Swansea Leader - March 2016 by City and County of Swansea

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Newspaper of the City and County of Swansea

Issue 102

March 2016

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• INNOVATION: Wales’ first-ever course for a baby-sitting qualification has kicked off in Swansea and is helping young people prepare for a career in caring professions. See page 6 for more. Picture by Jason Rogers

SWANSEA Council is set to spend millions of pounds a week supporting local communities, education, social services, improving roads and keeping streets clean. The council will be spending around £1.5m a day, working even more closely with residents to ensure the money goes where people’s priorities are. Over the coming year there’s going to be £1m available for essential school repairs to add to investment in building schools, £2m for a new council house-building programme and £1m for road repairs. There is also an extra £3.2m in direct cash for schools budgets. Added to increases in pupil deprivation grant, the funding should meet the majority of cost pressures facing schools. Rob Stewart, Leader of the

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We’re targeting millions to your front line priorities OVER the coming year the council needs to make £21m of savings to add to around £50m of savings already achieved over the last few years. It’s expected an additional £55m of savings will have to be found in the following years. The council has already cut management costs by millions of pounds over the last few years. It’s also streamlining administrative services, introducing smarter ways of working and reducing overheads by investing in more digital technology. This has meant more services have become accessible online with more to come in the years ahead. For example, residents can pay their council tax and renew resident parking permits online 24/7.

Council, said that the council was striving to be smarter, leaner and more efficient. He said as much of the annual budget as possible is being spent on front line priorities identified by the people of Swansea. He said: “We are rising to meet the challenge by continuing our programme of reviewing all our areas of spending – including areas like cultural services, waste management and highways - to see how we continue to ensure every penny that’s

spent is used wisely and to the bestpossible effect for the people of Swansea.” Cllr Stewart said: “Our Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future initiative has been widely welcomed because it will help us continue to support vital services by becoming smarter and more efficient. “Despite the budget reductions all councils in Wales are facing, Swansea is in a good position to continue supporting children and

older people, tackle poverty and invest in intervention and prevention services which will help save money in the long term.” Following consultation with the public, the council also intends to open the Morfa Relief Road a year early, continue to keep its public toilets open, maintain libraries at their current numbers and create community budgets to fund small but much-needed local projects. There will also be ongoing investment in community transport and tackling littering and dog fouling. Cllr Stewart said: “Thanks to the consultation we’ve done with local people our budget plans have been strengthened. The council is listening to our local communities and by continuing to work closely with them we’ll be even more focussed on delivering on their priorities every day.”

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Recycling Let’s all do our bit to hit the targets page 7

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AN INTENSIVE road repair team will be returning to communities across Swansea from next month. The PATCH team will be visiting all 32 wards between April and the end of the year to fill in potholes and attend to other road defects. Their work is in addition to other specialist road repair teams who are out and about every day to inspect roads, log defects and fix damage according to its priority. Communities being visited by the PATCH team in April include St Thomas, Bonymaen and the Castle ward that includes Sandfields and the city centre.

Why our highways service matters DAVID Hopkins, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We realise how important the condition of our roads is for our residents and visitors to the city, which is why we’re continuing to heavily invest in our road network.” Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/highwayproblems to report road damage or call 0800 132081.

Swansea Council fixes about 500 road defects every month. Cllr David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “Despite the hugely-challenging times councils across Wales and England are facing because of austerity, we’re continuing to heavily invest in our road network in Swansea because we

know how important the condition of our roads is for residents. “The volume of traffic nowadays, combined with the especially wet weather we’ve had over the winter, means signs of wear and tear on the roads is inevitable, but people can be assured that we’re continuing to inspect our roads and will be scheduling repairs according to their

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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

March 8 Planning Committee, 2pm March 9 Corporate Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm March 10 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm

• HIGH FLYERS: The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight stole the show at last year’s Wales National Air Show.

VINTAGE planes from the past, awe-inspiring aerobatic displays and state-of-the-art aircraft will again be thrilling many thousands of visitors in the skies above Swansea this summer. It’s now been confirmed that the free Wales National Air Show will be returning to the city on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3. This is the first time the Air Show will have been held on two consecutive summers as Swansea Council strives to make it an annual event. Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and

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Wales’ biggest free show making welcome return FIGURES show the 2015 Wales National Air Show was worth more than £7.6 million to the local economy. An estimated 170,000 people packed the seafront last July to enjoy displays including the Red Arrows, a Eurofighter Typhoon, Chinook helicopters and aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Regeneration, said: “It’s our intention to make the Air Show one of the key anchor events of our hugely-varied, family-friendly Enjoy Swansea programme. In making this an annual event, we believe this gives greater opportunities to develop it even further. It makes it much more viable from a commercial perspective – particularly in terms of sponsorship

and traders. Importantly, as a fixed date in the annual event calendar, it also gives people a reason to visit and book their holidays in advance, based around the event. “The Air Show doesn’t just help raise Swansea’s profile and give local people world-class entertainment in the skies above their home city – it also attracts many thousands of

visitors to the city who spend in local shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. Major events such as this play a key role in the regeneration of the city. “We made a promise after last summer’s Air Show to do all we could to make it an annual event. This news shows we’re delivering on that promise and further raising Swansea’s profile as a city wellequipped to stage top events.” Other features of last year’s Air Show included the Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic team and the Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters. The Red Arrows performed on both days thanks to sponsorship and support from Swansea University.

Council, 4pm March 10 General Licensing Committee, 10.30am March 14 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm March 15 Democratic Services Committee, 5pm March 16 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 3pm March 17 Cabinet, 4pm March 21 Prevention and Social Care Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm April 6 Education and Young People Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm April 8 General Licensing Committee, 10.30am April 11 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm April 12 Planning Committee, 2pm April 13 Corporate Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm April 14 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm April 19 Audit Committee, 2pm April 20 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 3pm April 21 Cabinet, 4pm April 25 Prevention and Social Care Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm April 28 Council, 5pm

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Join register and vote WE’RE making it as easy as possible for residents to make sure they are registered to vote in the coming Welsh Assembly and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. The deadline to register to vote in these elections is Monday 18 April 2016. Whilst there is still time, it’s running out quickly. The good news is that it only takes a few minutes to register online at www.gov.uk/register-tovote Alison O’Hara, Swansea Council's Electoral Services Team Leader, said: “Anyone not yet registered to vote should do so as soon as possible so they can have their say on issues that affect their day-to-day lives.” Registering is quick, simple, and secure. Just visit: https://www.gov.uk/regi ster-to-vote to check it all out.

Spotlight on Fabian Way THE COUNCIL is considering feedback on a two-month consultation on the future of Fabian Way. The Fabian Way Masterplan set out a joint vision of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot council, to build upon a number of high profile developments, and support the development of a 'knowledge economy cluster' along Fabian Way. Comments and suggested amendments will be reported to a joint Cabinet board of councillors from both local authorities. To find out more call 01792 635081 or e-mail: ldp@swansea.gov.uk

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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Tidy residents lending a hand to keep city clean RESIDENTS who want to see a tidy city are helping lend a hand to keep their communities spic and span. Swansea Council has made no secret of the fact that every year it spends more than £2 million tackling litter problems in the city, including fly tipping. Future budget challenges faced by the council are likely to result in limited resources to continue tackling some litter related issues off the beaten track. So community groups are rolling up their sleeves and joining forces with the council, organising litter picking initiatives and generally taking pride in the community where they live. Gone are the days when the sound of sturdy brooms could be heard in the street as residents proudly brushed the small piece of pavement outside their home. But the idea of locals getting involved in a united stand against litter bugs is something that is starting to take hold again with an increase in community groups armed with litter grabbing devices and an empty bag. One such group is the Friends of Gowerton Woodland who have taken it on themselves to tackle ongoing litter problems in their local community. Led by Gowerton resident and chair of the group – Steve Bolchover, the group have set about tidying up a patch of land, cutting back vegetation, clearing footpaths of litter and brambles and making the site much more valued by residents. Steve said: “Initially we focused on Shaw's Wood - a wood which had formerly been a tree nursery and which contains a lot of exotic tree species. The wood is surrounded by housing, and is well used by local walkers and as a short cut. “However bramble and laurel was encroaching on the footpaths, some of which were wet and muddy. We cut back the vegetation, spread woodchip on the paths, cleared litter and planted spring flowering bulbs.

• TIDY LIKE: Steve Bolchover, chair of the Friends of Gowerton Woodland According to the group, that’s not the end of their efforts either. Steve added: “We have also done litter picks and work at the Elba sports field and in the adjacent woodland and aim to do similar work in other parts of the village. “We have taken action ourselves to help make our village a better place that we and all the people of Gowerton can enjoy.”

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DAVID Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation has welcomed the efforts of resident groups like the Friends of Gowerton Woodland. He said: “This is wonderful example of the community getting behind the council with the same thing in mind – which is to keep the city clean. “We want residents to take pride in their city and this a great way to illustrate what people are prepared to do for themselves.”

House-building investment plan CONSTRUCTION of Swansea’s first new council houses in a generation could start towards the end of 2016. Pilot schemes at Milford Way in Penderry and Parc y Helig in Llansamlet will help inform Swansea Council’s longer-term strategy for providing additional council housing in the city. A small number of homes will be built to high energy standards to ensure energy bills are as low as possible. The Council is also exploring the possibility of constructing ‘energy positive’ homes which will provide electricity for use by the occupants. The works will be funded by revenue from council

rents and not from council tax. Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Next Generation Services, said: “We haven’t been able to build new council houses in Swansea since the 1980s because of UK Government restrictions, but recent changes mean we now can. “This is a major step forward because there’s significant demand for good quality, affordable homes to rent and we’re determined to meet the needs of residents and communities as a whole. “The construction of new, low-energy council homes would help us meet the aspirations of local people, tackle poverty and build sustainable communities.

“This pioneering pilot scheme will only see a small number of new homes initially built, but it will help inform our longer-term strategy for providing additional council housing by allowing us to explore issues like specification options, financial viability and affordability for tenants. “A lot of work has already taken place to identify suitable locations, but more progress over coming months could see construction starting towards the end of 2016.” Further ecological survey and ground investigation works will now take place at both sites before design works and the submission of planning applications to the council.

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Bright idea saves money too MAJOR routes through Swansea are having street lights replaced as part of an ongoing replacement scheme in the city. Swansea Council is 80% of the way through a plan to replace many of the 27,000 street lights in the city and includes the installation of energy saving LED lamps in residential areas. The latest work has included replacing lamps along sections of Carmarthen Road and Swansea Road, Pontlliw. It’s hoped the greener LED lights will save the council around £400,000 a year in energy costs and reduce the council’s carbon footprint. More than £6m of Welsh Government funding has been used to complete the programme over a three-year period and is expected to be fully implemented by the Spring.

• SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: Our city and the Swansea Bay City Region set to be transformed by regeneration projects at St David’s and the Civic Centre

A world-class future beckons city centre REGENERATION specialists at Swansea Council have now started working closely alongside expert property developers to help transform the city centre into a world class leisure and shopping destination. The council has appointed two companies – Rivington Land, who’ll manage the regeneration of the St David’s site, and Trebor Developments, who’ll manage the regeneration of the Civic Centre site. The St David’s site is made up of the former St David’s shopping centre, the St David’s multi-storey car park and the LC car park. Rivington Land’s winning ideas for the site include a 3,500-seat indoor

Making most of our assets is a top priority SWANSEA city centre is the engine of the Swansea Bay City Region economy. Thousands of construction and permanent jobs could be generated by the combined proposals. To find out more about the regeneration project and to see flythroughs of what the schemes could look like go to www.swansea.gov.uk/transformingswansea

arena on top of a new under-cover car park, a tall building that could rival Meridian Tower, a bustling restaurant and café quarter, a stateof-the-art cinema and a new retail street stretching from Whitewalls to Oystermouth Road. Further exploration of the winning ideas and funding opportunities is now taking place before site investigation works and steps to attract tenants in future.

Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “The appointment of these two companies to manage the regeneration of the two key development sites is a hugely encouraging step forward for our plans to transform Swansea city centre into a modern and vibrant visitor destination. “Delivery is now of paramount importance as we look to develop the kind of thriving city centre the

people of Swansea have waited too long for. This is why we’ve already started work alongside the development companies and have set aggressive timescales to realise our objectives. The council has also now started developing the Civic Centre site’s masterplan alongside Trebor Developments. Their winning ideas for the site include apartments, town houses, hotels, cafes, restaurants and a new public space leading to a city waterfront. It’s also being proposed the company works closely alongside Swansea University to further explore the potential for a ‘hydro hub’ at the site that could include a public aquarium and a state-of-the-art aquatic sciences research centre.

Oceana project transforming Kingsway THE rejuvenation of the city centre is also a key part of the changes being proposed for Swansea. Work has already started on the demolition of the Kingsway’s former Oceana nightclub building is on-going. Internal stripping-out work is soon scheduled for completion, with external demolition earmarked to start towards the end of March. By the summer, the building will have vanished from the city centre’s landscape. Then, subject to

funding, Swansea Council will be constructing a new office development on site in future. It’s all part of the council’s plan to develop a business district on Kingsway that will employ thousands of people and generate more city centre footfall and spending. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “We need more people working and living in the city centre to help support existing businesses and attract investment.

“Our plans for the Kingsway are key to realising that goal. We’ll be announcing plans for other areas in coming months. “By 2021, we want people to be arriving in Swansea by electric train and walking down a rejuvenated High Street to a top class city centre, before watching a world class concert in the indoor arena and enjoying an evening meal on the seafront with stunning views over Swansea Bay.”

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.

Don’t panic, debt help is at hand RESIDENTS worrying about debt have got the chance to get a handle on the problem. There’s lots of quality advice at www.debtpanicswansea.org.uk which can be accessed free at city libraries. Residents are also encouraged to make sure they are claiming all the benefits to which they are entitled. Further information is available at http://www.swansea.gov.uk/ar ticle/3310/Benefits and www.adviceguide.org.uk

School safety first SCHOOLS around Swansea are benefiting from the introduction of 20mph speed limits. Schools benefiting include YGG Pontybrenin, Waunarlwydd Primary School, Pontlliw Primary, YGG Gellionen and Gorseinon Primary School as part of a £100,000 investment in road safety.

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Foster hope in a child TWO of Swansea’s longest serving foster carers are urging families across the city to consider opening their homes to children and young people in need. Steve and Wendy Taylor, from Bonymaen, were recently presented with an MBE for services to Foster Swansea, the Council’s fostering service, after council officers nominated them for their outstanding service. And now the couple who have been fostering for 31 years and looked after over 1,000 youngsters, mainly teenagers, are hoping to inspire others to foster too. Wendy said: “We never expected to have fostered so many. Every one of them has been different, but everyone has counted and touched our lives in some way.” Christine Richards, Swansea Council’s Cabinet member for Services for Children and Young People, said: “ “I hope their story will inspire others to explore if fostering is for them and find out how Foster Swansea, Swansea Council’s own fostering organisation, could support them too to provide an outstanding service for youngsters across the city.“ Anyone interested in fostering can head to www.fosterswansea.org or call the team on 0300 555 0111.

It’s our Earth’s Hour SWANSEA residents are being urged to support the spectacular Earth Hour on March 19 at 8.30pm. That’s when Swansea Council’s Guildhall and Civic Centre will be joining forces with thousands of iconic landmarks from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Times Square in New York to show support for the WWF event. And Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said he hoped residents will be part of the world-wide phenomenon as well. Everyone can sign up for WWF’s Earth Hour 2016. For more information go to wwf.org.uk/earthhour

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Homes improvements on course BY the time March has finished, new kitchens and bathrooms will have been installed in more than 1,650 council homes in Swansea. The work, being funded by Housing Revenue Account money with support from the Welsh Government, forms part of a drive to reach the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020. New kitchens and bathrooms have already been installed in many council-owned houses in Waunarlwydd. A phase of works in the Penlan area is also nearing completion. Similar works will follow in Gendros, Bonymaen, St Thomas and Port Tennant from the early summer. Cllr Andrea Lewis, Cabinet Member for Next

Generation Services, said: “Everyone in Swansea has the right to live in comfortable conditions, so reaching the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020 is vital if we’re to make inroads into tackling poverty, which, as council, is one of our key priorities. “Many of us who have high-quality kitchens and bathrooms may take these facilities for granted, but let’s not forget how important they are as contributory factors to people’s health and wellbeing. “The work we’ve already done will benefit thousands of people in some of the city’s most deprived communities, but we’re by no means done. Other people of all ages will start benefitting from

similar works from the summer and a number of additional schemes are either on-going or in the pipeline to further boost standards of living across Swansea.” Major external repair and improvement work to renew roofs, weather boards and rainwater goods, reduce heat loss and boost security is underway at sites in Mayhill, Morriston, Penlan and Caemawr. Similar work including structural repairs is taking place on non-traditional properties located in Gendros and Penllergaer. Work is also on-going to refurbish council-owned blocks of high-rise flats. Internal improvements include new kitchens, bathrooms and rewiring work.

• LEARNING CURVE: Babysitter Faye Evans is making a difference with her new RQF-accredited qualification

Teenagers take safe route to keeping baby happy WALES’ first specialised babysitting qualification is helping Swansea teenagers provide better care to young children. Swansea Council answered a plea from youngsters keen to boost their knowledge and confidence to help babysit better. The Council’s Family Information Service, Youth Support Service and Accreditation and Achievement officer pooled their skills and developed a course to meet the need. The course has now been approved by Agored Cymru, the Welsh awarding body of choice for education and training providers in Wales and

Why I’m backing training for babysitters CABINET member for Safeguarding Christine Richards, said: “I am grateful to the teams, which are all from the Council’s Poverty and Prevention service, for coming together to meet a need in the city in such a positive way. “I am sure it will be reassuring for the families of the youngsters they provide short-term care for.”

covers such things as bedtime routines, suitable toys and creative activities, children’s rights and safety. The Level 2 Award in Preparation for Babysitting now sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It’s equipping young people with basic knowledge of how to look after other people’s children for a short

time. They can also take those skills forward either to help them raise their own children in future or as the first rung step to a childcare career. Trainee Emma Sims aged 20, said: “I wanted to get into childcare but wasn’t ready for a full-time course. This qualification has been perfect as it was held over ten weeks. I’ve really enjoyed learning about the principles

of childcare and making sure that I know about the risks and responsibilities too.” Abbey Emm , aged 15, said : “The “safety checklist” was really useful and made me aware of the importance of knowing about the family’s fire escape plan and what to do if there’s an accident or injury.” Claire Bevan, the Council’s Childcare Development Officer said: “The first young people on the course have taken to it really well and we are looking forward to offering it to more young people too. They have shown a keen desire to be the best babysitters they can and a real understanding of needs they should be meeting.”

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‘There’s bags more recycling we can do’ HOW much we recycle in Swansea will come under scrutiny from next month when Welsh Government recycling targets need to be met by councils in Wales. The magic number for 2016 is 58% - meaning that 58% of waste collected in Swansea, either at the kerbside or at household waste recycling centres needs to have been recycled instead of being buried in landfill by April next year.

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An exchange is as good as a rest RESIDENTS are being encouraged to use an online swap site to exchange an unwanted gift for something they want. Swansea Council operates the Swap Shop website which has already seen more than 10,000 items swapped between residents in Swansea since the site was developed. A vast range of household items have changed hands including TVs, tumble driers, trampolines, bunk beds and potted plants. In the past residents have also logged on to exchange more obscure items including a speedboat, a caravan and some vintage Mumbles Railway uniforms which might otherwise have ended up in landfill. Visit the swap shop site at www.swansea.gov.uk/swapsho p

Children’s rights get a boost The introduction of black bag limits in the city in April, 2014, has had a positive impact on recycling. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “When the limits were introduced almost immediately they had a dramatic impact on the amount of recycling we were collecting. Families stopped and thought about what they were putting out for collection and encouraged more to use the recycling option.” Cllr Hopkins added: “We need more residents to either start recycling their household waste or for those that are already recycling to see what else they can avoid putting in black bags. “That’s why recycling officers have been knocking on doors across the city offering advice and tips to residents in areas where recycling rates can be improved. “The initiative has led to council staff visiting a number of streets in communities where residents have been putting out more than three black bags to find out why it’s happening and encourage. “The results have been fairly startling with clear evidence that some households are not recycling at all and this is something we are trying to change. The indications are

COUNCILLORS have outlined a five-point plan to help strengthen Swansea’s growing commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Swansea became the first local authority in the UK to enshrine a commitment to take account of children’s needs and expectations in its decision-making. And now scrutiny councillors have suggested five further proposals to help boost support for the UNCRC and rights respecting schools. Find out more about it at www.swansea.gov.uk/scrutiny publications

Memory Lane on the internet • KEEP IT OUT: Lots of recyclables are turning up in black bag waste bags

that we will meet the 58% limit, but that figure will then rise to 62% by 2020.” Cllr Hopkins added: “Thousands of households are doing the right thing and are acting responsibly by recycling their waste. Our latest work has shown that some

households are simply not bothering to recycle and it’s these homes that we need to do more work with.” “The council spends around £4 million each year disposing of waste at landfill. Residents are the key to this figure reducing. “Only with their involvement can

we avoid costly fines for exceeding our allowance. Potentially, this money can then be diverted to other services, especially when we are looking to save huge sums of money in the next few years.” Find out more about recycling at www.swansea.gov.uk/recycling

Let’s speak up for good mental health SWANSEA has joined forces with ABMU Health Board and councils in Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend in a joint pledge to tackle discrimination in mental health. With one in four people experiencing a mental health issue at some point in their lives, the need to raise awareness and encourage supportive and understanding attitudes to mental health is a key priority for health and social care service providers. The Time to Change pledge is a public declaration made by organisations who want to

tackle mental health stigma and discrimination. Signing the pledge means each of the organisations recognises the importance of supporting both employees and members of the community who are struggling with mental health issues. The pledge is accompanied by a detailed action plan which outlines the practical steps each organisation is taking to promote mental health and well-being. Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council, said: “We’re very pleased to join the campaign which

sends a clear message of support to those suffering with mental health problems of all types. “This is something that touches the lives of thousands across the region and it’s important to get people talking and to challenge prejudice and discrimination.” A series of self-help guides on emotional health and well-being are available at www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/abmu and were produced as part of the Western Bay Programme’s Prevention and Well-being project.

NOSTALGIC video clips of Swansea city centre have gone viral. The historic clips, uploaded to social media by Swansea Council staff at the West Glamorgan Archive Service, were shot in the years that followed the Second World War blitz when large parts of the city centre were being reconstructed. The videos have been watched more than 30,000 times and you can see them at www.swansea.gov.uk/westgla morganarchives

Taxis on the go PARTY-GOERS are being urged to take care when using taxis to ensure they are getting in a licensed vehicle. Tips include making sure the public either use official taxi ranks in the city centre or private hire offices to arrange journeys. Find out more about taxi services in Swansea at www.swansea.gov.uk/taxi

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Aiming to kill speed LOWER speed limits are being introduced along sections of a main route into Swansea city centre in a bid to reduce accidents. Swansea Council is reducing the speed limit to 30mph along small sections of Carmarthen Road (A483). The route is the main road into the city from junction 47 of the M4 and during a three year period has seen more than 100 collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, including a number of fatal and serious accidents. £377,000 of road safety grant funding was provided to the council as part of the Welsh Government 2015/16 transport road safety grant settlement. The funding is being used to make a number of safety improvements, including the installation of cameras at key junctions. The cameras will monitor any vehicles that jump red lights as well as enforce the speed limit. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “It’s important we do what we can to make it as safe as possible for motorists and for pedestrians. “. The latest work will ensure the route is safer and hopefully reduce the number and severity of collisions which still occur at some junctions.”

Proper parking warning MATCH-DAY motorists visiting Liberty Stadium are being urged to park cars legally or risk being towed away. The advice by Swansea Council follows the removal of a car during a Swans game where a driver had blocked access to a nearby street. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “We have worked with the stadium to provide adequate parking facilities on match days. “We want fans to have a good time but what we don’t want is nearby residents to be trapped in their own streets by motorists who show no consideration.”

March 2016

Take the plunge for Swimathon WALES National Pool Swansea is no stranger to record-breakers thanks to all the swimming stars who’ve been based there over the years. But now it’s hoping to break a record or two of its own when it hosts Swimathon 2016, the swimming world’s biggest charity fund-raising event of the year. Later this month the pool will be joining forces with Sport Relief as part of the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games. Jeremy Cole, General Manager at Wales National Pool Swansea, said the venue has a proud tradition of supporting Swimathon over the years and he is hoping for a record fundraising success over the weekend of the event.

He said: “2016 is an Olympic year and no-one will have forgotten what a fantastic boost the success of swimmers like Ellie Simmonds was for the profile of the pool. “We’re hopeful that elite swimmers based locally and competitors who developed successful careers here and have now moved on will do the country proud come the summer,” he added. “But Wales National Pool Swansea is a community venue too and we think the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon is a fantastic way to bring our community together while providing ample opportunity to get fit and healthy in the pool.” It’s expected around 600 swimming venues across

Britain will be participating in the Swimathon which takes place from March 18 to March 20. Swimmers can choose from 1.5k, 2.5k or 5k individual distances. Those who prefer a team challenge can also form a relay squad to tackle the 1.5k and 5k distances. Over the 30 years of Swimathon, enthusiastic swimmers have raised more than £40m for good causes. Charities to have benefited include Marie Curie Cancer Care and the NSPCC. Registration is still open for Swimathon and details are available at www.swimathon.org To find out more about WNPS go to www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk

• CO-ORDINATING: Jon Franklin says being a local area co-ordinator is a special role.

Welcome to a world of caring in communities COMMUNITIES across Swansea are being supported in their efforts to be more welcoming, inclusive places where individuals feel strong, safe, and connected. It’s just over six months since Swansea launched Wales’s first Local Area Coordination initiative to help people feel less isolated and alone and instead more connected to and valued by their neighbours and communities. Cllr Mark Child, Cabinet member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “I am delighted with the work that our Local Area Co-ordinators are doing. “There is an epidemic of loneliness

Why Local Area Co-ordination matters ORIGINALLY developed in Australia, Local Area Co-ordination is happening here through the work of Jon Franklin in Sketty, Dan Morris in St Thomas and Bonymaen and Ronan Ruddy in Gorseinon and Loughor. Co-ordinators take time to get to know individuals, families and communities well, building a positive and trusting relationship. They can then be a resource to anyone in the community for "light touch" information, advice or connections to local resources, and they can also provide that extra bit of support when necessary to stop everyday problems from turning in to a crisis.

and isolation. If it isn’t tackled, this can lead to people becoming dependent on services or no longer being able to live independently at home. “Local Area Coordination is a tried and tested way of helping people feel

less lonely and isolated, more in control, safer and more confident in the future. This all leads to improved health and well-being in the long term. Sketty Local Area Co-ordinator Jon Franklin said: “I have spent more than 20 years working with communities

all over the UK, but I can honestly say nothing has been quite like this role. “Local Area Coordination is not about doing everything for people, it’s about being a catalyst for them to make connections in their communities, discover ways to help themselves and get a boost in confidence from helping others. “In the past when you needed a hand with something or when you felt lonely you would ask a neighbour. We know from our work that people really value that community feeling and enjoy contributing to it.” There’s more at www.swansea.gov.uk/localareacoordin ationfaqs

March 2015

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Pupils reap rewards INVESTMENT in major school projects to equip and inspire staff and pupils to better results has topped the £50 million mark with more to come. From the multi-million pound refurbishment at Cefn Hengoed Community School to the recently opened new Gowerton Primary School the investment, backed with grants from Welsh Government, the Council’s QEd 2020 programme is transforming the education landscape by improving the quality of school buildings. This year developments include demolition of the old Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Lôn Las to make way for a whole new school development on that site, further remodelling at Pentre’r Graig Primary, Morriston, and contractors are being appointed for the design stage of improvements at Pentrehafod Comprehensive too. And the Council’s committing

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a further £1m for maintainance on existing school buildings this year to help many more children be taught in fit-for-purpose facilities. Cllr Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “There is no doubt that strong leadership and quality teaching are vital to improving education but the ability of staff to provide the best teaching possible can be severely stifled when the facilities they are in are not fit for 21st Century learning. “You only have to look at the impact of that sort of investment on schools such as Cefn Hengoed which had a £10m refurbishment in 2012 and this year Estyn rated it excellent in every one of 15 categories, which is a rare accolade. “The success is a reflection of the hard work of everybody at Cefn Hengoed but also a resounding endorsement of the Council’s investment in upgrading the school’s • INVESTMENT: Making a difference at Gowerton Primary School facilities.”

THE QEd programme has seen building replacements and upgrades at Morriston Comprehensive, and new classrooms at Newton and Glyncollen. Burlais Primary School moved out of Victorian buildings into a new school in September 2015, pupils from Gowerton Primary took up residence in their new school in January this year, and pupils from Pentre’r Graig Primary recently moved into new classrooms in the first phase of their school remodelling in February half term. YGG Lôn Las have now settled into temporary school facilities in Bonymaen and demolition will have cleared the way for the new school to be built by the spring. More schools and communities will benefit from this programme of improving educational environments alongside challenge and support to boost pupil attainment across the city, all of which are funded with the financial backing of the Welsh Government.

PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 PANT STREET ST THOMAS SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of the Order is as set out in the Schedules below. A copy of the Order, Statement of Reasons and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any objections to the Order should be submitted in writing, with grounds for such objections, to reach the undersigned at the above address by 30.3.16 quoting Ref: DVT214619 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 DANYGRAIG ROAD South side From a point 8 metres west of its junction with Pant Street to a point 8 meters east of that junction WERN FAWR ROAD 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. SCHEDULE 2 ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT

of the Order, Statement of Reasons and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any objections to the Order should be submitted in writing, with grounds for such objections, to reach the undersigned at the above address by 30.3.16 quoting Ref: DVT214620 SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1

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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

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: 01/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

SCHEDULE 2 ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT

PHILLIPS PARADE RHYDDINGS PARK ROAD UPLANDS WARD SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the effect of the Order is as set out in the Schedules below. A copy

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ONE HOUR LIMITED WAITING NO RETURN WITHIN TWO HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM PHILLIPS PARADE West side 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 East Side 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 SCHEDULE 4 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME RHYDDINGS PARK ROAD East side

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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

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 East Side

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Crescent to a point 115 metres south of that junction

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

Dated: 01/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME ST ILLTYD’S CRESCENT AND LONGFORD CRESCENT, ST. THOMAS, SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 14/03/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME ST. ILLTYD’S CRESCENT West side

SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME STEPNEY ROAD West side From its junction with the southern kerb line of Swansea Road for a distance of 45 metres in a southerly direction East side From its junction with the southern kerb line of Swansea Road for a distance of 30 metres in a southerly direction SWANSEA ROAD South side From its junction with the western kerb line of Stepney Road for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction. From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Stepney Road for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction. Dated: 07/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 THE KINGSWAY LOADING BAY

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Longford Crescent to a point 9 metres south thereof. LONGFORD CRESCENT South side From its junction with the western kerbline of St. Illtyd’s Crescent to a point 14 metres west thereof. Dated: 01/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME STEPNEY ROAD/SWANSEA ROAD, WAUNARLWYDD 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 March 2016 quoting reference DVT-00214549/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

SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 14/03/2016, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Traffic Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of road or roads referred to in the schedule hereto. SCHEDULE 2 LOADING ONLY 8AM TO 6PM From a point 29 metres north east of its junction with the north eastern kerb line of Dynevor Place to a point 43 metres north of that junction. Dated: 01/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME HEOL Y CWMDU, COCKETT, SWANSEA NOTICE: the Council has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 14/03/2016, 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

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the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1: REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2: PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME HEOL Y CWMDU North West side From its junction with the south western kerbline of Carmarthen Road for a distance of 210 metres in a generally south westerly direction South East side From its junction with the south western kerbline of Carmarthen Road for a distance of 215 metres in a generally south westerly direction ACCESS ROAD TO ALDI STORE Both sides From its junction with the south eastern kerbline of Heol Y Cwmdu to a point 15 metres south east thereof ACCESS ROAD TO MCDONALD’S AND MATALAN STORES Both sides From its junction with the north western kerbline of Heol Y Cwmdu to a point 18 metres north thereof. For clarification the above mentioned orders cover up to the extent of the existing adopted highway. Dated: 01/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME CRICKHOWELL PLACE / MANSEL ROAD, BONYMAEN, SWANSEA NOTICE: is hereby given that The Council of the City and County of Swansea has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 14th March 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 from the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME CRICKHOWELL PLACE North east side From its junction with the north western kerbline of Mansel Road for a distance of 65

metres in a generally north westerly direction South west side From its junction with the north western kerbline of Mansel Road for a distance of 50 metres in a north westerly and then south westerly direction MANSEL ROAD North west side From a point 5 metres south of the south western kerbline of Crickhowell Place to a point 13 metres north of the north eastern kerbline of Crickhowell Place Dated: 07/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME VICTORIA ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SWANSEA NOTICE: is hereby given that The Council of the City and County of Swansea has made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 14th March 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 from the date of this notice. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME VICTORIA ROAD B4296 West side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Loughor Road to a point 68 metres south thereof From a point 80 metres south of the southern kerbline of Loughor Road to its junction with the northern kerbline of the A484 East side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Swansea Road to a point 112 metres south thereof From a point 124 metres south of the southern kerbline of Swansea Road to its junction with the northern kerbline of the A484 Dated: 07/03/2016 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

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elped us do all this and more… WHAT’S ON in Swansea 2016 APRIL

I 2 April Dungeons and Dragons Day Oystermouth Castle I 14 April BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Rhapsody in Blue Brangwyn I 23 April Tˆy Hafan Rainbow Run Swansea Bay I 26 April Black Kettle Collective Glynn Vivian Offsite at YMCA I 30 April Mediaeval Living History Day Oystermouth Castle

I 16 June BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Mahler 1 Brangwyn I 17-19 June Swansea International Jazz Festival Various venues I 19 June Swansea Festival of Transport Swansea City Centre

I 19 June BHF Bike Ride Swansea I 26 June JCP Swansea Half Marathon Swansea City Centre

MAY

I 1-31 May Clyne in Bloom Clyne Gardens I 7 May BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Symphonic Stories Brangwyn I 29 May Guided Tour: Dylan’s Swansea The Dylan Thomas Centre

JUNE

I 12 June Classic Motorcycle Show Dylan Thomas Square

JULY

I 2 & 3 July Wales National Airshow Swansea Bay I 9 & 10 July Dance Days Various venues I 23 July Archaeology Fun Day Oystermouth Castle I 23 July Pretty Muddy 5k Singleton Park I 24 July Race for Life Singleton Park I 31 July RNLI Mumbles Raft Race Mumbles

AUGUST I 1-31 August Botanics in Bloom Singleton Botanical Gardens I 13 & 20 August Art Workshop with local artist Sara Holden Oystermouth Castle I 14 August Play: The Sad Dragon Oystermouth Castle I 25-27 August Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Festival Brangwyn I 28 August Guided Tour: Dylan’s Swansea The Dylan Thomas Centre I 29 August Prince and Princesses Day Oystermouth Castle

SEPTEMBER

I 10 September Open Doors Oystermouth Castle I 18 September Admiral Swansea Bay 10k and Junior Races Swansea Bay

OCTOBER

I 21 & 22 October German Beer Festival Brangwyn I 29 October Halloween Spooktacula Oystermouth Castle