Political differences were put aside as party leaders acknowledged the years of public service given by 17 Swansea councillors who are not standing in May's local Government elections. Thirteen of them are from the ruling Labour group, including Cllr Des Thomas, who has notched up just under 50 years as an elected member.
The other 12 Labour councillors heading into the political sunset are Gloria Tanner, Nick Davies, Peter Jones, Paulette Smith, Mary Sherwood, Will Evans, Jennifer Raynor, Mark Thomas, Clive Lloyd, Christine Richards, Mark Child and June Burtonshaw.
"You will be a very sad loss to this council," said Labour leader Rob Stewart.
