Swansea Leader - September 2015 by City and County of Swansea

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September 2015 inside

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City centre • OUR DIGITAL CITY: Pupils at schools in Swansea have been working with the DVLA to brush up on their digital skills and Swansea Council is playing its part in encouraging adults to get online too. More on page 7

CITY residents are being urged to join in the continuing debate about the future of their council’s services. The council’s transformation programme Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future has helped achieve savings of around £16m and a range of other benefits in the past year alone. But there’s still lots to do and the council will be turning to residents to listen to and learn from them about their ideas on developing and improving services in the coming months and years. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “The priorities of the people of Swansea are our priorities. Tackling poverty, Safeguarding the vulnerable, supporting pupil attainment, developing the city centre and building stronger and safer communities is what we do. “Over the coming years we’ve got to make savings of at least £81m due to increased pressure for services and a

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Get set to join debate on future of city’s services THE Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future programme is at the heart of the council’s improvement drive which will see services transformed and savings made. Consultation and engagement with staff and residents about the programme has gained positive feedback over the last two years and it’s now been endorsed by the Welsh Government’s financial watchdog, the Wales Audit Office. In its recent Corporate Assessment Report of the Council, the WAO praised the council for its performance so far and for the clarity and the sustainability of its plans to meet the challenges of the future.

reduction in our funding. But even if we didn’t have to face up to that challenge, we would still be wanting the council to move with the times, working with residents to make sure we focus resources on services people want and need.” Over the last two years the council has transformed services like adult social care, children’s services and education. It’s saved millions of pounds on back-office costs and, thanks to the support of residents, improvements in recycling rates is helping save on waste management.

The Council is also boosting its online presence so more people can do more business with the council more of the time with the introduction of new opportunities like renewing resident parking permits to add to other services like quick and easy ways to report littering, potholes and street light failures. Cllr Stewart said: “The council is also becoming more commercial by offering extra services above and beyond those we normally provide. We’ve already started doing that with a new Japanese Knotweed treatment service and there’s

more in the pipeline. “The idea behind this to use the skills and talents our staff already have to provide paid-for services, the proceeds from which we’ll be able to use to offset the cost of other services. “We are also looking at the possibility of developing affordable housing as part of a new strategy and projects involving community energy generation, one of which was approved in June. “There’s still lots to do and we need our residents, staff, local businesses and other organisations to look ahead and join in the debate about what the council should be doing in years to come. “Together we need to think about what services we can stop providing, where there is a sound basis for doing so. “We also want ideas from residents about what residents and communities are prepared to do for themselves and others, rather than always expect the council to do it and what role other agencies might play as well.”

We’re in the market for investment page 5

Potholes PATCH team fixing streets across city page 8

Why education is one of our top priorities page 9

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Standards team protects you from dodgy dealers COUNTERFEITERS selling fake clothes or cigarettes, scammers trying to con residents out of their hard-earned pensions have nowhere to hide in Swansea. The council’s trading standards team is going all out alongside partners like the police to protect residents from the unscrupulous, the dodgy or the downright illegal. Over the last three months alone six prosecutions have been brought by Swansea Council against people using Facebook to sell goods or services unlawfully. Trading standards teams have also

Why does trading standards matter? • Safeguarding vulnerable people and building sustainable communities are two of our top priorities and Trading Standards contributes to both. • In the last year trading standards officers carried out inspections of 100% of businesses regarded as high risk. • To find out more about our trading standards team and how they can help you go to www.swansea.gov.uk/tradingstandards

been visiting pensioners living in sheltered housing across the city to offer them advice on how to avoid falling foul of scammers. Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Well-being and Healthy City, said the work of trading standards often goes unnoticed because much of their effort is dedicated to preventing

residents from getting caught out and helping them stay safe. He said: “Their role is to help protect and build sustainable communities. Preventing cold-call cons, doorstep, postal or e-mail scammers help to ensure the vulnerable don’t get taken in. They also give residents consumer advice,

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help regulate street trading and make sure shop-keepers don’t break the law by selling goods like tobacco and alcohol to under-age children. “Our trading standards team also offer advice to businesses on lawful trading, including livestock, fair trading and food and drink. The vast majority of businesses comply with the law but our communities are also at risk from illegal traders selling counterfeit designer clothing, cigarettes and alcohol. “We will not hesitate to prosecute those who attempt to exploit our residents and we’ll also act strongly against those trying to sell very dangerous so-called ‘legal highs’.”

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• HAUL: Trading Standards officer Rhys Harries with a recent haul of counterfeit tobacco.

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PROMS in the Park, classic outdoor cinema and the Admiral 10k are among the activities to look forward to this autiumn as part of your city’s Enjoy Swansea initiative. Featuring operatic soprano Rebecca Evans and the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, the Proms will be held at Singleton Park on September 12. Presented by The One Show’s Alex Jones and Tim Rhys-Evans from Only Men Aloud, the event is one of many highlights featured in the action-packed Enjoy Swansea programme of events throughout September and October. Swansea Council is behind the Enjoy Swansea Campaign and many of the events contained within the programme. Other events include the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k on September 20, the Gower Triathlon on September 26 and Welsh rock group Bullet for my Valentine at the Brangwyn Hall on October 20. Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “It’s been a terrific summer of events including the Wales National Airshow and Paolo Nutini at Singleton Park, but our year-round Enjoy Swansea Bay events programme ensures that there’s still plenty for people to look forward to over coming months. “Top quality events have been arranged to mark occasions like Halloween and Bonfire Night, and anyone looking to get fit or conquer a • ENJOY REBECCA: Opera star Rebecca Evans will be headlining at Proms in the Park personal challenge will no doubt be relishing the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k and the Gower Triathlon. ENJOY Swansea make a difference tickets are already on sale for this because it helps support more than year’s panto at The Grand Theatre “The Enjoy Swansea Bay programme 5,500 jobs in the city’s tourist which features dancer and TV of events brings together all the great industry. personality Louie Spence starring in events happening in Swansea – It’s also why there’s always the Jack and the Beanstalk including those run by the Council and something going on at key times of Have a look at other event organisers - but it captures the year like October’s half-term and www.enjoyswanseabay.com for more them all under one campaign, making it in the countdown to Christmas. information on all forthcoming easy for residents and visitors to see at There’s lots to do at half-term and events. a glance what’s on, all year round.”

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Council diary markers WELCOME to your guide to Council meetings. Most meetings take place at 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

September 14 Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm September 16 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm September 17 Cabinet, 4pm September 21 Audit Committee, 2pm September 24 Council, 5pm September 28 Prevention and Social Care Reform Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm October 6 Democratic Services Committee, 4.30pm October 7 Education and Young People Cabinet Advisory Committee, 11am October 8 Communities Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm October 9 General Licensing Committee, 10am October 13 Planning Committee, 2pm Scrutiny Programme Committee, 4.30pm October 14 Corporate Services Cabinet Advisory Committee, 4pm October 15 Cabinet, 4pm October 20 Audit Committee, 2pm October 21 Development Cabinet Advisory Committee, 5pm October 22 Council, 5pm October 26 Prevention and Social Care Reform Cabinet Advisory Committee, 2pm Note: This listing is a correct listing and replaces the version carried in the printed version of Swansea Leader. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Have a say on HMOs

RESIDENTS are getting a chance to have their say on the next steps for a policy that directly affects thousands of city homeowners. There’s around 2,000 houses in multiple occupation in Swansea, particularly in the Uplands and Castle wards, which not only affect those who live in them but also the communities around them. Now the council is reviewing its HMO Licensing Policy before adopting a new one for 2016 and it wants to know what residents think. Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cllr David Hopkins said: “HMOs play an important role in meeting housing need in Swansea. We recognise they do require proper standards of management. “Our HMO Policy and licensing controls play an important part in that and we want to continue to work with landlords, tenants and residents to help ensure we can provide good quality accommodation for those who need it, while also working towards sustainable communities.” The HMO consultation is part of Swansea Council's Have Your Say campaign and you can read the draft policy and appendices on the Council’s website at www.swansea.gov.uk/hmocons ultation

Recycle permits offer

RESIDENTS who want to use vans or trailers to dispose of their household waste and recycling at two household recycling centres are being reminded they need special free permits. The warning comes as the current permit scheme is being replaced with a new one designed to deter traders from illegally using the sites to dispose of business waste at the expense of the residents of Swansea. Those who want to apply for a permit can apply by going to the council’s website at www.swansea.gov.uk/hwrcper mit and following the instructions.

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You can make your voice heard IF YOU’VE ever wanted to have your say on a regular basis about the services and activities of Swansea Council, now’s your chance. We’ve launched a recruitment drive for new members of our Swansea Voices Citizens’ Panel, a group of people we regularly contact to find out what residents think of what we do. Clive Lloyd, Cabinet Member for Transformation and Performance, said Swansea Voices plays a key role in influencing the way the council goes about its business. He said: “We’ve got a very strong track record on consultation and engagement with our residents. For example we’ve had tens of thousands of comments and

ideas from residents through the Local Development Plan process over the last few years. “And residents too have had an important say in the shape of Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future, our services transformation plan, with thousands of people taking part in the consultation. “Swansea Voices allows us to approach residents to do regular ‘temperature checks’ and gives them the opportunity to air their views and to have an input into council service planning and delivery, what people think of services we provide ranging from children’s services to potholes and street lighting, from graffiti removal to adult social care and leisure provision.”

Members of the Swansea Voices panel need no special qualifications or expertise. But they need to be resident in Swansea and be available to participate in the consultation three or four times a year. Members of the panel are not paid for their work. Cllr Lloyd said: “Our priorities are the priorities of all the people of Swansea. It’s important we listen to as many people as possible, not just to those who tend to shout the loudest. One of the ways we do this is by going out to consultation. Another is through Swansea Voices. Apply to join Swansea Voices or find out more about consultation in Swansea at www.swansea.gov.uk/haveyoursay

• HOME IMPROVEMENT: Amanda Diamond is delighted with her new kitchen.

Millions being invested to improve tenants’ homes SWANSEA Council is investing more than £270m in its housing stock over the next five years. Improvement works ranging from the installation of new bathrooms and kitchens to wall insulation schemes and gas boiler renewals will help the council reach the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020. The work that’s needed to reach the standard will vary from property to property and David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Good quality housing is vital to people’s health and wellbeing. Many hundreds of tenants have already benefitted from the

Why a commitment to housing matters A HOME is a cornerstone of family life and one of the council’s top priorities is building sustainable communities. David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Over the next five years, more than £270m will be invested in our housing stock, which shows how committed we are to reaching the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2020. The improvements programme, which is part-funded by the Welsh Government, will improve the lives of our tenants, boost the appearance of estates and help tackle poverty.”

introduction of new kitchens and bathrooms, better insulation and other improvements, but thousands more will soon be living in better homes too.” In the last two years, 377 properties

have benefited from new kitchens and bathrooms. A further 972 will have benefitted by the end of 2015, with many more properties due to benefit in future years. Close to 2,000 properties have

received external improvements in the last five years, ranging from wall insulation and re-cladding to new doors and new guttering. Over 875 properties are due to have similar improvements in the next three years. Drainage improvements and work to retaining walls will also take place on council estates across the city by the end of March next year, thanks to a £300,000 investment. Work is also on-going to refurbish council-owned blocks of flats. Work in Jeffrey Court is due to complete next year. Work at Matthew Street, should be complete by March, 2017, while Clyne Court improvements are should be finished in May, 2017.

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Get switched-on to street lights RESIDENTS are being urged to report any faults they find with street lights in their area. The council wants to hear about faulty lamps so they can be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. More than 16,000 street lights around the city have been upgraded with LED and other modern energy-saving devices over the last two years. The work is part of a three-year street lighting replacement programme in the city which is expected to save around £400,000 a year. The latest communities to benefit from the LED street lighting include Clydach, Birchgrove, Townhill and Mayhill (Main Roads). It’s easy to report a faulty street light just go online at www.swansea.gov.uk/reportit or you can call the highways team on the freephone 0800 317990.

• JUST NO PLACE LIKE IT: Our city’s award-winning market has taken a major refurbishment in it’s stride.

We’re in the market for city regeneration NEW shops, restaurants and offices are a step closer to being introduced in Swansea city centre. Developers on the shortlist to regenerate the Civic Centre and St David’s sites will submit final bids this month as a process of in-depth discussions draws to a close. Swansea Council is looking to appoint one or more development partners by the end of the year for schemes that will breathe new life into the city centre and waterfront. A mixed-use retail and leisure destination is proposed for the St David’s site that could also include a cinema and a public square. Landmark tourist developments and high-quality public spaces are

Our city centre is a top priority ECONOMIC regeneration of the city centre is one of our top priorities because it has impact for wealth-creation and local jobs. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “The city centre needs more people living and working there to thrive, why is why we’ll transform Kingsway into a thriving employment district. “Demolition work on the former Oceana nightclub building is due to start in the next few months and, subject to funding, we’ll look to build a new office development there as the first phase of a project we hope will attract high-quality businesses and innovative start-up companies.”

proposed for the Civic Centre site on Oystermouth Road. Each of the shortlisted bidders has also been asked how they’d best go about innovatively linking the Civic Centre and St David’s sites in future. Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “Swansea city centre

needs to be as vibrant and welcoming as possible, not just for the benefit of Swansea residents and visitors to the city, but also because it’s is a key economic driver of the entire Swansea Bay City Region. The shortlisted bids Swansea Council will consider include a

submission from Bellerophon, who are heading up a consortium bid including M&G (Prudential), Dawnus Construction and SSE & Apollo (IMAX). Bids from Queensberry Real Estate, Rightacre/Exemplar, Rivington Land and Acme, and Trebor Developments will also be considered. Other city centre improvements due to finish in coming months include the refurbishment of Swansea Market’s roof. The project is being funded by Swansea Council and the Building Enhancement Programme, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and has been in progress since January.

Folly sale makes sense for the budget MORE THAN 50 enquiries have been received about an historic Swansea folly since the structure first went on the market earlier this summer. Follies are generally defined as non-functional buildings that were constructed to enhance a natural landscape. The Swansea folly that’s for sale, located off Saunders Way in Sketty and originally known as the Belvedere, is a Grade II listed tower built between 1820 and 1830. Swansea Council has now organised more than

25 viewings on site. Detailed information packs are also being sent to 15 interested parties. Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “The amount of interest in the historic folly in Sketty has been most encouraging, so we’re expecting a number of formal bids for the property that we’ll consider in early September. The folly is just one of a large number of council-owned buildings and plots of land that are continuous review as we look to make best use of our estate.

“This shows how committed to we are to become more streamlined and efficient as we aim to make in-roads in a major budget deficit and protect as many services as possible for residents across the city.” Swansea Council has also now agreed to sell the site in Penplas that once accommodated Leo’s to a developer with close links to a discount supermarket chain. It’s hoped the sale will generate up to 80 jobs and lead to a new pub and restaurant on site too.

Track your trips on the Gower MORE THAN 1,000 people have downloaded an innovative new smartphone ‘This is Gower’ that aims to help them make the most of a trip to the area. Fifteen guided walking trails are featured on the app, which uses GPS smartphone technology to track a walker’s course and triggers audio clips and images at key moments. The app is one of a number of projects being delivered by the Gower Landscape Partnership supported by the Council. It can be downloaded free from either the iTunes app store or the Google Play android app store.

Faster internet access offer TIME could be running out for businesses in Swansea to get financial help to boost their broadband speeds. Applying for a broadband grant is easy. All businesses can enter their postcode at www.connectionvouchers.co.uk to check eligibility, choose a supplier and fill in an application form. Alternatively call 02902 788593 or log on to www.digitalcardiff.net Home-based businesses, shops, charities, not for profit organisations and commercial landlords can all apply.

Path nearly there A new section of cycle path is being constructed along Swansea’s Fabian Way to help provide a key link to the new university campus development. The £600,000 scheme is being completed ahead of the campus opening and will include new bus shelters along the way for public transport users.

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You can make the difference in boosting recycling rates THOUSANDS of householders are being asked to step up to the plate over the coming weeks and stop putting out their food and textile waste out for collection in black waste bags. We’ve launched our ‘Keep it Out’ campaign to encourage residents to recycle all of their household waste and avoid sending recyclable materials, particularly food and textiles, to landfill in black bags. Although the majority of residents in the county are now participating in some or all of the council’s kerbside recycling services, a recent survey suggests a significant

Why ‘Keep it Out’ campaign matters Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said improving recycling rates is a vital part of the council’s work. He said: “At a time when the council needs to make sure we’re spending our reducing budgets on the right kinds of things like education, social care and improving our environment,

proportion of recyclable materials are still being lost in black bags to landfill. The campaign aims to highlight how the food waste caddies are a much more secure and hygienic way to store waste food ahead of kerbside collection and promote the fact that

it makes no sense at all to have to divert some of that money to pay landfill fines because we’re not recycling enough. “By keeping food waste out of black bags and using the green caddies instead means fewer vermin attacks from rats and gulls, cleaner streets and more efficient services.”

the majority of textiles are recyclable. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said “We’ve seen a jump in the amount of waste we recycle in Swansea reach record levels. Between October and December

last year we even saw the rate hit the Welsh Government’s 58% target. But the figure for the whole year to March was just over 56.5% which means there’s still work to do if we’re to avoid a £200 fine from the Welsh Government for every tonne of waste by which we miss the

target.” Food waste was found to make up as much as 25% of black bag waste. It was surprising to find that a lot of food waste within the black bags was found to be in its original packaging. This includes packaged meats, and other food stuffs which have passed their expiry dates. If placed in the black bag this means that both the food and packaging will end up being landfilled. Eight percent of the black bag waste was found to be textiles and footwear. These items can be donated to charity, sold online, or placed in a clothes bank at any of our household waste recycling centres or at local supermarkets.

Residents back gulls campaign CITY residents and businesses are backing the #tidySwansea campaign aimed at reducing the amount of litter and bird droppings in our city centre. The council joined forces with city centre businesses in June to launch the ‘Feed the Bins, not the Birds’ campaign urging shoppers and visitors not to dump leftover snacks on the ground for seagulls and pigeons to devour. Litter enforcement officers will issue £75 fixed penalty notices to people who dump their unfinished snacks on the ground for gulls to peck. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Residents have told us that sorting out litter matters to them. One of our top priorities is building sustainable communities and working for a tidy Swansea will help us to deliver.” Jayne Holt from Treboeth said: “We’ve seen people just drop their food litter by the side of bins. This just encourages the birds to go and search through the litter for food. If people carry on feeding seagulls in the city centre they’ll keep coming back.” City centre trader Chris Parsons said: “The gulls are a nuisance. They’re not scared of us anymore and will happily dive-bomb people for whatever food they have in their hand. As long as people continue feeding • DON’T FEED THE BIRDS: Our campaign is a response to residents’ call for a crackdown on littering. them there’s no need for them to go anywhere else.”

We’re tackling sandy shore World-wide praise deserved

A PILOT scheme to help reduce the amount of sand blown onto Swansea’s foreshore is being introduced. The scheme, part-funded by Natural Resources Wales as part of the Tawe natural resource management trial, will include work to re-establish dunes further seawards on Swansea beach at locations close to the Slip Bridge and

the Civic Centre. Wooden fencing will be installed to help the dunes form and to prevent trampling so that dune vegetation can become established. Works will also take place to leave a four to five metre gap between the sea wall and the newly-formed dunes. The pilot scheme follows the advice from experts in coastal geomorphology.

VISITORS from across the world are giving our city the thumbs-up. TripAdvisor, the world’s biggest travel website, has awarded both Swansea Market and the Brangwyn Hall Certificates of Excellence. The awards celebrate excellence in hospitality and are only given to places that consistently get great reviews on TripAdvisor.

Swansea Council runs Swansea Market and the Brangwyn Hall and Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “Everyone involved in Swansea Market and the Brangwyn Hall deserves great praise because this recognition has come about thanks to terrific feedback from the public.”

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Children crack code to digital city SWANSEA is getting ahead of the game in making sure its young people have computer skills fundamental to 21st Century careers. Schools across the city have been teaming up with local companies like the DVLA and Swansea University to open up a world of computer coding to pupils. The DVLA Code Clubs are run by volunteers from DVLA’s Systems Development team and the move aims to introduce a wealth of ICT careers to the city’s young people and develop Swansea’s skill base to attract hi-tech companies and boost the local economy in future too. Jen Raynor, Swansea Council Cabinet member for Education, said: “The ICT needs of pupils is changing as more and more youngsters are familiar with the general use of digital technology in their day to day lives. “Code is at the heart of all computer software technology. Understanding the principles provides young people with an additional range of skills and inspires those who have the potential to build this into a successful career.” Mark Jones, Head of DVLA Systems Development , said: “We’ve had a fantastic response from these schools. The clubs will help ensure that DVLA has the skills and talent to manage and deliver our services now and in the future.”

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We’re all set for community fest OUR city’s transgender community will be celebrating a fourth community festival in early November. They’ll be joining up with the general public for the Transgender Sparkle Event at the National Waterfront Museum on November 7. The event goes on from 11am – 4.30pm and from 7pm until midnight. There will be information and retail stalls, professional make-up demonstrations, guest speakers and evening entertainment from 7pm including local performers and a resident DJ. Entrance is free during the day. The evening event will cost £10 each and more information’s available on 01792 346299 or by visiting www.tawebutterflies.co.uk

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Why it’s easier than ever to enjoy our online services QUEUING at the city centre Contact Centre is set to become a thing of the past thanks to a revolution in the way Swansea Council is dealing with its customers. We’ve transformed our technology and online services to make it much easier for residents and businesses in the city to do business such as renewing parking permits or reporting council tax changes from their smartphone or tablet. The aim is to make services faster and more convenient for people leaving them more time to do the things they really want to be doing. Clive Lloyd, Cabinet Member for

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RESIDENT parking permits are free and from mid-September it’ll be easier than ever to renew them. Permits are useful to have but renewal has been a bit of a chore. Under new arrangements those who don’t have to change any details on their permits will save a lot of hassle for because they’ll be able to do it online quickly and easily. Permit holders who don’t have access to a smartphone or a computer will be able to use a PC at their local library or the contact centre. There’s more about how to enjoy the benefits of going online at www.swansea.gov.uk/getswanseaonline

Transformation and Performance, said: “We know people don’t want to be travelling to the Civic Centre to do something they could do at home or while they are out and about. The flip side of this for the Council is that an increase in the amount of business done online improves efficiency and means inquiries get dealt with more quickly.

“Our web pages and IT systems have been comprehensively overhauled, allowing people to carry out a load of business online, such as applying for or renewing a residents’ parking permit.Self-service screens have also been introduced in the Civic Centre to cut down waiting times.” A “Do it Online” campaign is

helping raise awareness of business with the Council that can be done quickly online and without the need to travel. Measures have been introduced to ensure those without internet access or the skills to go online are supported. These include a new Digital Zone in the Civic Centre reception area where a bank of PCs are available for people to carry out their business online with the support of friendly and professional Contact Centre staff. Courses and drop-in sessions designed to help people in Swansea get online have been a big hit and will continue into the autumn as the Get Swansea Online campaign continues.

Your chance to dip into transformation fund RESIDENTS have the chance to take control of the services and facilities from the Council to enhance their communities. The Community Action Transformation Fund is specifically designed to help residents and groups get started with taking on the kind of services or projects they would like to see within their communities, which would save Council taxpayers’ money while being better tailored to local

wants and needs. Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council said its part of a major change in the way the Council works. He said: “One of the ways we are doing that is by supporting the community to choose which assets already owned by the Council they may want to take control of and manage for the benefit of the community. Groups such as Community Councils, local resident groups or sports clubs would then

take the decision that they could take over these services given the right knowledge, training and certain other resources.” Cllr Stewart said: “This idea came out of our ongoing consultation with residents about Sustainable Swansea - Fit For the Future people asked for this fund and we listened.” To find out more go to www.swansea.gov.uk/communityactiontransformati onfund

SWANSEA residents are being urged to act now to make sure they are on the new electoral register. Swansea Council’s elections team have written to almost 7,000 people in the city who are not currently individually registered to vote. Anyone currently on the Electoral Register but who is not individually registered will be removed from the Electoral Register when it is revised on December 1 this year. It’s easy to check eligibility Go to www.swansea.gov.uk/electoral query and choosev the option in the enquiry box “Find out if I am registered to vote”.

Motorists warned of camera van MOTORISTS have been issued with parking fines after being caught parking in bus stops and on zig zags outside schools. A parking enforcement van was brought in at the beginning of the year to clamp down on illegal parking near schools and to address ongoing complaints from transport companies about buses not being able to pull into bus stops. Local transport operators and head teachers have welcomed the clampdown which has seen 3,500 penalty notices issued.

LSB welcomes you SWANSEA’S Local Service Board (LSB) has thrown open its doors for the first time. The LSB is a joint effort between city business representatives, the voluntary sector and public organisations working together to tackle issues that matter to local residents. If you want to find out more about the LSB go to www.swansea.gov.uk/lsb

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Homes We are back in use SWANSEA Council helped bring 456 empty private dwellings back into use last year. The success, which covers the period from April 2014 to March 2015, came about thanks to a combination of reactive and pro-active work. Statutory notices were issued and enforced sales were carried out in the most extreme cases where money was owed to the council. Detailed advice was also sent out to all empty property owners to make them aware of available help and to highlight how they could lose income by keeping a property empty. Some of the help at hand includes advice on interest free loans and VAT discounts. General guidance on lettings has also been made available. Some of the buildings returned to use have been rented out, converted to flats or let to holidaymakers. Cllr David Hopkins, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, said: “These figures show we’re doing all we can to bring empty, privately-owned dwellings back into use. This is important because they can become dilapidated eyesores that are easy to break into and often attract antisocial behaviour. Empty dwellings are also a lost housing resource that can cause damp to adjoining properties.

Tourism boost to city jobs HUGELY-positive new figures show tourism was worth more than £390 million to the Swansea Bay economy last year. The figures for 2014 released by STEAM (The Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Model) show a 5.35% increase in visitor spend on the previous year. The number of visitors who came to Swansea Bay was also up to 4.47 million – a 2.8% increase on 2013. More than 1.5 million of these visitors stayed in the area for a holiday or a short break – a 9.4% rise on the year before. This translates into 5,910 jobs now supported by tourism.

September 2015

can help see off knotweed

RESIDENTS are to get the opportunity to get their Japanese knotweed problem treated with a little help from council experts. The council has introduced a new service that will aim to use its years of experience in tackling the issue on public land to help residents tackle the problem in their own backyards. The initiative could help hundreds of homeowners deal with a plant that is among the most invasive in Britain and among the hardest of plant problems to resolve. The new service is part of Swansea Council’s

innovative new commercialisation programme which aims to use council expertise to develop new businesses, the proceeds from which will help maintain provision of core services like education and social care. Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “Anyone who’s had to put up with Japanese knotweed knows that standard weedkiller doesn’t touch it and the tiniest amount left behind will re-grow quickly during the growing season. “Infestations can not only take over your garden and damage your plants, they can also damage property and even affect property values.

“As a council we have a responsibility to adequately control it on our own patch and in council house tenants’ gardens. But private householders have always been responsible for what happens on their own ground. “Now the treatment service we’re offering will bring forward the expertise we’ve built up over the last 20 years in the treatment of Japanese knotweed to help householders and businesses deal with the problem. How much it will cost will depend on the extent of infestation.” Find out more about the knotweed service at www.swansea.gov.uk/getknotweedtreated

• ON THE MOVE: Our PATCH road repair team have visited more than 20 communities so far this year

Our repair team are down your way fixing potholes MORE than 4,000 – that’s how many potholes and other road defects have been fixed so far in 2015. The work, carried out by Swansea Council, includes the PATCH team (Priority Action for Community Highways) that spends an intensive week in all 32 city wards from midApril to December every year. The team has already visited more than 20 communities this year, stretching from Bonymaen in the east to Pennard in the west, and from Mawr in the north to the city centre in the south. Areas on the western fringes of Swansea such as Penclawdd,

Potholes: We asked, you said, we did YOU’VE told us fixing potholes is one of your top priorities. It’s one of the reasons why the council has invested an extra £2m in dealing with the issue over the last two years. Take a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/patch to find out when the PATCH scheme is in a community near you. Other areas soon to benefit include Penderry, Bishopston, Mayals and Newton. Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/highwayproblems to report road damage or call 0800 132081.

Gorseinon, Loughor, Gowerton and Pontarddulais will benefit by the end of October. Killay, Dunvant, West Cross and Mayals are among the communities the team will then visit in November and December. The PATCH work is in addition to other Swansea Council teams who are

out and about every day to inspect the city’s roads, fill in potholes and fix other road defects. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “The combination of our PATCH team with other road maintenance staff means we’ve been able to catch up

with a lot of the damage our roads endured last winter. It’s only natural that cold and wet weather will have an impact on our roads, but people can rest assured that we have inspectors out and about every day whose job it is to identify damage and schedule repairs according to priority. “Despite our best efforts, it’s inevitable that motorists will often spot potholes and other issues that need addressing before we do, so we’d urge people to let us know if they see road damage that needs fixing. “Our road repair teams do a terrific job in sometimes tricky weather to keep the city moving and they welcome the support they get.”

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• SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: An artist impression of how a new Gorseinon Primary may look in the years ahead.

Chance of a lifetime beckons for school A CHANCE of a lifetime for the children of Gorseinon is beckoning with the unveiling of designs for a new primary school for their community. At the moment youngsters at Gorseinon Primary School are spread out across three sites in buildings not fit for 21st century education. Now Swansea Council has a window of opportunity to build a brand new £6m school right in the heart of the community that will benefit children for years to come. Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member for Education, said the school community is desperate to see pupils brought together on the same site for the first time in the school’s history.

why we invest in pupil attainment PUPIL attainment and education is a top priority for the council. Our QEd programme is investing millions of pounds in new schools and upgraded schools. A planning application is due to be published in the coming weeks which will give Gorseinon residents the opportunity to have a further say on the school project following public engagement which took places in February and March. To find out more go to www.swansea.gov.uk/gorseinonprimaryproject

She said: “I’ve seen the new draft designs, they are fantastic and it would be an amazing moment if we can make these dreams a reality. It would be such a transformation from the conditions in which children as young as three are learning. “I know parents would support me in saying that teachers and staff working in the current school

buildings are doing a brilliant job in trying circumstances. “The infant school where they teach four to eight year olds doesn’t have green space and some external walls are being held up with wooden buttresses.” She said the council’s plans for a new Gorseinon Primary School on Parc y Werin are making progress.

But she said that owing to the way in which the Welsh Government would fund it’s half of the costs it’s unlikely a new school could get built if work doesn’t start this financial year. She said: “There was lengthy and detailed public engagement earlier this year. We also looked at a range of options for the location of a new Gorseinon Primary School and the Parc y Werin proposal was the most compelling. “The new school would be located in the heart of its community and only around 12% of the park would be taken up by the new school building. We all want to transform the education environment for the children of Gorseinon. We can do that, but we need to act quickly.”

Pupils’ joy at their 21st century home MORE Swansea pupils than ever are heading back to school into state-of-the-art classroom facilities designed to inspire education success. Swansea Council’s QEd 21st Century Schools programme is seeing millions of pounds invested in improving school facilities across the city. And just this month pupils from Burlais Primary School became the latest to move into brand new classrooms in a new multi-million school. Cllr Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “Swansea is a hive of school improvement

activity and that’s really good news because all the evidence shows improved school environments promote progress in learning.” The new £8.25m Burlais Primary School has risen out of the lower section of Cwmbwrla Park to replace the school’s Victorian-era buildings with a campus fit for 21st century Primary education. The new school includes a nursery and a Special Teaching Facility for children with speech and language difficulties and best of all it’s set within an improved park that not just the youngsters but also

the whole community can enjoy. Meanwhile work is starting on a multi-million pound extension at Pentregraig and the YGG Lon Las new school project is moving forward too. Its part of the Council’s Quality in Education (QEd) programme aimed at improving education by improving school environments. Funding is through Welsh Government grants and moneys raised by Swansea Council through capital asset receipts. For the latest on the school developments head to http://www.swansea.gov.uk/qed

CAPTAIN Jack, Swansea Council’s school meals cheerleader, is hoping families will be throwing lunchboxes overboard this month. The Council’s school meals mascot wants to welcome more pupils than ever as part of his healthy eating crew in September so mums, dads and carers need not worry about buying new lunch boxes or how to fill them every day with a good meal. Primary school lunchtime meals will be charged at a value-for-money £2.20 a day including a main, vegetables, dessert and drink. A salad bar and bread basket is also available within the price. Parents and carers are also being offered information on eligibility for free school meals and how to make a claim for pupils new to the service this term too. Parents fill out a form just once to claim a free school meal. Details on everything you need to know and an online application form are available at http://www.swansea.gov.uk/fre eschoolmeals

Morriston Comp’s an award-winner MORRISTON Comprehensive has scooped a prestigious award because its new building has crime prevention built into key aspects of its design. The £22m rebuild of the city secondary has been awarded a national Police Secured by Design certificate for measures from modern fencing and layout to state-ofthe-art CCTV on site. The rebuild was funded by the Welsh Government and Swansea Council.

Sing it out proud RIGHTS Respecting Swansea pupils at Penyrheol Comprehensive school are spreading the message of tolerance throughout the city with a song written and performed in Welsh. The song, ‘’Run galon sy gyda ni’ or ‘Our hearts are all the same’, has scooped an award from the Show Racism the Red Card charity. It will be shared with schools in the city as a theme tune for respect and tolerance.

Let’s go safely THOUSANDS of primary school pupils have been putting their best foot forward to learn how to go safe on city streets. As pedestrians or cyclists 5,000 pupils in more than 50 primary and secondary schools have become competent and confident in road thanks to the council’s road safety service.

PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 DYFFRYN ROAD AND PANTGLAS, GORSEINON 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 14/09/2015, 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 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME DYFFRYN ROAD West side From a point 10 metres north of its junction with the northern kerb line of Pantglas to a point 10 metres south of its junction with the southern kerb line of Pantglas. PANTGLAS Both sides From its junction with the western kerb line of Dyffryn Road to a point 20 meters west of that junction. Dated: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER FRAMPTON ROAD JUNCTION WITH RUFUS LEWIS AVENUE, PENYHEOL, 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 14/09/2015, 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 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 FRAMPTON ROAD South West side From a point 10 metres south west of the south western kerbline of Rufus Lewis Avenue to a point 10 metres north east of the north eastern kerbline of Rufus Lewis Avenue RUFUS LEWIS AVENUE North West side From its junction with the south western kerbline of Frampton Road to a point 40 metres south west thereof South East side From its junction with the south western kerbline of Frampton Road to a point 22 metres south west thereof Dated: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSED ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’, MANSEL STREET AND CECIL ROAD. GOWERTON, SWANSEA NOTICE 2015 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 in the Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Department at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN by application to main reception quoting reference DVT-00207550/FJW. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN by the 30/09/2015. 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

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SCHEDULE 2

SPRUCE WAY: East and West sides

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Home Farm Way to a point 20 metres north thereof. (For clarification this includes the roundabout gyratory junction of Home Farm Way, Spruce Way and Ffordd Dillwyn Llewellyn)

B4296 CECIL ROAD / MANSEL STREET South side From a point 64 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Talbot Street on B4296 Cecil Road to a point 94 metres west of the junction with the western kerbline of Talbot Street on Mansel Street. Dated: 1st September 2015 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: HOME FARM WAY, SPRUCE WAY AND FFORDD DILLWYN-LLEWELLYN, PENLLERGAER, 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 14/09/2015, 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

Dated: 1st September 2015 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 & LOADING ONLY 8AM – 6PM CHRISTOPHER ROAD, ORPHEUS ROAD AND DENBIGH CRESCENT, CLYDACH SPRINGFIELD ST, PENRICE ST, TAWE VIEW CRESCENT AND BANWELL ST, MORRISTON 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 14/09/2015, 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 herein which relate to the length or lengths of streets referred hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME.

SCHEDULE 2

CHRISTOPHER ROAD (BOTH SIDES)

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

From its north western kerb line junction with Clydach Road for a distance of 150 metres in a north westerly direction.

HOME FARM WAY: North and South sides From its junction with the eastern kerbline of the A483 to a point 126 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Spruce Way. (For clarification this includes the roundabout gyratory junction of Home Farm Way, Spruce Way and Ffordd Dillwyn Llewellyn) FFORDD DILLWYN LLEWELLYN: East and West sides From its junction with the southern kerbline of Home Farm Way to a point 19 metres south thereof. (For clarification this includes the roundabout gyratory junction of Home Farm Way, Spruce Way and Ffordd Dillwyn Llewellyn)

ORPHEUS ROAD (South East Side) From its south western kerb line junction with Christopher Road for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction. ORPHEUS ROAD (North West Side) From its south western kerb line junction with Christopher Road for a distance of 17 metres in a south westerly direction. DENBIGH CRESCENT (Both Sides) From its north eastern kerb line with Christopher Road for a distance of 18 Continued on next page

PUBLIC NOTICES metres in a north easterly direction.

East side

TAWE VIEW CRESCENT (Both sides)

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Welcome Lane to a point 84 metres south thereof

From its western kerb line junction with Springfield Street for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction. PENRICE STREET (Both sides) From its western kerb line junction with Springfield Street for a distance of 5 metres in a westerly direction.

(For clarification this restriction will now become part of the Controlled Parking Zone Traffic Regulation Order for Swansea Boulevard) B4489 CASTLE STREET

SPRINGFIELD STREET (West Side)

West side

From its southern kerb line junction with Penrice Street for a distance of 3 metres in a southerly direction.

Between points 76 metres south and 81 metres south of the southern kerbline of College Street

From its northern kerb line junction with Penrice Street for a distance of 3 metres in a northerly direction.

(For clarification this restriction will now become part of the Controlled Parking Zone Traffic Regulation Order for Swansea Boulevard)

From its southern kerb line junction with Tawe View Crescent for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction. From its northern kerb line junction with Tawe View Crescent for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction. SCHEDULE 3 LOADING ONLY 8AM – 6PM. BANWELL STREET (North Side) Between points 7 metres and 13 metres west of the western kerb line junction of Martin Street (B4603).

B4489 HIGH STREET / STRYD FAWR East side Between points 76 metres north and 83 metres north of the northern kerbline of Kings Lane Dated: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

Dated: 1st September 2015 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 HIGH STREET CORRIDOR SCHEME, CASTLE WARD, 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 14/09/2015, 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

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015

SCHEDULE 6

PLEASANT STREET & KING STREET, SWANSEA

PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

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 14/09/2015, 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.

From a point 4 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Orchard Street for 27 metres in an easterly direction.

SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals herein which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto. SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, NO LOADING / UNLOADING AT ANY TIME. PLEASANT STREET North Side

KING STREET

For clarity: this will cover the full width of King Street. Dated: 1st September 2015 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 DRIVING PRINCESS WAY, 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 14/09/2015, 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.

South Side

SCHEDULE 1

From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road for 18 metres in a easterly direction. From its junction with the western kerb line of Richard’s Place for 13 metres in a westerly direction. From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Richard’s Place to its junction with the western kerbline of Orchard Street a distance of 28 metres.

REVOCATIONS

SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 3

PROHIBITION OF DRIVING.

PERMIT HOLDERS ONLY AT ANY TIME.

PRINCESS WAY

SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS

PLEASANT STREET

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.

South Side

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 EXTENSION TO EXISTING 1966 CONTROLLED ZONE - PROHIBITION OF WAITING - MON – SAT 8.30AM – 6.00PM

WORCESTER PLACE

From the north western most point of No.8 Clifton Hill for a distance of 85 metres in a north westerly direction.

(For clarification this restriction will now become part of the Controlled Parking Zone Traffic Regulation Order for Swansea Boulevard)

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015

PRINCESS WAY

PROHIBITION OF WAITING LOADING AND UNLOADING AT ANY TIME

From its junction with the southern kerbline of Welcome Lane to a point 15 metres south thereof

of Alexandra Road a distance of 11 metres.

From its junction with the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road for 23 metres in a easterly direction. From its junction with the western kerb line of Orchard Street for 42 metres in a westerly direction.

CLIFTON HILL, PROHIBITION OF WAITING

CLIFTON HILL

West side

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South Western Side

SCHEDULES

From its junction with the northern kerbline of Caer Street to its junction with the southern kerbline of College Street/ The Kingsway.

From a point 18 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road, to a point 13 metres west of the western kerb line of Richard’s Place a distance of 33 metres.

For clarity: this will cover the full width of Princess Way between the designated points.

SCHEDULE 4

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

NO STOPPING EXCEPT BUSES PLEASANT STREET North Side From a point 23 metres east to a point 47 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Alexandra Road a distance of 24 metres. SCHEDULE 5

Dated: 1st September 2015

LOADING ONLY AT ANY TIME

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

PLEASANT STREET North Side From a point 47 metres east to a point 58 metres east of the eastern kerb line

Dated: 1st September, 2015

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 NEATH ROAD, HAFOD & THE SURROUNDING STREETS NOTICE: the Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended). The Continued on next page

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 30/09/2015 quoting Ref: DVT209194. SCHEDULES NEATH ROAD, HAFOD & THE SURROUNDING STREETS 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 PROPOSED 7.5t WEIGHT RESTRICTION EXCEPT FOR ACCESS ORDER. B4603 NEATH ROAD From Normandy Road roundabout to the A483/ B4489 New Cut Road. PENTREMAWR ROAD From the B4603 Neath Road to the B4489 New Cut Road – for its entire length. For their entire lengths Vivian Street, Bowen Street, Graham Street, Glyn Street, Morgan Street, Monger Street, Aberdyberthi Street, Villiers Street, Jersey Street, Earl Street, Grandison Street, Maliphant Street, Tawe Avenue, Philadelphia Lane, Odo Street, Gerald Street & Hafod Park. Dated: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

This order revokes all previous orders insofar as the length or lengths of streets are referred to herein.

SCHEDULE 2

HEOL Y CWMDU

20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE

North West side

WAUN ROAD From its junction with the southern kerbline of B4620 Glebe Road to a point 460 metres south thereof

From its junction with the south western kerbline of Carmarthen Road for a distance of 210 metres in a generally south westerly direction

VERSIL TERRACE

South East side

From its junction with the western Waun Road to a point 12 metres west thereof

From its junction with the south western kerbline of Carmarthen Road for a distance of 215 metres in a generally south westerly direction

WAUN CLOSE For its entire length SCHEDULE 3 TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES It is proposed to introduce a series of traffic calming measures along Waun Road in accordance with the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999. These features will be located as follows – WAUN ROAD - Speed Humps • At a point 95 metres south of the southern kerbline of B4620 Glebe Road. • At a point 285 metres south of the southern kerbline of B4620 Glebe Road. • At a point 380 metres south of the southern kerbline of B4620 Glebe Road. • At a point 470 metres south of the southern kerbline of B4620 Glebe Road. Dated: 1st September 2015 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 2015

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

PROPOSED 20MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE AND TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES

HEOL Y CWMDU, COCKETT, SWANSEA

WAUN ROAD AND WAUN CLOSE ORDER 2015 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 30th September 2015 quoting reference DVT-00209563/RDC. SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS

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 30/09/2015 quoting Ref: DVT209716. 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

PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME

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: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

ACCESS ROAD TO ALDI STORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea

PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 CRICKHOWELL PLACE / MANSEL ROAD, BONYMAEN, 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 Rd, 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 30/09/2015 quoting Ref: DVT00209706. SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2015 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME ST ILLTYD’S CRESCENT AND LONGFORD CRESCENT, 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 30/09/2015 quoting Ref: DVT209813.

MANSEL ROAD

SCHEDULES

North west side

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

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

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: 1st September 2015 Patrick Arran Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement Civic Centre Swansea