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LDP • TOP CLASS RECYCLING: The High Street is not the only place to pick up a bargain this time of year. Why not give our Corner Shop a go and help boost city recycling rates? More on page x Picture by Jason Rogers
Schools and social services will be Swansea Council’s main funding priorities as it looks to save more than £90 million the next three years. Last year the Council carried out a wide-ranging consultation and prioritised schools and social care in line with feedback from the public. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said the authority has already been making significant savings but more needs to be done to close the gap between what the council needs to spend on services and the amount it receives. He said: “We are living in unprecedented times. Austerity is not over and the money we receive from the Government is falling at a time when demand for our services is rising.
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Time to have your say on budget proposals YOU CAN have your say on the budget proposals by picking up leaflets at almost 30 libraries and district housing offices around the city or simply by going online at www.swansea.gov.uk/budgetsurvey Residents’ views and those of council staff will be taken into account prior to reports going to Cabinet and Council in February and March. The consultation will include questions on specific budget proposals as well as seeking views about how the Council can transform services. Staff and trade unions are being consulted and the council has given a commitment to minimise redundancies through redeployment, voluntary redundancy, early retirement and flexible working.
“Every area of the council will be affected by reductions in funding, but we’ve made schools and social services our priority in line with the public’s views. He added: “People understand we are facing very difficult choices and that services will change dramatically. “This isn’t just about reducing funding; it’s about finding new ways
of working, modernising services, being smarter and more efficient so that we meet the needs of people in the years ahead. “We spend an average £4,000 a year per household on council services which equates to around £1m a day being spent on vital services valued in our communities. “Due to the massive challenge we face this means other areas like
environmental services and cultural services may see their budgets reduced more significantly. In the last two years £50m has been cut from council budgets and further budget reductions and Cllr Stewart said that another £38m is needed in the next financial year. The council is also looking to save millions more by using the internet, streamlining administration and backoffice services and generating additional income so it can use the money to help pay for services. He said: “Putting up council tax on its own wouldn’t work simply because a 1% increase would generate £800,000. It would take over a 100% increase in council tax to bridge the gap we face in the next few years. That’s not fair and no-one would support it.” • Please turn to page 4 for more information.
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LATER this year the council will be seeking the views of residents, businesses and others on one of the city’s most important plans – the Local Development Plan. Known as the LDP, the plan has been in development since 2009 and is a blueprint of how available land in Swansea can be used in the next 10 years, including residential, leisure and commercial development. Residents have already given their views in a series of consultations which have taken place since the process started, and more than 50,000 responses have been received. Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet
Why the LDP matters THE LDP is something that all councils must prepare and is used to help make any future planning decisions, including housing, business development, open space and infrastructure like schools. Residents can view the council’s LDP web pages where you can find downloads of all the reviews and assessments linked to the LDP process so far. Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/ldp for more information
Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “The next stage is to publish the draft deposit plan which is the final stage before the plan is presented to the planning inspectorate for consideration. “The important thing at that stage is that the public have had the opportunity to have their say in the process and we have shown we have
taken their views on board. “Strategically, the emphasis has to be on identifying suitable land for developing housing. As a city, Swansea is growing and Welsh Government projections show that the population will expand significantly over the next 10 years. That’s why finding and earmarking suitable housing land is essential.”
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So far the Council has highlighted a number of strategic sites where the focus will be on creating new homes and developing business opportunities. Around 100 smaller candidate sites have also been included in the plan, earmarking them for development in the future. Cllr Francis Davies added: “All the candidate sites put forward to the council for inclusion have now been through the assessment process and the public have also given their views on these sites. “A detailed assessment of open spaces has also been completed to consider parks and green space and how we can manage the recreational aspect of the plan.”
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• WELCOME HOME: Our Active Swansea centres are friendly places where you can find a new you
EXPERT advice and stateof-the-art equipment is available on your doorstep to help you reach your fitness goals in 2016. Active Swansea community leisure centres are located in Penlan, Penyrheol, Morriston, Bishopston and Cefn Hengoed. Top quality gym equipment, free weights rooms, swimming pools and racquet sports are among the facilities and activities available. More than 120 fitness classes a week are also organised to cater for people’s different needs and fitness levels. The leisure centres in Bishopston, Morriston, Penlan and Penyrheol
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Get on track for a new you with ActiveSwansea’s help THERE’S lots for youngsters to do at Active Swansea leisure centres too. Swimming lessons, roller skating, gymnastics, athletics, football, netball and trampolining are among the activities available as part of the Active Kids programme that gives plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, burn off energy and make new friends. Have a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/activeswansea for more information, find Active Swansea on Facebook or follow @ActiveSwansea on Twitter.
have been refurbished with Life Fitness equipment including treadmills, cross trainers and bikes that feature technology like internet access and a bounty of entertainment options. Gym-goers can enjoy personalised workouts, the chance to record their progress and the opportunity to take interactive cycles through the stunning scenery of
countries like France and New Zealand. Cllr Mark Child, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Healthy City and Wellbeing, said: “January is traditionally the time of the year when attention typically turns from Christmas to the summer holidays and the window of several months people have to get fitter, lose
weight, tone up or reach their fitness goals. “We have dedicated, expert staff on hand to put together individual exercise programmes for people whatever their fitness levels, motivation or goals may be – and then guide and motivate them through their fitness journeys.” Every member of Active Swansea receives a one-to-one ‘cwtsh’ with an instructor in the first few months of joining. “Some gyms can be quite daunting to new members, but the Active Swansea team has developed a personal approach to help people feel more relaxed and achieve their health and fitness goals,” said Cllr Child.
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Council diary markers WELCOME to your guide to Council meetings. Most meetings take place at the Guildhall, but please note you may be excluded from attending all or any part of a meeting. This list is correct at the time of going to press but if you are considering attending please call 01792 636000 before setting out to check the venue and time. You can also pick up agenda details by going to the Council website at http://bit.ly/councildiary
January 11 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm January 12 Planning Committee, 2pm January 13 Corporate Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm January 14 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm January 20 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm January 21 Cabinet, 4pm January 25 Prevention and Social Care Reform Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm January 28 Council, 5pm February 3 Education and Young People Cabinet Advisory Committee, 3pm February 8 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm February 9 Planning Committee, 2pm February 10 Corporate Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm February 11 Special Cabinet, 2pm Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm February 12 General Licensing Committee, 10am February 16 Audit Committee, 2.30pm February 17 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 3pm February 18 Cabinet, 4pm February 22 Prevention and Social Care Reform Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm February 25 Council, 5pm
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• SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: Education, children’s services and social care are at the heart of our budget proposals
Sustainable services at heart of our ambition RESIDENTS looking for the inside track on the budget challenges facing the council can find out more by taking a look at a new video online. The video is just one of the ways to find out about how the council aims to tackle a budget gap of £90m in the next few years. You can have your say on the budget proposals by picking up one of thousands of leaflets available at almost 30 libraries and district housing offices around the city or you can simply go online at www.swansea.gov.uk/budgetsurvey The video offers a quick run-down of the services the council offers and the budget challenges we face. The video highlights both the
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THE Council touches the lives of almost all 241,000 residents, providing hundreds of services which make a difference. The Council Budget 2016/17 ‘Have your Say’ consultation looks at specific proposals for spending reductions in areas like administration costs. It’s also seeking to take views into account on future funding of services including social care and waste. We are asking you for feedback on whether you would be prepared to pay more for some services or see them delivered in a different way rather than lose them. We’re also seeking views and ideas on improving our waste and recycling rates so we can reduce the impact of costly landfill tax and avoid the potential for Welsh Government fines as well. On social care we want to know, for example, what more you think can be done to support older older people to live safely and as independently as possible in their own homes. And on cultural services we are seeking your views on a range of proposals which might see some transferred to third-party, not-for-profit providers, for example, as already happens with leisure services in other council areas such as Neath Port Talbot. We also want to see your contributions on a comprehensive review we’re conducting of our events programme, museum collections, libraries, archive and tourist information services.
CLIVE Llloyd, Cabinet Member for Performance and Transformation said residents can play their part in reducing demand for services to save money and look after services. “One of the reasons why everyone puts so much effort into recycling is because it helps us avoid expensive fines. And if
council’s income, the cost of services and where the council’s spending priorities are. Cllr Clive Lloyd, Cabinet Member for Performance and Transformation, said: “The priorities of the people of Swansea are our priorities and, despite the £90m of budget reductions we face, we will still deliver on those priorities.
there was less littering, graffiti and fly-tipping, we’d also be able to save money. “In the next three to five years we may have to deliver services very differently, but if we take action now and find sustainable alternatives, we’ll be able to protect more services in the longer term.”
“The budget consultation proposals reflect the council’s Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future transformation programme which calls for greater efficiency within the council and more partnership working with local people and community groups.” This year the proposals highlight how local people and organisations
will not only be able to have their say but also have the chance to participate in running some local services themselves in future years. Cllr Lloyd said: “The options open to us include delivering services differently, working with partners and working closely with the community. “It’s why we are reviewing all our services, including cultural services, waste and social services. “More reviews will follow and we want the public’s views on how we can run them differently and save money. “We also want to work more closely with our communities. In the past where we’ve had to stop or change some services, we’ve worked with local groups so they can take them on instead.”
Your chance to get involved in community projects RESIDENTS who want to help influence the future of their communities have never had a better chance thanks to an innovative new programme unveiled by Swansea Council. Local services and amenities make all the difference to communities and now groups and individuals who have common interests in them will have opportunities to make the most of their futures with assistance from the council. The new Community Action programme aims to unlock local ideas, energy and resolve to transform much-loved local
amenities such as sports fields, parks and community buildings. Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “We’re looking at a new era for our communities where the untapped resources of local people take over from the council so they can shape services they take on to meet neighbourhood needs. The best people to ask what they want from a service are the people living on its doorstep.” Under the Community Action scheme residents with viable plans to make a go of their community service will be
considered for financial support and will have the chance to draw on council expertise so they can set up and get going. A key element of Community Action would see residents identifying council services they could run at a local level independently or in partnership with the authority. Other potential actions could include the transfer of council assets to local residents to run. The Community Action web pages can be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/communityactio
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Get switched on to street lights RESIDENTS are being urged to report any faults they find with street lights in their area. The council wants to hear about faulty lamps so they can be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. More than 16,000 street lights around the city have been upgraded with LED and other modern energy-saving devices over the last two years. The work is part of a three-year street lighting replacement programme in the city which is expected to save around £400,000 a year. The latest communities to benefit from the LED street lighting include Clydach, Birchgrove, Townhill and Mayhill (Main Roads). It’s easy to report a faulty street light just go online at www.swansea.gov.uk/reportit or you can call the highways team on the freephone 0800 317990.
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• WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED: Sale of Alberto Culver site will bring more than 100 jobs to Swansea Picture courtesy of Evening Post
JOBS, homes and local amenities are being opened up for residents as Swansea Council continues to make best use of its assets. The council has recently sold a number of its properties and plots of land as it goes about streamlining services and operating more efficiently in future. Among the success stories is the council's sale of its freehold interest in the former Alberto Culver site at Llansamlet Enterprise Park to the Dr Organic Group, a South Wales-based company founded by local entrepreneurs Steve Quinn and Fred Whitcomb. Dr Organic, a manufacturer of
Making most of our assets is a top priority SUCCESS stories include the sale of a plot of land in Penplas that once accommodated the former Leo's supermarket to a developer with close links to a prominent discount food retailer. This could lead to up to 80 new jobs as well as the construction of a new pub and restaurant on site. Swansea Council has also recently sold an historic folly site in Sketty to a developer and discussions with housing developers about the Civic Centre site in Penllergaer are on-going.
cosmetics and food supplements, will be consolidating its European operations on the Swansea site, opening up more than 100 jobs over the next two to three years. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: "The number of properties and land in our portfolio is always under review as we look to identify what's surplus to
requirements and become as streamlined as possible. "Staff in our strategic estates team are continuing to do a terrific job in securing deals that don't just represent best value for the council, but also have multiple advantages for residents including employment opportunities, new homes and high quality facilities on their doorsteps.
"The Dr Organic deal is just one example of many that show we're doing our bit, as a council, to tackle the budget deficit we face by generating income in an innovative way that benefits people across the city. We hope to be in a position to announce more deals with investors for other properties and plots of land as 2016 progresses." The former Manselton Primary School building and the old council transport depot in Clydach are expected to go to auction in coming months as part of the drive to make the most of the council’s assets in the years ahead. Have a look at the business section of www.swansea.gov.uk to see land and property that's on the market.
Blue plaque honours life-saving sisters TWO sisters who saved drowning sailors from death in the sea off Mumbles in the 19th Century are next in line for a blue plaque in Swansea. Margaret and Jennie Ace, the daughters of Mumbles lighthouse keeper William Ace, saved members of the Mumbles lifeboat’s crew after it struck rocks below the lighthouse on a stormy February morning in 1883. The Mumbles lifeboat, called the Wolverhampton, got into trouble when it was launched to help a German barque called the Prinz
Aldabert, of Danzig, which had also struck rocks at Mumbles Head. Ignoring their father’s warning, the two sisters waded into the water, rescued two men and helped another to safety. They both received gold brooches from the Empress of Germany for looking after the barque’s crew. Swansea Council will unveil a blue plaque to honour the Ace sisters in February at a spot close to Mumbles Pier that overlooks the sea. It’ll be the 13th blue plaque the council has
unveiled in recent years. Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “Our blue plaque scheme is all about celebrating Swansea’s people and places that have either achieved great things or helped to put our city on the map. Since the scheme was first incepted, we’ve honoured writers, scientists, an explorer, a missionary, a suffragette, a park and a sportsground that have helped Swansea make its mark on the world.”
ARCHIVISTS and volunteers are joining forces to put together the most detailed digital map ever created of Wales in early Victorian times. The project to digitise and index the tithe maps of Wales is being financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund and West Glamorgan Archive Service is encouraging more people to get involved. Find out more about tithe maps and the project ‘Cynefin: Mapping Wales’ Sense of Place’ by visiting West Glamorgan Archives in Swansea Civic Centre or at http://cynefin.archiveswales.o rg.uk/
Our trade support is fair enough SWANSEA’S commitment to fair trade is once again being celebrated. The area’s status as a Fair Trade County has been renewed for a further two years thanks to an-ongoing commitment to fair trade. Swansea was first awarded fair trade status back in 2002 in recognition of factors like the availability of fair trade products in local shops and restaurants as well as support for fair trade principles shown by the council, businesses, schools and faith groups.
Forge Fach saved THE FUTURE of a landmark building which has been central to the community life of Clydach has been secured for generations to come. The Forge Fach Resource Centre has been handed over to national charity Walsingham, ensuring it remains open to service community groups and projects in future years.
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Innovation corridor plan YOU can now have your say on plans to transform Fabian Way into an innovation corridor. Consultation has now started on a coordinated approach to planning along the busy 5km stretch of road that links the Amazon roundabout in Neath Port Talbot to the eastern bank of Swansea's River Tawe. The consultation will run until January 25 The co-ordinated approach being proposed is looking to make the most of existing and potential emerging developments, including the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, Swansea University's Bay Campus, the Bay Studios and the University of Wales Trinity St David's plans for a new waterfront campus in SA1. Have your say at www.swansea.gov.uk/fa bianwayplan
Flood views taking shape RESIDENTS have been having their say on a city-wide plan to tackle flooding. Swansea Council has drafted a Flood Risk Management Plan which sets out a wide range of actions to protect communities against flood damage. The plan follows the introduction of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 which were developed following widespread flooding in parts of the UK in 2007. The consultation ended in December and the feedback will be taken into account by the council and other partners such as Natural Resources Wales.
Wild flowers heading back YOUR feedback on our wildflowers initiative has been so positive that we’ll be bringing them back again this year. The council received hundreds of compliments about the project which saw parks, roadside verges and other spare land explode in a blaze of colour last summer. Residents will have their chance to do the same on their own patches of land because packets of the Swansea Mix will be available at the Botanical Gardens from the end of March.
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‘It’s like having friends round to help us out’ NO MATTER how tough things get John Britton always wants what is best for his beloved wife Valerie. He knows that being home together is what keeps them both going through all the challenges they face. Thanks to a pioneering service provided by Swansea Council in partnership with the ABMU Health Board the couple, who have been married for more than 32 vears, are now getting the support they both need to keep living together happily at home. John and Valerie’s happy married life changed forever 15 years ago when Valerie was found to have a brain tumour. Subsequent illness and complications following a hip operation have left her with complex needs. She is no longer able to walk, speak or eat, so relies on her 73-year-old husband who provides fantastic care but also needs support. Thanks to Swansea’s Integrated Network West hub team, who visit four times a day, he gets that specialist support to care for Valerie and vital rest time so he can stay well and continue to care. Cllr Jane Harris, Swansea Council’s Cabinet member for Services for Adults and Vulnerable People, said: “We have been listening to residents, carers and staff in social care, health and the voluntary sector to develop more sustainable services for older people that better meet to their needs. “This service is an example of how an alternative to traditional residential care prove better for everyone involved. John said: “The team has had a tremendously positive impact on our lives, making it possible for Valerie to be at home with me where she’s happiest and changing our lives for the better. “Before it felt like my home was being filled with up to 40 different strangers from one week to the next and it was exhausting have to go through everything with them each time. “Now we have a regular team that are like friends to both of us.”
• CARING: John and the Integrated Network team who make it possible for him and his wife Valerie to continue living in their own home. Alison Ransome, Integrated Network Manager for the West hub, said: “The co-location of teams means care providers from different organisations are able to share their knowledge and expertise more easily. “Bringing teams closer enhances working relationships, breaks down perceived barriers and provides a more seamless and efficient care experience for our service users”.
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THE Integrated Network team is designed to enable staff with a range of skills and expertise to better communicate and work together to provide a more effective, joined up service. Three hubs have now been set up in North, West and Central Swansea, each hosting a wide ranging team of different health and social care staff such as therapy, nursing, social work, domiciliary care and administrators. The scheme is part of the Western Bay Programme’s health and social care integration agenda and has been funded by the Welsh Government’s Intermediate Care Fund. For more information on the Western Bay Programme, please visit www.westernbay.org.uk
‘We’re keeping vulnerable safe’ HIGH-QUALITY social services which are attracting attention from experts around the world are keeping vulnerable people safe and helping save millions of pounds a year. The council’s pioneering ‘Signs of Safety’ initiative aims to keep children safe and prevent them having to be looked after by the council is delivering dividends for children and their families. And it’s been so successful experts from around the world are seeking to learn from the Swansea way. ‘Signs of Safety’ was one of the highlights of the Chief Social Services Officer’s annual report which looks at how well services for children, vulnerable adults and the frail and elderly are performing.
Another highlight is progress being made in transforming adult social services where the council is implementing a strengths-based approach to care which supports older residents to live safe and independent lives at home for as long as possible. David Howes, Chief Social Services Officer, said he was also particularly proud of the way staff across the council and councillors were committing themselves to be being part of the safeguarding story. He said: “We were shortlisted for a major UK award because we have taken a whole-council approach to safeguarding. We believe helping keep our children and vulnerable adults safe is the job of everyone at the council and that’s having a very
positive impact on our approach to care.” Mr Howes said: “Signs of Safety is about communities working together to identify vulnerable children at a very early stage so we can work with families, children, health, education and other organisations to address issues long before they become so acute we have to look at taking children into care. “Signs of Safety is not an easy option because it takes skill, commitment and a huge amount of teamwork. Children and their families have a say in what happens and what our social workers often see is families transformed and children having opportunities to realise their potential.”
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Visitors back bins campaign THE #tidySwansea campaign to encourage people to feed the bins and not the birds has been declared a success. Businesses, shoppers and residents alike backed the council’s efforts to discourage people from dumping waste food for gulls and pigeons to pick up. And while the campaign to discourage feeding the birds in public areas of the city centre will continue, David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said
the initiative was making its mark. He said: “We got a lot of positive feedback and support because people recognise seagulls and pigeons are a nuisance. It wasn’t just about the
problem of bird mess damaging pavements, buildings and street furniture. In particular we heard stories about gulls attacking people for their food because they’re no longer afraid. “Our ‘Feed the Bins, not the birds’ campaign was designed to highlight the issue and create a talking point so people became more aware of the issues. The overall appeal is for a tidier, more welcoming environment.” The campaign was backed by Swansea BID, whose chief executive
Russell Greenslade, who said: “We have a lot of food-related businesses in the city centre and feedback from businesses, has been that feeding the birds creates numerous issues for them and their customers, like birds stealing food.” The Council spends more than £2m a year clearing up after people who dump litter or fly-tip in their communities. Littering, which includes feeding birds with food waste in public areas, can attract a fixed penalty notice of £75.
Residents making most of city’s recycling drive RESIDENTS are helping push the city towards a vital target which needs to be met by April this year. All councils in Wales need to recycle 58% of its household waste as part of the ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of waste councils send to landfill. The council is coming up with all sorts of innovative ways to improve recycling rates, including its hugelypopular Corner Shop at the Llansamlet Household Waste and Recyclcing Centre. There residents can purchase all sorts of recycled goods at knockdown prices - all items have either been donated or saved from going to landfill. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “Residents have been playing their part in in improving recycling rates by using our services and supporting initiatives like the Corner Shop. While it’s important we continue with this, it’s vital householders make sure they recycle their waste instead of putting it in black bags. “Our recycling teams are also working hard to make sure residents are aware of the different services we provide by continuing to knock on doors to offer advice on more successful recycling. Cllr Hopkins added: “The introduction of black bag limits has had a very positive impact in the city. Almost from day one we monitored a significant decrease in the amount of black bags that are being disposed of at landfill and that trend is continuing thanks to
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Boost for famous Conservation Area CONSERVATION in Uplands and Ffynone is due to get a boost after a review of the Conservation Area. The review is made up of a character appraisal and a management plan aimed at guiding the preservation and enhancement of both communities. The review is going to the authority’s Planning Committee for adoption as supplementary planning guidance. The review has found areas that should be preserved or enhanced include St James’s Church, the area’s links with Dylan Thomas and green spaces such as Cwmdonkin Park, St James’s Gardens and Rosehill Quarry Community Park. Others include villas and terraced houses in areas like Ffynone Road and the interwar development at Hillside Crescent.
Children snap up sporting chances MORE Swansea schoolchildren than are making the most of sport, according to a new survey. The Sport Wales 2015 survey shows 48% of the city’s schoolchildren are now ‘hooked on sport’ – that’s four per cent more than in 2013. The survey was carried out with children aged between seven and 16 in the city’s schools. Other 2015 survey results show 81% of pupils took part in sport at a club outside school in the last year. The survey also shows 78% of pupils are confident of trying new activities.
Our plug to help electric cars • BARGAIN TIME: The Corner Shop at the Llansamlet household waste recycling centre is very popular this time of year. residents’ efforts.” More recently, the council has started trialling a new plastic collection scheme where pink plastic bags have been replaced with large garden waste style sacks which residents use to dispose of plastic. Cllr Hopkins added: “We’re always looking at ways of improving the services and ensuring we get the best deal for recyclable materials. The new plastic collection scheme is a way we can achieve this.”
Why recycling matters AS WELL as national recycling targets increasing each year, councils are also having their landfill allowances reduced. Going over the set allowance means costly financial penalties and this is something the council wants to avoid. One of the most radical moves has been the introduction of a limit on the number of black bags residents can place out for collection which has helped increase recycling very successfully.
Council homes set for balcony upgrades DOZENS of Swansea homes will soon benefit from improved balconies. The Council is embarking on an improvement scheme that will see balconies upgraded at 48 lowrise flats in Mayhill, Morriston and the city centre. The work, scheduled for completion by the end of March, follows on from balcony upgrades that
have already been carried out in Blaenymaes. Low-rise flats on Calland Street, Davis Street, Glandwr Crescent, Hosea Row, Mysydd Terrace, Pentretreharne Road, Siloh Road, Trewyddfa Gardens and Nicander Parade are among those benefiting and Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Next Generation
Services, said: “This scheme is among many that are on-going to help our housing stock reach the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020. “Once this current phase of balcony upgrade works has finished, other similar improvements will follow in future at properties in Penlan and Sketty.”
MORE charging points for electric cars could soon be introduced in Swansea. Swansea Council has registered an interest with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles for the next round of funding to help cover the costs of additional charging points in towns and cities across the UK. The council already has 11 electric cars in its fleet of vehicles. Charging points are located in the council’s depots but a successful funding application could see more put in place in Swansea in future.
Leisure pleasure PENLAN Leisure Centre is having an open evening for children and adults on Monday January 18 from 3.30pm. There will be a range of free activities available and, as the event is always very popular it’s a good idea to book early on 01792 588079.
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Road repair teams ready to rise to the winter challenge DESPITE the gloomy winter weather, teams of Swansea Council staff will continue to brave the elements over coming months to help keep the city moving. Dedicated workers will be out and about in all conditions, inspecting Swansea's road network, scheduling repairs according to their priority and unblocking culverts to protect communities from flooding during times of heavy rain. Their work builds on the 6,000
Why our highways services matter The PATCH project (Priority Action for Community Highways) spends an intensive week in each of the city's 32 electoral wards every year. The city centre, Townhill, Morriston, Bonymaen, Cwmbwrla, Mynyddbach, Gower, Sketty,
potholes and other road repairs that were carried out across the city last year, which helped contribute to a Welsh Government and Local Government Data Unit study that
Penlan, Gorseinon, Pontarddulais, Clydach, Mawr, Loughor, St Thomas and Oystermouth are among the areas that benefit. Report highways issues at www.swansea.gov.uk/highwaypr oblems or call 0800 132081.
found Swansea's roads to be the second-best maintained of all council areas in Wales. "Swansea Council, like other local authorities in Wales and further
afield, is facing the most severe budget cuts in living memory," said Cllr David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment for Transportation. "The cold and wet weather at this time of year, combined with the volume of traffic nowadays, means there will naturally be an impact on our roads. It's no different in Swansea to any other part of the UK, but residents can be assured we'll continue to keep on top of repairs that need fixing. Emergency repairs will be carried out within 24 hours
and our PATCH project will return from April to the end of the year." Cllr Hopkins said: "The PATCH project has been a huge success since its inception a number of years ago because it means we can focus attention and resources on each community, one at a time. "But while we do all we can, our staff can't be everywhere at once, so I'd ask the public to be our eyes too. As a council, we cover a road network of 1,100km - that's the equivalent of a drive from Swansea to Aberdeen.
Swim campaign launched at pool AMBITIOUS plans to get every single child swimming confidently before they leave primary school have been launched being launched at Wales National Pool Swansea. ‘Learn To Swim Wales’ will be encouraging thousands of youngsters to take the plunge at their local pool and Jeremy Cole, General Manager at Wales National Pool Swansea, said: “We’re delighted to be taking on this exciting and ambitious programme which has the potential to transform lives in so many ways. “First of all it’s about safety and I’m really pleased to see how Learn to Swim Wales’ top priority is to teach children about water safety. “And if every child learns to swim by the time they’re 11 it means we’ll be able to unlock their potential and enthusiasm for swimming which could help lead to the birth of a new generation of Olympic and Commonwealth medallists.” Mr Cole said: “Wales National Pool Swansea is proud to have been home to so many world-class athletes like Jazz Carlin and Ellie Simmonds but we’re equally proud of our track record as a community pool, supporting people of all ages to be confident in and around water. “For all these reasons, Wales National Pool Swansea is the perfect place to adopt the Learn to Swim Wales scheme.” To find out more about what’s happening at WNPS go to • MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Wales National Pool Swansea is helping a new generation to learn to swim www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk
Our nostalgia trip goes viral Get set for city’s great 10k
NOSTALGIC video clips of Swansea city centre have gone viral across the world. The historic clips, uploaded to social media by Swansea Council staff at the West Glamorgan Archive Service, were shot in the years that followed the Second World War blitz when large parts of the city centre were being reconstructed.
Footage includes recordings of the Kingsway, Swansea Market and Castle Gardens in the 1950s and early 1960s. The Kingsway clip includes footage of the Mayflower restaurant, a London-style double decker bus and motorcars that would now be considered vintage. Take a look at @WestGlamArchive on twitter or call 01792 636589 for more information.
ENTRIES for this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k are already open. The 2016 race, taking place on Sunday September 18, will be the 36th of its kind. Swansea Council will again be organising the event. Visit www.swanseabay10k.com to purchase your entry Over 4,000 runners took part in last year’s
race and there were record numbers of children also finished the 5k, 3k and 1k races held on the same afternoon. The event is one of the best of its kind in the UK because of the flat route set against the backdrop of stunning Swansea Bay. It gives runners and charity fundraisers a great way to compete.
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Exam results are top class SWANSEA has come top of the class by helping more pupils than ever before get the qualifications they need to open doors to a bright future. New statistics published by Welsh Government reveal Swansea pupils achieved their best ever GCSE results in 2014/15. Results in Swansea improved at a significantly faster rate than seen across the rest of Wales. Swansea was the best of all local authority areas in Wales in terms of pupils outperforming levels expected
by Welsh Government indicators for the percentage of pupils gaining the equivalent of at least 5 GCESs at grades A* to C including language (English or Welsh first language) and maths. The success was widespread with pupils from all across the county enjoying record success and the gap between boys and girls narrowed too. Results for pupils claiming free school meals were 10% better than the year before. Jen Raynor, Cabinet member for
Education, said: “Well done to the pupils, their parents, schools and the Council teams who support schools to success. “Never has having qualifications of the right type and grade been more important to enable young people to access further and higher education, training, apprenticeships and work. “The standard of education and support the pupils in Swansea were given, alongside their own hard work, means that this summer more of them attained the standards needed to
pursue their career hopes and steer clear of poverty. She added: “The challenge we now face is to continue our trend of improvement for the pupils who will be sitting those courses in years to come. “That’s why we are working with schools, the Welsh Government and other partners to improve school environments, challenge and support better teaching and make the best use of resources available to give pupils the best chance of success.”
Pupils celebrate as new era arrives for Gowerton HUNDREDS of pupils from primary schools on the east and west of the city are ringing in the changes this new year. Swansea Council’s multi-million pound school buildings improvement programme is seeing pupils from Gowerton Primary School come together on one site in a state-of-the art building designed for 21st Century learning. Meanwhile pupils from Lôn Las Welsh Medium Primary are about to leave their ageing buildings and start lessons on a temporary site so work can start on a new purpose built school for them. Susie Ralph, head teacher at Gowerton Primary, said: “Our existing school buildings hold many memories but we are looking forward to creating happy memories in our much needed, much improved new school. “The new buildings will enable us to achieve so much more in a modern learning environment so we can support our children to achieve their full potential.” Karen Thomas, head teacher at Lôn Las, said: “We are grateful to pupils, parents, and the local community for their co-operation which meant we have been able to move into our temporary home quickly to enable our new build to get underway. “Having seen what has been achieved elsewhere in Swansea and the plans for our new school we are really looking forward to the day we will be moving back to Llansamlet and having a 21st Century school.” The projects are part of Swansea Council's 21st Century Schools
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20mph zones will help kill speed REDUCED speed limits are set to be introduced on roads near 18 schools. The road safety measures are aimed at providing a safer environment for children walking to and from school. Dozens of streets will have their speed limit lowered to 20mph and work will also be completed to introduce zig zags and keep clear signs to stop cars parking directly outside some schools. Schools included in the latest road safety measures include YGG Pontybrenin, Waunarlwydd Primary School, Pontlliw Primary, YGG Gellionen and Gorseinon Primary School. The £100,000 investment is part of the Council’s ongoing work to create a safer environment near every school which have so far included Gendros, Mayals and Pengelli.
Fines for parking on zig-zag lines MORE than 500 motorists have been issued with parking fines after parking on zig-zags outside schools in Swansea. The cars were caught by Swansea Council’s parking enforcement vehicle which patrols schools across the city and ensures restricted areas outside school gates are kept clear when children are walking to and from school. The camera enforcement van was launched by the council at the beginning of the year and targets cars that are illegally parked either on school zig zags, pedestrian crossing, bus stops or loading only bays.
Drinking movie makes you think SPECTACULAR: Gowerton the latest community to benefit from a new school. Programme which aims to invest tens of millions of pounds in improving school facilities across the city. The programme has already seen building replacements and upgrades at Cefn Hengoed and Morriston Comprehensive, and new classrooms at Newton and Glyncollen. Pupils of Burlais Primary Schoolmoved out of Victorian buildings into a 21st Century school in September.
Why school building investment matters JEN Raynor, Swansea Council Cabinet Member for Education, said: “As a Council we want to support teachers and pupils to improve their life chances. “For some of our schools that means we need to improve buildings, classrooms and facilities to equip staff and pupils with the tools and inspiration they need.
“That’s why we have been working alongside the Welsh Government to invest millions of pounds in school buildings to improve education and communities across the city.” “You only need to see the delight among Gowerton Primary School pupils to see the effort involved is really worth it.”
School attendance reaches a record high ATTENDANCE at Swansea schools has reached a record high, according to the latest all-Wales figures. Almost 95% of primary school pupils attended school regularly in 2014 to 2015 – the best figure for primary school attendance in Swansea since data collection began.
Swansea was the most improved local authority in Wales for attendance at primary schools in 2014 to 2015. Parents have also been praised for taking on board the importance of sending their child to school whenever they possibly can to give their child the best possible chance of good education
and successful future. Swansea’s rank for attendance in Wales leapt up from 18th to 11th - it highest ever rank since data collection began. Attendance at Primary Schools in 2014/15 was 94.9 per cent compared to 92.9 per cent in 2010/2011.
PUPILS from Birchgrove Comprehensive School pupils have created a three-minute film highlighting the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. In the film, two friends are seen growing up together until tragedy strikes when they are involved in a fatal road accident involving a driver under the influence of alcohol. The film won the school a £500 prize in an annual anti drink-drive campaign and can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=rrbDgay3KkI
Learning city SWANSEA has been recognised by UNESCO for its efforts to promote learning, alongside cities such as Beijing and Mexico City. Swansea Bay City Region’s case study was highlighted in a UNESCO publication called 'Unlocking the Potential of Urban Communities'.
PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER SWANSEA BOULEVARD NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 18/01/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 CONTROLLED ZONE - PROHIBITION OF WAITING, NO LOADING /UNLOADING AT ANY TIME SOMERSET PLACE – for its entire length Ferry Side West Side: From its junction with the northern kerb line of Somerset Place for a distance of 11 metres in a northerly direction. East Side: From its junction with the northern kerb line of Somerset Place for a distance of 14 metres in a northerly direction. East Burrows Road West Side: From its junction with the southern kerb line of Somerset Place for a distance of 11 metres in a southerly direction. East Side: From the southern edge of the footpath from Somerset Place to the ‘Sail’ Bridge, for a distance of 7 metres in a southerly direction. Access Road from Somerset Place (to Sainsbury’s) West Side: From its junction with the northern kerb line of Somerset Place for a distance of 9 metres in a northerly direction. East Side: From the southern edge of the footpath from Somerset Place to the ‘Sail’ Bridge for a distance of 16 metres in a northerly direction Pier Street South Side: From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Adelaide Street to its junction with the western kerb line of Llys Jernegan. From its junction with the western kerb line of Llys Jernegan for a distance of 6 metres in a westerly direction. North Side: From a point 63 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Adelaide Street, for a distance of 17 metres in a easterly then a further 5 metres in a southerly direction. (for clarity: this encompassed the cul de sac completely) SCHEDULE 3 LOADING ONLY AT ANY TIME Pier Street North Side: From a point 11 metres east to a point 26 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Adelaide Street, a distance of 15 metres.
SCHEDULE 4 LIMITED WAITING 2 HOUR NO RETURN WITHIN 4 HOURS MON–SAT 8am–6pm East Burrows Road West Side: From a point 11 metres south to a point 49 metres south of the southern kerb line of Somerset Place, a distance of 38 metres. SCHEDULE 5 LIMITED WAITING 3 HOUR, NO RETURN WITHIN 3 HOURS, PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT MON – SAT 8AM – 6PM. Gloucester Place North Western Side: From its junction with the southern kerb line of Cambrian Place for a distance of 7 metres in a south westerly direction Cambrian Place South Side: From its junction with the western kerb line of Gloucester Place for a distance of 13 metres in a westerly direction. Pier Street North Side: From a point 26 metres east to a point 63 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Adelaide Street, a distance of 37 metres. Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CYNGOR DINAS A SIR ABERTAWE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER THE BRYN, GOLWG HAFREN AND RHYD YR HELYG, DERWEN FAWR NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 18/01/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Traffic Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of road or roads referred to in the schedule hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING MONDAY FRIDAY 10AM – 12PM & 2PM - 4PM THE BRYN North Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Derwen Fawr Road to a point 136 metres east of that junction. West Side From a point 136 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerb line of Derwen Fawr Road to a point 259 metres north of that point. South Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Derwen Fawr Road to a point 136 metres east of that junction. East Side From a point 136 metres east of its
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junction with the eastern kerb line of Derwen Fawr Road to a point 178 metres north of that point. GOLWG HAFREN Both Sides From its junction with the eastern kerb line of The Bryn to a point 120 metres east then north of that point, includes the hammer head at the northern end. RHYD YR HELYG Both Sides From its junction with the western kerb line of The Bryn to a point 260 metres west then north of that point, includes the turning circle at the northern end. Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 KILLAY NORTH AND SOUTH WARDS, SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 18/01/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING LOADING AND UNLOADING AT ANY TIME GOETRE FACH ROAD Both sides From its junction with the northern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road to a point 31 metres north thereof GOWER ROAD North side From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Goetre Fach Road to a point 20 metres east thereof GOETRE FAWR ROAD North side From its junction with the western kerbline of Goetre Fach Road to a point 67 metres west thereof COWPER CLOSE South side From its junction with the north eastern kerbline of Ffordd Taliesin to a point 17 metres north east thereof FFORDD TALIESIN East side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Cowper Close to its junction with the northern kerbline of Dunvant Road DUNVANT ROAD North side
From its junction with the western kerbline of Ffordd Taliesin to a point 34 metres west thereof SCHEDULE 3 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME GOETRE FACH ROAD East side Between points 31 metres north and 75 metres north of the northern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road From its junction with the northern kerbline of Wimmerfield Avenue to a point 12 metres north thereof From its junction with the southern kerbline of Wimmerfield Avenue to a point 15 metres south thereof WIMMERFIELD AVENUE Both sides From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Goetre Fach Road to a point 30 metres east thereof North side From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Fairy Grove to a point 14 metres east thereof From its junction with the western kerbline of Fairy Grove to a point 60 metres west thereof WOODSIDE AVENUE Both sides From its junction with the eastern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road to a point 15 metres east thereof GOWER ROAD East side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Woodside Avenue to a point 7 metres north thereof From its junction with the southern kerbline of Woodside Avenue to a point 20 metres south thereof STEPHENSON ROAD Both sides From its junction with the southern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road to a point 27 metres south GOETRE FAWR ROAD North west side From its junction with the south eastern kerbline of Broadmead to a point 27 metres south east thereof FAIRY GROVE (WESTERN END) West side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Wimmerfield Avenue to a point 49 metres north thereof East side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Wimmerfield Avenue to a point 20 metres north thereof FFORDD TALIESIN West side Between points 22 metres north east and 45 metres north east of a point opposite and in line with the northern kerbline of Dunvant Road SCHEDULE 4 PROHIBITION OF WAITING MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 6PM WIMMERFIELD DRIVE West side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Keats Grove to a point 40 metres north thereof Continued on next page
PUBLIC NOTICES KEATS GROVE North side From its junction with the western kerbline of Wimmerfield Drive to a point 10 metres west thereof SCHEDULE 5 DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACE GOETRE FACH ROAD West side Between points 31 metres north and 47 metres north of the northern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road SCHEDULE 6 LIMITED WAITING 2 HOURS NO RETURN WITHIN 3 HOURS GOETRE FACH ROAD West side Between points 47 metres north and 60 metres north of the northern kerbline of the A4118 Gower Road Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 NEATH ROAD, HAFOD & THE SURROUNDING STREETS NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 18/01/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULES Neath Road, Hafod & the Surrounding Streets SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 7.5t WEIGHT RESTRICTION (EXCEPT FOR ACCESS) B4603 Neath Road From Normandy Road roundabout to the A483/ B4489 New Cut Road. Pentremawr Road from the B4603 Neath Road to Llangyfelach Road – for its entire length. For their entire lengths Vivian Street, Bowen Street, Graham Street, Glyn Street, Morgan Street, Monger Street, Aberdyberthi Street, Villiers Street, Jersey Street, Earl Street, Grandison Street, Maliphant Street, Tawe Avenue, Philadelphia Lane, Odo Street, Gerald Street & Hafod Park. Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 CARLTON TERRACE & MOUNT PLEASANT NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 30th January 2016 quoting reference DVT-00213163/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, NO LOADING UNLOADING AT ANY TIME CARLTON TERRACE South Eastern Side Side From its junction with the south western kerbline of Cradock Street for a distance of 25 metres in a south westerly direction SCHEDULE 3 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME MOUNT PLEASANT Western Side From a point 5 metres to a point 25 metres north of the northern kerbline of Heathfield. Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 HEOL FACH NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 30th January 2016 quoting reference DVT-00213165/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads
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referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME HEOL FACH Northern Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Llangyfelach Road for a distance of 37 metres in a easterly direction Southern Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Llangyfelach Road to its junction with the western kerbline of the Access Road between Heol Fach and Llangyfelach Road. From its junction with the eastern kerbline of the Access Road between Heol Fach and Llangyfelach Road for a distance of 25 metres in an easterly direction. ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN HEOL FACH AND LLANGYFELACH ROAD Western Side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Fach for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction Eastern Side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Fach for a distance of 8 metres in a southerly direction Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE AND TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES GLANYMOR ROAD, BWLCH ROAD AND GWYNFE ROAD UPPER LOUGHOR WARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 30th January 2016 quoting reference DVT-00213165/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS This order revokes all previous orders insofar as the length or lengths of streets are referred to herein. SCHEDULE 2 20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE GLANYMOR ROAD For its entire length BWLCH ROAD For its entire length GWYNFE ROAD From Bwlch Road for a distance of 650 metres SCHEDULE 3 It is proposed to introduce a series of
traffic calming measures in the form of speed humps across the carriageway; these measures will be introduced along Glanymor Road, in accordance with the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999. These features will be located as follows:– GLANYMOR ROAD - SPEED HUMPS • At a point 68 metres south of the southern kerbline of Bwlch Road • At a point 140 metres south of the southern kerbline of Bwlch Road Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER LEE STREET & YSGOL STREET ST THOMAS WARD NOTICE 2016 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intend to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of such Order is as set out in the Schedules below. A copy of the Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours in the Legal Services Department at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any objections to the Order should be submitted in writing, setting out the reasons for such objections, to reach the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN by 30.1.2016 quoting reference DVT/00213309/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 DISABLED BADGE HOLDERS AT ANY TIME LEE STREET (outside number 2) East Side From a point 35 metres north of its junction with the northern kerb line of Port Tenant Road to a point 7 metres north of that point. YSGOL STREET (outside number 94) South Side From a point 1 metre east of its junction with its junction of the east side of access lane to the doctor’s surgery car park for a distance of 7 metres east of that point. Dated: 11/01/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea