Concerns were raised at a meeting in May 2013 about the attention given to the upkeep of local parks in Swansea and it was suggested at the time that more work may need to be carried out. As a result, a working group was set up, to look at the parks service in Swansea, how these are being […]
You can help us improve inward investment by completing a short survey
November 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Views sought from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A representative from the office of the Children’s Commissioner will be meeting with the Attainment and Wellbeing Scrutiny Inquiry Panel next week to discuss children and young peoples wellbeing especially in relation to schools. Some of the issues the Panel will raise include for example: What young people are most concerned about currently (in relation to Wellbeing […]
Tourism Scrutiny report published
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Tourism Scrutiny Inquiry Panel has completed their inquiry into Tourism entitled ‘Are we making the most of Swansea’s potential as a destination for tourists’. The report, which was presented to the Scrutiny Programme Committee on Monday 10th June, contains the conclusions and recommendations from the panel after 6 months of evidence gathering. Why carry out this inquiry? […]