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• CONGRATULATIONS!: Victoria Wiggins and daughter Imogen are celebrating 10 years of Flying Start at the Children’s Centre. Find out more on page 7. Picture by Jason

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THOUSANDS of potholes are set to be quick-fire filled in communities across the city following the launch of a new 48-hour repair service. Swansea Council has set up new pothole repair teams which are aiming to fix potholes within 48 hours. Under the new scheme residents who report the problems will get updated when the job is done. The council’s new pothole repair teams are part of a road and pavement repair programme that’s aiming to keep the city on the move by fixing around 10,000 defects a year. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation, said the new high-visibility pothole repair teams are in addition to the popular PATCH teams and planned road improvements. He said: “We want people to report potholes to us

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We’re fixing potholes fast to keep traffic on the go RESIDENTS can help by reporting potholes online at www.swansea.gov.uk/potholes It’ll be important for pothole reporters to be as precise as possible about where the defect is so that when the council team goes out to investigate they’ve got the best chance of finding the pothole. Those reporting a pothole should include information on nearby landmarks like house numbers and street names.

as soon as they see them. Our commitment is to do all we can to fix them within 48 hours. “Potholes happen because of wear and tear on our roads caused by weight of traffic and the weather. It means they are occurring all the time and so filling them in is a never-ending job, but it’s

one that our Pothole Repair Teams are determined to get a grip on. “The teams will have special vans and signs so that passing motorists can see that they are working hard to fix potholes and keep traffic moving.” Under the new system those who report the defect will have the opportunity to get an update if they share their email address with the council. Cllr Hopkins said: “Fixing potholes within 48 hours of being reported is a tough challenge and we will do our best to meet that challenge. On some occasions when there’s a lot of rain, snow or there’s a lot of ice about we may not be able to complete the work because of the road conditions, although we’ll do all we can to catch-up afterwards. He added: “Residents can be assured we’ll do all we can to get the job done as quickly as possible.”

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IT’S now time to have your say on the shape of Swansea Swansea over the next 10 years. Swansea Council has kick-started the latest round of consultation on the Local Development Plan (LDP) and it will run until later this month. The Council recently approved the Deposit LDP and is now calling on residents and other interested parties to comment on the draft plan before it is presented to an independent planning inspector for examination. The LDP is essentially a blueprint for the way our communities will look over the coming years. It will influence planning decisions, identify areas for development and areas

Why the LDP matters THE LDP is something that all councils must prepare and is used to help make any future planning decisions, including housing, business development, open space and infrastructure like schools. Residents can view the council’s LDP web pages where you can find downloads of all the reviews and assessments linked to the LDP process so far. Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/LDPhaveyoursay for lots more information and to register your views.

where development should not take place or will require careful control. Detailed transport assessments have also been completed to consider what improvements are needed to the existing highway infrastructure to cope with future development. Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet

Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “We’ve reached a very important stage in the production of our Local Development Plan and we would urge those with an interest to give us their views. “The public has been involved at every stage of this process and we

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have been able to make amendments to reflect some of those comments. “Deciding on how we shape Swansea as a city for the next 10 years is a complex process. We have to consider the needs of communities and growth in population in order to develop more housing and the local facilities people need in new communities. "Also important is the need to identify land that can help boost the city's economic prosperity and encourage businesses to set up in the city." Following the inspector’s assessment the LDP comes back to the council for the final agreement of councillors.

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your guide to council meetings

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Council diary markers WELCOME to your guide to Council meetings. Most meetings take place at the Guildhall, but please note you may be excluded from attending all or any part of a meeting. This list is correct at the time of going to press but if you are considering attending please call 01792 636000 before setting out to check the venue and time. You can also pick up agenda details by going to the Council website at http://bit.ly/councildiary

August 8 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm August 10 Education and Young People CAC, 2pm August 11 Communities CAC, 2pm

ROCK OF AGES: Oystermouth Castle is the place to be this summer for family fun

DANNY, Champion of the World, and an eclectic mix of music in Singleton Park are all on the menu for a memorable summer. Hundreds of thousands of people will be visiting the city this summer and set-piece events like Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Singleton Park in September, the Big Swansea Food and Drink Festival and a series of Roald Dahl celebrations are jostling for attention. 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 family favourites like Gulliver’s Travels and

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Your brilliant summer just getting better and better THE fun doesn’t stop when the children go back to school with a whole range of crowd-pleasing events due to be taking place in September. Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher will be performing with his new band High Flying Birds in Singleton Park on September 2. On September 18 the award-winning Admiral 10k is back. At the end of the month the Swansea International Festival of Music and the Arts.

Roald Dahl’s Danny, Champion of the World. Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “We’ve had a brilliant summer so far. The recordbreaking Wales National Airshow with more than 200,000 visitors over the two days was a fantastic advert for the summer in Swansea.

“But it’s not the only thing the family will be able to do for free. Children can also enjoy free swimming at council-managed leisure centres and events in Castle Square and at Oystermouth Castle. He said: “This year we’re making a special effort to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary author Roald Dahl. There’s a whole

series of events going on, including special a series of special workshops at the Dylan Thomas Centre in August and a brilliant outdoor performance of the much-loved Danny, Champion of the World. “The summer is a vital time of year for tourism in Swansea Bay and the colourful range of events and activities being organised by the council will make an important contribution to encouraging residents to come to our city.” Copies of the council’s Enjoy Swansea brochure are available at libraries, leisure centres, the tourist information centre and tourism businesses or go to www.enjoyswanseabay.com

August 12 Licensing, 10am August18 Cabinet, 5pm August 25 Council, 5pm September 8 Communities CAC, 2pm September 10 Licensing, 10am September 12 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm September 14 Education and Young People CAC, 2pm September 15 Cabinet, 5pm September 22 Council, 5pm September 27 Democratic Services Committee, 5pm October 13 Communities CAC, 2pm October 14 Licensing, 10am October 20 Cabinet, 5pm October 27 Council, 5pm

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High 5 judges at ready PREPARATIONS are underway for the fifth High 5 Awards event for inspirational children and young people. Judges have a tough few weeks ahead sifting through nominations for individuals and groups of youngsters who have worked hard to achieve in their own lives or the lives of others. Nominations flooded in from friends, family, schools, Council staff and voluntary organisations in a bid to celebrate their hard work and achievements. All will receive a certificate to celebrate and recognise their efforts and encourage them to continue to do the best they can in their lives. Finalists will be invited to a special ceremony at the Liberty Stadium. Swans midfield ace and awards ambassador Leon Britton said: “Being part of High 5 has given me a real insight into just how many young people in Swansea are doing do so many positive things with their lives and in their communities every day. “Each year we are stunned by the quality of entries for the High 5 awards and this year nominees have continued to be of a high standard. “It just goes to show what wonderful young people there are in Swansea. Thank you.”

Singing song of success A SWANSEA school where pupils are sung rather than shouted into line has become the first Welsh-medium primary school in Wales to receive a special Unicef UK Award. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwynderw has been awarded a Level 1 Rights Respecting School Award by Unicef UK for embedding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into its ethos and curriculum. Teaching about children’s rights and embedding them into everything the school does has boosted pupil’s self-esteem and increased classroom and playground harmony. Pupils have improved behaviour, attendance and results.

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Plunge into the Olympic spirit RESIDENTS inspired by Team GB’s exploits at the Rio Olympics this month have the chance to take the plunge at Wales National Pool Swansea. Olympians like Jazz Carlin and Paralympians like Ellie Simmonds learned their trade at the Swanseabased pool and both will be in action over the next few weeks. To celebrate their achievements and those of the Welsh swimming contingent who are taking their nation’s hopes to Brazil, the pool is cutting the cost of swimming to new members. Until the end of August new members are being offered five weeks’ membership at an Olympic price of £20.16, compared to the usual monthly rate of £27.30.

your local venue WALES National Pool Swansea is a community venue as well as a centre for elite swimmers and for national and UK competition. It offers community activities such as swimming lessons and Aquacise as well as providing a home and training base for local clubs in water polo, triathlon and disability swimming. Dedicated lane time is made available for casual swimming too.

And anyone who chooses to convert that introductory offer to a full membership will get further discounts.

Jeremy Cole, General Manager at Wales National Pool Swansea, said: “At London 2012 our swimmers did so well the pool would have come 39th out of 74 had it been competing as a Paralympic country. “Even though that success was a one-off we’re expecting plenty of people to be inspired to want to give swimming a go as a result of Rio, which is why we’re making it easy for them to join what is a local community pool too.” To find out more about the offer and about what else is going on, visit www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk or follow on twitter @WalesNatPool and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WalesNationalPoolSwansea

• SETTING SAIL: Four of our six local area co-ordinators have already taken up their jobs.

Local links are going to make all the difference MORE areas of Swansea will be benefitting from a programme which supports communities to be places where people feel strong, safe, and connected. Local Area Co-ordination originated in Australia but is now helping develop skills and ideas within communities here to find practical solutions to everyday problems and avoid crises. Following success of the scheme in three areas - Sketty, St Thomas and Bonymaen, and Gorseinon and Loughor – it’s now being expanded into three more areas. Local people have been working alongside council staff to appoint the

welcome to the new local area co-ordinators NEW LAC Richard Davies will be covering Pontarddulais including Penyrheol, Penllergaer, Grovesend, Waun Gron, Pontlliw, Tircoed, Garnswllt, Felindre and Mawr. His new colleague Fran Grice will cover Uplands including Brynmill, St. Helens, and Ffynone. The City Centre Coordinator covering Mount Pleasant, Sandfields, Dyfatty, the Marina and Brunswick, is being appointed in the cioming weeks.

new co-ordinators, making sure each candidate is right for the area they will be working in and they have a flying start with ready-made links in the community. All three co-ordinators will get to know individuals, families, businesses and communities well so they can then

help anyone in the community with information, advice or connections to local resources. Building on the knowledge and relationships that already exist in those communities, they will facilitate connections between people so they can contribute to community life,

sharing what they have to offer. Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “I am delighted at the quality of the applicants. They have lots to offer their communities. “It follows the success of our existing Local Area Coordinators who helped get this scheme – which is the first of its kind in Wales – off to a great start. I hope by extending the scheme we can support more communities to help their residents change lives for the better.” To get in touch with your local area co-ordinator go to www.swansea.gov.uk/localareacoordin ationfaqs

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Seed-money offer to grow your own A PIONEERING green scheme which aims to encourage people to grow their own food has got £20,000 in grants to give away to budding greenfingered residents this year. The Grow Local Swansea Fund has been opened again for people to make their bids for grants that will help make a difference. This year’s grants scheme offers between £250 and £5,000 for specific projects which can include the purchase of sheds or greenhouses, site improvements like fencing or water supply, and even training for those who aren’t sure where to start. Posters and flyers have been going up at community venues around the city to promote Grow Local Swansea. A dedicated website with application information can also be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/growlocal

• SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: The Icon 21 student accommodation development in Mariner Street will help transform the High Street area.

World-class future beckons city centre MULTI-MILLON pound plans to regenerate Swansea city centre are quickly taking shape. Progress since the start of the year includes the appointment of development managers to lead the regeneration of the St David’s and Civic Centre sites, the granting of planning approval for a major new development on Mariner Street and the purchase of a number of properties on Kingsway to help with its transformation into a business district. Rivington Land, the company Swansea Council has appointed to manage the regeneration of the St David’s development site, is already holding preliminary discussions with shops, restaurants, cinemas and indoor arena operators who could

Making most of our assets is a top priority WORK will start later this year on the Icon 21 student accommodation development on the current Mariner Street car park site. The scheme, opposite the railway station and standing 72 metres high, will be Swansea’s second tallest building and among the tallest in Wales. To find out more about the city centre regeneration project and to see fly-throughs of what the schemes could look like go to www.swansea.gov.uk/transformingswansea

join the final scheme. A new retail street stretching from Oystermouth Road to Whitewalls, a dining quarter and a potential new residential tower are being explored. Trebor Developments, who are managing the regeneration of the Civic Centre site, are also making progress on a masterplan that will inform timescales for development there. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea

Council Leader, said: “It’s only been six months since we announced the winning ideas for the St David’s and Civic Centre development sites, but lots of progress is being continuously made behind the scenes. “These schemes will deliver the kind of shops, restaurants and top quality entertainment the residents of Swansea deserve, but we also need far more people living and working in the city centre to attract a level of

footfall and spending that traders need to flourish. “The economic wellbeing of Swansea city centre is critically important not just to Swansea, but to the Swansea Bay City Region economy as a whole.” Demolition of the former Oceana nightclub building on Kingsway will also be finished by the end of the year. Subject to funding a new office development is due for the site. The council is also exploring redevelopment opportunities at Castle Square. A marketing brief has now been put together that sets out the council’s requirements in terms of greenery, links and quality of the environment, as well as the continued provision of public access.

Cheers at refreshing copperworks plan WORLD-FAMOUS Welsh whisky could soon be made in Swansea. Swansea Council has now started work on a new plan that could see Penderyn Distillery expand their business into the city at the former Hafod Morfa Copperworks site. The council, working closely alongside Swansea University, has been given a first-round pass by the Heritage Lottery Fund for a grant of £3.75m. A £189,600 HLF development grant has also been awarded to progress plans that would build on

extensive preservation and interpretation work already taking place there. Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “This exciting plan could bring an iconic Welsh brand to Swansea, open up new jobs and help further conserve an historic site. “Thanks to the award of the HLF development grant, work has already started on a more detailed bid in future as we look to secure the funding and kick-start a broader vision of ours to breathe new

life into the Tawe corridor, placing the river at the heart of Swansea life once again.” Copper-based equipment would be used during whisky-making processes to celebrate the site’s former status as the world’s copper industry capital. A new visitor centre could also be constructed between the site’s powerhouse and rolling mill buildings, giving access to different levels. The original Morfa Works gate could also be restored and reinstated as the primary gateway and visitor entrance to the site.

It’s time to give your dog a chip DOG-OWNERS are being urged to get their pets microchipped ahead of new legislation being introduced in Wales in April. The Microchipping of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2015 come into force on April 6 and follows a consultation by the Welsh Government. The new regulations require all dog-owners to get their dog microchipped so that specific information about the dog and owner can be stored on a database. It means stray dogs which are picked up are more likely to be reunited with their owners quickly.

Caswell prom all set for summer REPAIRS to damaged sections of Caswell Bay promenade on Gower have now been completed. About 300 square metres of paving was damaged because of heavy rains and high tides over the winter which led to pressure and blockages in pipes underneath the promenade. Coloured scrim was placed around the fenced-off works areas while the re-surfacing took place to reduce its visual impact.

Blue plaque honour THE achievements of Welsh literary giant Saunders Lewis are to be celebrated in Swansea. Lewis, founder member of Plaid Cymru and Nobel Literature prize-nominee, is being honoured with a blue plaque outside his former home in Uplands. Born in 1893, Lewis was voted one of the greatest Welsh people of all time.

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Survey result will be super THE VIEWS of young people are being considered following a month-long super survey aimed at getting thoughts on a range of topics. The council’s latest super survey of 11 to 19-year-olds closed last month and Cllr Christine Richards, Cabinet Member for Services for Children and Young People, said: “The survey is part of our continued work to promote the rights of the child and ensure young people are involved in decisionmaking which affects their lives. “The youngsters taking part will remain anonymous, but their answers will be used to help the Council and its partners understand what young people think and identify what’s important to them.” The results of the survey will be reported back later.

Feedback on care plans THE Western Bay Collaborative have been consulting residents across Swansea, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot on a strategy for care homes for older people. The consultation ran until August 3 and now feedback is being considered. The consultation expects to get detailed information about what changes, if any, might be needed to ensure communities have access to high-quality care home placements. Survey results will be published at www.westernbay.org.uk /consultation-carehomes-commissioningstrategy

Make your voice heard RESIDENTS who want to have their say on council services and local issues can join our Swansea Voices citizens’ panel. The Council has been successfully operating the Panel since 1999. Its membership is regularly refreshed to ensure the Panel continues to be representative of the County's population and to give as many people as possible the opportunity to take part. Apply at:www.swansea.gov.u k/article/7002/Swanse a-Voices

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Communities make most of home improvements LIVING standards for thousands of Swansea families are being given a major boost. Swansea Council is continuing with its work to install new kitchens and bathrooms at many homes as the drive to reach the Welsh Housing Quality Standard gathers pace. Over 1,650 council homes have already benefitted in areas like Waunarlwydd and Penlan. By the end of March 2017, a further 1,800 homes will have benefitted in areas including Gendros, Bonymaen, St Thomas and Port Tennant. New kitchen and bathroom installation works will have taken place in close to 11,000 council homes by 2021. Cllr Andrea Lewis, Cabinet Member for Next Generation Services, said the work is being funded from tenants’ rental incomes, not the council tax. She said: “Modern kitchens and bathrooms are critical to maintain high standards of living, so we’re determined to ensure many thousands of people benefit. “These works are funded by the Housing Revenue Account, so it’s tenants’ money funding the improvements and not Swansea taxpayers as a whole. “Good quality council homes don’t just help improve people’s health and wellbeing – they also improve the appearance of entire communities. She added: “As well as this work, several other schemes are also under way as we make even more progress on tackling poverty and building the first new council homes in Swansea for a generation. “With high energy efficiency standards and local employment opportunities at their heart, these plans will help meet the need for affordable housing, contribute to the regeneration of communities as a whole and help tackle fuel poverty. “Only a small number of new homes will be built initially, but this will help inform our longer-term strategy by allowing us to explore issues like financial viability and affordability for tenants.”

• RE-VAMP: Amanda Diamond is enjoying her council’s home improvements.

Quality homes matter IMPROVEMENT schemes include upgrades at blocks of high-rise flats in Matthew Street, Clyne Court and Jeffreys Court. Works include new kitchens and bathrooms as well as new roofing, windows and insulated external cladding. The work will be completed at Jeffreys Court this autumn, Matthew Street towards the end of November and Clyne Court in autumn 2017. Communal areas are also being improved and new

trees, plants and shrubs are being planted outside the blocks. Construction work is also expected to start later this year on new pilot council housing schemes in Penderry and Llansamlet. Plans for the Penderry scheme include a mix of new apartments and family houses on Milford Way, while the plans for the Llansamlet scheme at Parc y Helig include one and two-bedroom apartments.

App’s your ideal walking partner MORE than 3,500 people have downloaded an innovative smartphone app that aims to help them make the most of a trip to Gower. This month thousands of visitors will be heading for the picturesque scenery of Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it’s expected scores more will be making use of the ‘This is Gower’ app. Fifteen guided walking trails are featured on the app, which uses GPS smartphone technology to track a walker’s course and triggers audio clips and images at key moments along the route. The innovative app is one of a number of projects being delivered by the Gower Landscape Partnership, which is supported by Swansea Council. It can be

downloaded for free from either the iTunes app store or the Google Play android app store. Search for ‘This is Gower’. Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “Walking is the main way of accessing many of the peninsula’s special features. The app is packed with lots of walking trails, varying in length and grade for everyone to explore.” Jamie Francis, owner of the Three Cliffs Coffee Shop says the app is just what’s needed. He said: “Everyone operating a business on Gower wants the same thing which is for visitors to have the best experience possible when they come here. I think this

smartphone tool will make that possible. It makes Gower more accessible.” Tony McGetrick, of Tourism Swansea Bay, said: “It’s no surprise to me that the ‘This is Gower’ app has already been such an amazing success. The app adds a little extra to the visitor experience and helps them keep track of where they’re going. “Summer is an important time for tourism businesses in Swansea and anything that encourages people to come here and enjoy the experience of Gower is good news.” Apart from the trails details there’s also a range of other options on the app, including details on how to send selfie ‘postcards from Gower’.

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Children’s gift keeps giving YOUNGSTERS have been wishing their much-loved Children’s Centre in Penlan a happy birthday. The famous landmark was the home to the first Flying Start centre in Swansea a decade ago. And now both are enjoying their birthday celebrations. Flying Start and the Children’s Centre are dedicated to helping boosting children’s life chances by supporting their development and assisting parents to be the best they can be. Flying Start in Swansea began at the purpose-built Children’s Centre in Penlan but now boasts 18 settings across the city. Over 7,000 children have directly benefitted from the programme and Jen Raynor, Swansea Council Cabinet member for Education, said: “Too

how we make the most of recycling THE Council also intends to expand the council’s famous Corner Shop at Llansamlet. The shop has been a roaring success with visitors either donating items that are too good to be thrown away or have called in to pick up a bargain and decided to donate something themselves. The Corner Shop sells everything from refurbished laptops and electricals to cuddly toys and all of it at knock-down prices. The proceeds help pay for environment education projects in the city. To find out more about recycling services in Swansea go to www.swansea.gov.uk/recycling.

tackle the costs associated with rubbish disposal along with our longterm plans to meet Welsh Government recycling targets. “We spend around £4 million a year taking waste to landfill when we know that lots of this waste is made up of recyclable materials. “Limiting the number of black bags residents can place out for collection has assisted with this issue

and we are now focussing on the five waste sites in the city.” For residents visiting Tir John it means they can only take recyclable materials to the site and anyone with black bags will be redirected to Llansamlet. In the next few months the same changes will take place at Garngoch and Penlan. Further consideration will also be given to additional changes at Clyne. Improvements are also being planned to improve parking at the sites to make it easier for visitors. Cllr Hopkins added: “The recycling sites are a valued service for thousands of households and we want to continue providing a service at all five sites. But we need to make sure the way the sites operate contribute to the overall aims of the council which is to reduce costs and boost recycling.”

Gallery counts down days to re-opening MORE than 10,000 treasured artworks from across the world are being unpacked with tender loving care as the countdown to the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery’s re-opening gathers pace. The bulk of the Alexandra Road attraction’s ceramics, sculptures, paintings and other artworks are now back on site, where specialist conservation workers are carefully handling and cataloguing them in preparation for display or storage.

