Swansea Leader September 2014

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Local plan • GREAT IDEA THAT GROWS ON YOU: Ryan Lewis is helping sow the seeds of a sustainable future at Vetch Veg, but we can all do it from the comfort of our own back-yards. Find out how on page 7 Picture by Jason Rogers

CITY residents are being asked to join in the debate about the future of their council’s services.

Local people are being given the chance to speak up on the future shape of city services and look at what they would be willing to undertake instead of the council, building on existing examples of community action across Swansea.

The debate is called Sustainable Swansea - Fit for the Future, Continuing the Conversation and is about taking the council’s ambitious transformation programme to the next stage.

It’s dedicated to ensuring the services we provide meet residents’ needs and are affordable, given the significant financial challenges which face all public services in Wales.

Dean Taylor, Corporate Services Director, said: “The Welsh Government has told local councils to expect 4.5% cuts in grant every

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Transforming services at heart of great debate SWANSEA Council will be heading out to meet community groups in their own backyards over the coming weeks to continue the conversation about Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future.

A number of events and opportunties will be on offer for community groups at centres dotted around the city.

The public will also have the chance to join in the debate by going along to one of those community meetings, getting involved online or by contributing to an online survey.

Booklets are being distributed in the coming weeks to libraries, leisure centres, community buildings and other locations.

The Council’s dedicated web pages www.swansea.gov.uk/sustainableswansea will also be updated in the coming weeks or you can email sustainableswansea@swansea.gov.uk if you’d like to invite the Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future team to give a presentation.

year over the next few years. In Swansea that means we now have to make at least £70m of savings in the next three years compared to the £45m savings we thought we faced last year.

He said: “This is a difficult reality which we all have to face up to and it is vital that we go out and ask local

people what they think the priorities are, what part they can play in delivering some services in the future and what services we should reduce or stop doing altogether.”

Mr Taylor said that since the launch of Sustainable Swansea: Fit for the Future last September millions of pounds have been cut

from budgets by reducing management costs, efficiencies in purchasing and specific service savings.

“But there’s still a lot to do and we need our residents, staff, local business and other organisations to look ahead and join in the debate about what the Council should be doing in years to come because the budget reductions mean the future shape of the Council will have to be very different to what it is now.

“We also want ideas about what residents and communities are prepared to do for themselves and others, rather than always expect the Council to do it and what role other agencies might play as well.”

Mr Taylor said: “Our residents will also be asked about what services the Council should no longer provide, perhaps because they can be delivered more effectively or more sustainably by someone else.”

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Leisure centres Penlan 01792 588079 Morriston 01792 797082 Penyrheol 01792 897039 Cefn Hengoed 01792 798484 Pentrehafod 01792 641935 Bishopston Sports Centre 01792 235040 Swansea Tennis Centre 01792 650484 Highways Sewers - 24 hours 0800 0855937 Drainage - Mon to Fri 01792 636121 Damage to roads etc 0800 132081 Other highways issues 01792 843330 Housing Main number 01792 636000 Repairs (out of hrs tenants) 01792 521500 Social Services General Inquiries 01792 636110 Child, family access, investigation team 01792 635700 Elderly disabled intake team 01792 636519 Child disability, family support 01792 635700 Education Main number 01792 636560 Environment

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Your views helping to shape our city’s future A PLAN which will influence future uses for land in communities right across Swansea for generations to come has taken a major step forward The Welsh Government requires all councils to put together a Local Development Plan (LDP) - a longterm plan setting out what land can used for.

In Swansea the agreed Preferred Strategy for the LDP was approved last month and is an important milestone in the production of the plan as it’s the first formal publication in the overall process of developing the LDP. It sets out broadly how the Council intends to develop Swansea over the next 10 – 15 years in a sustainable way.

Phil Holmes, Head of Economic Regeneration and Planning in Swansea said: “Swansea will need land for more than 17,000 new homes and provide nearly 15,000 jobs in the City and County up until 2025. This plan is something we have to get right and we want as much input from the public as possible.”

Previously the Council asked the public to submit ideas for Candidate Sites they felt should be included in the LDP. More than 500 sites were suggested for inclusion with many being discarded early on. The number has been whittled down to around 250 following the latest filtering stage.

Planning officers are now looking at the remaining sites to assess their suitability for inclusion.

One of the main focuses of the LDP is identifying large pockets of land suitable for both residential and employment use while balancing these demands against environmental protection.

Mr Holmes added: “The LDP is

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• SIGHT SEEING: the LDP will have an influence at land sites right across the city one of the most important long term plans we have for the City.

“Swansea will grow in population over the next decade and we will need new homes, jobs, infrastructure and community facilities, to support this growth and also raise standards of living.

“It’s important that this growth is properly planned with the interests of Swansea and the people living here in mind. The LDP will help us achieve this and residents can help with this process by getting involved in forthcoming consultations.”

What is the LDP and what is it for?

THE Local Development Plan (LDP) will provide a long-term vision for land use planning in Swansea from next year onwards. It will affect communities right across the city.

What happens next?

THE Council is expected to publish a Pre-Deposit Plan identifying precise settlement limits and land allocations toward the end of the year.

September Dylan’s Swansea Swansea Museum Until 2 November 01792 653763 Dylan Thomas Manuscripts Exhibition Dylan Thomas Centre 13 September 23 December 01792 463980 BBC Proms in the Park Singleton Park 13 September bbc.co.uk/proms Swansea Open House Oystermouth Castle 13 September 01792 361302

This represents the next formal stage where people can have their say and consultation is anticipated to take place during early 2015.

How can I get involved?

TO find out more you can take a look at the LDP process at www.swansea.gov.uk/ldp From there you can take a look at the Preferred Strategy It’s proposed that an LDP will be adopted towards the end of 2016.

October Rigoletto Swansea Big Screen Castle Square 17 September 01792 635428 World War 1 Centenary Gala Concert Brangwyn Hall 20 September 01792 637300 Army Disbandment Parade Swansea City Centre 20 September Admiral Swansea Bay 10k Swansea Bay 21 September 01792 635428

Dylan Thomas National Poetry Day Event Dylan Thomas Centre 2 October 01792 463980 Philharmonia Orchestra Brangwyn Hall 4 October 01792 475715 Poems in October, Dylan and Shakespeare Various locations Swansea City Centre 25 October - 9 November Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre 27 October - 9 November 01792 463980

Animal Antics: Creepy Crawlies Plantasia 27 - 29 October 01792 474555 Halloween Ghost Train Swansea Prom 30 - 31 October 01792 635411 Halloween Spook Night Plantasia 30 - 31 October, 1 November 01792 474555 Halloween Spooktacular Oystermouth Castle 31 October 01792 361302

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• UNIQUE ATTRACTION: Shopping will be just one part of the what the city centre has to offer in future years

INTERNATIONAL experts in art, urban design and architecture are coming to Swansea next month to discuss the future of cities and offer advice on how best to transform our city centre into a vibrant cultural destination.

Their expertise will help Swansea Council build on the recent UK City of Culture bid and develop a unique and distinctive destination that makes the most of Swansea’s strengths.

The conference, being organised by the Council in partnership with the Design Commission for Wales as part of a major city centre review, is being held in the Brangwyn Hall.

The public and businesses will also

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Design conference aims to boost city centre buzz CITY centre events are helping boost footfall and sales, according to latest figures.

In June this year, for example, sales were up 4.6% compared with the same month last year and footfall was up 12.1%.

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be encouraged to have their say through a series of additional events.

Phil Holmes, Swansea Council’s Head of Economic Regeneration and Planning, said: “Our city centre has faced a difficult time, not just because of the economic downturn but also because people’s shopping habits are changing. “We’re doing all we can to help our traders but the impact of out-of-

figures buck the trend across the rest of the UK with national sales down 0.8% and footfall down 1.6%.

Among the events held in the city centre in the summer were the Swansea Festival of Transport and a World Party fun day.

town retail parks and internet shopping means our city centre can’t rely on retail developments alone. “Shops will remain a big part of the city centre offer, but a lot more needs to be available to generate the footfall our traders need to flourish. “The city centre needs to become a place that people want to go, somewhere that’s both easy to get to and offers a range of events and

activities to create a buzz and attract people of all ages and interests. “The views of experts, businesses and Swansea people are vital. This is why the conference and a range of other events this autumn will give everyone the chance to have their say on how we can best improve the city centre in future.�

Hundreds more people could also soon be living and working in Swansea city centre thanks to a multi-million pound boost from Welsh Government.

Housing association-led, mixeduse developments on High Street and The Kingsway are among projects it has now approved for the city centre as part of its Vibrant and Viable Places regeneration programme.

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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

September 9 Council, 5pm September 16 Area 1 Development Control Committee, 2pm September 19 General Licensing Committee, 10am September 23 Area 2 Development Control Committee, 2pm Cabinet, 5pm September 24 Equalities Committee, 5pm September 30 Council, 5pm October 4 Audit Committee, 4pm October 9 Development Management and Control Committee, 5pm October 14 Area 1 Development Control Committee, 2pm October 17 General Licensing Committee, 10am October 21 Area 2 Development Control Committee, 2pm Cabinet, 5pm October 22 Equalities Committee, 5pm October 27 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm October 29 Democratic Services Committee, 5pm October 30 Audit Committee, 4pm

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Charter under scrutiny FOSTER Swansea is staging a landmark consultation event next month for hundreds of carers and their children to promote awareness of the UNCRC. Keith Towler, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, will be addressing the event at the Brangwyn Hall which brings together foster carers, their birth children and the children they care for on behalf of Swansea Council.

The purpose of the consultation day - named Let’s get it RIGHT Swansea - is to give everyone connected with Foster Swansea the chance to discuss the implications of Swansea becoming the first local authority in the UK to formally sign-up to the UNCRC. Kelly Lewis, Business Development at Foster Swansea, said: “We are thrilled to be organising this landmark event which will help us consult with all our foster families, giving them a chance to have their voices heard while also concentrating on the importance of children’s rights.”

To find out more go to www.fosterswansea.org

• ON THE BEACH: Pupils from Christchurch Church in Wales Primary School help keep Swansea Bay clean and tidy

success A SCHEME that’s generated over 4,000 weeks of workplace training since its start has been heralded for outstanding practice.

Swansea Council’s Beyond Bricks and Mortar scheme won the Community Benefits category at the National Procurement Awards in Cardiff.

The scheme is aimed at securing new training and job places for long-term unemployed local people in council contracts such as construction. Over 130 trainees have benefitted from apprenticeships, work with training and college training since Beyond Bricks and Mortar started in 2009.

Swansea Council has worked in close partnership on the scheme with organisations like South West Workways, Jobcentre Plus and Careers Wales West.

OUR city-wide ‘Tidy Swansea’ campaign is making a difference from the beaches of Gower to the heart of the city centre and communities in between.

School litter picks, a dog fouling crackdown, new bin signs and park banners have all been making a difference in helping keep the city cleaner and tidier.

It’s a year since the introduction of litter enforcement officers on our streets and more than 3,000 litter louts have been issued with fixed penalty notices for failing to do the right thing.

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Youngsters lead the Training way in city clean-up scheme KEEP Wales Tidy has welcomed the action taken by the Council. Tidy Towns Officer, Phil Davies, said: “The Council is making a real effort to try and change people’s habits and help keep the city clean.

“We are also working with plenty of local schools and community groups who want their communities litter free. They are getting involved in group litter picks and its making a real difference to where they live.”

Bob Fenwick, the Council’s Neighbourhood Environmental Officer, said: “We are trying to encourage as many people as possible to do the right thing and dispose of litter responsibly.

“Littering is something that doesn’t

need to happen if people use litter bins. We’ve invested a lot of money to provide waste bins, especially in the city centre and during the summer beachgoers have also been encouraged not to leave rubbish on the beaches or dump litter next to a litter bin if it’s

full.”

More than £2 million is spent every year in Swansea tackling litter problems including fly-tipping.

Schools have also got involved in the Tidy Swansea campaign, including Seaview Primary School where teacher and eco-coordinator Helen Rabab, said: “Our school carries out litter picks most fortnights. It helps the schoolchildren become aware of the amount of litter that gets dropped on the ground.

“Hopefully they can see the impact it has in their local community and teach them not to drop litter.”

• Get involved in Tidy Swansea at www.swansea.gov.uk/tidyswansea

You can learn to swim the Wales National Pool way A NEW generation of Welsh Paralympic, Commonwealth and para-sport swimming stars are getting the chance to learn to swim the Wales National Pool Swansea way.

After a summer of sport that saw the city venue grab six Commonwealth Games medals, the pool is extending its range of community swimming lessons.

Residents can find full details of a new programme which is offering lessons for young and old alike as

well as sessions for those with disability or autism at www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk Jeremy Cole, General Manager at WNPS, said: “WNPS enjoys a world-wide reputation for its achievements in swimming generally and para-sport in particular. But the one thing all our medallists have in common is that they started with swimming lessons. Our hope is that people will be inspired by what they saw at the Commonwealth Games and

want to give swimming a try.

“Even if people are not aiming for competitive swimming, there’s such a lot to be gained in terms of fitness, health and wellbeing through regular trips to their local pool.

“The Wales National Pool Swansea coaches are really top class and are well-trained in supporting people with disabilities to make the most of their time in the water so they feel happy and safe.”

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Charge will save £58,000 a year SWANSEA Council will be following in the footsteps of the DVLA and most other local authorities by introducing a 2% charge for those paying for council services with a credit card.

The move brings it into line with other organisations including travel agents, insurers and concert promoters who pass on the cost of credit card transactions to their customers.

The fee will not generate a profit for the council but it will offset the cost of processing credit card fees and will save around £58,000 a year.

There won’t be a charge for debit cards users and the charge is due to be introduced from October xx.

The Council encourages the use of direct debit for charges such as council tax to spread the cost and to stop people building up debt

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OUR ambitious education investment programme in new schools and facility upgrades is paying huge dividends and helping to tackle poverty among children and communities right across Swansea.

Over the last decade or so more than £70m has been spent on providing 21st century facilities and suitable classrooms at more than 40 schools that will benefit generations of pupils for years to come.

And another £73m of further investment is planned which will see even more children benefit in the coming years.

Arwyn Thomas, Chief Education Officer for Swansea, said the latest

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• TOP CLASS: Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive School pupils have benefited from a £10m improvement project to provide suitable classrooms fit for the 21st century.

OVER the last 10 years there’s been new-builds at YGG Llwynderw, St Thomas Primary, Sketty Primary and Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive with more to come at Burlais, Gowerton, Gorseinon and YGG Lon-las.

Almost 90 dilapidated demountable classrooms have been replaced by upgraded facilities at places like Birchgrove, YGG Ponybrenin, Newton and Glyncollen.

Upgrades planned in the next round of spending include newbuilds at Burlais and Gowerton and upgrades at Pentrehafod Comprehensive School, YG Gwyr and Pentre’r Graig Primary School.

round of improvements - which are partly being paid for by the sale of surplus land at some city schools were essential to maintain the success that’s been achieved over the last 10 years.

He said: “We all know there is a direct link between the provision of suitable education facilities and

pupils doing well at school.

“Continuing this programme will help us fight poverty by improving pupils’ prospects and their economic opportunities. This is not about some doing well; it is about as many children as possible having the chance to do well.

“Critical to the success of the

programme is the sale of surplus land at some schools which can be done while still leaving them plenty of room for outdoor sport and learning.”

Pupils at Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive said the £10m of improvements there had helped transform their opportunities and their outlook on school life.

Dunya Satdarzada, who was among the first to benefit when the new school was opened in 2012, said at the time: “The new building is simply an inspiration.

“It makes me want to learn. It makes me want to come to school.”

And fellow pupil Connor Davies, who was then also in Year 7, said: “You look at the school now and it makes you proud.”

Why not choose smart way to recycle MORE than 1,200 smart phone users in Swansea have downloaded a special app which helps residents recycle more and put their rubbish out on the right day.

The ‘Connect Swansea’ app has been commissioned by Swansea Council and provides residents with everything they need to know about recycling and waste collections.

The app also updates residents on changes to collection days during holidays such as Christmas and bank

holidays.

The Council recently published monthly recycling statistics for April and May this year following the introduction of a limit on black bag

waste. Figures show a big increase in the amount of recycling collected compared to the same months in 2013.

Residents put out an average of 25 tonnes more waste for kerbside recycling collection every day over the four months since April’s launch of the ‘Keep it to 3’ campaign compared with the same period in 2013.

New statistics show the average amount of recycling collected every

day from residents across Swansea rose from 95 tonnes in April, May, June and July of last year to 120 tonnes in the same four months this year.

Councils in Wales need to recycle 58% of municipal waste by 2016. The latest figures in Swansea show that the city is recycling just over 52%.

• To download the app for free go to either the iPhone Appstore or the Android Play Store, or visit www.swansea.gov.uk/recyclingapp

THE CITY park that inspired a young Dylan Thomas is being celebrated as a hotspot of the city's heritage.

Swansea Council has unveiled a commemorative blue plaque at the Green Flagwinning Cwmdonkin Park in recognition of its links with the world-famous poet.

Dylan was born within a stone's throw of the park on Cwmdonkin Drive and spent many hours playing there as a child. In a classic work of his called 'Reminiscences of Childhood', Dylan referred to the park as "a world within the world of a sea town".

Get inside track on city roadworks MOTORISTS can get the inside track on major roadworks in the city by utility companies simply by switching on their smartphones or computers.

Swansea Council has signed up to a new roadwatch map based service which is updated every half an hour and is dedicated to helping motorists plan their journeys.

The new service is in addition to the weekly roadworks bulletin and can be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/roadwatch

Reacher feature JACK Reacher writer Lee Child has scored a remarkable top 10 hit in Swansea.

Figures from the Swansea Library Service show the top ten e-books downloaded in June and July were all penned by the British author.

Have a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/libraries for more information or call 01792 636464.

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Sound idea is a Dylan highlight HOLLYWOOD superstar Michael Sheen is among the actors city centre visitors will soon hear reading extracts from famous works by Dylan Thomas and William Shakespeare.

A recording of his voice will feature in a series of sound installations being introduced to mark the 100th anniversary of Dylan’s birth in late October and early November.

The train station, Swansea Market, the Grand Theatre, the No Sign Wine Bar and the Uplands Tavern are some of the locations where the recordings will be installed.

The project is part of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery’s programme of off-site events and activities.

Swansea’s permanent Dylan Thomas exhibition is also being improved in readiness for the start of the annual Dylan Thomas Festival on Monday October 27. The exhibition, based at the Dylan Thomas Centre, is being refurbished and expanded thanks to a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The permanent exhibition area will also be refurbished and a new learning space and temporary exhibition room will be introduced.

Jo Furber, Swansea Council Literature Officer, said: “The sound installation project complements everything that’s forming part of the 2014 Dylan Thomas Festival. From Bob Kingdom to John Goodby and Michael Bogdanov, leading names from the world of the arts are coming to Swansea to celebrate the centenary of one of the most influential writers the world has ever known.

“There’ll also be a poignant war poetry weekend as part of ongoing commemorations to mark a century since the start of World War One.” Opening on September 13, a new manuscripts exhibition featuring rarely seen photos of Dylan, original manuscripts and a draft of 'Do not go gentle into that good night' will continue to be available at the Dylan Thomas Centre during the permanent exhibition area’s temporary closure.

Have a look at www.dylanthomas.com for more information.

• TOP SCOFF: Great quality school meals offer children plenty to smile about

Lunch time sorted for just £2.10 WHERE can you get a two-course meal and a drink for less than the price of a tube of toothpaste?

At one of our city’s primary schools five days a week, that’s where. As youngsters head back to school our school meals service is offering excellent value for money at £2.10 per day for a tasty and

No smoking effort a breath of fresh air TWO of our city’s newest children’s play areas have been declared smoke-free in an effort to protect children.

Swansea Point in the Marina and Bryn-y-Don Park in Mayhill have recently had children’s play areas installed and new signage has been included as part of Swansea Council’s on-going efforts to encourage parents not to smoke in play areas.

Dr Nina Williams, consultant in public health at Public Health Wales, said: “Smoking is the number one cause of premature death in adults in Swansea and 23% of people in the city are

still smoking.

“The voluntary ban in children’s park play areas is part of a wider programme to discourage young people from smoking in later life, protect them from second-hand smoke and support those who want to give up.”

All 77 council-owned children’s outdoor play areas have now been designated smoke-free as part of the city wide healthy city campaign.

Smokers who want advice on how to stop www.stopsmokingwales.com or telephone the Stop Smoking Wales freephone on 0800 085 2219.

Diners do it more safely SAVVY diners tucking in at pubs, restaurants and cafes where they see high food hygiene ratings are helping Swansea becoming a safer and tastier place to eat.

Eateries have to display their food hygiene ratings on their front doors, windows or other prominent places to help customers pick and choose where they dine out and that’s making businesses work harder to get higher ratings and boost trade.

The incentive of being able to display a good score has helped see the number of local food businesses with the highest 5 rating go up and the number with the lowest 1 rating go down.

The number of premises getting a rating of 5 has increased from 507 to 672.

Go to www.food.gov.uk/ratings to check out the ratings for food businesses in Swansea or to find out more about why food hygiene is so important.

nutritionally balanced lunch-time feast. Jane Woolcock, Headteacher at Penllergaer Primary School, said: “We are delighted with the amount of choice and quality of the lunches.

“Just like our school motto ‘our school is for everyone’ school dinners have something for everyone. School dinners are value for money because

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they are both nutritious and appetising.”

Pupils Dominic Protheroe, Year 6, said: “Our cook Mrs Cullen won an award for being the cook of the month but I think she is the best cook of the year.”

Ben Lazenby, Year 5, said: “School dinner curry is the best!”

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If someone who is not a close relative looks after a child for more than 28 days the law says you must tell your Local Council about it To let Swansea Council know 01792 635700 This type of arrangement is called

Private Fostering To find out more visit: www.swansea.gov.uk/privatefostering www.privatefostering.org.uk

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Speak up on the battle against poverty SWANSEA residents are being urged to have their say on how the Council plans to tackle poverty and the impact of poverty in our communities.

A consultation has been launched about Swansea Council’s draft Tackling Poverty Strategy, and the authority is asking people to submit their views.

Alleviating the impact of poverty and deprivation is one of the Council’s central commitments and includes the successful delivery of a number of Welsh Government programmes such as Communities First, Flying Start and Families First.

But successfully tackling poverty in Swansea is not just the role of Swansea Council but needs to be a collective effort with other public bodies, the Welsh Government, charities, and the public, which is why the council would like everyone to complete the survey and have their say.

The consultation is open until the end of September.

You can have your say by logging on to www.swansea.gov.uk/povertystrategy The strategy and survey will be available to the

public on the Council’s website and hard copies will be available through Communities First offices.

It will be sent to community and voluntary sector organisations and groups and available online to other interested parties for comments and feedback.

The outcomes of the consultation process will be used to inform the development of the final Tackling Poverty Strategy to be considered by Council for approval in November 2014.

Bright growing spaces taking root in our city A BRIGHT idea that aims to turn scraps of land, flat roof-tops and even concrete urban back-yards into ‘growing spaces’ is taking shape.

Swansea Council is launching Wales’ first guide on how city-based residents can create a garden orchard, roof-top garden or even a vertical garden on tiny scraps of space that might otherwise go to waste.

It’s called “Swansea – Our Growing Community” and is being launched on September 26. It builds on the amazing success story of the Vetch Veg project that’s blossomed from a community growing initiative into a whole new way of life for those involved.

Amanda Owen from the Council’s Community Food and Growing Team said: “Community Growing isn’t just about allotments, which are fantastic, but are a big project and in high demand.

“It can range from community gardens set up on a piece of formerly derelict land, through to shared containers or raised beds and even vertical gardening where produce is grown up a structure such as a wall or side of a building.

“The new guide gives people a step-by-step ideas on the kind of projects that they might want to start, the kind of space that would be suitable and how to get started.

“There is also guidance for developers on how to incorporate to edible land into their designs. This could be as simple as setting aside a patch of land in a residential development to hand over to a residents’ association as a community growing space at a later date, or creating herb wheels in

residential garden plots.”

The guides will offer ideas to groups or individuals interested in finding out more about how they can start a community growing project, as well as giving planning guidance

to developers who can play a key role in making space for edible land.

Swansea has been pushing hard to increase the number of people involved in growing food within their communities in the city and

communities are starting to reap the rewards.

•A £50,000 Grow Local fund has also been made available by the council. to find out more visit www.swansea.gov.uk/growlocal

PARK and Ride users are being given the chance to extend their visit beyond the city centre thanks to an unlimited travel offer on First Cymru buses in Swansea for an additional £1.50.

The travel initiative has been developed to offer car users an alternative way to travel to places

such as Mumbles and local parks.

Park and Ride costs just £2.50 in Swansea for a car and up to five passengers. The extra fare means that for a total of £4, everyone in the party can use the local bus service for unlimited use anywhere in the Swansea area.

AN EVENT that’s rapidly becoming a feature of the city’s transgender calendar is taking centre stage at Swansea YMCA on November 22.

Sparkle is an annual information and entertainment event for transgender people and is being supported by South Wales Police and

Swansea Council.

This year it’s celebrating its third year with professional make up artists giving free makeovers and advice and an evening session of music and live entertainment.

For more information go to www.tawebutterflies.co.uk

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Enjoy city centre walking tour HISTORIC Swansea Castle, St Mary’s Church and the iconic Meridian Quay tower all feature in a new Swansea city centre walking trail guide.

The guide has been put together by the Swansea Tourist Information Centre in response to the top ten queries they get on a weekly basis.

The walking trail starts at the TIC on Plymouth Street and also includes locations like Swansea Market, Wind Street and the Dylan Thomas Centre.

The trail ends at the West Glamorgan Archives based in the Civic Centre.

Hard copies of the trail are available from the TIC or at www.visitswanseabay.com

Paws for thought on pet’s poop SWANSEA'S Paws on Patrol crime prevention network is taking a lead in the antilittering campaign by encouraging owners to pick up when their pets poop.

Safer Swansea’s Paws on Patrol is a group of publicspirited dog owners who work with the police, Swansea Council and other organisations to tackle community issues by reporting and deterring crime.

Now they’re backing the Council’s drive to encourage owners to clean up after their pets by handing out dog poo bags in special containers which can be tied to leads.

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• VEG OUT: Vetch Veg is sowing seeds for the city-wide Grow Local campaign AMANDA OWEN said: “We at the council have seen for ourselves how community growing schemes like Vetch Veg boost the wellbeing of individuals and local areas through socialising, growing and cooking fresh food and exercising in the outdoors.

“The Vetch has brought the community

together and is an example of how far community growing has moved from the historical model of a traditional allotment.

“We’re hoping the same sentiments that have seen Vetch Veg grow into a green oasis in the heart of the city will take root everywhere across the city.”

Offer is more than fare It’s time to sparkle

MORE than 8,500 energysaving street lights have been installed in Swansea streets as part of a city-wide drive to cut costs and become a greener city.

The Council has saved around £130,000 a year in running costs following the installation of LED lights and plans are in place to install thousands more.

It’s all part of the Council’s commitment to Climate Local, an initiative which encourages councils to adopt green practices. Find more at www.local.gov.uk

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CAMERA technology is being used at Swansea’s household waste recycling centres to prevent the sites being abused by commercial businesses.

Swansea Council has installed the first of a series of ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras at the city’s main HWRC in Llansamlet.

The cameras monitor the frequency of vehicles using the sites and will help identify any making unusually high numbers of visits so that drivers can be challenged.

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Service just the ticket COMMUNITY transport services are being extended to other parts of the city following a successful pilot scheme on Gower.

Swansea Council teamed up with community transport operator DANSA at the beginning of the year to trial a pilot service between North Gower and Gowerton.

The service is one of a number of subsidised bus routes that the Council funds in an effort to meet the needs of residents in areas where no commercial bus services are operated, and where community bus services are more appropriate.

The Council is now set to operate further services in partnership with DANSA over the coming months.

One of the new services will aim to provide a vital link between Garnswllt, Felindre, Rhydypandy and Morriston Hospital, where it will connect to regular city centre services.

There’s more information at www.TravelineCymru.info or by ringing their information line on 0871 200 22 33.

• ROAD REPAIRS: Our PATCH teams are out and about in all weathers tackling potholes so traffic can keep moving.

A GLOW in the dark Starpath has been introduced in a Swansea park that overlooks the bright lights of the city centre.

Ground-breaking technology means the path that runs through Bryn-y-Don Park in North Hill now lights up at night. Swansea Council is behind the UV-powered project with funding from the Welsh Government’s Tidy Towns initiative.

The Starpath is the first of its kind to be installed in Wales.

The spray-on technology generates its own energy during the day and then the treatment chemicals interact to produce a glow at night.

Other recent improvements to Bryn-y-Don Park include a new play area for children.

Swansea Council’s parks and highways departments have also cut back overgrown vegetation, cleared rubbish, made entrances more accessible and planted wildflowers.

New shrubs will also soon be planted.

OVER 3,000 – that’s how many potholes and other road defects have been repaired across Swansea so far this year.

The work has been carried out by a number of expert Swansea Council teams since the start of January.

The council has road repair teams out and about every day to fill in potholes and attend to other road defects in all parts of the city.

Two additional teams also make up the annual PATCH (Priority Action for Community Highways) initiative that visits all Swansea's communities from April to the end of December every year. One PATCH team is tackling

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Roads are on the mend Path’s a star in thanks to PATCH team our park THE PATCH team has already visited 20 communities in all parts of the city so far this year, including St Thomas, Bonymaen, Townhill, Gower, Mawr, Sketty, Cockett and Penyrheol.

Repairs have also been carried out in the Castle Ward area that includes the city centre.

Swansea Council safety teams also carry out regular inspections of roads and pedestrianised areas to identify road defects and a team is on hand on a 24/7 basis to respond to emergencies.

Penderry, Gorseinon and Loughor are the communities being visited by the PATCH team during September.

To report potholes and other highways defects go to www.swansea.gov.uk/reportit

larger road-strengthening works and the other is dealing with smaller defects.

Bob Fenwick, from the Council’s Highways Department, said: “We

know how important our roads are for residents right across the city. This is why we’ve got workers out every day of the year to repair potholes and fix other road defects.

“And when there are periods of extremely heavy rain, it’s the same workers who down tools on the roads to unblock culverts and attend to other problems caused by flooding.

“No matter what the weather’s like, they’re out about in all conditions to help keep the city moving.

“The weather was especially good for large parts of the spring and summer, so we’ve been able to catch up on lots of damage caused during the wet and cold winter months.

“This means our roads are in pretty good nick at the moment but we’ll continue to fill in potholes and fix other problems on a priority basis as much as we can.”

Bryn Terfel leads return of Proms to Singleton OPERA legend Bryn Terfel will be the star turn in an autumn of fun across Swansea Bay. The Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone is headlining the Proms in the Park event that’s returning to Singleton Park on September 13.

Also appearing will be young singer songwriter Casi, who has been collaborating with BBC Cymru Wales and the Arts Council of Wales as part of the Horizons music project.

The Welsh singing stars will perform with the BBC

National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, led by New Zealand-born conductor Tecwyn Evans, whose father hails from Swansea.

Music lovers are invited to come with picnics and flags to celebrate at the open-air concert. The evening will culminate in the traditional sing-along featuring a Mary Poppins medley this year, celebrating the Last Night of the Proms along with parks across the UK. Frances Jenkins, Swansea Council’s Strategic Manager for Culture, Tourism, Marketing and Events,

said: “Swansea has a proud tradition in hosting the finest talent from the world of music. In recent years, stars including The Kings of Leon, Elvis Costello and Katherine Jenkins are among the varied acts who’ve taken to the stage in venues like the Liberty Stadium, the newly-refurbished Brangwyn Hall and Singleton Park.”

Have a look at www.swanseabayfestival.com for more information or www.bbc.co.uk/promsinthepark to get tickets for the Singleton Park concert.

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Improvement plan is up for grabs THE COUNCIL has just published an update for 2014/15 to the Corporate Improvement Plan (CIP) which highlights the authority's ambitions for improvement for the city between 2013 and 2017.

The CIP focuses on delivering measurable improvements on issues that touch the lives of local people every day. Hard copies of the plan are available by contacting the Performance and Delivery Section on 01792 636602 or by emailing Ray.Mitchell@swansea.gov.uk You can also see the plan online by going to the Performance and Improvement pages at http://www.swansea.gov.uk/in dex.cfm?articleid=155

Legendary park gets Green Flag AN HISTORIC Swansea park where football legends like Ivor Allchurch and John Charles practiced as children has won prestigious Green Flag status for the very first time.

Morriston’s Parc Llewelyn is one of six Swansea parks to have been recognised as top class.

Green Flag status means visitors can be sure a park is a high-quality green space.

Clyne Gardens, Singleton Botanical Gardens, Victoria Park, Brynmill Park and Cwmdonkin Park have also scooped Green Flag status for 2014.

A PONTARDDULAIS lady is enjoying the creature comforts of home once more following a fall which left her in hospital and it’s thanks to the help of a specially-designed service for people like her.

Martha Jones, known to all her friends as Mair, was an independentspirited 88-year-old former nurse, but was unable to return home immediately after an accident, a situation which could potentially have left her facing a future in longterm residential care.

But Mair had the opportunity to join Swansea Council’s innovative ‘Step-Up and Step-Down’ service for

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• HOME FROM HOME: Support provided by the team at Bonymaen House means Eileen Egin (pictured) and Mair can improve their mobility.

MAIR said of the fall she experienced earlier this year: “I wasn’t frightened - I’m not the kind of person who gets frightened easily - but what was troubling me was how on earth I was going to get back up again.”

And she said of her time at Bonymaen House: “I’ve been well looked after. Its been marvellous. I’ve got nothing but praise for everything and now I’m looking forward to going home full-time.

“I’m much better now. I can go down with a bang - but I bounce back up every time.”

older people who need somewhere to stay to help them adapt to home life again following a health crisis - and is now receiving the care and support she needs in her own home.

Mair was treated in hospital but was still too frail to go straight home.

Instead she was discharged to Bonymaen House, where staff are on

hand to help people return to their own homes if that’s what they want and if it’s suitable for them.

People can stay at Bonymaen House for up to six weeks during which time they’re supported to regain the skills and confidence they need while a care package is put together to continue the good work

when they get home.

Jackie Mathews, who has 31 years experience in caring for older people with Swansea Council, is in charge at Bonymaen House. She said: “Sometimes older people who have had to spend time in hospital after something like an illness or a fall question whether they will be able to manage at home, and may make a decision in hospital, for example, to take residential care that they may regret later.

“Step Up, Step Down allows people to go home, initially for maybe an hour a day, with support from our staff until they are ready to move back for good if that’s the right thing for them.”

closely with the Friends of Coed Bach Park for a number of years.

Recent improvements at the park include the clearance of vegetation, the introduction of walking trails and the renovation of the tennis courts.

Have a look at www.fieldsintrust.org for more.

HORSE power is being used to tackle bracken growth in hard to reach parts of Gower.

A specialist team including two hard-working horses have been drafted in and handed the job of pulling a large steel roller over acres of bracken that grows freely throughout Gower.

SWANSEA Council has joined the campaign to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health issues.

The authority is signing up to the ‘Time to Change Wales’ pledge to help tackle the problem and get people talking about mental health and mental illness.

‘Time to Change Wales’ is a national campaign backed by leading mental health charities in Wales.

Find out more at www.timetochangewales.org.uk

Record High 5

MORE than 160 under 25s have been nominated for the High 5 Awards run by Swansea Council which aim to raise the profile of our young The work is being completed as part people who have made a difference in their of a number of innovative schemes communities or succeeded developed by the Gower Landscape against the odds.

Partnership of which Swansea Council The prestigious awards are is the lead partner. supported by Swans’ star The steel roller used will bend and Leon Britton and the awards bruise the bracken and over time the ceremony is next month.

Forever a community field Horses fix bracken problem A PONTARDDULAIS park will be forever preserved as a green space in the heart of the community.

Coed Bach Park has been awarded Queen Elizabeth II Field status by a UK-wide organisation called Fields in Trust. Swansea Council nominated the park for the status after working

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 22 COMMUNITY OF MAWR PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2014 On 16th April 2014, the Council of the City and County of Swansea confirmed the above order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.

The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert the public footpath commencing on the county road at a point (Grid Reference SN 672 034) approximately 100 metres north east of the junction near Bwlch Y Gwynt and proceeding in a generally east south easterly direction for some 137 metres along the northern side of a field boundary to reach a point (Grid Reference SN 673 033) some 140 metres south of Maes Y Bryn to a line commencing and terminating at the same points and passing in a similar general direction but for approximately 144 metres and along the opposite (southern) side of the field boundary.

A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Friday. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00. Please quote reference ROW253/KAO. The order came into force on 24th April 2014, but if a person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the power of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may under Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by Paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 8th September 2014 make an application to the High Court.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER

288 metres or thereabouts in a generally south south easterly direction via the farm to a point (Grid Reference SN 623 083) some 275 metres east north east of Troed Y Rhiw to a line commencing at a point on Garnswllt Road some 70 metres south of the access track for Garnant Ganol Farm (Grid Reference SN 621 084) and proceeding in a generally south easterly direction alongside the river for 270 metres or thereabouts to a point some 260 metres east of Troed Y Rhiw (Grid Reference SN 623 082) (b) that part of footpath 36 commencing some 243 metres along the access track to Lletty-Ffwlbert Farm off Heol Y Mynydd (Grid Reference SN 625 084) and proceeding across part of the farm yard thence in a generally west south westerly direction for some 50 metres to a point some 330 metres east south east of Garnant Ganol Farm (Grid Reference SN 625 084) to a line commencing and terminating at the same points but taking a more southerly route through fields for some 79 metres and thus avoiding the farm yard.

A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Friday. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00. Please quote reference ROW100810/KAO. The order came into force on 1st May 2014, but if a person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the power of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may under Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by Paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 8th September 2014 make an application to the High Court.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 9

NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER

COMMUNITY OF LLANRHIDIAN HIGHER

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER 2014

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

The above order made on the 10th July 2014 under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 will create a public footpath running from

PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 36 COMMUNITY OF MAWR PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2014 On 16th April 2014, the Council of the City and County of Swansea confirmed the above order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert (a) that part of footpath 36 commencing on Garnswllt Road at the entrance of the track leading to Garnant Ganol Farm (Grid Reference SN 621 085) and proceeding for

(a) a point some 150 metres north east of the farmhouse at Penllwyn Robert (grid reference SS 539 940) and proceeding in a generally south westerly direction around the farmhouse for 360 metres before passing in a generally southerly direction for some 270 metres through woodland before joining the access track to Penllwyn Robert Farm and continuing along the track for some 172 metres to reach the main road to the west of Highfield Farm (grid reference SS 537 935) (b) a point some 35 metres south of the River

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Morlais east of the old pheasant pen (grid reference SS 542 944) and proceeding and curving in a predominantly south westerly direction for some 157 metres to a point some 430 metres north east of Penllwyn Robert Farm (grid reference SS 541 942) A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-158/KAO. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

west of Penrheol Fawr (grid reference SN 667 030) A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-00100811/KAO. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS. 25, 26A & 27

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2014

PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS. 8B, 8C, 10 & 11 COMMUNITY OF MAWR PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER 2014 The above order made on the 18th July 2014 under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 will create a public footpath running from (a) a point (grid reference SN 664 039) some 250 metres south west of Blaen Yr Olchfa Fawr and heading east south east for some 182 metres then north east for some 105 metres to a point on the western side of the River Llan (grid reference SN 666 040) (b) a point (grid reference SN 666 040) on the eastern bank of the River Llan some 130 metres south east of Blaen Yr Olcha Fawr Farm and heading in a general south easterly direction for some 279 metres to a point (grid reference SN 668 037) some 60 metres north east of Llidiardau. (c) a point (grid reference SN 666 038) some 145 metres north west of Llidiardau and passing in a general south south westerly direction for some 500 metres alongside the River Llan to a point at grid reference SN 665 034 before splitting into two directions, the first heading west south west for some 10 metres to the bridge over the River Llan, and the second heading some 98 metres in a south south easterly direction to a point (grid reference SN 665 033) some 35 metres north west of Cynghordy Fach. (d) a point (grid reference SN 668 033) some 190 metres east of Cynghordy Fach and passing south south east for some 135 metres then south south west for some 147 metres to a point some 190 metres north

COMMUNITY OF MAWR The above order made on the 23rd July 2014 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert the public footpath (a) commencing at a point (grid reference SN 623 038) on the County Road some 200 metres north of Cwrt Mawr Farm and passing in a general south south easterly direction through the yard at Cwrt Mawr Farm for some 612 metres to reach a point some 240 metres north north west of Ffynnon Fedw to a line commencing at a point (grid reference SN 624 038) some 50 metres further north east along the County Road and proceeding in a general south south easterly direction for some 737 metres to the same point of termination (grid reference SN 624 038) (b) commencing at a point (grid reference SN 626 030) some 35 metres south west of Ffynnon Fedw and passing through the farm yard to a point some 60 metres south east of Ffynnon Fedw (grid reference SN 627 030) to a line commencing at the same point (grid reference SN 626 030) and passing in a north north easterly direction along the track for some 82 metres to a point some 36 metres north west of Ffynnon Fedw (grid reference SN 626 031) (c) commencing at a point some 36 metres north west of Ffynnon Fedw (grid reference SN 626 031) and proceeding for some 68 metres in an east south easterly direction to a point to the north east of Ffynnon Fedw (grid Continued on next page

PUBLIC NOTICES reference SN 627 031) to a line commencing at the same point and proceeding in the same general direction for some 68 metres but taking a slightly more northern route to the same point of termination (grid reference SN 627 031)

Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

(d) commencing at a point (grid reference SN 631 035) some 330 metres south east of Ysgiach Ganol and proceeding for some 260 metres in a south easterly direction to a point (grid reference SN 633 033) some 250 metres south west of Llwyn Gweno to a line commencing and terminating at the same points but passing in a general easterly direction for some 172 metres then in a general south south easterly direction for some 148 metres along the field boundary

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-00193209/KAO. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 9 COMMUNITY OF LLANRHIDIAN HIGHER PUBLIC PATH EXTINGUISHMENT ORDER 2014 The above order made on the 10th July 2014 under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 will extinguish the public footpath running from (a) a point some 150 metres north east of the farmhouse at Penllwyn Robert (grid reference SS 539 940) and proceeding for some 192 metres in a south westerly direction to a point some 15 metres north west of the farmhouse (grid reference SS 538 939) (b) a point some 35 metres south of the River Morlais east of the old pheasant pen (grid reference SS 542 944) and proceeding for some 144 metres in a south westerly direction to a point some 430 metres north east of Penllwyn Robert Farm (grid reference SS 541 942) A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-158/KAO.

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 27

NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER

COMMUNITY OF MAWR

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

PUBLIC PATH EXTINGUISHMENT ORDER 2014

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS. 8B, 8C, 10 & 11 COMMUNITY OF MAWR PUBLIC PATH EXTINGUISHMENT ORDER 2014 The above order made on the 18th July 2014 under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 will extinguish the public footpath running from (a) a point (grid reference SN 664 039) some 275 metres east south east from Pentrebedw Cottage on the track leading to Blaen Yr Olchfa Fawr before heading for some 276 metres in a general north easterly direction before passing through a barn at Blaen Yr Olchfa Fawr Farm and heading in a general south easterly direction to a point (grid reference SN 666 040) on the western side of the River Llan. (b) a point (grid reference SN 666 040) on the eastern bank of the River Llan and heading in a general south south easterly direction for some 282 metres to reach Llidiardau before continuing to a point (grid reference SN 668 037) some 60 metres north west of Llidiardau. (c) a point at Llidiardau (grid reference SN 667 037) and continuing in a general south westerly direction for some 466 metres to a point (grid reference SN 665 033) some 10 metres north west of Cynghordy Fach. (d) a point (grid reference SN 665 033) some 35 metres north west of Cynghordy Fach and continuing in a general north westerly direction for some 100 metres to reach the bridge over the River Llan (grid reference SN 665 034) (e) a point (grid reference SN 666 032) to the south east of Cynghordy Fach and proceeding in a general south easterly direction for some 288 metres to a point some 190 metres north west of Penrheol Fawr (grid reference SN 667 030) A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-00100811/KAO. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

The above order made on the 23rd July 2014 under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 will extinguish the public footpath running from a point (grid reference SN 623 036) in the yard of Cwrt Mawr Farm and proceeding in an east north easterly direction for 98 metres or thereabouts to a point (grid reference SN 624 036) some 330 metres west south west of Ysgiach Ganol.

A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. Copies of the order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.

Please quote reference ROW-00193209/KAO. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than the 21st October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no representations or objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea FAIRWOOD AND CLYNE COMMON (CL15) COMMONS ACT 2006 SECTION 38 COMMUNITY OF PENNARD CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA The Council of the City and County of Swansea has applied to the Welsh Ministers for consent under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Fairwood and Clyne Common (CL15).

The proposed works are the construction of a bus stop hard standing 18 square metres in size in graded stone with grit finish and a stone kerb at a 130 mm up-stand adjacent to the carriageway. During the works temporary pedestrian barriers will be erected as a safety measure.

The works will be located approximately 37

metres north east of the entrance to Cannisland Park on the eastern edge of the A4118 and being some 36 metres south west from the junction of the A4118 with Kittle Hill Lane (the grid reference being SS 567 900) on 18 square metres of common land.

A copy of the application form and map showing the proposed works can be inspected at the offices of The Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN between the hours of 09:00 am and 4:30 pm weekdays (not public holidays) until the 21st October 2014. A copy of the application may be obtained by writing to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement at the above address.

Any objections or representations should be sent in writing ON or BEFORE that date to the Planning Inspectorate Wales at Crown Buildings, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ, or Wales@pins.gsi.gov.uk. Letters sent to the Planning Inspectorate cannot be treated as confidential. They will be copied to the applicant and possibly to other interested parties.

Dated the 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF MODIFICATION ORDER WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 NATIONAL PARKS AND ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT, 1949 SURVEY OF RIGHTS OF WAY DEFINITIVE MAP THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA COMMUNITY OF LOUGHOR MODIFICATION ORDER NO. 436, 2014 On the 9th July, 2014 the Council of the City and County of Swansea confirmed the abovenamed Order.

The effect of the Order is to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding to them that length of footpath commencing between house no.s 64 and 66 Landor Drive and proceeding in a predominantly westerly direction for 28 metres before bearing in a generally south westerly direction for 67 metres to joining footpath no.43 (grid ref SS 567982).

In addition to add that length of footpath commencing at the north western corner of the cul de sac of The Croft and proceeding in a northerly direction for 6 metres to join footpath no.43 Lastly to delete that length of footpath no.43 commencing at the last mentioned point and initially proceeding in an easterly direction for 9 metres thereafter in a southerly direction and running along the centre and length of The Croft for a distance of 100 metres.

A copy of the Order as confirmed and the map contained in it has been deposited and may be inspected free of charge at the offices of The Council of the City and County of Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 am, and 4.30pm on Fridays. Copies of the Order may be brought there at the price of £1.00.( please quote ref row 203/MJW) The Order became operative as from the 9th July 2014 but if a person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity on the grounds that it is not within the power of Section 53 or 54 or that any of the requirements of Section 15 have not been

PUBLIC NOTICES complied with in relation to the Order, he may, within 42 days from the date of publication of this Notice, make an application to the High Court.

Dated this 8th day of September, 2014.

Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea K: MJWCEBR1W10Y02 NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA FOOTPATH NOS. 13 AND 69 COMMUNITY OF ILSTON PUBLIC PATH EXTINGUISHMENT ORDER 2014 The above Order made on 23rd July 2014 under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 will extinguish Public Footpath No. 13 commencing at the entrance to Lower Cartersford (Grid Ref. SS 551913) and proceeding in a generally northerly direction for 230 metres, continuing as Footpath No. 69 in the same direction to pass through Wimblewood Isaf for a further distance of 730 metres. In addition that length of Footpath No. 69 commencing from the yard of that farm but proceeding in a westerly direction for 63 metres (Grid Ref. SS 552921).

A copy of the Order and the Order Map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Fridays. Copies of the Order and Map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.( Please quote ref ROW-00194663/MJW ) Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing addressed to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than 27th October 2014 and should state the grounds on which they are made or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea MJW/ROW-00194663 (KL) 14.05.2014 NOTICE OF MAKING AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 26 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PUBLIC FOOTPATH BETWEEN WILMBLEWOOD ISAF AND LOWER CARTERSFORD PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER 2014 COMMUNITY OF ILSTON The above Order was made on 23rd July 2014 under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980. The effect of the Order will be to create a public footpath commencing at a point on the B4271 (Grid Ref. SS 553 914) some 170

metres north east of Cartersford Bridge and initially proceeding in a generally northerly direction for 125 metres, thereafter in a west north westerly direction for 90 metres, before continuing in an approximately northerly direction for 360 metres. The path continues in a north westerly direction for 155 metres to join Footpath No. 69 (Grid Ref. SS 551 921).

The path re-commences on the same footpath (Grid Ref. SS 552 921) and continues for a further 110 metres to re-join Footpath No. 69 (Grid Ref. SS 552 922).

A copy of the Order and the Order Map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Fridays. Copies of the Order and Map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.( Please quote ref ROW-00194663/MJW) Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing addressed to the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement, City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea, no later than 27th October 2014.

If no such representations or objections are duly made and if any so made are withdrawn, the Council of the City and County of Swansea may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea MJW/ROW-00194663 EJF 13.05.2014 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER SECTION 53 OF THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA NATIONAL PARKS AND ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1949 AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1968 SURVEY OF RIGHTS OF WAY - DEFINITIVE MAP OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA COMMUNITY OF BONYMAEN MODIFICATION ORDER NO. 443, 2014 The above named Order made on the 15th July 2014 if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding that length of footpath commencing on Pentrechwyth Road between House No. 96 and the former Canaan Chapel and proceeding in a south easterly direction for 47 metres, one spur continuing in a south westerly direction for 65 metres to join Brokesby Road and the other spur proceeding in a north easterly direction for 94 metres to join Footpath No. 381 at the rear of 75 Pentrechwyth Road.

A copy of the Order and the Order Map may be seen free of charge at the offices of the Council of the City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Swansea between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Fridays.

Copies of the Order and Map may be bought there at the price of £1.00.( please quote ref row 262 mjw) Any representations or objections relating to this Order must be sent in writing to The Head of Legal, Democratic Services and

Procurement, The Council of City and County of Swansea, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea not later than the 4th November 2014 and applicants are requested to state the grounds on which it is made.

If no representations or objections are duly made to the order, or to any part of it, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council of the City and County of Swansea, instead of submitting the Order to the Welsh Ministers for confirmation, may itself confirm the Order.

If the Order is submitted to the Welsh Ministers in whole or part, any representations and objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.

Capel Road to its junction with the B4603 High Street Capel Road From its junction with the north eastern kerbline of Vardre Road for a distance of 15 metres in a north easterly direction.

Dated this Monday 8th September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

Dated this 8th day of September 2014.

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

NORTH HILL ROAD AND WATKIN STREET, SWANSEA

MJW/ROW-262 (KL) 23.06.2014 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER HENDREFOILAN DRIVE KILLAY ORDER 2014 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea did on Monday 8th September 2014 make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 the effect of which is as set out in the Schedules below. The Order shall come into operation Monday 15th day of September 2014.

A copy of the Order and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours in the Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Department at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea (via application to main reception quoting reference DVT00195197/MAW) Any person wishing to challenge the Order on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Act or that any requirements thereof, or of any instrument made thereunder have not been complied with may apply to the High Court at the Cardiff District Registry 2 Park Street Cardiff CF1 1ET within six weeks of the making of the Order for that purpose.

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 B4603 Pontardawe Road From its junction with the north eastern kerb line of High Street/ Ynys-Penllwch Road for a distance of 120 metres in a north easterly direction.

B4291 Ynys-Penllwch Road From its junction with the south eastern kerb line of the B4603 Pontardawe Road for a distance of 75 metres in a south easterly direction.

B4603 High Street From a point 10 metres west of the western kerb line of Capel Buildings to its junction with the B4603 Pontardawe Road Capel Buildings For its entire length.

Vardre Road From a point 10 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Capel Buildings/

NOTICE 2014 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea did on Monday 8th September 2014 make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 the effect of which is as set out in the Schedules below. The Order shall come into operation Monday 15th day of September 2014. A copy of the Order and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours in the Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Department at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea (via application to main reception quoting reference DVT- 00193951/MAW) Any person wishing to challenge the Order on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Act or that any requirements thereof, or of any instrument made thereunder have not been complied with may apply to the High Court at the Cardiff District Registry 2 Park Street Cardiff CF1 1ET within six weeks of the making of the Order for that purpose.

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 AT ANY TIME WATKIN STREET West Side From its junction with the southern kerb line of North Hill Road to a point 17 meters south of that junction East Side From its junction with the southern kerb line of North Hill road to a point 26 metres south of that junction.

NORTH HILL ROAD South Side From a point 10 metres south west of its junction with the western kerb line of Watkin Street to a point 10 metres north east of its junction with the eastern kerb line of Watkin Street.

North Side From a point 13 metres south west of its junction with the western kerb line of Sea View Terrace to a point 44 metres south west of that point.

Dated this 8th day of September 2014 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea