Recently we produced a call for evidence as part of the Scrutiny Inquiry into inward investment and Scrutiny Councillors as part of that inquiry would like to hear your views. The survey is looking for views on: Key factors for attracting business toSwanseaand the region How to support small business and entrepreneurship locally and regionally The […]
You can help us improve inward investment by completing a short survey
November 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We must inspire our young people if we want to reduce economic inactivity
October 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Economic inactivity is a major concern, locally, regionally and nationally. This is an issue for which there are no easy answers. If the Council and its partners are to make a difference, new approaches and new ways of working together will need to be found. It is for these reasons that a group of councillors […]
New Inquiry Panel Supports Social Care at Home
October 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As the demand for the number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing, this is putting more and more pressure on the Council and its partners, as they try to meet the demand with limited resources and staff levels. A new Scrutiny Inquiry Panel has been developed, which will look to answer […]
How can the Council improve public engagement? – call for evidence
October 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Public Engagement Panel is to start an inquiry into how the Council can improve its engagement practices with the public, staff and partners. This is a significant and strategic issue which was identified in the Single Integrated Plan which prioritises working together to make Swansea a better place and to improve community well being in […]
Involving children and young people is key to improving wellbeing in schools
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
How schools, the council and partners meet the emotional needs of children is vital to improving both the wellbeing and the attainment of children and young people in our schools. In the drive to constantly improve educational standards, young people’s wellbeing must be considered. Schools must consistently recognise the importance of wellbeing matters not only […]
Helping to improve the lives of looked after children
September 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A group of councillors carried out a detailed investigation into how the Council and partners provide services for looked after children. At the end of the investigation the councillors on the Services for Looked After Children Scrutiny Inquiry Panel made 15 recommendations in their report to Cabinet which they hoped would improve the lives and experiences […]