Mair Baker

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

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

Swansea Council Volunteering Policy Development.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

...to approve recommendations for the development of a Swansea Council Volunteering Policy, including a Manager's Toolkit and Volunteer Handbook, aiming to establish consistent principles and practices for volunteer recruitment, management, and support across council services.

Recommendations Approved

Disclosures of Personal & Prejudicial Interests.

From: Swansea Council - October 13, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Swansea Local Development Plan 6th Annual Monitoring Report 2024-25 (AMR 6).

From: Swansea Council - October 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved