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City centre • BREAKFAST TIME: The council and schools across the city are pulling out all the stops to continue to provide breakfasts to city primary school youngsters every morning from September. More on page 9. Picture by Jason Rogers
PIONEERING residents are joining forces with the council to help make a difference in their communities for those who need a little extra help to make the most of their lives. Residents in three areas of the city have been working with the council to help appoint local area coordinators to support people in their neighbourhoods stay healthy, safe and happy. The initiative has already kickedoff with three co-ordinators appointed in Gorseinon and Loughor, Sketty and in St Thomas and Bonymaen, communities in the east of the city. The project is being funded and supported by the council’s prevention fund which encourages residents to work together to look after each other, build on personal and community strengths and
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Local pioneers all set to help make a difference LOCAL Area Coordination has delivered results in Australia where it began, and is having a positive impact elsewhere in the UK where it has been adopted. It’s currently being funded by Swansea Council’s Prevention Fund to support people to determine their vision for a good life. Swansea is quite a long way along the road with this process in comparison with other areas in Wales The Institute of Life Sciences at Swansea University will be examining how well the process is working here so that experience in one area of the city can help improve the service in another.
enthusiasms, nipping problems in the bud. Sketty resident Mandy Harvey, who helped get the scheme up and running in her community, is using her ideas and local knowledge to support her local co-ordinator Jon Franklin. She said: “We know that Local Area Coordination has worked in Australia and other parts of the UK. “We want to try it here so that residents become safer and healthier in the way that best suits them, and before people hit the kind of crisis
that needs intervention from Social Services or the health service. “We know we have great communities in Swansea. This work builds on that strength to make sure that everyone stays connected.” All three local area co-ordinators who also Dan Morris in St Thomas and Bonymaen and Gorseinon and Loughor’s Ronan Ruddy were appointed in a unique interview process which included questions from local residents on the interview panel. Part of the co-ordinator’s role is to
work with families, local community groups and others to promote selfsufficiency and local solutions to problems rather than turn to the council or health services as a first step. At the same time they can provide a bridge to formal services like health and social care if they are needed. Prevention is a key strand of Sustainable Swansea - Fit for the Future, the council’s effort to save at least £81m over the coming years. However, the programme is also about improving services by doing things differently. Experience of local area coordination in other parts of the UK and internationally has shown coordinators help vulnerable people like the frail, the disabled and those with mental health needs determine their own goals and plan their own futures with their friends and their communities so they have less need of social care.
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• PATCH: More than 2,000 potholes have been filled in this year. EIGHT Swansea communities are getting the PATCH treatment over the coming weeks as the council road repairs teams get the show on the road for the summer. Last month the seaside communities of Gower benefited from council pothole-filling teams ahead of the summer beach holiday getaway. This month and in August it’ll be the turn of places like Penllergaer, Cockett, Mawr, Sketty and Pennard to see the PATCH crews in action. Stuart Davies, head of highways at Swansea Council, said filling in
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potholes is a never-ending task because of wear and tear on roads by traffic and the natural effects of weather. He said: “Winter is worst when rain freezes in tiny cracks in roads and pavements and then thaws to break up the surface and create the holes we’ve all witnessed. “The council knows that if there’s
one thing our residents expect of us it’s that we fill in the potholes. It’s one of the reasons why we’ve allocated an extra £1m to the task this year.” Swansea Council has three road repair teams as well as inspectors whose jobs it is to look after the roads, identify potholes and get them repaired. Emergency road repairs are
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almost always completed within 24 hours of being reported. Last year thousands of potholes were repaired in Swansea and so far this year more than 2,000 more have been filled in. All 32 council wards in Swansea get a visit from the PATCH team once a year and communities like Loughor, Gowerton, Penclawdd and Pontarddulais are due to get their visit by October at the latest. Mr Davies said the council wants to encourage residents to report potholes and problem pavements so inspectors can take a look and decide how to prioritise any work which may be necessary.
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STUART Davies said the council has to prioritise its time and money so the most important pothole problems are dealt with promptly. But we welcome residents letting us know when they spot one. To report a pothole go online at www.swansea.gov.uk/reportit and if you want to know when PATCH is coming to your area so you can suggest potential potholes for the team to take a look at go to www.swansea.gov.uk/patch
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Council diary markers WELCOME to your guide to Council meetings. Most meetings take place at the Civic Centre, 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
July 9 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm July 14 Planning Committee, 2pm
• HIGH FLYER: This amazing Vulcan bomber is set to attract almost 200,000 visitors to the air show this year.
TALES of Peter Rabbit, sausages and cider and an eclectic mix of music in Singleton Park are all on the menu for a memorable summer in Swansea. The Wales National Air Show on July 11 and 12 might be the highlight of the season in Swansea but a quick look in the latest Enjoy Swansea brochure shows there’s much more going on too. Hundreds of thousands of people will be visiting the city this summer and set-piece events will be jostling for our attention like the Xstatic Festival and the Swansea Sausages and Cider festival featuring a range of tribute bands including Bon Jovi
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Why city is best place to enjoy holiday highlights • COPIES of the Enjoy Swansea brochure are available at libraries, leisure centres, the tourist information centre and tourism businesses. You can also find out more by going to www.enjoyswanseabay.com • TO GET all the information you need about the Wales National Air Show, including parking arrangements across the two days go to www.walesnationalairshow.com
and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Oystermouth Castle, open every day during the summer, is playing host to outdoor theatre featuring Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ as well as performances of family favourites like Charlotte’s Web and The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Frances Jenkins, Strategic Manager
for Tourism, Marketing and Events, said: “The Wales National Airshow promises to be a bumper weekend for Swansea and the perfect appetiser for the summer holidays to come. “But it’s not the only thing you can do for free, either. Children can also enjoy free swimming at councilmanaged leisure centres, seashore safaris and events in Castle Square.
Looking at the brochure hardly a day goes by this summer without there being something new or fresh to enjoy. But there’s also some old favourites like the Admiral 10k, Botanics in Bloom and the Gower Cycling Festival. She said: “Last year was Dylan Thomas’ centenary year and the Dylan Thomas Guided Tours were so successful they’re back again this year and so too is the Swansea Festival of Transport, the RNLI Mumbles Raft Race and the World Party Day. “The brochure is a handy one-stop diary of events this summer to help visitors and local families alike plan their summer.”
July 15 Economy and Investment Cabinet Advisory Committee, 5pm July 16 Cabinet, 4pm July 23 Council, 5pm July 27 Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm August 5 Business and Administration Cabinet Advisory Committee, 11am August 10 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm August 11 Planning Committee, 2pm August 12 Engagement and Inclusion Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm August 13 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm August 14 General Licensing Committee, 10am August 18 Audit Committee, 2pm August 19 Economy and Investment Cabinet Advisory Committee, 5pm August 20 Cabinet, 4pm August 24 Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm August 27 Council, 4pm
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Creative Plan route to success THE Leonardo Effect is helping young entrepreneurs at a Swansea school become high achievers in their enthusiasm for learning and the creative arts. Ynystawe Primary School was spotlighted by schools inspectorate Estyn for the way it utilises art to engage pupils in enterprise and learning, boosting skills across the curriculum utilising a project known as the Leonardo Effect developed in Ireland. Teachers also used Swansea’s rich industrial heritage as a resource to develop the creative arts, for example drawing on the local history of copper mining. And that’s been reflected in the work of the school’s enterprise group which recently designed and made clay plates sold at the Mission Gallery, local craft shops and in school. Pupils’ work has recently been exhibited in the National Gallery in London and in the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. Head Teacher Helen Houston-Phillips said: “As one of the pilot schools for the Leonardo Effect, we have worked to ensure that our children’s motivation to learn is very high, creativity is promoted and their imaginations are developed. The approach is innovative, challenging and standards are clearly raised.”
Virtually great way to save HIGH-TECH software is being put to work in Swansea schools to boost learning while cutting costs and reducing their carbon footprint. While virtual worlds are usually associated with Xbox or PlayStation gamers taking on opponents from around the world, Swansea Council is supporting schools to use virtual technology to keep schools running effectively. The local authority has invested £46,000 on hardware and licences which harness virtualisation so older aging computer systems can be replaced with fewer new er ones to improve speed and reducing disruption while cutting costs and power usage.
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A PIONEERING community energy project which could generate jobs, support the environment and reduce electricity bills in 11 schools could be trialled in Swansea. The roofs of a number of schools and other council-owned buildings could be home to a series of solar energy generators capable of providing energy for the buildings and for the national grid. And if the project’s successful it would not only generate a profit in its first five years but could also pave the way for expansion to more schools, council buildings and possibly council houses in the years ahead.
The proposal for a community renewal energy and enterprise scheme (CREES) has been approved by Swansea Council’s Cabinet. The CREES scheme is expected to be owned and managed by a social enterprise and it would be the local communities operating it which would make the decisions. Swansea Council would pitch in with officer and other support. A report to Cabinet highlighted five potential operating models for the scheme, including some which would involve council funding. Cabinet agreed to support a business model which would see the scheme owned and funded 100% through a
community social enterprise. Among the buildings identified as potential homes for the solar panels are 11 schools including YGG Bryn Tawe, Dylan Thomas and Bishop Vaughan as well as the primary schools of Townhill, Gors, Blaenymaes, Clase and Portmead. Penlan Leisure Centre and Rose Cross House are also on the list. The cost of installation of solar panels is anticipated to be £560,000 but it’s expected that as well as job creation, reduced energy bills and the development of cleaner energy, the scheme would generate a surplus of around £270,000 after 20 years.
• PLAY: Gowerton Primary School pupils may have to wait till January for their new school - in the background - to be finished. But that’s not stopped them enjoying the outside facilities already with staff from construction firm Picture by Jason Rogers Interserve in a charity football match.
Pupils welcome the green, green grass of new homes HUNDREDS of primary school children are looking forward to attending new school facilities in the new academic year. This summer it’s goodbye to outdated, Victorian, difficult to maintain buildings spread across two sites for Burlais Primary School. In September pupils will be saying hello state of the art school buildings designed to give them all the benefits of a 21st Century education. And in the New Year pupils from Gowerton Primary will be moving into a new school too. And hopes are high that developments at Lôon Las, Gorseinon
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PUPILS at Morriston Comprehensive will be celebrating the success of their rebuilt school with an official opening this month. The school moved into the final phase of the £22 million rebuild in January, a project supported with almost £16m of Welsh Government money. The school improvements programme in Swansea is being funding through grants from the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools programme alongside millions of pounds of Swansea Council money as well. There’s more information at www.swansea.gov.uk/qed
and Pentre’r Graig will be moving forward over the coming months too. Lindsay Harvey, Swansea Council’s Chief Education Officer, said: “Each of these developments are an important milestone in our QEd 2020 programme aimed at boosting education by having schools fit for 21st Century learning.
They are the result of a tremendous amount of work bringing together the Council, schools, pupils, parents, the community and developers to make sure every penny invested is well spent.” Alison Bastian, head teacher at Burlais Primary School, said: “We are
all looking forward to being on one site, in a new building, which is fit for purpose, allowing us many opportunities for enriched and enhanced learning.” The overall project is expected to cost in the region of £8.25 million, part-funded by the Welsh Government with Swansea Council providing the rest. It will open its doors to pupils in September. Gowerton Primary School is currently located on three sites. When pupils move into their new school in January it’ll be the first time they’ve been educated on one site, with access to 21st century facilities and green space just outside their classrooms.
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Book your Swans parking place FORWARD-THINKING Swansea City fans have the chance to get their parking sorted for home games next season. Fans have until July 20 to book their priority parking passes for every home Premier League game next season for just £99. The offer is a team effort between Swansea Council and the Premier League club to allow fans to buy priority parking passes at the Landore Park and Ride site for all the league matches at the Liberty Stadium There’s just 200 season tickets available and match day parking will be available from two hours before kick-off, so this would mean opening from 1.00pm - 7.00pm for a 3.00pm kick-off time Passes are valid from August 8 and and are online at www.swansea.gov.uk/swanspar king
• SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME?: An artist impression of how the city centre may look in the years ahead.
EXPERTS behind major developments like Cardiff’s Central Square and Friar’s Walk in Newport are on the shortlist to regenerate two Swansea city centre sites. Bids from Rightacre/Exemplar and Queensberry Real Estate are among five that Swansea Council is now considering for the redevelopment of the Civic Centre and St David’s sites. Other shortlisted developers include Bellerophon, who are heading up a consortium bid including M&G (Prudential), Dawnus Construction, SSE & Apollo (IMAX). Developments such as Embankment in London, Trostre in
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Ambition is at heart of city regeneration A MIXED-USE leisure and retail destination is proposed for the St David's site that would combine a new public square with shops, restaurants, a cinema and a new office development. Outline proposals for the Civic Centre site include landmark tourist developments and high quality public spaces. Swansea University is also exploring the potential for a hydro hub research and development facility on the site that could include an iconic aquarium.
Llanelli and Drake Circus in Plymouth are among their success stories. Bids from Trebor Developments, as well as Rivington Land and Acme, have also been shortlisted. Some of the projects they’ve spearheaded include the Gateway retail development in Cannock and The Arc in Bury St Edmunds.
Phil Holmes, Swansea Council’s Head of Economic Regeneration and Planning, said: “We feel the bids we’ve shortlisted represent a healthy mix of regional, national and international specialists as we look to appoint a development partner or development partners by the end of the year. “The outline proposals we have for
the two sites show the scale of our ambition. “We’re leaving no stone unturned to make sure we get it right, but we also recognise the need to make speedy progress and deliver the kind of vibrant, mixed-use city centre the people of Swansea have waited too long for. He said: “We only marketed the sites at the end of January but we’ve already drawn up a shortlist of exciting development companies and talks with representatives of the bids to have made the grade are now at an advanced stage. “There’s a real buzz around Swansea at the moment and we’re determined to keep building momentum.”
Sales growth bucks national trends BUSINESS in Swansea city centre is on the up, according to the latest available figures. Statistics for April show sales increased by 12.4% from March and 4.6% compared with the same month last year. An independent retail analysis company called Springboard put together the statistics for Swansea Council. Swansea bucked the trend across the UK where national sales were down 2.4% in April compared to the same month last year. The April figures are the seventh month of year
on year sales growth in Swansea. Russell Greenslade, Swansea BID (Business Improvement District) Chief Executive, said: “The recent spend statistics are very positive news – they provide a firm base to build on. We’ve seen growth in our NCP car parking offer, our Big Heart of Swansea loyalty card and attendance at our events. Recent projects such as additional police offices and the virtual vinyling of empty units have also improved the shopping and trading environment in the city centre. With the proposed regeneration
plans for the Civic Centre and St David’s sites, exciting times lie ahead for the city centre and we look forward to working with the council on these schemes in due course." Other statistics show the city centre ranger team dealt with over 1,900 issues in April – more than 500 of which were queries from residents and visitors. Swansea also featured highly in a recent survey of travelling football fans asking which Premier League cities were the best to visit in England and Wales.
Be 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. Thousands of street lights around the city have been upgraded with LED and other modern energy-saving devices over the last two years as part of a programme expected to save around £400,000 a year. Report a faulty street light by calling the highways team on 0800 317990 or by going online at www.swansea.gov.uk/reportit
Wild flowers back by popular demand THEY’RE back. Wild flowers are blooming at more than 125 locations around the city this summer. Hundreds of thousands of wild flower seeds have been planted at places like a grassy area close to Guildhall, Normandy Road by the Liberty Stadium and the main road between Gorseinon and Pontarddulais. Wild flower seeds have also been sown on part of Fabian Way’s central reservation. Poppies planted a year ago have started blooming too.
That’s good advice IF YOU need pre-application planning advice, staff at the council’s planning team are on hand to help. Their service offers people the chance to understand in detail what their planning applications will need to look like. To find out more and see the scale of charges go to http://www.swansea.gov.uk/pr eapp
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Give us beach views SWANSEA’S world-class beaches are getting themselves fit for a summer of fun and are set to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to our shores. The council, local businesses and organisations have been joining forces to create some of the best destinations anywhere in Wales and the work follows on from Blue Flag awards for four of our favourite beaches. Now the council is working with businesses and local groups to make sure the beaches at Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, Langland West and Port Eynon are spic and span right through the busiest time of year. And they’ll be asking visitors this summer for their views on what can be done to improve their experience. During the quieter seasons of the year the council and Blue Flag beach communities and businesses have been working together on beach management plans – the first of their kind in Wales - which have focussed on developing fresh arrangements for key areas such as littering, beach cleanliness and environmental education. Meetings have also looked at ways communities, businesses and the council can work together to develop funding bids for projects and activities which add extra to visitors’ enjoyment of their time out.
Project really adds up PUPILS in Swansea are improving their maths and money management skills thanks to a new project. Lloyds Banking Group and Gower College Swansea have teamed up to boost practical numeracy skills at Trallwn, Clwyd, Craigfelen and Gwyrosydd Primary Schools, a project which is supported by Swansea Council. The project sees 10 Lloyds Bank staff spending 90 minutes week over a twelve week period, helping eight and nineyear-old pupils understand key money matters around saving and borrowing. Pupils are also being challenged to set up mini businesses to create products.
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Roof just what traders ordered WORK to install new glazing at Swansea Market’s north gable has now finished. The work is one aspect of an overall project to refurbish the historic attraction’s roof for the benefit of traders and millions of shoppers in future. The overall project is still on schedule to be finished in early September. New glazing has already been installed on the market’s east and west roofs, while work to refurbish the barrel and south roofs is on-going. Essential repairs to the market’s flat roof and roof light lanterns are also being carried out. Swansea Council appointed specialist contractor R & M Williams to undertake the works.
The project is being funded by Swansea Council and the Building Enhancement Programme, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government. Trip Advisor ratings for the jewel in the city centre’s crown are always high with visitors from other parts of Wales and England chipping in regularly with praise for what’s on offer there. Two-thirds of reviewers give it a five-star rating and one visitor commented: “Such a good market. Has everything you need and the staff are friendly and helpful. Love the fact it's indoors and you can get fresh produce. Definitely recommend it.
The new roof project was put at the top of the market maintenance to-do list after the council asked traders last year what improvement works they’d like to see the most. They told officers refurbishment of the market roof was pinpointed as a top priority because it was starting to show signs of wear and tear. That’s why the work kicked off in January and so far not a day’s trade has been lost to the improvement project. A giant crane and teams of abseilers have been used during the project so far to help lower and install panes of glass into place. Have a look at www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk
• POINTING THE WAY HOME: Glynn Vivian Art Gallery off-site activities, including the creation of a computer game created by children and featuring globe-trotting Richard Glynn Vivian’s have been a huge success.
It’s nearly home time after great Glynn Viv restoration FINISHING touches are being put to a project that will transform Swansea’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery into a destination of international significance. Comprehensive redevelopment works scheduled for completion in the early autumn include a lecture space, conservation, library, exhibition, learning and community spaces. There’ll also be a new, fullyaccessible entrance and a store for the art collection so more people than ever will enjoy greatly-improved access to the artworks. The redevelopment is funded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Welsh
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TENS of thousands of youngsters from across the city have been keeping up with Glynn Viv goings-on the whole time the gallery has been closed for refurbishment. It’s been all thanks to the programme of off-site activities that have included the creation of cartoon films and computer games featuring globe-trotting gallery founder Richard Glynn Vivian. The Indiana Jones of Wales bequeathed his collections to the people of Swansea and gallery teams have been keeping the Glynn Viv spirit alive with roadshow visits to communities across the city. There’s more at www.glynnviviangallery.org or call 01792 516900.
Government, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Cadw and Swansea Council. Funding was also secured through the Building Enhancement Programme run by Swansea Council and funded by the European Regional Development Fund. A new state-of-the-art extension
will link to the historic buildings, including the grade two listed 1911 gallery, which are benefitting from complete restoration. This includes lifts and hearing loops so the Glynn Vivian is fit for the 21st Century. Major preparations for the gallery’s public re-opening next year will start
once physical works have finished. Tracey McNulty, Swansea Council’s Head of Cultural Services, said: “The redevelopment of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will support Swansea’s reputation as a place for innovation, creativity and excellence, putting us on a par with other leading UK cities. “Once the major structural works have finished the significant process of transporting, unpacking, carefully handling the many thousands of artworks, including ceramics, paintings, sculptures and works on paper, will start. “That’ll to pave the way for reopening to the general public in the summer of 2016.”
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Grow Local offers a helping hand SWANSEA Council is offering a helping hand to local residents who want to grow their own veg. The Council’s Grow Local Swansea grants scheme that offers up to £5,000 to eligible groups, organisations and schools for their own foodgrowing projects. The Grow Local scheme is designed to encourage our communities to grow their own food by funding a range of community-based growing projects with the aim of improving access to fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the city, particularly among those on lower incomes. Posters and flyers have been going up at community venues around the city to promote the scheme. You can also find out more by going to the www.swansea.gov.uk/growlocal website.
A LOCAL community in Swansea is set to become the first take over management of a local community centre that was previously only used by senior citizens. Swansea Council is working with a variety of community groups in Glais who want to use the existing Senior Citizen Pavilion (SCP) as a community centre. The move follows proposals by the council to transfer the running of city pavilions such as those at Baywood Hall, Birchgrove, De La Beche, Dyfatty, Fforestfach and Manselton to communities so they are better used.
Connecting our city’s schools • KEEP IT TO 3: Residents can cut their use of black bags by using their green recycling caddies for food waste • Around 25% of black bag waste is food waste, a large proportion still in its packaging • Around 800 tonnes of food waste is collected a month from families in Swansea • Other recyclable waste routinely found in black bag waste includes clothing, footwear, newspapers and magazines. • You can pick up recycling bags at more than 80 locations around Swansea. • You can find out more by downloading the Connect Swansea App or going to www.swansea.gov.uk/recycling
Fancy being owner of fine city folly? AN HISTORIC Swansea folly dating back to the reign of King George IV is among a series of city properties now on the market. The folly, located off Saunders Way in Sketty and originally known as the Belvedere, is a Grade II listed tower built between 1820 and 1830. Follies are generally defined as non-functional buildings that were constructed to enhance a natural
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RESIDENTS are being urged to join forces with the council in a new campaign aimed at cutting back on the amount of food waste that heads for landfill every week. Latest figures show that about a quarter of all black bag waste being put out by residents as part of their fortnightly collections is food that would be better off in a handy green food waste caddy. And now the council’s recycling team is getting out and about over the coming months knocking on doors in neighbourhoods across the city to encourage people to join in the new food waste campaign. Chris Howell, head of waste at the council, said: “Families have really been stepping up to the plate over the last year and a half by getting involved in the Keep it to 3 campaign designed to reduce the amount of black bag waste sent to landfill. “But what we’ve found is that a quarter of the waste people put out in their black bags these days is actually food waste that ought to be going out in their green kitchen waste caddies. “It’s actually easier and more hygienic to dispose of food in the waste caddies because they’re practically vermin-proof whereas black bags can be easily ripped open by cats, gulls and rats, spilling their contents all over the street. “On top of that green food waste caddies are collected weekly, so preventing people having to put up with the sight and smells of decomposing food that would have to wait for up to a fortnight if it’s put out in black bags.” Recycling teams visited tens of thousands of homes in neighbourhoods across the city in the countdown to the ‘Keep it to 3’ campaign 18 months ago and the success of the scheme is demonstrated every week by the rising amount of recycling that’s being collected alongside a reducing level of black bag waste.
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landscape. The folly is among a series of properties Swansea Council is now looking to sell or lease. Further expressions of interest in leasing Singelton Park's Swiss Cottage are also being sought. All land and buildings owned by the council are under constant review as it look to make best use of its properties and become as efficient and
lean as possible. The sale or lease of properties that are surplus to requirements is now more important than ever. The added potential regeneration of these latest properties on the market could breathe new life into buildings and communities throughout Swansea. Also for sale is land at Cwm Level Road in Landore, a former council
depot off Pontardawe Road, the former OAP centre on Cwmgelli Drive in Treboeth, and nine industrial workshop sites with about 110 units at Swansea Enterprise Park and other locations. Have a look at the land and property section of www.swansea.gov.uk for more information or call 01792 636727 or 01792 637249.
SCHOOLS and pupils across Swansea are better connected to all the educational resources they need thanks to investment in the latest Wi-Fi technology. The council bid for a Welsh Government Learning in Digital Wales grant and backed it with additional investment and tailor-made support to provide schools with enhanced internet connectivity. It means schools can use technology like e-mail and social media to work together.
On the wild side FROM harbour porpoises and grey seals to Pacific oysters and sea lettuce, a colourful new guide is being launched to document Swansea Bay’s rich coastal wildlife. The guide, put together by the council, is available at the Civic Centre, the 360 Beach and Watersports Centre and the Tourist Information Office on Plymouth Street.
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One-stop family info shop on your High Street now
DID you know that Penlan Leisure Centre has been celebrating it’s 20th birthday? Or that over the years there’s been more than 6m visits, 60,000 people have learned to swim there and some of the staff have been there since day one? The popular leisure centre has been one of the success stories of the council’s leisure services over the years and during the summer holidays children can swim in its pool for free. Have a look at www.activeswansea.com for more information about Penlan Leisure Centre and other sports and fitness facilities in Swansea.
A BRAND new shop has opened in the High Street. But it won’t be selling you anything. In fact it’s the go-to place for information on child care, childminding and a whole range of other children’s topics. Swansea Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) has set up shop at 214 High Street for and three days a week until August 8, staff will be available to lend a hand on dealing with a whole range of family-related inquiries. The shop’s been open for business for a few weeks already as scores of people have been through the doors,
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He said: “All those people who have been turned Independent Advisory Service to review a sample of BLUE badge application arrangements in Swansea down for blue badges this year on the basis of the Swansea Council blue badge decisions made using have changed after a review of the service. new toolkit are having their cases reviewed using the the toolkit and officers were told the decisions had The council has been operating the service old system. been made correctly in accordance with the toolkit’s correctly on the basis of a new Welsh Government “As each case is reviewed we will write to the scoring system. toolkit since October last year. applicant and let them know what the new decision However, the effect of the council decision is that But now it has changed its approach and reverted is. Anyone who is turned down at this stage will have it will now follow Welsh Government guidance that to the pre-October, 2014, toolkit after conducting its HUNDREDS of Swansea was in force prior to the new toolkit being introduced an opportunity to appeal in the normal way.” own review. residents every single month Those who have made applications under the in October last year. It means changes to the system have been could save themselves time and introduced to bring Swansea into line with some scheme since April have been assessed on the basis A spokesman for the council emphasised that blue trouble by applying for their badge holders and those who have been turned down of the old toolkit. other local authorities who have also suspended car parking permits from The Welsh Government has been informed of for badges since October 13 last year do not need to implementation of the toolkit. Swansea Council online. Swansea Council’s decision. take any action. Recently Welsh Government requested the A whopping 750 people on average come through the doors of the Contact Centre in the Civic Centre every month to apply for or renew their parking permits, or to apply for permits for friends and visitors. But for permits which have no charge, such as a resident’s permit for your street or a nearby street, the quickest and most convenient way for residents to apply is via the Council’s website. Now Swansea Council is hoping more people will deal with them digitally and have coined the hashtag #doitonline in a bid to raise awareness. There are a minority of permits which do incur a charge and these can’t currently be dealt with online, though work is taking place to address that. Applications for parking permits can be made at www.swansea.gov.uk/parkingp ermits You can also do a range of other things online with the council including reporting potholes, pay council tax, requesting more recycling bags or downloading apps for services such as kerbside collections. More information at www.swansea.gov.uk • FAMILY FUN: While parents and carers pick up tips on childminding or other information, children can take time out in the play area at the Family Information Service’s High Street shop.
THE Family Information Service team have been on duty at 214 High Street since June. Throughout July and into early August they’ll be open for business every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 3pm when they’ll be offering detailed information and support in specially themed weeks ranging from activity weeks and what’s on guides to childcare advice and even advice on starting out in childminding. More information can be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/fis or you can email them at or call them on 01792 517222.
proving it a big success for families wanting to add extra value to city centre shopping trips. Claire Bevan of the Family Information Service said the initiative, funded and run by the council, is designed to give families a little extra support in the most convenient way
possible. She said: “The FIS is already doing great work in city communities. It’s a one-stop shop providing free, quality and impartial information on a wide range of childcare, family support and family-related issues. “And if staff can’t help, they’ll put
you in touch with someone who can. The Family Information Service is already known as the go-to place for people who are already in the child care business and need to extend their range of skills in areas like first aid and food safety.” Claire Bevan of the FIS said: “The FIS is well-known in city neighbourhoods because of our community roadshows. But this is the first time we’ve set up a pop-up shop in the city centre and it’s been really successful so far. Families don’t need to make appointments, parents can just turn up. If we haven’t got the information ourselves we’ll point them in the right direction.”
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Marina proudly flies blue flag OUR city’s marina has been awarded blue flag status, highlighting its quality facilities to visitors and boat users around the world. The 550-berth marina, which is managed by Swansea Council, is one of 4,000 beaches and marinas around Europe awarded the special status for 2015. The prestigious status ensures visitors and boat owners at the city centre marina can be reassured about the quality of facilities on offer, including water quality, safety features and the day-to-day running of the site. Latest plans by the council include the introduction of modern art sculptures in and around the marina as part of the Boulevard project. One of the sculptures will rise four and a half metres above water level in the marina’s northwestern corner.
• EATING UP: Breakfast clubs are a popular way to start the day at city primary schools.
SWANSEA Council and schools across the city are pulling out all the stops to continue to provide thousands of breakfasts to city primary school youngsters every morning from September. Breakfasts have been served up for free by Swansea Council under a Welsh Government initiative for primary school pupils for the past few years and the Council has subsidised additional time to extend the clubs to provide childcare. But from September new arrangements are being introduced at primary schools which will mean schools will need to take over arrangements for child care for pupils
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Schools get guidance on breakfast clubs UNDER the new arrangements being introduced in September primary schools will be responsible for making their own decisions about whether pre-breakfast club childcare clubs will be set up. If they are, it will be for individual schools or operators to decide what time they’ll operate from and whether or not there is a charge to parents for its use. Childcare clubs will need to be registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales and the leading staff members will have to have relevant qualifications. Parents wanting to know what will be happening in their child’s primary school in September should contact their school.
prior to the 30-minute breakfast clubs provided by the Council. Now the Council is offering advice and guidance to schools so childcare can be provided as inexpensively as possible if the school wishes. Lindsay Harvey, Chief Education Officer, said free breakfast clubs
provided by the Council will last for 30 minutes and any other childcare needed before school starts would have to be provided separately. He said: “Breakfast Clubs are very popular in primary schools among parents, pupils and staff. They set up children for the day’s learning thanks
to the quality food they receive and they’re good for parents too because it means they can drop-off their children on their way to work. “We’re giving schools advice and guidance on what they need to put in place by September if they choose to provide childcare before the 30 minute breakfast club start-time. “We want to support schools to work through the regulations so the childcare they set up is effective, flexible enough to meet their needs and as inexpensive as possible.” Mr Harvey said: “Part of the work the Council is doing is to make sure schools and parents have the relevant information about what they need to do and what financial or grant support might be available to them.”
Commercial approach can save cash THE Council could use the wealth of expertise among its staff to develop new enterprises which will help cut costs or pay for vital council services in the years ahead. Knowledge and expertise in areas as diverse as construction and maintenance, energy supply and printing could all be put to more commercial use to help pay for public services. The council has agreed a new Commercialism Strategy as part of Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future, the council’s transformation programme.
Dean Taylor, Corporate Services Director, said a commercial council using the skills and talents its workforce already have could create new income and reduce costs to help pay for services residents count on every day. He said: “We want to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit among our staff and give them the opportunity and the incentive to come up with ideas that will generate income to help pay for services. “We already employ a lot of people with skills that can be used or developed creatively. Over time
we aim to create an environment which encourages our staff to think of ways in which the skills they have can be applied differently to either save money or generate income. He said: “We have to find £81m of savings over the coming years and at the same time we want to protect and improve services as much as we can.” The strategy includes proposals for training staff in commercialism as well as identifying strengths and opportunities to maximise council assets and learning from and collaborating with others.
Friendly beaches for your dogs DOG lovers are being urged to keep to dog-friendly beaches in Swansea and Gower until the end of September. Dog friendly beaches include, Horton from the Lifeguard Station east towards Oxwich, Mumbles, Pwll Du, Pobbles, Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich Bay (including Crawley and Tor Bay), Mewslade Bay, Rhossili Bay, Llangennith, Broughton Bay, Whiteford Sands, Port Eynon (from the main steps west to the Salt House) and Swansea Bay from the slip, opposite Victoria Park, to the beach access opposite Sketty Lane and from West Cross Inn to Mumbles.
Dylan’s haunts are in your pocket NEW guides have been put together to help residents find out more about Swansea’s links with Dylan Thomas. The pocket-sized guides include quotes, photos, an easy-to-follow map and information on places across the city made famous by the celebrated poet. The guides are available at locations featured on the map including the Dylan Thomas Centre, his birthplace in Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea Museum or via download at www.dylanthomas.com
Blooming great BEST wildflower garden and best communal garden are among the categories in a blooming great competition taking place this summer. Entries are open until July 10 for the Council’s gardening competition for tenants and leaseholders. Entry details at District Housing Offices, www.swansea.gov.uk/housing or call 01792 635045.
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Your digital guide RESIDENTS who want to explore the digital world of blogging, skype and even photography can get their hands on a range of easy stepby-step guides created by the council to develop their skills. The Digital Unite learning guides are available to anyone who has cracked the basics of getting online and want to get to the next level by telling their own stories online, contacting friends face-to-face or giving an online prescene to their favourite photographs. The guides also give clear and straightforward information about a range of subjects, from social networking to internet security and identity theft. The move to get these learning resources available to the public via the Swansea Council website is all part of Swansea Council’s on-going Get Swansea Online campaign, which is designed make the benefits of technology and the internet available to as many people in the city as possible. Wi-fi and PC hire are all available for free at city libraries which means that residents don’t need to pay out for internet access at home in order to go online. To find the Digital Unite Learning Guides and get more information about support available at the council go to www.swansea.gov.uk/getswans eaonline
Cycling route in progress A NEW section of cycle path is being constructed along Swansea’s Fabian Way to help provide a key link to the new university campus development. The Swansea University campus is set to open in September and Swansea Council has successfully bid for local transport grant funding from the Welsh Government to help fund the creation of the new cycle path, Work on the new route will continue during July and will involve the widening of the existing pavement to create a shared cycleway and pavement for pedestrians - stretching from Fabian Way Park and Ride to Baldwin's Bridge.
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Copperworks vision unveiled A NEW visitor centre, conference facilities and incubation units for start-up digital businesses are among the plans for Swansea’s Hafod Morfa Copperworks site in future. A vision document that’s now been released for the site also includes proposals for a living history laboratory, an urban square, a brewery, a restaurant, a pedestrian bridge that links to the White Rock site, affordable housing and the restoration of historic engine sheds to show how they worked in their prime. The vision document is now available on the new dedicated website for the site at
www.hafodmorfacopperworks.com Regeneration of the site has already started as part of a project called being led by Swansea University and Swansea Council. With the support of Welsh Government, Cadw and European funds, progress has included clearing vegetation, stabilising buildings at risk, improving access for visitors, community archaeology fieldwork, new pathways, an audio visual trail and information panels. A programme of fortnightly site tours is also being organised every other Wednesday from May 6, starting at 2pm. Tours take approximately an hour and a half and will guide visitors around the site,
exploring its history, the current project and future plans. Swansea Council and Swansea University are about to sign a 15-year agreement to further preserve and celebrate the site. Professor Huw Bowen, of Swansea University, said: “The new agreement is a commitment from both the university and the council to further regenerate the internationally significant Hafod Morfa Copperworks site. We hope to build on the great work that’s already been done to develop a vibrant and exciting reanimation of a site that was once at the heart of the industrial revolution.”
• EASY DOES IT: If you’ve never had a go with a computer before or need a little help Get Swansea Online is the right place to start. Check it out at your local library
It’s easy to get yourself up and running on internet IT’S never been easier to get up and running on the internet with free access at your local library and free back-up too on Digital Fridays. Scores of residents are using Digital Fridays as an easy, cost-free way to start a weekend of surfing, shopping and booking sunshine holidays or exchanging ideas on a good day out with Facebook friends. Council digital guru Steve Jenkins, who leads the Council team which has taught hundreds of people how to fireup a computer and get cracking on the web, said Digital Fridays are part of the Get Swansea Online campaign and
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IF you want to know more or recommend a friend to Get Swansea Online, there’s more information at your local library or at www.swansea.gov.uk/digitalfridays Until July 24 Digital Fridays take place for two hours at the following libraries: Townhill, 10am; Morriston, 11am; Central, 1pm; Llansamlet, 2pm From July 31 to Sept 18 Digital Fridays take place for two hours at the following libraries: Pennard, 10am; Townhill, 10am; Clydach, 1pm; Oystermouth, 1pm
an ideal opportunity for people to pick up a little bit more know-how. He said: “Libraries are user-friendly places anyway and they all offer free access to the internet. So it makes sense to stage Digital Fridays at some of them. “With a bit of help from one of our
team, the internet stops being a bit of a jungle and starts becoming a highway to friends in far-flung places or your your favourite shop.” He added: “There is a world of opportunity online and if you have a friend or relative who wants to dip a toe in the internet but aren’t sure
where to start then Digital Fridays are as good a place as any. Delma Lewis from Kittle said that it took years of trying to get more confident about using the computer before it really clicked following her Get Swansea Online course at the city’s Central Library. But after completing the course Delma didn’t waste any time putting her news skills into action and promptly booked a cruise holiday to Norway. She said: “I had tried previous courses but they didn’t really suit my level of ability and I had tried practising at home on my own but I was so wary.”
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Be inspired to try fostering INSPIRATIONAL people keen to make a difference in the lives of young people have the opportunity to put their best foot forward and join Foster Swansea. There’s more than 270 young people of all ages in Swansea today for whom a stable home and a positive influence would make all the difference in their lives. Kelly Lewis, business development manager for Foster Swansea, said the team has bags of experience and expertise in foster care and they’re tremendously supportive of the families they work with.
She said: Some people may feel fostering appears to be a daunting experience but with Foster Swansea you’re never alone.” She said there is no such thing as a typical foster carer any more than there is a typical child who needs support from foster carers. At the moment Foster Swansea, which is supported and funded by Swansea Council, is particularly interested in families which can look after siblings together. Kelly Lewis said: “A lot of people think that foster care is about giving children long-term homes and, for some, that is the case. But these
days there are a lot of other options too. “For example some of our foster carers offer weekend and evening care while others provide support not just to children but to their parents too. “The kind of people foster caring would appeal to are those who can inspire and encourage young people to achieve their potential and reach their goals so they feel cared for and settled. On a practical level all you need is at least one spare bedroom in your home.” To find out more about Foster Swansea call 0300 555 0111 or go to the website at www.fosterswansea.org
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Get a broadband bid in super-fast TIME could be running out for businesses to get financial help to boost broadband speeds. Take-up of the UK Government’s broadband connection voucher scheme has been so successful that the fund may close early. The fund worth about £40m was intended to last until March 2016, but the level of interest means it mightn’t be available for too much longer. Applying for a grant is easy. All businesses have to do is enter their postcode at www.connectionvouchers.co.uk to check eligibility, choose a supplier and fill in an application form. Alternatively they can log on to www.digitalcardiff.net or call 02920 788593 Home-based businesses, shops, charities, not for profit organisations and commercial landlords can all apply.
Composting will grow on you RESIDENTS are being encouraged to try their hand at home composting and give their garden a boost. The Council has teamed up with a compost bin supplier to allow residents to purchase bins at a discounted rate Residents can also go along to Tir John Household Recycling Centre and pick up some free compost if they don't fancy trying to make it themselves. To find out more about home composting and our compost bin scheme visit the council’s website at www.swansea.gov.uk/recyclin g
All aboard for pretty journey • FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Feeding birds in the city centre can encourage them to pester and frighten young children as well as disfigure pavements and buildings. to people who dump litter. They also have authority to issue fixed penalty notices to people seen feeding birds in the city centre and they won’t hesitate to do so if necessary.” He said: “Swansea isn’t the only place where pigeons and gulls are a problem. “Cities like Bath in England have already introduced strict measures to deter visitors and residents in the city centre from feeding them, including issuing fixed penalty notices.”
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FEED the litter bins, not the birds. That’s the message in the city centre this summer to visitors and residents alike. Gulls and pigeons are a nuisance to the city centre scene to businesses, the council as well as for visitors who don’t like being pestered or risk being pooped on from a great height by them. So now the council and Swansea BID have joined forces to encourage people not to dump their leftover snacks on the ground and put them in the bin instead. Posters have gone up on city centre litter bins urging people to do the right thing and Swansea Council has adopted the message as part of its #tidySwansea campaign. Bob Fenwick, Group Leader for Neighbourhood Working, said said other cities like Bath and Bristol as well as seaside communities like St Ives and Padstow have already introduced a ban on people feeding gulls and pigeons. It’s been banned in London’s Trafalgar Square for more than a decade. “Motorists will tell you that even when birds’ mess is cleared up it leaves long-lasting residual stains on their vehicles and it’s the same for stonework and street furniture too. “The council wants to do all it can to tackle the problem. Our litter teams work flat out tidying up in the city centre, clearing bins and picking up leftover food thoughtlessly dumped. “But there is also a team of enforcement officers who have powers to issue fixed penalty notices
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RUSSELL Greenslade, Chief Executive of Swansea BID, is backing the feed the bins, not the birds message. He said: “We have a lot of food related businesses in the city centre. Feedback from retailers, large and small, has been that feeding the birds creates numerous issues for them and their customers such as the birds stealing food and the mess they cause that impacts on the visitor experience and trading environment.”
Have your say on future of well-trodden paths WALKERS and cyclists are being given the chance to have their say on the future provision of cycling and walking routes throughout the city. Swansea Council is carrying out a consultation on the existing route map, calling on the public to give their views on their favourite routes and what can be done to improve them.
People will also be asked for their views on the latest audit that has been completed on the routes themselves. Swansea has more than 50 km of cycle paths and many of them can be found online and in handy pocket guides produced by the Council. Shared cycle and pedestrian routes have also been
introduced near the city centre as part of the Waterfront Connections scheme. To get involved in the latest consultation click on www.swansea.gov.uk/activetravelact In Wales the Active Travel Act came into force in September 2014 and requires councils to map out, plan and continue to improve active travel.
SUNDAY bus services have returned to Gower to help boost tourism in the region this summer. Swansea Council has successfully bid for funding from the Welsh Governmentled Visit Wales initiative to launch the public transport service which will run until October 4. Destinations include popular spots like Port Eynon, Oxwich and Llangennith. Services operate from Swansea City Bus Station to Rhossili hourly between 9am – 5pm and from Rhosilli to Swansea between 10.10am – 6pm.
Seaside rock THE Council has been installing rock armour along a section of the coastline near West Cross. The protective measure involves the installation of large boulders of various sizes to protect the promenade from any tidal damage.
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Andy is making history HISTORIC dry stone walls that surround a medieval field on Gower have been brought back to life after being rebuilt. The distinctive ‘Gower style’ curved dry stone walls found near Worms Head at Rhosilli have been conserved to prevent sheep wandering into rich vegetable-laden fields on an area of land known as ‘The Vile’ – a medieval agricultural feature. The work is part of the Gower Landscape Partnership – a scheme that features a wide range of projects, all designed to protect and celebrate the unique landscape of Gower. Swansea Council has commissioned locally-based dry stone walling contractor Andy Roberts to restore the • HANDS-ON: Dry-stone waller Andy Roberts says he couldn’t have a better ‘office’ than Gower. The distinctive leaning walls to their former glory. Picture by Jason Rogers walls are an attractive part of the landscape and fuel the interest of walkers and visitors alike.
PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER THE BRYN, GOLWG HAFREN AND RHYD YR HELYG, DERWEN FAWR NOTICE 2015
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.
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 effect of which is as set out in the Schedules 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 by quoting reference DVT-208204. 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 30/07/2015.
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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.
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
From a point 136 metres east of its 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.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 PLEASANT STREET & KING STREET, SWANSEA NOTICE the Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of the Order is as set out in the Schedules below. A copy of the Order, Statement of Reasons and Plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any objections to the Order should be submitted in writing, with grounds for such objections, to reach the undersigned at the above address by 30/07/2015 quoting Ref: DVT204889. SCHEDULES
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The existing orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals herein which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto.
Dated 01/07/2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea
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
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SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, NO LOADING / UNLOADING AT ANY TIME.
direction. From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Richard’s Place to its junction with the western kerbline of Orchard St (28m). SCHEDULE 3: PERMIT HOLDERS ONLY AT ANY TIME. PLEASANT STREET South Side From a point 18m east of the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road, to a point 13m west of the western kerb line of Richard’s Place (33m). SCHEDULE 4: NO STOPPING EXCEPT BUSES PLEASANT STREET North Side From a point 23m east to a point 47m east of the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road (24m). SCHEDULE 5: LOADING ONLY AT ANY TIME PLEASANT STREET North Side From a point 47m east to a point 58m east of the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road (11m). SCHEDULE 6: PROHIBITION OF DRIVING
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From a point 4m east of the eastern kerb line of Orchard St for 27m in an easterly direction.
From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Rd for 23m in a easterly direction. From its junction with the western kerb line of Orchard St for 42m in a westerly direction. South Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Rd for 18m in a easterly direction. From its junction with the western kerb line of Richard’s Place for 13m in a westerly
For clarity: this will cover the full width of King Street. Dated 01/07/2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea