Swansea Leader - February 2017

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• GREAT SPORTS: Wales manager Chris Coleman, table tennis star Paul Karabardak (pic courtesy Evening Post), mixed martial arts star Brett Johns (pic courtesy Rob Melen), and Paralympian and Wales National Pool Swansea swimmer Aaron Moores head shortlists in the Swansea Sports Awards.

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head teachers, taking overall spending on education services to well above £160m a year.

Rob Stewart, Council Leader, said: “The consultation process has helped ensure the priorities of the people of Swansea are our priorities as well.

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thinking about the things that matter to them such as good facilities in which to learn.”

He added: “We are doing more with less because the council is becoming smarter, leaner and more efficient. We’ve automated services so more often people can do business with us when they want 24/7 rather than when we can.

“We’re also working with local communities who want to support services in their areas and we’re providing social services sooner to promote health and wellbeing and prevent problems later.

“Despite budget reductions due to the austerity agenda, independent inspectors rate our priority services like education and social services very highly and they say we are in a good position to carry on delivering for the people of Swansea day in, day out in the years ahead.”

Key features of budget plans: • Budget of well over £400m for 2017/18, incorporating over £100m for social services and around £50m on recycling, libraries and other services • Proposed increase in funding for schools and wider education services • Around £16m of further savings

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SWANSEA Council is aiming to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in the coming year on services which touch the lives of residents every day.

The council spends the equivalent of £4,000 on every household in every community in Swansea ranging from early morning recycling collections to late-night road gritting, from children’s education to elderly and disability care. Later this month councillors will decide how the council’s budget is going to be spent in the year ahead.

Thanks to a month-long consultation the views of hundreds of residents, young people and staff will be taken into account before decisions are made.

Among the proposals on the table is an increase in funding for our schools which will go directly to

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TIMBER frames for the first new council homes in a generation have started to go up on land off Milford Way in Penderry.

The ten two-bedroom homes and eight one-bedroom apartments have been designed to innovative Passivhaus standards, which means they’ll be extremely energy efficient because of the inclusion of in-built measures that will reduce the need for heating.

Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Next Generation Services, said: “UK Government restrictions which had been in place since the 1980s that meant we were unable to build new

investment that makes a difference MORE than 2,000 council homes in Swansea will benefit from the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms in 2017/2018.

Council homes in areas including Cwm Felin Fach, Llanllienwen, Caemawr and Clase are among those where improvement works will be carried out.

Similar works have already been finished at many council homes in areas like Penlan, Gendros and Waunarlwydd.

council homes for many years have recently been lifted, so we’re now able to construct the first new council homes in a generation here in Swansea.

“The exciting new scheme on Milford Way will inform other council home construction schemes in Swansea in future as we look to tackle the city’s lack of affordable

housing, make inroads into fuel poverty and help Swansea further reduce its carbon footprint.

“We’re also looking to maximise the use of the local supply chain who are carrying out the construction work on behalf of our corporate building and property services team, so projects of this nature will generate jobs, boost skills and benefit

local suppliers as well.

“We hope some of the homes on Milford Way will be finished and ready for occupation by the spring.”

Work is also planned to start this year on a similar Passivhaus scheme on land off Ffordd-y-Bryn in Birchgrove.

Cllr Lewis said: “These are among several on-going projects in Swansea that will make a real difference to people’s lives by tackling poverty and improving standards of health and well-being for many thousands of residents.

“Funded by revenue from council rents and support from the Welsh Government, we are investing £260m in our existing housing stock.

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THE WRONG STUFF: Haul of counterfeit goods included fake designer labels and dangerous electricals.

FAKE designer goods manufacturers, illicit tobacco sellers and scammers are finding out the hard way that targeting Swansea residents is not a good business idea.

Our trading standards team is helping lead the crackdown on counterfeit goods, dodgy cigarettes and cold-callers trying to take unsuspecting residents for a ride.

Just before Christmas trading standards officers led an operation that resulted in the seizure of £1m worth of knock-off versions of Nike trainers, Kylie Jenner cosmetics and Ugg boots.

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How we’re protecting you from the con-merchants SCAMMERS are being warned there’s no place for them in Swansea after the council issued a series of warnings about cold-call scams.

Scammers have tried to pass themselves off as council or even lottery staff offering residents cash opportunities in exchange for their banking details and PIN numbers.

If you get calls of that kind don’t hand over any details. Instead report it to our scambusters’ helplines on (Welsh) 03454 04 05 05 or (English) 03454 04 05 06.

It capped a year of activity which saw prosecutions for selling illegal tobacco and on-going campaigns to warn the unwary of the latest scams.

Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “Trading standards is a vital council service which is dedicated to protecting consumers and their families here in Swansea and

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“Counterfeit tobacco is, for example, completely unregulated and often contains large amounts of contaminates over and above what is found in legal tobacco, adding seriously to the health risks.”

Knock-off clothing and cosmetics pretending to be top-of-the-range designer products are not only

shoddily-produced but can be a health hazard too.

Cllr Child said: “Overall the preChristmas counterfeit products raid yielded six vehicles crammed full of Kylie Jenner cosmetics, Ugg boots, GHD hair straighteners and fake MAC makeup sets.”

The council became involved after investigating complaints locally from consumers who had purchased goods via social media sites including Facebook and Instagram.

Cllr Child said: “Our general rule of thumb for consumers who might be taken in by counterfeit goods or scams is broadly the same: if an offer seems too good to be true then it probably is.”

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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

February 7 Planning, 2pm February 8 Education and Young People CAC, 4pm February 9 Communities CAC, 2pm Cabinet, 4pm February 10 General Licensing, 10am February 13 Scrutiny Programme, 4.30pm February 14 Audit Committee, 2pm February 15 Development CAC, 4pm February 16 Cabinet, 4pm February 20 Prevention and Social Care Reform CAC, 11am February 23 Council, 5pm March 7 Planning, 2pm March 8 Education and Young People CAC, 4pm March 9 Communities CAC, 2pm March 10 General Licensing, 10am March 13 Scrutiny Programme, 4.30pm March 14 Audit Committee, 2pm March 15 Development CAC, 4pm March 16 Cabinet, 4pm March 23 Council, 5pm March 28 Audit Committee, 2pm Democratic Services, 5pm April 4 Planning, 2pm April 5 Education and Young People CAC, 4pm April 10 Scrutiny Programme, 4.30pm April 12 Development CAC, 3pm April 13 Communities CAC, 2pm April 20 Cabinet, 2pm Council, 5pm

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Active Have your say on care proposals holiday time RESPONSES have been pouring in on our proposals to redesign domiciliary care services to help people to live as independently as they can.

FEBRUARY’S half-term holidays will be packed with treats for everyone at venues across the city.

The Dylan Thomas Centre, Plantasia, the Brangwyn Hall and the city centre Big Screen will all be doing their best to offer an action-packed holiday.

The Dylan Thomas Centre will be taking inspiration from the animals that feature in the poet’s work for a series of arts and crafts sessions, perfect for all the family.

Plantasia’s Animal Zone Rainforest Adventure Show from February 21 - 23 February promises to deliver loads of fun. Alternatively step back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt during Swansea Museum’s Egyptology Day on February 25.

If you are feeling a little more active then head to Active Swansea leisure centres.

During half-term they’ll have lots of fun sports for kids to try - multi-sports activities, swimming, roller skating and gymnastics to name just a few.

Music lovers won’t be disappointed as the the Brangwyn welcomes BBC National Orchestra of Wales on February 10 and March 11.

Finally, Oystermouth Castle in Mumbles re-opens onApril 1 for the new season, look out for a full programme of events on offer at www.swansea.gov.uk/events

Flying Start boost MORE than £170,000 will be spent during the next few months improving schools that host Flying Start programmes in Swansea.

Swansea Council has successfully applied for Welsh Government funding to upgrade outdoor play areas, replace childcare and computer equipment and carry out minor repairs.

The toilets at the Little Gems Flying Start Setting on the Sea View Primary site in Mayhill will also be upgraded.

Flying Start offers free, high quality part-time childcare for children under the age of four in some of the most deprived areas of Swansea and 2,900 children have benefitted so far this financial year.

The consultation was sent by post to over 2,000 service users and is available for residents, staff, independent and voluntary agencies to complete online to ensure that their views are heard too.

Cllr Jane Harris, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Services for Adults and Vulnerable People, said: "Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. It is really important to take part and we want to hear your views before making a decision.

“We think domiciliary care services need to adapt

among re-design proposals

• RE-DESIGNING the existing short-term service to be more timely and accessible for those people who would benefit from help to learn or re-learn skills necessary for daily living. This could be after a stay in hospital, for example. This is known as a reablement service.

• EXPLORING the potential to re-design existing long-term services to include a rapid response and specialist dementia services.

to continue to ensure older people receive quality support to live as independently as possible at home

as long as they can.

"While people are living longer and have more complex care needs, we know that most people still prefer to live in the familiar surroundings of their own home. We want to provide the best possible services to help people to do this and, despite financial challenges and growing demand, we believe we can if we redesign services in the right way.”

The Council has listened to residents including those who use existing services and their relatives and carers, care workers and others, about what they think works well now and will work well in future.

• The consultation is open until February 10 and it's available at www.swansea.gov.uk/domcarereview

• INNOVATION: Our Local Area Co-ordinators work across the city, connecting residents and groups with one another so they can share skills, ideas and information to build stronger communities and services.

Communities step up to help transform services SWANSEA Council has made savings of more than £48m while protecting frontline services which make a difference to residents’ lives every day.

Since 2014 the council’s Sustainable Swansea – Fit for the Future programme has been making savings while modernising the way the council works.

This is in response to a climate of increasing demand for services, a population that is living longer and using services in different ways, while the money the council receives from government to provide services continues to decline.

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why investing in sustainability matters BY embracing new technology the council has been able to better manage its office buildings. It allows the council to reduce costs and reinvest money from the sale of assets into providing new schools and redeveloping our city centre.

The council is also looking to generate additional income by offering a wider range of services that people or other organisations can buy into if they want, that can be reinvested into services or new developments.

for Transformation and Performance, said the changes would not have been possible without the support of local communities, council staff and partner organisations.

He said: “The Sustainable Swansea programme has seen real innovation across the council.

“We’ve streamlined back office

support, reviewed the way we provide home-care for adults, changed our waste management services and transformed the way we run culture and leisure sites and activities.”

He said crucial to the success of the programme has been consultation with local groups and organisations alongside communities taking on

neighbourhood services by stepping up to look after parks and community centres, for example.

On top of that the programme has seen changes in the way children’s services have been provided with a focus on preventing things from going wrong so that children are kept safe while also reducing demand for costly intervention later - an approach which can also save on budgets.

Cllr Lloyd said: “We’re also continuing to review the way we work in adult social care.

“We’re acting earlier to prevent reliance on the council, while working in partnership with others such as the local health board to provide joined up services in hubs in the community.”

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Get in running for Admiral 10k FITNESS fanatics, charity fundraisers and New Year’s resolution makers can set a date in their calendars for 2017.

Swansea Council has confirmed that the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k will be returning to the city on Sunday September 24.

First introduced in 1981, the 10k has attracted many hundreds of thousands of competitors of all ages and fitness levels over the years and Admiral has decided to continue to sponsor the event.

Geraint Jones, Chief Financial Officer at Admiral, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race for another three years.”

Visit www.swanseabay10k.com to register for the 2017 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

New drivers set for top course • ALL-CHANGE: The shape of things to come in the St David’s area of our city centre

City transformation gathers pace in 2017 MAJOR plans to generate thousands of jobs and transform Swansea city centre into a top class retail, leisure and recreational destination are set to make significant progress this year.

The regeneration of the St David’s development site, improvements to Kingsway’s environment and a potential UK Government approval for the Swansea Bay City Region’s City Deal bid are all in the pipeline.

Rivington Land, Swansea Council’s development managers for the St David’s site, are due to submit an outline planning application by the end of March. A new indoor arena, shops, restaurants, an hotel, a boutique cinema and ample car

Making most of our assets is a top priority TREBOR Developments, the company managing the regeneration of the Civic Centre site, are making good progress. Coming months could see options considered for the relocation of Civic Centre staff to the city centre, as plans for the seafront site including homes, offices and a hydro hub development that could include an aquarium and a state-of-the-art new science attraction gather pace. parking are among the plans for the site, which is made up of the former St David’s shopping centre and the LC car park. A broad walkway over Oystermouth Road is also proposed.

Focussing on a ground-breaking investment in digital infrastructure, the Internet Coast City Deal bid would lead to about 9,500 direct jobs but approximately 35,000 in total when spin-offs, relocations, construction jobs and business opportunities for local suppliers are

taken into account.

Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “The City Deal would be worth billions of pounds to the Swansea Bay economy over coming years, helping improve people’s lives by creating thousands of jobs, boosting income and generating world-class digital infrastructure to attract major employers and encourage enterprise and innovation. Along with the regeneration of the St David’s site,

the City Deal would help deliver the kind of vibrant, prosperous city Swansea people deserve.

“The year ahead will also be significant for Kingsway, as we look to transform its look and feel to create an environment that will encourage companies to invest there, which will in turn further boost the city centre by generating more footfall and spending.”

On-going Kingsway work includes the demolition of the former Oceana nightclub building, which is scheduled to be finished in the spring. Swansea Council has also bought a number of other properties on Kingsway and Lower Oxford Street as it looks to consider either refurbishment or new office space options.

Subsidised bus services just the ticket CITY hospital workers and university staff in Swansea will be able to get to their destination more easily thanks to new bus services.

Swansea Council has agreed to subsidise early weekday morning and Sunday evening bus services for a number of existing routes operated by First Cymru Buses.

The council is contributing £8,000 towards the cost of the services which will be reintroduced for the next three months and will be on a trial basis so usage can be assessed.

The additional services include a 6am weekday service on the 41/42 which takes passengers between Clase, Singleton Hospital and the university. Evening Sunday services have also been reintroduced on a number of services which previously ended at 6pm and will now operate until 11pm. They include Morriston Hospital No. 4, Birchgrove No. 31 and the 111 service to Gorseinon/Loughor.

David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “The

reintroduction of these services are in response to requests from the public who told us they wanted to use buses for going to work early in the morning as well as later in the evening.

“We recognise that transport companies need to make decisions of a commercial nature but we are keen to try and support public transport users where services may not always be commercially viable.

“It’s vital we do what we can to support residents who don’t have their own transport so they can get to work.”

NEWLY-qualified drivers are being urged to take advantage of subsidised training courses in Swansea that will help polish their driving skills and potentially lead to cheaper car insurance.

Pass Plus Cymru is a practical driver training course for young people aged between 17 and 24 living in Wales. The course aims to build on new drivers’ existing skills and equip them with vital extra know-how to help reduce the risk of them being involved in a road traffic collision.

Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/passplus to book a place on a course costing £20 or to find more information.

Savings in store on bus contracts NEW contracts between Swansea Council and local transport providers are set to be agreed so that thousands of schoolchildren can get to and from school.

It means the council will invest more than £4m over the next five years to ensure children that qualify for home to school transport can safely get to school.

The awarding of the new contracts has also meant a potential saving of more than £500,000.

Words worth it MORE than £2m worth of publicity about Swansea Bay as a visitor destination has appeared in newspapers, blogs and magazines across the world last year.

The coverage has come about thanks to Swansea Council successfully inviting over 30 professional writers and bloggers to visit Swansea Bay. Have a look at www.visitswanseabay.com for more information.

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Pool’s a stress buster

CITY students are getting the chance to swim as much as they like at Wales National Pool Swansea between now and the end of the student year for just £69.

The offer is part of Wales National Pool Swansea’s effort to encourage students from across the city to get fit and stay fit as a diversion from their exams and course-work.

Jeremy Cole, General Manager at the pool, said: “As we’re little more than a stone’s throw from the main Swansea University campus at Singleton, many students will already know someone who’s a member here. But we want to encourage even more students to take time out from studies and come along and join us.

Swimming is a great aerobic exercise and a proven tool to combat the stress of exams.”

Apart from the £69 two-term offer, there’s also a single-term membership offer of £45 for students. Students don’t have to be from Swansea University to apply; those from Gower College Swansea and UWTSD are welcome to join too.

There are also a range of other memberships on offer including a Gym and Swim Membership, an off-peak membership as well as an annual membership scheme.

For more information go to www.walesnationalpoolswanse a.co.uk

Honour to sing about

THE two men behind the rousing hymn Calon Lan are to be honoured with blue plaques in their home city.

Calon Lan, published in 1892, was written by John Hughes, who wrote the music, and Daniel James, who wrote the words.

Hughes, who died of a brain haemorrhage in 1914, served as an organist at Caersalem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel where he is buried. His blue plaque will be installed there.

James, born in 1848, worked at both Morriston’s ironworks and Landore’s tinplate works.

After his death in 1920, he was buried at Mynyddbach Cemetery. James’ blue plaque will be installed outside Mynyddbach Chapel.

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Safeguarding is everyone’s job THOUSANDS of council staff are playing their part in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults in communities across our city.

More than half of the council’s entire workforce – from plumbers and carpenters to accountants and call-centre operators – have been trained-up so they know what to do if they are worried about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult.

Christine Richards, Deputy Leader and the council’s corporate lead for safeguarding, said: “Many people may already know Swansea Council’s top priority is safeguarding.

“We believe it means that if you see something or hear something you feel isn’t quite right about a child or adult who seems vulnerable, then you should say

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SO far more than 6,400 of the council’s 10,000 staff as well as most councillors have had safeguarding training.

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“Over the last couple of years council staff have had training so that when they are out and about doing their jobs, they have an understanding of what to look for and what to do. When someone reports a concern our team of trained staff look into it and

make a decision about what to do.”

Council staff who work directly with children or vulnerable adults such as social workers, teachers and teaching assistants have detailed safeguarding training as part of their jobs.

But many other staff also come into contact with vulnerable adults or children as part of their day-today activities including library and leisure centre workers, property repair teams and call centre staff.

Cllr Richards said: “People who set out to take advantage of the most vulnerable in our communities rely on people being reluctant to report concerns.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and the council itself is setting an example.”

• RECYCLING: Every item in the Corner Shop was saved from landfill through our recycling schemes

Bargain hunters find a lot in store at Corner Shop THE expansion of our successful ‘Corner Shop’ at Llansamlet Recycling Centre is giving plenty of residents an excuse to declutter their home and pop along to find a bargain.

Late in 2016, the Council completed a series of improvements to all five recycling sites in the city in a bid to boost recycling performance and keep Swansea on track to meet future government targets.

The main change at three of the sites, including Penlan, Garngoch and Tir John, was to convert them into ‘recycling only’ sites.

As well as increasing customer

why investment in recycling matters THE widespread changes in the Council’s waste management operations are part of the ongoing commissioning reviews which are taking place across all services.

Some have already been completed, including waste, and the changes will help to lower costs and provide services in a more efficient way. Other reviews will continue throughout 2017.

Cllr Hopkins added: “The changes made to our waste management service will hopefully lower annual costs, certainly in terms of the amount of landfill tax we pay each year. At current levels this is around £4 million and this needs to be reduced.

“Residents can help us lower this cost simply by recycling.”

parking at all sites, improvements have also been implemented at Llansamlet with the expansion of the Corner Shop.

The shop is becoming a haven for bargain hunters and the extra shelf

space and dedicated electrical repairs centre is helping to breathe new life into unwanted household appliances.

David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “The idea behind these changes

has been to make residents think more about what they are taking to the sites.

“In the past, some residents have tended to not think too much about what they are throwing away and the general practice has been to throw everything in a black bag and not worry about it.

“Now we are asking residents to be more considerate and make better use of our recycling services.

“Landfill space is not infinite and the amount we can dispose of at landfill is reduced each year, so recycling as much household waste as we can will help keep black bag waste to a minimum.

• To find out more about recycling go to www.swansea.gov.uk/recycling

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Pupils reckon new classes are a hit PUPILS at Pentre’r Graig Primary School in Morriston have been enjoying a £2.7m revamp of their school.

Youngsters have been settling into new classrooms completed during the Christmas break Swansea Council and Welsh Government have invested the money to upgrade existing buildings and link them with an extension as part of the 21st Century Schools Programme.

The staged project has involved changing the layout and use of classrooms and a small scale extension to create modern and flexible learning spaces. It has also addressed priority areas of backlog maintenance and an aging and failing demountable building has been removed.

The project was delivered by Swansea Council’s Corporate Property and Building Services.

• DOING THE RIGHT THING: Cefn Hengoed head teacher Sue Hollister and pupils make the most of their facilities

Schools set to enjoy £100m investment WORK has started on developing ambitious plans to invest more than £100m in further transforming education in Swansea.

Over the last few years the council has spent more than £50m on enhanced accommodation and facilities for pupils, in addition to the targeted structural maintenance programme.

Morriston Comprehensive, Gowerton Primary School, Burlais Primary School, Newton Primary School, Glyncollen Primary School and Pentre’r Graig Primary School are among many to have already benefitted and works will be completed at YGG Lon Las by the summer. Contractors are now on site at Pentrehafod Comprehensive which

Why schools investment matters SUE Hollister, head teacher at Cefn Hengoed Community School said new modern fit-for-purpose facilities do not only benefit pupils but staff and the wider community.

It is coming up to five years since a new £10m teaching block was opened at the school and when it was last inspected in 2015 inspectors judged it as Excellent in all 15 assessment categories it was one of only four schools in Wales at that time to secure such praise.

She added: “The refurbished building allowed the school to embed these improvements. Teachers, pupils and governors had a hand in planning the refurbished building around our particular needs and priorities and this led to an improved sense of belonging and ownership of a building they are proud of.”

is about to get a £15.1m make-over.

The investment has been part of Swansea Council’s 21st Century Schools programme which is funded in partnership with the Welsh Government.

Cllr Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member for Education, has outlined plans for

further developments that could see new school facilities for Blaenymaes Primary School, YGG Tirdeunaw and Portmead Primary School, and enhanced secondary provision on the former Daniel James School site.

The council also remains committed to a new school build for

Gorseinon Primary at Parc Y Werin if a village green application about the park is turned down.

Cllr Raynor said: “Standards of education leadership, attendance and attainment in Swansea are better than ever. Education and giving our youngsters the best possible start in life is the top priority for this council.

“What’s been achieved so far needs to continue and that is why we have ambitious plans that will benefit thousands more children.”

More schools will be added to the list as plans are developed to address other pressing capital investment needs. Any reorganisation proposals will be subject to appropriate statutory consultation processes which will provide all stakeholders with a chance to have their say.

‘We’re committed to helping vulnerable’ PLANS for the future of education in the city could include enhanced accommodation and facilities for children who need specialist support.

Cabinet members have given their backing for a feasibility study that will look at centralising the three existing Pupil Referral Units (PRU), housed in outdated and expensive to maintain buildings, at one new site.

They have also committed to overhauling the Education Other Than At Schools (EOTAS) service that supports some of the city’s most vulnerable youngsters.

Extra funding is going directly to schools to be used to enhance early intervention and prevention for pupils at risk of exclusion.

There is a significant investment in a new leadership team for the service and a renewed focus on ensuring more pupils are helped to remain or return as quickly as possible to mainstream education.

Jen Raynor, Cabinet Member For Education, said: “Children in need of support from the EOTAS service often have severe social, emotional and behavioural

Attendance is really top class A NEW bike, computer consoles and even a class outing to a soft play area were just some of the prizes up for grabs when pupils with excellent or improving attendance took part in the first-ever awards ceremony.

The Education Department teamed up with local businesses to provide some fantastic prizes for the Incentivising Attendance Programme.

Youngsters around the city who achieved a 98 per cent or better attendance record during the first half of the autumn term or had shown significant improvement in attendance compared to the same period in 2015 were entered into a prize draw.

Progress is good GOOD progress is being made to improve education in Swansea, according to a new Estyn report.

According to the education standards watchdog underperforming schools are being identified and supported more quickly to help them raise standards.

The review of progress report said the council has adopted more consistent approach to challenging all schools to make sure they are doing the very best for all their pupils.

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CHILDREN from communities across Swansea have been difficulties. having a direct influence on “We have committed to ensuring the future provision decisions being made about of the service not only best meets the needs of vulnerable them, councillors have been told. young people but provides sector leading practice.

More than 3,100 children “If we do not make this investment it is likely the life and young people have chances of these children and young people will be reduced and the long-term costs on the public purse will recorded their views about their city, services they in all likelihood increase as we will fail to provide receive and their ideas for the effective support for these vulnerable learners and their future in the Super Survey families.” undertaken by the council.

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Specialist teaching PARENTS, staff and the wider community are being asked for their views on creating three new units to teach children in Swansea diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The Council is looking to create new specialist teaching facilities at two primary schools and a secondary school in the city in addition to the provision that already exists.

The proposals would see 16 places for primary school pupils create at both Dunvant and Portmead Schools and 16 new places for secondary school pupils at Birchgrove Comprehensive School.

The three schools have told the council’s education department that they are keen to accommodate the new units.

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Welsh medium education SCHOOLS, teachers, parents and the wider community have been having their say on the future direction of education through the medium of Welsh.

The draft Welsh in Education Strategic Plan has been put together following discussions with local educationalists and is taking into account anticipated demand for Welsh medium education as well as Welsh medium learning in English medium schools too.

No decisions have been made yet but the final draft will be submitted to Welsh Goverment for approval.

Make your voice heard RESIDENTS who want to have their say on council services and local issues can join our Swansea Voices citizens’ panel.

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.uk/a rticle/7002/SwanseaVoices

• SITE SEEING: the LDP will have an influence at land sites right across the city

LDP signals the shape of things to come in our city THOUSANDS of responses to the latest round of consultation on Swansea’s LDP blueprint for development and conservation are helping shape the future of our city.

Councillors approved proposals for the Deposit Local Development Plan to go out to consultation last summer and feedback is now influencing the next steps in the process.

The blueprint is due to go to the Welsh Planning Inspectorate for its examination stage later in the year and in the meantime the council will be refining the LDP further in the wake of the feedback.

Robert Francis Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development

Your LDP factfile • All local authorities in Wales have to produce an LDP • The LDP process has gone through four stages of development over eight years.

• Around 50,000 responses have been taken into account so far • At its heart is creating an environment in which opportunities for growth, jobs, housing, schools and infrastructure improvements can be sustainably developed.

• At the same time the LDP helps protect what keeps Swansea special such as its communities, open space and biodiversity.

and Regeneration, said the LDP is one of the most important planning documents to have come before councillors in the last decade and it’s important to get it right.

He said: “The LDP is at the heart of our planning for future growth as a city and as a community over the coming years.

“This latest set of refinements will help the council to do what it’s always done throughout this process and that is listen to what people have said and use their ideas and contributions to help strengthen the LDP. “The feedback we’ve received shows there aren’t any substantive

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changes required but we do need to refine it by re-visiting some of the background data so we can be confident on issues such as growth and key sites, particularly in the light of new issues like the City Deal.

“This is a prudent and sensible approach. We’ll take another look at the viability and deliverability of the sites so we can have a complete picture across them all using the same assessment criteria. This approach will mean we can ensure that they are the right ones and can be delivered.”

The final document will then be submitted to the Wales Planning Inspectorate for the ‘examination’ stage. The LDP will then come back to the council for final adoption in early 2018.

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Lower speed plan for school runs LOWER 20mph speed limits are set to be introduced near a number of city schools in Swansea.

A number of streets in Sketty will have their speed limit lowered from 30mph down to 20mph as part of the latest Safe Routes in Communities scheme being introduced by Swansea Council.

More than £300,000 is being invested in the scheme after the Council successfully bid for the funding from the Welsh Government Local Transport Grant fund. The improvements will create a safe walking route for schoolchildren attending Sketty Primary School, Olchfa and Bishop Gore Comprehensive.

It means that around three quarters of schools across the city now benefit from lower 20mph speed limits in nearby streets.

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• SPACE FILLER: Hundreds of road defects have been fixed within 48 hours as part of the pledge DESPITE the gloomy winter weather, teams of expert Swansea Council staff will continue to brave the elements over coming months to help keep the city moving.

Our Pothole Repair Teams will be out and about in all conditions to ensure the council continues to deliver on its pledge to repair potholes within 48 hours of being reported.

When needed they’ll also be working alongside our other highways teams unblocking culverts and drains to make sure they’re not the cause of flooding in heavy rain.

Since last summer’s launch of the #fillin48 pothole repair campaign, pothole repair teams have filled in more than 1,600 potholes .

Why improving our roads matters FROM Pontarddulais to Sketty, Townhill and Bonymaen, the council’s highways team have filled in more than 1,600 potholes and almost all of them have been done within the 48-hour deadline.

The pothole pledge was issued last summer to take on an issue which residents have asked the council to deal with and, after initial scepticism, the public have lined-up to praise the move.

Residents have described it on Facebook as brilliant idea and others have said other local authorities should do the same.

The pledge involves repairing potholes rather than planned highway maintenance improvements for larger sections of road which are managed differently.

Swansea Council has invested £5m this year in highways maintenance – an extra £1m compared to previous years - and some of the extra cash has gone into creating the dedicated Pothole Repair Teams.

It’s on top of the regular road maintenance team and the PATCH team, whose job it is to visit every

ward before the end of the year to target and repair road defects.

David Hopkins, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: "Despite the cold, wet or freezing weather we get this time of year our repair teams remain committed to fulfilling our pothole pledge.

Cllr Hopkins said: “The challenges

for the road teams increase in the winter because wet and icy weather will seep into cracks in the road and potentially create more potholes.

“Poor weather also makes it more difficult for effective pothole repairs to take hold and have the impact we want.

“But we will remain committed to the 48 hour pledge and, if there’s a reason why we can’t fill them all in the target times, we’ll be letting people know.

"But while we do all we can, our staff can't be everywhere at once, so I'd ask the public to be our eyes too.

As a council, we cover a road network of 1,100km - that's the equivalent of a drive from Swansea to Aberdeen.”

You can report a pothole at www.swansea.gov.uk/potholes

Sports stars lining up for awards event A GLITTERING array of high profile stars and unsung heroes of sport will be heading for the Brangwyn Hall in March for the annual Swansea Sports Awards.

Following a year in which the Olympics, Paralympics and European Football Championships took centre-stage it’s no surprise the awards shortlist features local stars who took part.

Chris Coleman, OBE, and native of Mayhill, is up for Performance Coach of the Year while Wales

National Pool Swansea’s swimming Paralympian Aaron Moores is in the running for two awards, including Sports Person of the Year.

The annual council-run Swansea Sports Awards set out to celebrate sporting achievement but they’re also an opportunity to turn a spotlight too on backroom volunteers and coaches who ensure clubs across the city continue to be hives of sporting activity.

Mark Child, Cabinet Member for Healthy City

and Wellbeing, said: “The Swansea Sports Awards are a prestigious and important event for our city.

“Shortlisting candidates is always a tough choice and it’s been particularly tough this time around when you think about what a great year 2016 has been.”

There’s a full list of shortlisted candidates and information about ticket availability for the big night out on March 16 at www.swansea.gov.uk/sportsawards

VISITORS to Swansea’s Singleton Park could soon be enjoying a cup of tea and a scone at the attraction’s iconic Swiss Cottage.

Swansea Council is now working on the legal details of a plan to lease the Alpinestyle building to Swansea University.

As well as refurbishing the inside of the cottage to provide a tea room and a café, the university is also looking into the possible introduction of a visitor centre and cycle hire facilities there in future.

The council carried out external refurbishment at the cottage after the attraction was badly damaged by fire in 2010.

Residents’ true grit RESIDENTS can help Swansea Council beat a big freeze by helping themselves to a share of tonnes of grit.

The Council is reminding households they can make use of the 840 strategically placed grit bins which are dotted around the city. The bins are full of salt grit and can assist residents when pavements become icy.

Gritting vehicles will treat around 500km of highway during their journey and this is approximately 40% of the total highway network.

What doc ordered THOUSANDS of Swansea residents will soon benefit from the construction of the first fully integrated family centre and GP surgery complex in Wales in Mayhill.

The project is being delivered by the council in partnership with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU) Health Board, who will provide funding for running the GP surgery part of the scheme.

PUBLIC NOTICES THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 “PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME” LYDFORD AVENUE AND HEADLAND ROAD, ST. THOMAS, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on the 30th day of January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from the 6th day of February 2017, as set out in the schedule(s) below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making the order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date on which the order was made.

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto.

SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME LYDFORD AVENUE West side From a point 10 metres north of its junction with the northern kerbline of Maesteg Street to its junction with Jericho Road and Headland Road; a distance of 23 metres in a north easterly direction East side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Headland Road to the existing bus stop cage on Lydford Avenue; a distance of 1 metre HEADLAND ROAD West side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Jericho Road to its junction with Lydford Avenue; a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

From its junction with the eastern kerbline of Lydford Avenue to a point 5 metres east and then 15 metres south thereof.

East side Between points 30 metres south and 65 metres south of its junction with the southern kerbline of Deepglade Close.

30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 YGG LONLAS, WALTERS ROAD & BLAWD ROAD, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on the 30th day of January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers. The order will be

effective from the 6th day of February 2017, as set out in the schedule(s) below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making the order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date on which the order was made.

SCHEDULE 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 NO STOPPING ON ENTRANCE MARKINGS WALTERS ROAD South East Side From a point 135 metres to a point 159 metres south west of the south western kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 24 metres.

SCHEDULE 3 NO STOPPING EXCEPT BUSES WALTERS ROAD South East Side From a point 101 metres to a point 126 metres south west of the south western kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 25 metres.

SCHEDULE 4 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME WALTERS ROAD South East Side From a point 68 metres to a point 101 metres south west of the south western kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 33 metres.

From a point 126 metres to a point 135 metres south west of the south western kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 9 metres.

North West Side From its junction with the southern kerb line of Pant-y-Blawd Road for a distance of 95 metres in a south westerly direction.

PANT-Y- BLAWD ROAD North Side From its junction with the north western kerb line of Walters Road for a distance of 14 metres in a westerly direction.

South Side From its junction with the north western kerb line of Walters Road for a distance of 23 metres in a westerly direction.

SCHEDULE 5 PROHIBITION OF WAITING, MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 4PM WALTERS ROAD South East Side From a point 25 metres to a point 98 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 73 metres.

SCHEDULE 6 PERMIT HOLDERS ONLY, MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 6PM WALTERS ROAD North West Side From a point 43 metres to a point 78 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 35 metres.

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From its junction with the northern kerb line of Pant-y-Blawd Road for a distance of 45 metres in a north easterly direction.

SCHEDULE 7 LIMITED WAITING 1 HOUR NO RETURN WITHIN 2 HOURS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM – 4PM, PERMIT HOLDERS EXEMPT WALTERS ROAD North West Side From a point 65 metres to a point 184 metres south west of the south western kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 119 metres.

SCHEDULE 8 LIMITED WAITING 1 HOUR NO RETURN WITHIN 2 HOURS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM – 4PM WALTERS ROAD North West Side From a point 78 metres to a point 98 metres north east of the north eastern kerb line of the B4625 Blawd Road, a distance of 20 metres.

B4625 BLAWD ROAD North East Side From a point 50 metres to a point 175 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Walters Road, a distance of 125 metres.

South West Side From a point 51 metres to a point 95 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Walters Road, a distance of 44 metres.

From a point 105 metres to a point 175 metres north west of the north western kerb line of Walters Road, a distance of 70 metres.

From a point 33 metres to a point 198 metres south east of the south eastern kerb line of Walters Road, a distance of 165 metres.

30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME HATHERLEIGH DRIVE & HIGHMEAD AVENUE, WEST CROSS, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on the 30th day of January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from the 6th day of February 2017, as set out in the schedule(s) below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making the order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date on which the order was made.

SCHEDULE 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 HATHERLEIGH DRIVE East and west sides From its junction with the southern kerbline of Highmead Avenue to a point 10 metres south thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 “PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME” EINON COURT AND SOUTH VIEW, GORSEINON, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on the 30th day of January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from the 6th day of February 2017, as set out in the schedule(s) below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making the order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date on which the order was made.

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS This order revokes all previous orders insofar as the length or lengths of streets are referred to herein.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME Einon Court Both sides From its junction with the southern kerbline of South View to a point 5 metres south thereof South View South side From a point 30 metres west of the western kerbline of Einon Court to a point 40 metres west and then 10 metres south, a total distance of 20 metres in a westerly and then southerly direction From a point 5 metres west of the western kerbline of Einon Court to a point 5 metres east of eastern kerbline of Einon Court From a point 17 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Einon Court to a point 41 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Einon Court, a distance of 23 metres in an easterly direction For clarification this will cover the turning head outside No.41 Llys Gwalia for its entirety 30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING’ HEOL PENTREFELIN NOTICE is hereby given that on 30th January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 6th February 2017, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made.

SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1: REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto.

SCHEDULE 2: CONTROLLED ZONE – PROHIBITION OF WAITING, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10am – 11am.

Except where otherwise regulated the Controlled Zone includes the following lengths of highway: Heol Pentrefelin, Ffordd Dewi, Bryn Hedydd, Bryncelyn, Cae Melyn, Heol Waun Wen, Clos Waun Wen, Cae Crug , Parc-yDelyn, Llys Penpant, Bro Dawel, Pen-yMaes, Bryn y Gors, Yr Hafod, Bryn Rhosyn, Y Llwyni, Y Berllan, Y Dolau, Cae Penpant, Cae Eithin, Y Waun Fach, Y Wern, Pant-y-Blodau, Maes-y-Dderwen, Delfan, Llysgwyn, Brynglas SCHEDULE 3: PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME Heol Pentrefelin Northern Kerbline

From a point 10 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Heol Waun Wen to a point 10 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Heol Waun Wen. Southern Kerbline From a point 10 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Bryn Hedydd to a point 10 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Bryn Hedydd.

Ffordd Dewi Southern Kerbline From a point 10 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Parc-y-Delyn to a point 7 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Parc-y-Delyn.

Llys Penpant Northern Kerbline From a point 5 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Yr Hafod to a point 5 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Yr Hafod.

From a point 5 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Bryn Rhosyn to a point 5 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Bryn Rhosyn.

Southern Kerbline From a point 10 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Pen y Maes to a point 10 metres east of its junction with the eastern kerbline of Pen y Maes.

Bryn Hedydd Western Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Pentrefelin for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Heol Pentrefelin for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Heol Waun Wen Western Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline of Heol Pentrefelin for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline of Heol Pentrefelin for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Parc-y-Delyn Western Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Ffordd Dewi for a distance of 8 metres in a southerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Ffordd Dewi for a distance of 5 metres in a southerly direction.

Pen Y Maes Western Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Llys Penpant for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the southern kerbline of Llys Penpant for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Yr Hafod Western Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline of Llys Penpant for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline of Llys Penpant for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Bryn Rhosyn Western Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline

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of Llys Penpant for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

Eastern Kerbline From its junction with the northern kerbline of Llys Penpant for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.

30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA SA1 3SN PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2016 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME NORTHWAY, BISHOPSTON, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea intends to make an Order in pursuance of its powers as contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) (“the Act”) the effect of which is as set out in the Schedule(s) below. A copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and an appropriate plan may be inspected during normal office hours at the Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN. Any objections to the proposals should be submitted in writing setting out the reasons thereto to reach the undersigned at the above address by 20 February 2017 quoting reference DVT/00222504/LJR. SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS This order revokes all previous orders insofar as the length or lengths of streets are referred to herein.

SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME Northway North side From a point 25 metres west and opposite the western kerbline of The Glebe to a point 63 metres east and opposite the eastern kerbline of Northlands Park.

South side From a point 10 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Northlands Park to a point 63 metres east thereof.

30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 201 ‘PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME’ AND ‘NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS’ ODO STREET, MORGAN STREET AND DAVIS STREET, LANDORE, SWANSEA NOTICE is hereby given that on 30th January 2017 The Council of the City and County of Swansea made the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and of all other enabling powers. The order will be effective from 6th February 2017, as set out in the schedules below. A copy of the order and plan may

be inspected during office hours at the Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. Any person wishing to challenge the validity of the order or procedures used in making this order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date the order was made.

SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 REVOCATIONS The existing Orders are revoked insofar as they are inconsistent with the proposals hereinafter contained which relate to the length or lengths of the road or roads referred to in the schedules hereto SCHEDULE 2 PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME ODO STREET West side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Morgan Street to a point 8 metres north thereof MORGAN STREET South, West and North sides From a point 95 metres west of its junction with the western kerbline of Aberdyberthi Street to a point 6 metres west, then a point 7 metres north and then a point 8 metres east to meet its junction with the western kerbline of Odo Street, a total distance of 116 metres For clarification this includes the western section of the cul-de-sac end of Morgan Street DINAS STREET North side From a point 5 metres east of the eastern kerbline of Britannia Road to a point 5 metres west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road South side From its junction with the south eastern kerbline of Britannia Road to a point 5 metres south east thereof BRITANNIA ROAD South east side From a point 5 metres north of the northern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 5 metres south of the southern kerbline of Dinas Street South west side From its junction with the northern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 5 metres north thereof DAVIS STREET North side From its junction with the southern kerbline of Dinas Street to a point 2 metres south and then 85 metres west thereof, a distance of 87 metres South side Between points 65 metres south west and 91 metres south west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road SCHEDULE 3 NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS AT ANY TIME South side Between points 91 metres south west and 123 metres south west of the western kerbline of Britannia Road 30 January 2017 Tracey Meredith Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services Civic Centre Swansea

Recycling and Rubbish Casgliadau Ailgylchu Collections 2017 a Sbwriel 2017 Which calendar should I use?

Check the number in the top right corner of your 2016 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 2016 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)

Recycling and Rubbish Collections 2017 Casgliadau Ailgylchu a Sbwriel 2017

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