An annual report was presented to councillors at Swansea's Guildhall, pictured here (Image: Richard Youle )

The number of looked-after children and young people on the child protection register fell in Swansea in 2024-25 but a shortage of foster carers is a concern, a meeting heard. There were 592 looked-after children throughout the year compared to 603 in 2023-24 while the number of young people on the child protection register was 433 throughout the year compared to 461 the previous 12 months.

The figures, which fluctuate from week to week, were in a child and family services report discussed by a panel of councillors. They heard there has been a slight rise in referrals of children who were missing or suspected of being exploited or trafficked and this was partly because councils

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