 7 of the Advert Regulations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 80
- Average per month
- 2.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 235