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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J.S. Edmunds, L.D. Evans, H.I. Jones, T.J. Jones and B.A.L. Roberts. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTERESTS Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of personal interest. |
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CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Additional documents: Minutes:
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COUNCIL MINUTES - 22ND OCTOBER 2020 PDF 490 KB Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 22ND October, 2020 be signed as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Councillor D.E. Williams’ name in the list of attendees and the inclusion of Councillor P.M. Hughes’ name under ‘Apologies for absence’.
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TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM: Additional documents: |
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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, SWANSEA BAY CITY DEAL PDF 307 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Council was informed that the Executive Board, at its meeting held on the 19th October 2020 (minute 4 refers), had considered the proposed Business Case, and subsequent investment, for the Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Project for which Carmarthenshire County Council was the designated lead Authority. The Project would deliver the essential underlying Infrastructure required to support and underpin the region’s broader Digital Strategy and help to ensure that the region was equipped with future-proofed Digital Infrastructure that will provide the transformative foundations for City Deal interventions and wider regional growth. Members wholeheartedly supported the proposals outlined in the report and were advised that information on the current broadband situation within each of their wards could be obtained from officers if they wished.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Executive Board be adopted:
“4.1 that the proposed Business Case and subsequent investment in Digital Infrastructure across the Swansea Bay City Region be approved; 4.2 that the project SRO (Senior Responsible Owner) be granted delegated powers to make minor amendments to the business case as necessary to obtain approval at local, regional, and national governance.”
[NOTE: At this point in the meeting, 11.00 am, Council observed a 2 minutes silence to remember those who had lost their lives in conflict.]
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EXECUTIVE BOARD - 19TH OCTOBER 2020 PDF 329 KB Additional documents: Minutes: |
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised that no public questions had been received.
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised that no questions from Members had been received.
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CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES Additional documents: Minutes: In accordance with Corporate Procedure Rule CPR 2(2)(n) the following nominations had been received from the Labour Group and it was:
RESOLVED:-
9.1 that Councillor Suzy Curry be appointed to replace Councillor Fozia Akhtar on the Licensing Committee; 9.2 that Councillor Rob James be appointed to replace Councillor Suzy Curry on the Democratic Services Committee.
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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE DEMOCRATIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Nomination received for Chair of the Democratic Services Committee
Cllr Rob James – Labour Additional documents: Minutes: As Cllr. Rob James had replaced Cllr. Suzy Curry on the Democratic Services Committee [Minute 9.1 above refers] Council was asked to consider appointing a new Chair for that Committee. In accordance with the requirement of the Constitution Leaders had been asked to submit their nominees. The only name put forward was Cllr Rob James.
RESOLVED that Councillor Rob James be appointed Chair of the Democratic Services Committee. |
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MINUTES FOR INFORMATION Additional documents: Minutes: |