Mandy Evans

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

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

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

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