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Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

July 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee View on council website

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Disclosures of Personal & Prejudicial Interests from Members.
Recommendations Approved

Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee approved recommendations on 23/07/2026 regarding disclosures of personal and prejudicial interests from members.
Renewables/District Heat Network.
Recommendations Approved

The Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee received information on the Swansea District Heating Network on 23 July 2026. The committee was informed about the progress of a feasibility study and business case development for a low-carbon heat network, supported by grant funding. Officers were to present findings and recommendations to the committee.
Minutes:
Recommendations Approved

The Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee decided to approve the Work Plan for the 2026-2027 Municipal Year. They also resolved that all future meetings in 2026-2027 commence at 2 pm. The committee also agreed to include an update on Waterways (Tawe River Corridor) in the Work Plan.
Culture Strategy.
Recommendations Approved

The Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee received an update on Swansea's Culture Strategy 2026-2031 on 23/07/2026. The committee was invited to discuss the report and provide views on how the strategy can support Council objectives. The report noted that the strategy was approved by Cabinet in April 2026 and covers various cultural aspects including arts, creative industries, tourism, and heritage.
Work Plan.
Recommendations Approved

The Economy & Infrastructure Service Transformation Committee noted the Work Plan 2026-2027 on 23 July 2026. The committee's work plan includes discussions on Renewables/District Heat Network Culture Strategy, Local Growth Fund Pride in Place, Bus Network Metro, Events Strategy, Parks Development Strategy, Local Housing Strategy, and LDP Update & Next Steps Placemaking Plan & Strategy.