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Summary

The meeting covered several key topics, including the success of the Sustainable Corporate Transformation Plan, the appointment of a senior coroner, the appointment of school governors, and additional funding for road repairs.

The most significant topic discussed was the appointment of a senior coroner for Swansea and surrounding areas. The council has had an interim coroner since 2014, and discussions with the Chief Coroner's Office about potentially merging coroner areas delayed the appointment of a permanent coroner. The merger is no longer being considered, so the council now has permission to proceed with the appointment. The process will be led by Swansea Council but must be approved by the Chief Coroner and the Lord Chancellor. The council approved the steps to begin this appointment process.

Another important topic was the success of the Sustainable Corporate Transformation Plan. Although the report's author, Holly Reid, was not present, it was noted that significant work had gone into the plan, involving many council members. The plan is ongoing, and the council expressed gratitude for the efforts made so far.

The council also discussed the appointment of school governors, approving seven nominations. The council acknowledged the hard work and dedication of local governors, emphasizing the importance of their role in schools.

Additionally, the council approved further investment in road repairs, adding half a million pounds to the existing budget, bringing the total to over seven million pounds for the year. This funding aims to address the backlog of necessary repairs and improvements across Swansea's roads. The council praised the highways team for their continuous efforts in maintaining the city's infrastructure.

Finally, the council moved to exclude the public for the remaining items on the agenda.

Attendees

Profile image for Cyril Anderson
Cyril Anderson Labour • Electoral Townhill
Profile image for Alyson Anthony
Alyson Anthony Labour & Cooperative Party • Electoral Llansamlet
Profile image for Andrea Williams
Andrea Williams Deputy Leader • Labour • Electoral Morriston
Profile image for Louise Gibbard
Louise Gibbard Labour • Electoral Dunvant and Killay
Profile image for David Hopkins
David Hopkins Deputy Leader • Labour • Electoral Townhill
Profile image for Andrew Stevens
Andrew Stevens Labour • Electoral Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Profile image for Elliott King
Elliott King Labour • Electoral Cockett
Profile image for Robert Francis-Davies
Robert Francis-Davies Labour • Electoral Morriston
Profile image for Hayley Gwilliam
Hayley Gwilliam Labour • Electoral St Thomas
Profile image for Robert Smith
Robert Smith Labour • Electoral Llwchwr
Profile image for Rob Stewart
Rob Stewart Leader of the Council • Labour • Electoral Morriston

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Thursday 16-May-2024 10.00 Cabinet

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 16-May-2024 10.00 Cabinet

Additional Documents

11 - LA Gov append
07 - CTP Annual report 2023-24
07 -Appendix A
13 - Appendix A
09 - Appointment of Senior Coroner
Printed minutes Thursday 16-May-2024 10.00 Cabinet
12 - Swansea LAEP report
Minutes - 2024Apr18
09 - IIA
11 - LA Gov report
13- Highways Additional Capital
13 - Appendix B
Exclusion Report