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Offer lift to recycling on your trip to the tip as the city rises to the challenge of hitting the 2020 target. Part of the changes mean the council will be converting some of the HWRCs into ‘recycling only’ sites and the first of these changes has already been made at Tir John. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “The review we carried out into waste in the city really needed to

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many children turn up to their first day of nursery school totally unprepared and ill equipped for school life. “Flying Start provides targeted support to those children and their families who need it most and schools tell us what a really positive difference it is having. That’s why we are hoping to reach even more communities in the future.” Last year alone the Flying Start provided 98,000 childcare sessions to give children the skills needed to make the best possible start to school and enable their parents to seek work or training. The centres have also provided 250 employment opportunities on their sites and supported many more parents to secure work or work experience in other areas of the city. • ANIMAL MAGIC: Youngsters enjoy a session at the Children’s Centre.

MOST residents will have made a trip to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) after having had a garage clear-out to get rid unwanted items that have been gathering dust. All of what’s collected at the sites count towards the city’s overall recycling target and by 2020 we need to be recycling 64% of waste collected at the kerb as well ast at HWRCs. Each year, thousands of tonnes of waste pass through the sites at Llansamlet, Garngoch, Penlan, Tir John and Clyne. While lots of what’s taken there can be recycled, many residents often take black bags to the sites which then end up in landfill. It’s estimated that around 70% of black bag waste can be recycled. And now things are changing a bit

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The gallery building will be re-opening this autumn following a multi-million pound redevelopment and restoration project funded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Welsh Government, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Cadw and Swansea Council. The project includes a new lecture space as well as conservation, library, exhibition, collection display, learning and community spaces. There’ll also be a new collection store for the art collection

and a fully accessible entrance that means more people than ever will enjoy greatly improved access to the artworks. A new state-of-the-art extension will link to the historic buildings, including the grade two listed 1911 gallery, which has benefitted from complete restoration and improvements to facilities and access, all of which will ensure the Glynn Vivian is fit for the 21st century.

VOLUNTEERING has never been easier in Swansea thanks to a little bit of help from the council. The council has launched a new campaign to encourage local groups and organisations to get involved in developing services in neighbourhoods. And, alongside it, residents have the chance to take up the rewarding experience of volunteering. The council has set up web pages at www.swansea.gov.uk/volunteeri ng which gives residents the chance to get involved in volunteering . Volunteering opportunities are available at community centres as well as volunteer driving, sports coaching and even the West Glamorgan Archive Service.

We can help you beat scammers RESIDENTS are being offered help to avoid being caught out by scams. Our Trading Standards is calling on residents to 'Take a Stand' against scams and its produced a series of posters have been produced and can be downloaded from the Council's website. Each poster provides five top tips against a wide range of scams either on the internet, over the phone, direct mail or cold callers at the door. The Trading Standards Team has given talks to more than 1,500 people as part of its Scam Awareness sessions. Find out more about how to protect yourself at www.swansea.gov.uk/scams

Smoke-free beach takes a bow CASWELL has become the first beach in the city to introduce a voluntary smoking ban in a pilot scheme aimed at discouraging the habit that costs hundreds of lives in Wales every year. Signage has gone up around the popular beauty spot urging people to observe a voluntary ban which has already been introduced in children’s play areas in parks around the city. The voluntary ban aims to encourage adults not to lightup at the beach because of the damage it does to health and to discourage children from taking it up.

Thumbs-up SWANSEA’S city centre rangers have been given an overwhelming thumbs-up from shoppers and visitors. In a survey carried out on their effectiveness, 81% of people rated the ranger team as either very good or good. More than 96% of people also agreed that the city centre needs a ranger service.

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Record Music service hits the right note number in class ATTENDANCE at Swansea schools is set to reach a record high again this year, according to the latest figures from schools. Schools are reporting over 95% of primary school pupils attended school regularly in 2015 to 2016 – the best figure for primary school attendance in Swansea since data collection began. Attendance at secondary schools also reached an alltime high with more than 94% of pupils attending regularly in the last school year. It’s the result of a partnership of pupils, parents, schools and the local authority to promote and enable good attendance. In the latest initiative the local authority has joined forces with schools and local businesses to provide award schemes recognising pupils with outstanding attendance and those dramatically improving their attendance too. Cllr Jen Raynor, Swansea Council Cabinet member for Education, said: “We celebrate good attendance because every lesson a child attends increases their chances of achieving their potential and having successful careers. “Well done to all pupils with full attendance and pupils and families who worked hard this year to improve attendance.”

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HUNDREDS of governors at scores of city schools are doing a great job giving up time to support their local community, a council scrutiny panel has found. More than 1,300 people are active participants in making sure their local school is performing to the best of its ability. And the scrutiny panel concluded governors could do even more to make a real difference if they have training, information and support they need. Among its other conclusions was a call for pupils to be involved in governor meetings, improved links with community groups and projects, and training for governing bodies as a whole.

PREPARATIONS are underway to enable hundreds why music matters of pupils across Swansea to have access to highAT YG Llwynderw plans for the new school quality music tuition when schools return from the year include giving whole classes of summer break. youngsters the chance to try an instrument Over 80% of schools have signed up to the city’s for the very first time. new Swansea Music Unit – a Swansea Council Headteacher Gayle Shenton said: “Music is service which has developed out of the former joint part of the fabric of Llwynderw because pupils West Glamorgan Music Service. enjoy music, parents enjoy seeing them play, The unit’s experienced staff have a successful and through learning music pupils gain a background of helping children learn music and whole range of other skills.” enabling those with a particular interest to succeed in youngsters. their instrument of choice. Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member for Education, said: Many staff will have taught in their schools before “September is a new era for school music services in and others will be settling in to new schools to bring their expertise and dedication to whole new classes of Swansea and I am delighted the vast majority of

schools have signed up because that will open up opportunities to so many youngsters. “We are confident, as we make the service stronger and demonstrate its professional approach, parents, pupils and schools will be reassured they are getting something better than anything other music service providers can offer.” The way the system works nationally is that schools make their own decisions on purchasing music tuition provision from their budgets. They can choose music services from a council-run service under what’s called a service level agreement (SLA). So far 59 primary schools and 12 secondary schools are getting a music service from the Swansea Council Swansea Music Unit from September.

• LON LAS: Pupils from Lon Las have been witnessing their new school taking shape.

Pupils inspired as their new school takes shape PUPILS will be inspired to even greater success over the next 12 months thanks to millions of pounds of spending on new school facilities for our children. English and Welsh-medium schools will be benefiting from joint investment being put together by Swansea Council and the Welsh Government to improve school environments. The 21st Century Schools project has already witnessed new schools built for Burlais and Gowerton primaries and new classrooms created at Newton and Glyncollen. Work is continuing at the new YGG Lôn Las Welsh-medium primary in

why investment in school buildings matters JEN Raynor, Swansea Council Cabinet member for Education, said: “Everyone accepts that the quality of teaching is what matters most in helping children get the most out of education. “Our extensive re-building programme helps schools provide better learning areas, inside and outside, and the technology to support the curriculum. “From first designs through the construction phases all the construction companies and builders have given the children valuable insights into crafts and project management.”

Llansamlet to inspire over 500 pupils and their teachers to achieve their full potential. There’s also £2.7m of work underway at Pentre’r Graig Primary School and £1m of work due at Gwyr. Andrea Lewis, Cabinet member for Next Generation Services, said:

“These projects are designed throughout with children and how they best learn in mind, bringing classrooms and other facilities right up to date so pupils reach their full potential. “The Council works closely with

developers and schools to make sure investment on this scale brings about benefits for the whole community from jobs and training to play, sports or community use facilities depending on the particular scheme.” The £9.8 million YGG Lôn Las investment replaces a school environment which was wholly unfit for purpose and will better accommodate demand for education through the medium of Welsh for coming generations. The steel skeleton for the school is already up on the site to the delight of visiting pupils who can hardly wait to experience life in state-of-the art buildings designed around their learning and well-being needs.

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Wild flowers all set to bloom RESIDENTS, commuters and visitors will soon be enjoying a blooming beautiful drive in and out of Swansea city centre every day. Staff from Swansea Council’s parks service have been putting the finishing touches to preparations for a wild flower display on grassed central reservation areas of Fabian Way – one of the busiest roads in and out of the city. The location is one of over 180 across Swansea that will benefit from wild flower displays this summer. Wild flowers at many of the locations are expected to be in full bloom from early next month until the autumn. In total, Swansea residents and visitors to the city will benefit from over 41,000 square metres of wild flowers – that’s 11,000 more square metres than last year.

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• LITTERING: it’s unsightly and attracts nuisance seagulls to the city centre as well.

Let’s have litter-free city this summer CITY-CENTRE visitors and beach-goers are being urged to join forces with the council to keep things as pristine as possible over the summer. Tens of thousands of people will be descending on some of Britain’s finest beaches this month to soak up the sun on Gower, take a country stroll on the Welsh Coastal Path or enjoy a day out at many of Swansea’s other attractions. Now the Council is urging people to take their litter home with them rather than leave it in the street, in a park, on the beach or on the coastal paths, especially if bins are full. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “All the beaches we look after include litter bins and we empty

Find out about dog-friendly beaches DOG-owners are being warned to make sure they exercise their pets only on dog-friendly beaches this summer or they may risk a fixed penalty notice. More than 30 owners were issued with fixed penalty notices in a six-week period last summer for taking their pets on to beaches where dogs were banned. To find out more about which beaches are dogfriendly in Swansea go to www.swansea.gov.uk/beaches

them regularly, especially in the summer months at beaches, in our parks and other tourism hot spots. We also hand-clean beaches twice a day because we want to play our part in keeping our fantastic beaches neat and tidy. "If you’re coming off the beach or leaving the park with your rubbish and the bin is full then please take it

home with you. It’s the right thing to do." To help head-off problems with disposable barbecues being left on beaches, special bins have been put in at Langland and Rotherslade. As part of the Tidy Swansea campaign, litter enforcement officers are also regularly patrolling public areas throughout the city, including

parks. People who leave litter around full litter bins are still littering and can face a £75 fixed penalty notice. Cllr Hopkins added: “Tourism businesses, tourists and residents alike prefer clean streets, beaches, parks and footpaths and that’s why the Council spends more than £2m a year keeping communities tidy. “It’s also why we have teams of enforcement officers out and about both as a deterrent to people dumping litter and to issue fixed penalty notices if people don’t do the right thing." “So I’d urge people to join forces with us and play their part in keeping a tidy Swansea this summer.” To find out more about Tidy Swansea and to report overflowing litter bins, litter and dog fouling go to www.swansea.gov.uk/tidyswansea

Free courses aim to get you online easily A NEW wave of free courses has started which aims to show people across the city how to use computers and tablets. The courses, forming part of Swansea Council’s Get Swansea Online campaign, are aimed at beginners who’d like to learn how to use the internet. Cllr Clive Lloyd, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Transformation and Performance, said: “Having access to the internet and being able to

use it properly really can enrich lives, whether you want to do your shopping online, book a holiday, make contact with faraway friends. “These free courses show people just how easy it is to get connected and be part of the online world. They’ve already benefited hundreds of people of all ages right across the city.” Free computer courses are available in a variety of locations, including Montana Park, Central Library and the Action Resource Centre in

Portmead. Early evening computer classes are also available at 5.45pm on Fridays in Central Library, with Android tablet classes taking place on Tuesdays at 6pm in Bryn House. Other courses include iPad classes at locations including Montana Park, Llansamlet Library and Killay Library. People can book places at www.swansea.gov.uk/getswanseaonline or by calling 01792 470171.

PRIVATE landowners are getting the chance to have their Japanese Knotweed problem sorted with a bit of help from the council. The council is aiming to use its years of experience in tackling the issue on public land to help private landowners tackle the problem in their own backyards. Knotweed on public land is sorted by the council but private landowners have to make their own arrangements and can now tap into council expertise at reasonable cost. Go to the website at www.swansea.gov.uk/getknot weedtreated to find out more about the Japanese knotweed treatment service.

Blue Flag beaches FOUR stunning Swansea beaches have again scooped a prestigious Blue Flag Award in recognition of their quality. Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, Langland Bay and Port Eynon have all retained the status. Swansea Marina will also once again fly the Blue Flag. The Blue Flag Award is a highly respected international award owned by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that runs in 49 countries across the world. Administered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy.

High flying track CYCLISTS can get a bird’s eye view of the 1.5km cycle track which runs between Morfa Retail Park and Llansamlet. The council used drone technology to film footage of the new track which opened in the spring. It can be found on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=HTeeLXr8tBM&feature =youtu.be

PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 ‘20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE’ GLANYMOR ROAD, BWLCH ROAD AND GWYNFE ROAD UPPER LOUGHOR WARD NOTICE is hereby given that on 1th August 2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 8th August 2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS This order revokes all previous orders insofar as the length or lengths of streets are referred to herein.

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto.

LON CEDWYN

SCHEDULE 2

North West side

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

SCHEDULE 2

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Glanmor Road to a point 14 metres north east thereof

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Mansel Street to a point 5 metres south thereof.

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Lon Cynlais to a point 5 metres east thereof

MANSEL STREET

South East side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Glanmor Road to a point 10 metres north east thereof GLANMOR ROAD North side From a point 12 metres west of the western kerbline of Lon Cedwyn to a point 11 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Lon Cedwyn

From its junction with the north western kerbline of Lon Cedwyn to a point 4 metres north west thereof

For its entire length GWYNFE ROAD From Bwlch Road for a distance of 650 metres Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Hatherleigh Drive to a point 10 metres east thereof.

Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT-217556/LJR.

GOWERTON LIBRARY AND HEOL Y GOG, GOWERTON, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT-00217540/LJR.

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.

OUTSIDE GOWERTON LIBRARY

CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN

‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’ AND ‘DISABLED BADGE HOLDERS / LOADING ONLY MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM – 6PM AND SATURDAY 9AM – 1PM’

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 1st of August 2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from the 8th of August 2016, as set out in the schedule(s) below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN by quoting reference DVT-00213920/LJR. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making the order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date on which the order was made.

South side

HATHERLEIGH DRIVE AND HIGHMEAD AVENUE, WEST CROSS, SWANSEA

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

LON CEDWYN, GLANMOR ROAD AND LON CYNLAIS, UPLANDS, SWANSEA

HIGHMEAD AVENUE

PROPOSED DISABLED BADGE HOLDERS AND LOADING/UNLOADING ONLY MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM – 6PM AND SATURDAY 9AM – 1PM

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’

SCHEDULE 3

‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

East side

For clarification this includes the eastern and southern sections of the cul-de-sac end of Hatherleigh Drive.

Dated: 1st August 2016

For its entire length

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Hatherleigh Drive to a point 11 metres east thereof.

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Heol Y Gog to a point 5 metres east thereof.

North side

South side

LON CYNLAIS

GLANYMOR ROAD

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Hatherleigh Drive to a point 11 metres east thereof.

From a point 101 metres south of the southern kerbline of Highmead Avenue to a point 108 metres south of the southern kerbline of Highmead Avenue and then to a point 4 metres in a westerly direction.

Where a bay marked to the TSR&GD 2002 (1028.3) standard and a corresponding upright sign/notice.

20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE

BWLCH ROAD

East side

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Lon Cynlais to a point 10 metres south west thereof

From its junction with the north western kerbline of Lon Cedwyn to a point 5 metres north west thereof

SCHEDULE 2

HEOL Y GOG

North side

SCHEDULES

From its junction with the western kerbline of Hatherleigh Drive to a point 12 metres west thereof.

Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 “PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME” LYDFORD AVENUE AND HEADLAND ROAD, ST. THOMAS, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT-00218346/LJR. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1

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 LYDFORD AVENUE

HATHERLEIGH DRIVE

West side

SCHEDULE 1

East and west sides

From a point 10 metres north of its junction

REVOCATIONS

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Highmead Avenue to a point 10 metres south thereof.

SCHEDULES

The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals

We value equality because quality services need people from the whole community

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PUBLIC NOTICES with the northern kerbline of Maesteg Street to its junction with Jericho Road and Headland Road; a distance of 23 metres in a north easterly direction. East side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Headland Road to the existing bus stop cage on Lydford Avenue; a distance of 1 metre.

ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN HEOL FACH AND LLANGYFELACH ROAD Western Side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Fach for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction Eastern Side

South side From its junction with the south eastern kerbline of Britannia Road to a point 5 metres south east thereof BRITANNIA ROAD South east side

HEADLAND ROAD

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Fach for a distance of 8 metres in a southerly direction

From a point 5 metres north of the northern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 5 metres south of the southern kerbline of Dinas Street

West side

Dated: 1st August 2016

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Jericho Road to its junction with Lydford Avenue; a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

South west side

Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 5 metres north thereof

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Lydford Avenue to a point 5 metres east and then 15 metres south thereof. East side Between points 30 metres south and 65 metres south of its junction with the southern kerbline of Deepglade Close. Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’ HEOL FACH NOTICE is hereby given that on 1th August 2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 8th August 2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROPOSED ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’ AND ‘NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS’ ODO STREET, MORGAN STREET AND DAVIS STREET, LANDORE, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT- 00218360/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 1

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

ODO STREET

SCHEDULE 2

MORGAN STREET

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

South, West and North sides

HEOL FACH Northern Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Llangyfelach Road for a distance of 37 metres in a easterly direction Southern Side From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Llangyfelach Road to its junction with the western kerbline of the Access Road between Heol Fach and Llangyfelach Road. From its junction with the eastern kerbline of the Access Road between Heol Fach and Llangyfelach Road for a distance of 25 metres in an easterly direction.

West side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Morgan Street to a point 8 metres north thereof

From a point 95 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Aberdyberthi Street to a point 6 metres west, then a point 7 metres north and then a point 8 metres east to meet its junction with the western kerbline of Odo Street, a total distance of 116 metres For clarification this includes the western section of the cul-de-sac end of Morgan Street DINAS STREET North side From a point 5 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Britannia Road to a point 5 metres west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road

We value equality because quality services need people from the whole community

DAVIS STREET North side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 2 metres south and then 85 metres west thereof, a distance of 87 metres South side Between points 65 metres south west and 91 metres south west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road SCHEDULE 3 NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS AT ANY TIME South side Between points 91 metres south west and 123 metres south west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’ PENTREGUINEA ROAD ST. THOMAS, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on 1th August 2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 8th August 2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made. 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

From a point 90 metres north of the northern kerbline of Delhi Street to a point 19 metres west, then 6 metres north and then 15 metres east of the northern kerbline of Delhi Street For clarification this encompasses the entire turning head area of Pentreguinea Road Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PHILLIPS PARADE RYDDINGS PARK ROAD, UPLANDS WARD, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on 01/08/2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 08/08/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made. 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 ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT PHILLIPS PARADE West side From a point 5 metres north of its junction with the northern kerb line of Brynymor Road rear lane to a point 35 metres north of that point RHYDDINGS PARK ROAD East Side From a point 12 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Gwydr Crescent to a point 30 metres south of that junction From a point 42 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Gwydr Crescent to a point 60 metres south of that junction From a point 90 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Gwydr Crescent to a point 115 metres south of that junction SCHEDULE 3 ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

PHILLIPS PARADE

PENTREGUINEA ROAD

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North, West and South sides (Turning Head Area)

PUBLIC NOTICES West side

SCHEDULE 2

From a point 9 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Brynymor Road rear lane to a point 15 metres south of that point

ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT

East Side

PANT STREET

From a point 2 metres south of a point opposite the southern kerb line of Brynymor Road rear lane to a point 20 metres south of that point

West side

SCHEDULE 4 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME RHYDDINGS PARK ROAD East side From a point 60 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Gwydr Crescent to a point 90 meters south of that point Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

From a point 39 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of DanyGraig Road to a point 99 metres south of that point East Side From a point 99 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of DanyGraig Road to a point1559 metres south of that point Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

CARLTON TERRACE & MOUNT PLEASANT

NOTICE is hereby given that on 1th August 2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 8th August 2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made. 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

‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING’ AND ‘LIMITED 1 HOUR WAITING’ NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT- 00218404/RDC. SCHEDULES

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

NOTICE is hereby given that on 01/08/2016 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 08/08/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made.

PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

TERRACE ROAD, SWANSEA

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

PANT STREET, ST THOMAS, SWANSEA

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

PROHIBITION OF WAITING, NO LOADING UNLOADING AT ANY TIME

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 Terrace Road North side From its junction with Pen-y-Graig Road west for a distance of 178metres. SCHEDULE 3 LIMITED WAITING 1 HOUR NO RETURN WITHIN 2 HOURS RESIDENT PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT Terrace Road North side From a point 211 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Peny-Graig Road west for a distance of 57 metres. Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT- 00218405/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME Honeysuckle Drive Both sides From a point 10 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Longview Road west for a distance of 29 metres. Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROPOSED ‘PERMIT HOLDERS OR LIMITED WAITING 2 HOURS NO RETURN WITHIN 2 HOURS” HEOL GWYROSYDD, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by the 31st August 2016 quoting reference DVT- 00218406/RDC. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto

DANYGRAIG ROAD

CARLTON TERRACE

South side

South Eastern Side

From a point 8 metres west of its junction with Pant Street to a point 8 meters east of that junction

From its junction with the south western kerbline of Cradock Street for a distance of 25 metres in a south westerly direction

PROPOSED ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’

PERMIT HOLDERS OR LIMITED WAITING 2 HOURS NO RETURN WITHIN 2 HOURS

WERN FAWR ROAD

SCHEDULE 3 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE, MYNYDDBACH, SWANSEA

Heol Gwyrosydd

North Side From a point 5 metres west of its junction with Pant Street to a point 8 meters east of that junction PANT STREET Both Sides 1) From its junction with Dan y Graig Road to a point 8 meters south of that junction. 2) From its junction with Wern Fawr Road to a point 5 meters north of that junction.

MOUNT PLEASANT Western Side From a point 5 metres to a point 25 metres north of the northern kerbline of Heathfield. Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

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PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016

SCHEDULE 2

North Side From a point 123 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Mynydd Newydd Road east for a distance of 12 metres. Dated: 1st August 2016 Tracey Meredith Deputy Head of Legal & Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea