Swansea Arena and the park it's set in (Image: Richard Youle )

The leader of the opposition in Swansea said councillors should have more of a say in how millions of pounds is spent on projects. Cllr Chris Holley said he felt elected members weren't involved enough as reports seeking approval for new capital expenditure or amendments to existing capital schemes went before cabinet not full council.

These documents, known as financial procedure rule 7 (FPR7) reports, often contain commercial information so are discussed in closed session in cabinet or scrutiny meetings. Cllr Holley, the leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group, made the call for more councillor decision-making in a meeting of full council on December 4. "That's all we are asking for," he said.

Council leader Rob

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