Yesterday the Economic Inactivity Panel members met up with representatives from Swansea University, Gower College Swansea, Careers West Wales and Info-nation. The Panel were keen to find out what what work is currently being carried out to help improve the situation in respect of economic inactivity in Swansea. It was interesting to learn about initiatives such as the Steps […]
The Economic Inactivity Panel met with Higher Education Providers & Support Services
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Wellbeing Inquiry Panel meets Cabinet Members
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Attainment and Wellbeing Inquiry Panel will shortly be meeting with two of Swansea’s cabinet members, Cllr Will Evans (Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills) and Cllr Mitch Theaker (Cabinet Member Opportunities for Children and Young People). The Panel will discuss a number of issues with them, like for example: What work is currently being […]
Scrutiny councillors publish report on services for looked after children
June 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Looked After Children Scrutiny Inquiry Panel has completed the inquiry into how support services for looked after children in Swansea can be improved. The report, which will be presented to the Scrutiny Programme Committee on Monday 10th June, contains the conclusions and recommendations of the panel after 6 months of evidence gathering. The topic was chosen […]
Scrutiny Councillors Visit Two Communities First Sites
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Over the last few days the Economic Inactivity Inquiry Panel members have visited two Communities First sites, to see for themselves the work that is being carried out in the community to help the most disadvantaged people in the most deprived areas. The key priority is to engage with people who are considered to be […]
Looking at ‘what works’ in improving children and young peoples wellbeing
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Attainment and Wellbeing Scrutiny Inquiry Panel will meet next week with professionals from across Swansea to discuss ‘what works’ in improving the wellbeing of children and young people in Swansea. The Panel, at this meeting, are keen to investigate areas of good practice and to learn from the experience of people working in the field. The discussion will […]
Communities First – Working to Improve Economic Inactivity
April 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Inquiry Panel met this week to hear about the work being carried out in Swansea by Communities First, in respect of economic inactivity. Caroline Carter, Community Regeneration Co-ordinator and Ryland Doyle, Cabinet Member for Target Areas, attended the meeting and explained how Communities First is making an appreciable impact on the areas where […]