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• LOCAL HEROES: Sisters (l to r) Lucie, Skye and Kelsey Edwards joined Swans’ legend Leon Britton for this year’s High 5 Awards, the event that celebrates the contribution of young people to their communities. More on page 7.
VITAL services which matter to the people of Swansea every day are continuing to improve. Education, safeguarding the vulnerable, improving our city’s roads, fighting poverty, creating a vibrant city centre and supportive communities are the top priorities being successfully delivered by the council. Clive Lloyd, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Service Transformation and Business Operations, said: “What matters to our residents is the provision of great schools providing great teaching, better support for those facing the blight of poverty and the right care in the right place at the right time for our vulnerable old and young.” He said: “And what the latest government figures show is that we’re in the top division compared to other local authorities in Wales when it comes to
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Our focus on your priorities makes difference every day ACCORDING to figures released by the Welsh Government’s Local Government Data Unit Swansea Council is performing in the top quarter of Welsh local authorities in 32% of indicators compared with 24% for Cardiff and 12% for Newport. Four years ago Swansea was placed 20th for primary school attendance and 19th for secondary schools. Now they are both within 1% of the top-performing local authority in Wales.
things like education and environmental services. “For example, recycling rates have improved by more than 6% since this time last year and the amount of waste recycled has almost doubled since 2010 and school attendances continue to improve.” Cllr Lloyd added: “We know the people of
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Swansea have high expectations –so they should and we do too. Despite budget reductions and £54m of savings achieved in the last few years residents still expect quality services making a difference every day. “In Swansea we have responded to real-terms reductions not by salami-slicing services but by transforming them. We need to keep improving but, as the latest figures from the Welsh Government show, we’re in a good place to make further strides in the right direction.” He added: “These are good results and we are certainly not complacent. Four years ago 22% of our services were in the bottom quartile compared to other local authorities. “Now that figure’s reduced to 14% and it demonstrates how far we’ve come and that there is still lots more to do.”
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TRADING standards in Swansea are urging shoppers to be on alert for scammers offering goods or services at prices that are too good to be true. Swansea Council’s team is taking a stand to protect residents from dangerous or faulty goods, fake designer gear and scams which aim to part people from their hard-earned cash. Over the last year the team has been involved in a series of major seizures of faulty goods and fake designer gear. Some of the fake goods have shown to be electrically unsafe while tests on eye shadow and lip gloss showed they contained high levels of lead.
investment that makes a difference EARLIER this year the trading standards team secured £160,000 in refunds for people who invested in a fake solar energy scheme. It also sent a powerful message to scammers and rogue businesses that the team, working with its partners will, will bring them to account. If you have concerns about dodgy goods, scams or rogue traders contact trading.standards@swansea.gov.uk or 0345 404 0506.
The team is also educating consumers about how to look out for scams often aimed at the elderly. Consumers need to be aware that scammers will use a number of approaches such as doorstep or telephone cold-calling trying to sell them goods or service they don’t need or a service they “can’t do without”.
David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Commercial Opportunities and Innovation oversees the Trading Standards team. He says the Trading Standards team provide a vital barrier between criminals and victims and it’s a job they’re doing every day. He said: “Our Trading Standards team has been involved in a large number of court cases over the last
year that’s seen a rogue call-centre boss and gas engineer jailed, a restaurant prosecuted for selling unsafe food and a shopkeeper prosecuted for selling so-called legal highs. They’ve also been carried out seizures of dangerous and unsafe electrical products including children’s computer tablets, UV lamps, plugs, chargers, leads and adaptors, the type of products commonly linked to house fires. “With Christmas coming we want people to remember that scammers and people selling dangerous or fake goods will be doing their best to encourage people to part with their money online as well as in markets. If a deal looks too good to be true it probably is.”
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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
November 13 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm November 14 Scrutiny Working Group, Community Cohesion and Hate Crime, 4pm
ALADDIN: (front row) Matt Edwards as Wishee Washee; Tony Maudsley as Kenneth the Genie; Luke Higgins as Aladdin. (back row) Kevin Johns as Widow Twankee and; Stefan Pedjic as Abanazar
A BUMPER weekend of festive fun will kick-start Swansea’s Christmas celebrations later this month. As well as Waterfront Winterland opening at Museum Park on Friday November 17, the Christmas Market will be back on Oxford Street from November 18 and the Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On takes place on Sunday November 19. Organised by Swansea Council, this year’s parade will take inspiration from Christmas and winter themed movies. It’s one feature of the ‘It’s Christmas!... bid to bring pizzaz to the festive countdown.
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Let’s start counting down the sleeps to Christmas THE famous Grand Theatre panto is back this year with Aladdin. Oh yes, it is! Starring Tony Maudsley from the cult TV series Benidorm and Swansea’s definitive dame Kevin Johns back for his 19th consecutive year in panto, tickets are already on sale. First night is on December 15 and the show goes on until January 14. For tickets go to www.swansea.gov.uk/aladdin2017
Including floats, walking processions, Christmas music, choristers, giant inflatable characters and professional entertainers, the parade will travel along Wind Street, High Street, Orchard Street and the Kingsway, with Santa pausing to turn on the city centre’s Christmas lights close to the real Christmas tree which will be located on Princess Way.
Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “Although we’re still working on final details and timings, the parade and lights switch-on will be taking place on Sunday November 19 as we look to host a memorable evening of festive, family-friendly entertainment in the city centre for
our residents and visitors. “The parade and lights switch-on forms part of a bumper weekend of Christmas activities, and the combination of everything we’re planning will lead to an exciting start to Christmas in Swansea. “We’re pulling out all the stops this Christmas – not just for the Christmas parade, but also for other events, attractions and activities in the city centre to generate a festive atmosphere and the footfall that our traders need at this vital time of the year.” Starting around 5.00pm, the Christmas Parade will finish in the area of the Grand Theatre rather than at the Guildhall.
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November 15 Safeguarding Policy and Development Committee, 4pm November 16 Cabinet, 10am Scrutiny Performance Panel, Schools, 2pm November 21 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Adult Services, 3.30pm November 23 Council, 5pm December 5 Planning Committee, 2pm December 13 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Service Improvement and Finance, 10.30am Education and Skills Policy Development and Delivery Committee, 4pm December 14 Cabinet, 2pm Council, 5pm December 18 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Child and Family Services, 4pm December 19 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Adult Services, 3.30pm January 9 Planning Committee, 2pm January 10 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Service Improvement and Finance, 10.30am January 11 Economy and Infrastructure Policy Development and Delivery Committee, 2pm January 15 Scrutiny Performance Panel, Adult Services, 3.30pm January 18 Cabinet, 2pm Scrutiny Performance Panel, Schools, 2pm January 25 Council, 5pm
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Metro a winner for city THE creation of a new direct rail link between Swansea and Port Talbot which could see journey times to Cardiff and London cut by 15mins is being backed by Swansea Council. The new link is being proposed by a Cardiff University professor – Mark Barry, who recently gave a presentation on the Swansea Bay Metro to business leaders in the city. The new metro concept would feature a direct line between Port Talbot and Swansea and would also include the introduction of a series of new rail stops in Swansea and around the region, utilising existing rail infrastructure to open up links to communities in the north if Swansea, the Dulais valley in Neath Port Talbot, and better links to West Wales. Indicative costs to develop the new metro scheme are estimated to be in excess of £1billion. Swansea Council Leader, Rob Stewart, attended the presentation and has offered his backing to the concept, saying it could help transform public transport services for Swansea and for the region. Cllr Stewart said: “I absolutely support this scheme. The Swansea Bay Metro could reduce travel times between Swansea and Cardiff to just thirty minutes and would also mean a journey time to London of just over two hours.”
School’s at top of class A GOWER school has passed a government inspection with flying colours. The current performance of Llanrhidian Primary School has been judged excellent by inspectors from Estyn and its prospects for improvement are equally positive. The high standards had already seen it named a Pioneer School which means it is working with the Welsh Government and other schools to develop the curriculum in Wales. According to the report nearly all 152 pupils at Llanrhidian make exceptionally good progress as they move through the school.
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All this and heating for price of a pint a week
• PIONEERS: These new council houses are so energy-efficient heating bills could be as low as about £70 year TENANTS are moving into the first new-build council homes in a generation in Swansea. The 18-home Swansea Council development in Milford Way is made up of 10 two-bedroom semi-detached houses and eight one-bedroom apartments, constructed in two blocks of four. And the council is set to begin work on the second phase of its house-building initiative in Parc-yHelig before the end of the year. The new housing scheme is part of Swansea Council’s response to the demand for affordable homes in the city and the scheme is being financed through tenants rents and not the council tax.
how we’re making a difference SITE clearance works have now started for a similar scheme made up of one and two-bedroom properties at Parc-y-Helig in Birchgrove. Like Milford Way, these properties will also be lifetime homes and highly energy efficient. Cllr Lewis said: “It’s our staff who have constructed these new homes. They have done an incredible job, so projects like this are also benefitting the local workforce and local supply chains.”
Each home in the Milford Way development has been designed to innovative, energy-efficient Passivhaus standards, meaning they need very little energy for heating and cooling. Among their features are specialist, highly-airtight doors and windows. Tenants are receiving training and instruction manuals on how to best
use their new homes to help their cut heating bills to as little as £70 a year. Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Energy and Building Services, said: “This scheme will help meet the need for this type of housing in Swansea, while also helping tenants save money on their energy bills because of their innovative design.
“Constructed to lifetime homes standards, each of these new homes can be easily adapted to meet the current and future needs of tenants. “This is an exciting time for council house building in Swansea because this scheme will inform developments of this kind in coming years. “We hadn’t been able to construct council homes in Swansea for many years because of UK Government restrictions that had been in place since the 1980s,” said Cllr Lewis. “But restrictions have been lifted, so we’ll continue to do all we can to help meet the need for affordable housing in Swansea while using stateof-the-art designs as a way to tackle fuel poverty.”
LDP is ready for government inspectors PLANNING inspectors are set to look at Swansea Council’s draft local development plan (LDP) ahead of it being adopted in 2018. Welsh Government inspectors will visit the city in December. During their visit they will explain how they will undertake a detailed examination of the draft document. Councillors approved the draft LDP in July this year before passing it to the inspectors. The draft LDP is the culmination of six years’
work by the Council, along with thousands of responses from the public during various consultations along the way. A series of examination hearings are also planned for February and March 2018 where members of the public, who in last year’s consultation raised objections to specific sites featured in the plan, can have their comments considered by inspectors. Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said the
examination process would provide a further opportunity for local people that have made representations about the LDP to put these direct to the independent inspector. "The inspectors are entirely independent of the council and people will have a further chance to set out their case to them. “The inspector will ultimately require the council to make whatever changes to the LDP they consider appropriate.”
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Vibrant times for Castle Square CASTLE Square’s transformation into a greener, more vibrant space at the heart of Swansea city centre could soon take a major step forward. Swansea Council’s Cabinet has approved a report that recommends the preparation of a marketing brief for two partial development opportunities at the square. One of the preferred options could see commercial units introduced on underused areas located between Temple Street and the square’s amphitheatre steps, with split level access. The other recommended option would explore the potential to develop in the area of the amphitheatre steps themselves, partially extending into the square with the opportunity for to develop outdoor decking and seating areas.
Take a glimpse at the future • INSIDE TRACK: Bridge over Oystermouth Road will be integral part of the digital indoor arena experience.
Bridge over busy road will be real landmark SWANSEA is set to become a destination of landmarks under ambitious transformation plans for the city centre. A futuristic digital bridge over Oystermouth Road could become a landmark and will bring a distinctive 21st century feel to the city centre. The innovative new digital bridge over Oystermouth Road will provide pedestrians with an easy route over the busy road, making a strong link between the city centre and the new landmark digital indoor arena planned for the current LC car park site. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “The bridge will be an extraordinary crossing that will be making the connections between the
arena set to open in 2020 WORK on phase one of the plans – made up of the construction of the indoor arena, the bridge, a new hotel and additional car parking – will start next year, with the arena set to be open and fully operational in mid-2020. City Deal money is available, a development manager is onboard, an arena operator has been selected and outline planning consent has been approved, with detailed planning consent being sought in coming months.
indoor arena and the city centre. “It’s envisaged as a 12-metre wide gateway pedestrian bridge that would link the attraction with new shops, restaurants and other facilities proposed for the former St David’s shopping centre site.” Among the final options for the bridge is a lattice ‘skin’ complete with state-of-the-art LED lighting that would promote upcoming shows, concerts and other events at the
3,500-capacity arena. These plans form part of the Swansea Central development being led by Swansea Council and Rivington Land, their development managers for the site. Cllr Stewart said: “Not only will the arena be one-of-a-kind in the UK with a dynamic digital skin, but we’re also keen to pursue the option of making the bridge that links the two Swansea Central development
sites an amazing digital experience. “The skin of the arena and the bridge could potentially be powered entirely by solar panels incorporated into the roof of the arena, which would allow both facilities to be renewable energy powered attractions.” The council also visited the Revo 2017 conference in Liverpool in September as the drive to attract tenants to the former St David’s shopping centre gathers pace for phase two of the city centre’s regeneration. Cllr Stewart said: “Further meetings with leading retailers and digital providers will take place in coming months. We’re determined to deliver on our exciting city centre plans for the benefit of Swansea.
The link road that’s giving you Morfa MOTORISTS are benefiting from quicker journey times into Swansea city centre following the opening of a new major route in the city. Swansea Council opened the multi-million pound Morfa Distributor Road in August to provide a route into and out of the city centre. The £5 million road was funded by the Welsh Government along with developer contributions and stretches for 1.7km from the Liberty Stadium, southwards along the western side of the Tawe, into the city.
Since the opening, council traffic officers say they have observed a change in behaviour with motorists now using the new route. This is helping to reduce congestion along the alternative route along Neath Road and is also set to help lower pollution levels in the Hafod community. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment Services, said: “It’s still early days to establish the full benefit the new road is having directly on the Hafod community and on traffic flows in and around the area.
“What we do know is we have seen an increase in traffic at key junctions in the city centre feeding directly from the new Morfa distributor road. So we know the route is being well used.” Additional features added to the route are the inclusion of a bus gate to discourage motorists from using the bus only lane which travels between the Morfa Distributor Road and Neath Road. Cllr Thomas added: “We know some motorists use this as a short cut and we want to discourage this for reasons of safety for motorists and buses.”
HUNDREDS of pedestrians every day now have the chance to take a glimpse into Kingsway’s future. Hoardings outside the nowdemolished former Oceana venue include conceptual images that show how it could look once its transformation is finished. Partly-funded by City Deal money from the UK Government, plans for Kinsgway include office developments to open-up thousands of jobs and boost spending in the area. A digital district benefitting from world-class digital infrastructure is also planned as well as better links with areas including Oxford Street.
One-stop shop has all the answers MORE services for young people than ever are now available at Info-Nation on The Kingsway. Aimed at young people between 11 and 25, it’s a onestop shop providing free and confidential information and advice on a range of subjects including sexual health, relationships, substance misuse and finding work. Have a look at www.infonation.org.uk for more information or call 01792 484010.
Innovative idea AN exciting new partnership is to see Swansea University's School of Management expand into part of the Civic Centre. The deal will see university teams work from their new Centre for Regional Innovation which will occupy the whole of the Civic Centre’s third floor. The council will earn rental income while the school will grow and benefit from having new academic excellence in its business community.
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• GOOD SORTS: The more plastic we recycle, the less goes to landfill
RECYCLING rates are soaring in Swansea thanks to the efforts of residents. In the effort to improve the quality of plastic the council has been rolling out the new reusable pink bag. Items including cling film and carrier bags are no longer accepted as part of the plastic collection service because it causes problems during the recycling process when mixed with the more rigid plastic packaging. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment Services, said: “Our recycling officers have definitely noticed an improvement in the type of plastic being collected. “We have asked residents to consider what plastics they are putting out for collection and not to include flimsy plastic items such as carrier bags and food wrapping. “This is hugely beneficial to us as it means we are able to get a better return for the material in the marketplace” “It’s possible residents don’t fully appreciate why we are requesting this and we recognise it may seem a bit of a backward step. But in reality flimsy
plastics make up a very small percentage of plastic we collect in the city. “The new reusable pink bag also helps tackle the issue of single use bags being blown around in high winds as the new bags have a weighted base.” Recycling rates in Swansea have climbed to almost 64% compared to just 35.5% seven years ago and it’s led to a huge reduction too in the amount of waste sent to landfill. Food waste, for example, now goes to Bridgend where it’s transformed into green energy with the leftovers from the process used as high-quality soil improver for farmers’ fields to grow more food. Cllr Thomas said: “Obviously it’s best for families to put out as little food waste as possible. But when they are using the green caddies to dispose of the waste they can be assured that the way it is dealt with is as green as it possibly can be.” To find out more about recycling in Swansea, including information about collection weeks go to www.swansea.gov.uk/recycling
What should I put in the new pink re-usable bags? We will only collect the harder type plastic packaging such as bottles, pots, tubs, and trays in the new reusable bag. Bags will not be collected if they contain film-type plastic or carrier bags. What if I need more bags? The new reusable bags hold significantly more than the single-use plastic sacks. By washing and squashing your plastic containers most households will have sufficient volume for a fortnight's requirements. However, the council will consider issuing additional reusable bags as necessary. You also have the option to take your loose plastics to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre. What if my bag has gone missing or is damaged? Please contact us on 635600 for a free replacement. What if I need more information? Lots more of your questions are answered on the councils recycling webpages at www.swansea.gov.uk/reusablepinkbag
International profile for Glynn Viv re-vamp FROM exploring da Vinci masterpieces to joining in creative family workshops, many thousands of people have visited Swansea’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in the first year since its re-opening. Figures show about 50,000 people from all over the city, Wales, the UK and further afield have called into the gallery since October 15 last year, when the attraction was reopened after a multi-million pound redevelopment project. This includes over 3,700 students from more than 50 schools. Funded by the Arts Council of Wales, Swansea Council, the Welsh Government and the Heritage Lottery fund, the Glynn Vivian’s redevelopment included new
spaces for touring exhibitions, collection displays, lectures and conservation works. Highlights at the Swansea Council-run gallery in the last 12 months have included ten Leonardo da Vinci drawings from the Royal Collection and an exhibition exploring Swansea’s 19th century photography pioneers. people’s groups, school visits and an over 55s club. Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “The multi-million pound redevelopment project has transformed the Glynn Vivian into a destination art gallery of international significance.”
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Market is perfect place to start day A NEW campaign to encourage more people to shop at Swansea’s award-winning indoor market has been launched. The market’s wide-range of family-run independent stalls, selling everything from cockles and laverbread to freshlycooked Thai food, already attracts more than four million visitors a year. The bi-lingual campaign is emphasising the tradition, heritage and appeal of the market. A short video called ‘Market Morning’ shows the market coming to life each day with the sights, sounds and smells of the market hall and the pride of the traders as they serve their customers. If you’ve not already seen the video, you can view it at the market’s homepage at www.swanseaindoormarket.co. uk
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• SCHOOLS’ AWARD: This year the award went to Seaview Primary School’s Rainbow class
YOUNG people who have succeeded against the odds to make things better for those around them are looking forward to reaping the benefits of their High 5 awards. Leon Britton, Swans star and High 5 Ambassador, paid tribute to their inspirational achievements at the annual awards ceremony at the Liberty Stadium. Now the winners are looking forward to a range of prizes tailored for each of them to encourage them to continue to realise their ambitions. Among the winners is 10-year-old Luke Hedges, who was nominated by five different people for his determination and fundraising efforts, despite a four-year battle with illness. And this year’s Group Award Group Award
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winners are the Discovery Student Volunteers have overcome barriers to participation to gain confidence and learn a variety of social and workbased skills to help them be the best they can be. Leon said: "We are enormously grateful to all the nominators for sharing such amazing stories of children and young people who individually or as part of a group or class have worked so hard. “It’s truly humbling to hear how they are making the best of their lives or making life better for others despite challenges in their way “It’s only right that once again this year everyone nominated will have a High 5 certificate and those who did not quite make the finalists’ list are recognised with an award for being Highly Commended.” The awards attracted nominations
for around 400 young people as individuals or as part of groups. Phil Roberts, Chief Executive at Swansea Council, said: "The High 5 awards have become a fixture of the Swansea calendar because their stories speak of determination, ambition and values we can all aspire to.” The High 5 Awards are organised by Swansea Council, sponsored by Gower College Swansea, and supported by Swansea City FC, Rotary Club of Swansea, Swansea Building Society, Swansea Lord Mayor's Office, Stenor, Day's Rental, Swansea Council Recycling Team, The LC Swansea, McDonalds, Go Air Trampoline Park - Swansea, Gower Activity Centres as part of Swansea Young Peoples Services and CPR Global parent partner to WATCHU.
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Calling all empty-nesters: give fostering a look PARENTS who’ve said goodbye to their children heading off to universty are being urged to think about fostering. Some so-called “empty nesters” might relish the peace and quiet but others may be looking for a new challenge and Foster Swansea, Swansea Council’s fostering service, says fostering can be a refreshing continuation onwards from traditional parenting.
Rachel Brooks from Foster Swansea, said: “Our team of foster carers come from all walks of life and all age groups and include families and empty nesters who’ve seen their children grow up and move on. While some of the demands of fostering are similar to those of being a parent, Foster Swansea will help every step of the way through the training programme because many of the children
who come through their door will have needs that they may not have experienced before. “We also offer round-the-clock support and make every effort to ensure each placement works for the child or young person and the foster carer or family as well.” Find out more by calling phone Foster Swansea on 0300 555 0111 or visit www.fosterswansea.org
A NEW piece of play equipment specifically designed for children who use wheelchairs is to be installed in a park in Swansea. The swing will be built next to the existing children’s area in Victoria Park near the Guildhall. It allows children to play on the swing without having to leave their wheelchair and will be the first of its kind in a public park in Swansea. Swansea Council is installing the specialist equipment but is looking for a sponsor to help cover the cost. The park was chosen after extensive consultation.
Dylan’s place is top spot for kids THE Dylan Thomas Centre has been named among the UK’s top ten family-friendly museums. The Dylan Thomas Exhibition and associated programme, run by Swansea Council, won the accolade at a London event run by an organisation called Kids in Museums. It was nominated by visitors, with undercover judges heading there over the summer to discover the Maritime Quarter based cultural attraction for themselves.
Blooming great A NEW sensory garden is now available at Primrose Park in Llansamlet. The £2,000 garden, which includes raised flower beds and sensory plants, has been funded by money from the People’s Postcode Lottery. Initiated by the Friends of Primrose Park, who made a successful bid for funding, it makes the park more familyfriendly.
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You can be our hero in #2021 bid existing ones, alongside hundreds of exhibitions, community arts projects, new events, concerts and public arts. Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “Our city is coming together to support the bid. People of all ages and backgrounds have been getting involved. “We are already Wales’ cultural capital and our bid is about our city, our people, their ambitions and our place in the UK and the world.” He added: “We want to send a message to the Department for Media, Culture and Sport in London that we want to be City of Culture 2021. “We need it, we believe it and we can deliver it.” To find out more go to: • www.swansea2021.co.uk • www.facebook.com/Swansea2021 or • @Swansea2021 If you fancy messaging the Department for Media Culture and Sport, their twitter feed is @DCMS tagging @Swansea2021 #Swansea2021
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WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 (AS AMENDED) NOTIFICATION OF A SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST UNDER SECTION 28 (1)
Rhoddir rhybudd trwy hyn bod Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru a enwir yn Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn ystyried SIX PIT, SWANSEA VALE AND WHITE ROCK yn Safle o Dddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SoDdGA).
Notice is hereby given that the Natural Resource Body for Wales otherwise known as Natural Resources Wales considers SIX PIT, SWANSEA VALE AND WHITE ROCK to be a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Y mae’r safle hwn yng nghanol Abertawe. Mae’n dilyn hen linell rheilffordd yn bennaf, a oedd yn mynd o gyffordd Six Pit (ger Heol Nant y Ffin fel y mae heddiw) i’r de tuag at orsaf yng Nghwm Tawe, tua’r de o ble mae Atlantic Close wedi’i leoli bellach, hyd at adeiladau gwaith y Garreg Wen (wedi’u dymchwel erbyn hyn) yn Hafod ac mae’n ymestyn dros arwynebedd o 9.95 hectar. Canolir y safle yn awdurdod unedol Abertawe.
The site is located in central Swansea. It predominantly follows the line of a dismantled railway line that ran from Six Pit junction (near the modern-day Nant y Ffin Road) south to a station at Swansea Vale, south of where Atlantic Close is now located, and on to the now demolished White Rock works in Hafod, in the Unitary Authority of City and County of Swansea and covers an area of 9.95 hectares.
Cyfeirnod Grid Cenedlaethol SS 675960.
Centred on National Grid Reference SS 675960.
Mae’r safle o ddiddordeb arbennig oherwydd ei laswelltir calaminaraidd, ei gasgliad o gennau, a’r planhigyn fasgwlaidd tywodlys y gwanwyn Minuartia verna.
The site is of special interest for its calaminarian grassland, lichen assemblage, and for the vascular plant spring sandwort Minuartia verna.
O dan yr hysbysiad hwn mae’n ofynnol i bob perchennog a deiliaid hysbysu’r CNC am rai gweithrediadau arbennig a allai amharu ar ddiddordeb arbennig y safle. Gall methu â gwneud hynny fod yn gyfystyr â throsedd.
Under this notification there is a requirement on all owners and occupiers to notify NRW of certain operations which may damage the special interest of the site. Failure to do so may constitute an offence.
Nid yw’r hysbysiad hwn yn rhoi unrhyw hawliau mynediad i SoDdGA SIX PIT, SWANSEA VALE AND WHITE ROCK.
This notification does not confer any rights of access to SIX PIT, SWANSEA VALE AND WHITE ROCK SSSI
Gall unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb yn y tir wneud sylwadau ynghylch yr hysbysiad yn ysgrifenedig at CNC i’r cyfeiriad isod erbyn Tachwedd 17, 2017.
Any person with an interest in the land may make representations regarding the notification in writing to NRW at the address below by 17th November 2017.
Gellir cael manylion llawn am yr hysbysiad gan gynnwys map, disgrifiad o’r safle a rhestr o weithrediadau a allai fod yn niweidiol a datganiad o farn CNC am reoli’r tir oddi wrth:
Full details of the notification including a map, site description and list of potentially damaging operations and a statement on NRW’s views about the management of the land can be obtained from:
Maes Newydd, Brittanic Way West, Llandarcy, Castell-nedd Port Talbot, Gorllewin Glamorgan, SA10 6JQ
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CITY residents are being urged to become local heroes and join in the campaign for Swansea to become the next UK City of Culture in 2021. Next month Swansea’s 2021 bid team is heading to Hull to make the city’s final pitch to win over judges in a competition that could create as many as 5,000 jobs. And residents can play their part in convincing #2021 judges that the city really wants the title by backing the bid on social media or signing up to be one of thousands of volunteers who’ll be needed in the celebration year. Among those who’ve already given their support to the bid is Hollywood actor and star of Twin Town, Rhys Ifans, the cult movie’s director, Kevin Allen, Rhod Gilbert, local legend Alan Curtis and hundreds of local artists, sports sars and community organisations. The programme will include new Festivals as well as support for growing
• UPON REFLECTION: We can all join in the fun on countdown to #Swansea2021 • THERE will be hundreds of street community activities and performances in Swansea inspired by the people and the history of our great city. • MICHAEL Sheen plans to stage a brand new production, provisionally called Sally Rhubarb at a range of locations around the city. • A MUSICAL inspired by the cult classic Twin Town could be performed in the city centre
• BONNIE Tyler could lead a unforgettable rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart featuring a huge crowd of volunteers on Swansea beach • ALSO planned are major new performances from the Wales National Opera and the National Dance Company Wales alongside visits from UK institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Turner Prize.
Sandfields is reaping the rewards of major housing renewal project A CITY community has been reaping the benefits of a multi-million pound housing renewal scheme. Schools, churches and a communal garden have all been included in a scheme that has seen more than 200 homes in the Swansea community of Sandfields receive upgrades to help lower annual energy bills. Swansea Council has recently started the third phase of the
Sandfields Renewal Area, installing external insulation to the homes of residents who have got on board with the scheme. Under the terms of the scheme, contractors who carry out the home improvements have also agreed to fund improvement work to community-based facilities. One of the latest upgrades has been to the communal shed at the Vetch
Community Garden. Andrea Lewis, Cabinet Member for Housing, Energy and Building Services, said: “The Sandfields renewal scheme is helping to provide a huge benefit for residents. “Alongside the home improvements, we are working with contractors in each of the phases to ensure the community also benefits from the scheme.”
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DOZENS of affordable homes will soon be constructed on land in Swansea that once accommodated a social club. Swansea Council has sold the Four Seasons site on Trallwn Road in Llansamlet for £400,000 to a local construction company called Morganstone, who will build 41 properties there for Pobl Group. The site has been empty and overgrown since the Four Seasons club was destroyed by a fire in 2011. Planning consent is in place for affordable social housing on the site, to be made up of 12 three-bedroom houses, 11
two-bedroom houses, six two-bedroom apartments, eight one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom bungalows. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “This is the latest example of the council making best use of our estate as we look to become more lean, efficient and commercial than ever before. “Also helping meet the need for affordable housing in Swansea, this scheme will improve the look of the area, with proceeds from the sale being reinvested back into council services.”
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Pledge delivers for you THOUSANDS of residents have been taking advantage of the council’s 48-hour pothole pledge. And the team behind the pledge have been re-doubling their efforts to fill potholes in as the winter weather kicksin. In the month of September alone more than 250 potholes were filled and one pothole being filled within three hours of it being reported. The pledge was launched in August last year and in that time well-over 5,000 have been filled-in within 48 hours. On top of that council PATCH repair have been visiting communities across the city in recent months carrying out re-surfacing and other road and pavement repairs. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment Services, said the 48-hour pledge has been one of the council’s major success stories over the past year. It’s aim is to manage small-scale holes in the road rather than larger resurfacing projects. He said: “Our pothole pledge was a straightforward way of responding to one of the biggest issues residents raise with ward members every day. “No-one likes to see potholes but they’re inevitable given the amount of wear and tear our roads get from the sheer amount of traffic and the weather. Our solution to the problem is extra investment and a promise to get the fixes done quickly.” Cllr Thomas said: “Just recently the
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ACCORDING to official Welsh Government statistics, Swansea’s roads are among the best-looked after in the country thanks to initiatives like PATCH and the work of the Pothole Repair Team. Often the team is on the case within hours of a pothole being reported. On one occasion in September a problem was fixed within three hours and, having seen it fixed so quickly, a grateful resident tweeted their thanks. This year the highways team won Service Team of the Year at the prestigious UK-wide Association for Public Service (APSE) thanks to the work they do maintaining roads every day. The PATCH team visits every ward at least once a year to carry out small-scale improvements and repairs to roads.
highways team won a UK-wide council service team of the year for their efforts in fixing potholes. “We also know local residents appreciate what we do as well because we’ve had positive feedback on what’s been done so far. Anyone who wants to report a pothole can do so online at www.swansea.gov.uk/potholes and if they include their email in the response we’ll let them know when the fix has been done.
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sQuid is on menu for school dinners ONLINE payments for school meals have been rolled-out across the city. The new system provided by sQuid allows parents or guardians to pay electronically for school meals and other school items. A number of payment methods are available so parents can choose which method suits them best. The system offers better safety and security and eliminates problems associated with the use of cash such as loss, theft, or bullying. This follows the successful launch of the system at many comprehensive schools in Swansea and has proved popular with parents and pupils.
We’re on Cloud 9 MARK it in your diaries – the Wales Airshow will be returning to Swansea on the weekend of Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1 next summer. The 2018 Airshow will be the eighth in Swansea and the fourth consecutive year it’s been held in the city. Figures show this summer’s Airshow – held on the first weekend of July – was worth £8.4 million to Swansea’s economy, with £6.7 million of that figure coming from visitors to the city.
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Let’s all join conversation IF YOU want to have your say on major initiatives by Swansea Council or its partner organisations, the best place to look is the council’s website at www.swansea.gov.uk/hav eyoursay Currently Mid and West Wales Fire Service is consulting on its corporate plan for the coming year and residents have a deadline of December 8 to respond. Chief Fire Officer, Chris Davies said: "We believe that we are extremely good value for money, however we know that we are going to have to continue to play our part in future budget reductions. We think it is important to have an ongoing, open discussion with the public about the services we provide and how we can continue to make improvements and future savings.” Among the most recent consultations to have featured on the ‘have your say’ site is consultation on the council’s gypsy traveller policy and a review of the Morriston Conservation Area.
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Influence our key decisions RESIDENTS have been having their say on a range of issues and strategies recently. Feedback is due in the coming months on porposals to introduce a voluntary smoke-free beach at Langland Bay to add to the one already operating at Caswell Bay. Comments from residents about the council’s Poverty and Prevention strategies are also being taken into account in preparing the final versions of the documents which will influence the council’s activities in these two priority areas in the coming years.
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
• TOP FORM: Head teacher Dylan Sear celebrates Crwys Primary’s attendance record with school council members A DRIVE to in improve pupil attendance in schools across Swansea is really paying off. Pupils are missing fewer lessons than many of their counterparts in Wales, which study after study has shown improves their chances of leaving school with better qualifications. Swansea has seen the third mostimproved attendance figure for comprehensive pupils during the last five years out of all 22 local authorities in Wales. The average attendance rate at secondary schools in the city now stands at 94.3%, up from 92.3% five years ago. Attendance figures for primary schools in Swansea was 95% for the last school year, compared to 93% in
our school’s story CRWYS Primary School is top of the attendance league, recording an impressive 96.6% rate in the last school year. Head Teacher Dylan Sear said: “It is something we are very proud of because we have focused on it heavily during the last two years.” Each September parents receive letters reminding them of the importance of not missing classes, attendance rates feature in pupils’ regular reports and the message is even carried outside of school in the local community newsletter. The children and their teachers celebrate good attendance at their Friday assemblies where they congratulate the class of the week. Each calendar month every pupil who has not missed a day receives a “golden ticket” for a prize draw and last July all 21 pupils who had a 100% record for the year also received book tokens. Mr Sear said what was equally important was ensuring that children enjoyed school and he has introduced more outdoor learning, on which he has given a presentation about to other headteachers.
2013/14. For both comprehensive and primary schools just 1.2% of absences were unauthorised. There has been a concerted effort to achieve this improvement and a range of measures have been introduced to
help. The latest figures come after a summer which saw GCSE and ALevel students in Swansea celebrated exam results well above the Welsh average.
Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Life Long Learning, Cllr Jennifer Raynor, said: “There is no doubt that the fewer lessons pupils miss the better their chances are of leaving school with qualifications that will enable them to continue in education or secure fulfilling employment. “One of the council’s main priorities is to ensure that all our young people have every opportunity to achieve their full potential. “That is why we have made a concerted effort to tackle attendance and we could not have achieved this without the help and support of schools, teachers and governors, and of course the pupils and their parents. “While this consistent improvement is extremely encouraging, we are determined to continue this progress.”
Take time to open up on treasured spaces PEOPLE across Swansea are being asked for their views on how to protect, manage, enhance and make better use of the city’s open spaces. The council is developing an action plan that aims to increase accessible open space and people’s access to it, designate and protecting open space, encourage community involvement and management and promote biodiversity and nature conservation. As part of the Open Space Strategy Consultation the council wants to hear the views of a wide range of local people of all ages so two questionnaires have
been prepared – one for under 16s and one for those who are older. Young people are being asked where they play, activities they like to do, whether they live near an open space and what could be done to encourage them to use them more. Those who are older are being asked for their views on the aims and objectives of the strategy and they can make suggestions or observations on how these can best be achieved. The consultation opens on November 13 and people can take part by visiting
www.swansea.gov.uk/haveyoursay Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “From the prom to our award winning parks to our well used and maintained sports pitches, Swansea’s residents and visitors already enjoy some of the best open spaces in Wales, if not the UK. “The aim of this strategy is to protect and enhance what we have and to ensure by 2025 Swansea has a vibrant and diverse range of quality parks and open spaces, well-distributed across the city.”
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LANDLORDS and their tenants are being urged to be good neighbours in their communities. Swansea Council’s HMO licensing team has contacted more than 700 HMO landlords across the city, offering them support and advice on what they need to do to keep their properties in good condition. At the same time the council’s recycling team has been targeting students living in HMOs with advice on how to manage their recycling responsibilities. On top of that the council is giving students a further nudge in the right direction with a one-stop web page offering advice on all things local, from recycling and registering for resident parking space to exploring Swansea and getting on the electoral roll. Andrea Lewis, Cabinet Member for Housing, Energy and Building Services, said that most HMO accommodation in the city is of a good standard and most landlords do the right thing.
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Plugging into electric dream SWANSEA Council will soon have 40 electric vehicles in its fleet. It means the council will have more electric vehicles on the road than any other local authority in Wales. The electric vehicles will be used by departments including waste management, highways, facilities and corporate building and property services. Work is also ongoing alongside local authority, university and health board partners in Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire to explore the potential to introduce more charging points for electric vehicles across South West Wales.
“Our HMO licensing team works tirelessly with landlords to promote good standards of accommodation. They carry out hundreds of inspections every year so that students and others living in HMOs feel safe and secure. “The information we’ve sent to landlords highlights their responsibilities and provides them with FIVE former city councillors information about arrangements they who served more than 130 need to put in place for situations like years between them have fire alerts, repairs and emergency been honoured for their situations. service to the city. “For example, any landlord who has The councillors – Ioan been issued with a HMO licence since Richard, Ceinwen Thomas, March, 2016, is obliged to share their June Stanton, John Newbury and Robert Davies, have all contact details with the occupiers of been declared Honorary adjacent properties so that they can be Alderman. Four of the contacted if there’s a problem.â€? individuals stepped down from She added: “Last year our officers their role as a councillor at the inspected almost 450 HMO properties local government elections in and while most were OK, we took May apart from Mr Davies who enforcement action and prosecuted a stood down as a councillor in • DOING RIGHT THING: HMOs make valuable number of landlords who were not 1996. contribution to rental sector doing the right thing. “Over the coming months we will be doing more spot checks to make sure landlords are complying with their 0 \ QDPH LV &KULV &RR]H DQG , DP WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH licences.â€?
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MARK Thomas, Cabinet Member for environment services, said: “Swansea is a university city and we welcome the many thousands of young people who’ve chosen to make our great community their home over the coming years. “We want to make it as easy as possible for students to fit in. That’s why we’ve put together a one-stop website that makes it easy for them to find out what the council can do for them and what they can contribute to their community by being good neighbours.� “We want students to feel welcome in Swansea and, at the same time, behave like good neighbours to those living around them by recycling at the right time and helping keep our streets free from litter and excessive noise, for example.� The student information web page can be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/students
Plantasia chipmunks have the wow factor NEW additions to the family mean Plantasia’s cute factor is now off the charts. Six baby chipmunks have recently arrived at the Parc Tawe attraction, adding to a collection of animals that also includes snakes, lizards and a green-winged Macaw. Other recent changes at Plantasia, which is run by Swansea Council, include the attraction’s eight terrapin turtles moving from an enclosure to the pond area to make them more visible for visitors. Maria Bowen, education officer at Plantasia, said: “All six baby chipmunks are now settling in well to their new
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home. “Chipmunks aren’t just cute – they’re also very busy and active creatures, so we hope they’ll be extremely popular with visitors of all ages. “Our six new arrivals will add to a fun visitor attraction that educates people about animals and wildlife from across the world.� Other animals in Plantasia include a reticulated python called Cuddles, an Asian water monitor lizard called Haku, tropical fish and a variety of exotic birds. Call 01792 474555 or have a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/plantasia for more information.
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Recycling and Rubbish Casgliadau Ailgylchu Collections 2018 a Sbwriel 2018 Which calendar should I use? Check the number in the top right corner of your 2017 calendar and replace it with the same numbered calendar from the opposite page.
What if I don’t have a calendar to check?
Pa galendr ddylwn i ei ddefnyddio? Gwiriwch y rhif yng nghornel dde uchaf calendar 2017 a’i newid gyda’r calendr â’r un rhif o’r dudalen gyferbyn.
Beth os nad oes gen i galendr i’w wirio?
• Use our online collection search at: www.swansea.gov.uk/recyclingsearch
• Defnyddiwch ein teclyn chwilio ar-lein yn: www.abertawe.gov.uk/chwiliogasgliadau
• Contact us to find out: recycling@swansea.gov.uk 01792 635600
• Cysylltwch â ni i gael gwybod: ailgylchu.ucc@abertawe.gov.uk 01792 635600
Make sure you select the correctly numbered calendar! (See opposite page) Sicrhewch eich bod yn dewis y calendr rhif cywir! (Gweler y dudalen gyferbyn)
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7 14 21 28
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July Gorffennaf T W Th Fr Sa Su M M I G S S 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31
6 13 20 27
1 8 15 22 29
1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
August Awst M T W Th Fr Sa Su Ll M M I G S S
September Medi M T W Th Fr Sa Su Ll M M I G S S
5 12 19 26
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
October Hydref M T W Th Fr Sa Su Ll M M I G S S
November Tachwedd M T W Th Fr Sa Su Ll M M I G S S
December Rhagfyr M T W Th Fr Sa Su Ll M M I G S S
1 8 15 22 29
5 12 19 26
1 8 15 22 29
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
6 13 20 27
1 8 15 22 29
7 14 21 28
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
2 9 16 23 30
4 11 18 25
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25