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Campaign launched in Swansea to highlight signs of domestic abuse

Timed to coincide with White Ribbon Day (25 November), the initiative is being led by Swansea Council in partnership with South Wales Police, Safer Swansea, survivors, licensees, and members of the Business Improvement District.

According to the council, the campaign aims to raise awareness of “red flags” in unhealthy relationships and promote access to local support services. Posters and stickers — designed with input from survivors — are being placed in toilets across licensed premises in the city centre.

Guildhall to be lit up in orange

Council officials say an information table will be hosted at Morriston Hospital on White Ribbon Day, offering advice and resources to those affected by domestic abuse. The Guildhall will also be illuminated in orange that evening to mark the campaign.

Cllr Alyson Anthony, Cabinet Member for Well-being, said she was “very grateful to all the licensees, businesses and partners supporting this campaign,” adding: “It’s about providing practical advice on the red flags to be aware of — and making sure people know that confidential support is there if needed.”

Council Leader Rob Stewart described the white ribbon as “a symbol of commitment to ending violence and promoting gender equality.” He said this year’s theme — We Speak Up — encourages men and boys to challenge sexism and harmful behaviours.

Support services available locally

The following organisations offer confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse:

#bawso #businessImprovementDistrict #cllrAlysonAnthony #cllrRobStewart #domesticViolence #saferSwansea #southWalesPolice #swansea #swanseaBid #swanseaBusinessImprovementDistrict #swanseaCouncil #whiteRibbonDay #womensAid

Unanimous vote made by City Council to put forward Wine Business Improvement District https://www.diningandcooking.com/1879599/unanimous-vote-made-by-city-council-to-put-forward-wine-business-improvement-district/ #BoardOfSupervisors #BusinessImprovementDistrict #CityCouncil #FunkZone #KEYT #MayorRandyRowse #SantaBarbara #Wine #wineries

Insightful, fun rundown on the history of #TimeSquare in #NYC and the #BusinessImprovementDistrict generally. I taught this topic in my #zoning class last year and described it as not zoning but possibly complementary and not a replacement for #housing or government services. I probably will skip it next time. Students were not engaged with the topic and there is too much to cover anyway. #99pi https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/608-new-year-new-neighborhood/

In 2012, our co-operative was part of a broad coalition of businesses, grassroots organizations, and neighbors who fought, and derailed, an effort to privatize downtown. Now a nearly identical Business Improvement District (BID) proposal is rapidly working its way through City Council, with the possibility of approval as early as May 14th. If successful, it would set the stage for the radical transformation of not only downtown, but West Asheville and the River Arts District.

Given the similarity to the BID fight twelve years ago, we've decided to update and republish our open letter from May 2012 opposing the scheme. Find it at https://firestorm.coop/news/still-not-a-mall.html and then check out http://ashevillebid.com for more information on the information on the BID fight.

#BusinessImprovementDistrict #Gentrification #AshevillePolitics #FeministBookstore #FirestormBooks