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Swansea Council asked to back National Grid plan to bury overhead powerline on Gower coast
Plans to replace a short stretch of overhead electricity line (OHL) on the Gower peninsula with underground cables…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/139279/ Swansea Council asked to back National Grid plan to bury overhead powerline on Gower coast #NationalGrid #NationalGridElectricityDistribution #SwanseaCouncil
Empty Chinese restaurant that’s blighted Swansea street for years to be transformed https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/30508/ #ChineseRestaurant #ChineseRestaurants #Restaurants #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil
Second car driven along Gower coast path at Mumbles
Walkers heading out along the Gower coast path on Saturday morning found a brand new Kia jammed across…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/122980/ Second car driven along Gower coast path at Mumbles #CllrWillThomas #featured #GowerCoastPath #Limeslade #Mumbles #Rotherslade #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #WalesCoastPath
Pantygwydr Swansea HMO plan grows to 13 bedrooms
The tables could come out of the Pantygwydr, and 13 bedrooms could go in. A full planning application is now with Swansea Council to turn the corner restaurant on Oxford St…
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Pantygwydr Swansea HMO plan grows to 13 bedrooms https://www.diningandcooking.com/2783200/pantygwydr-swansea-hmo-plan-grows-to-13-bedrooms/ #francais #france #French #FrenchRestaurants #HMO #OxfordStreet #Pantygwydr #PlanningApplication #Restaurants #Sandfields #SwanseaCouncil
Disposable barbecue sales banned across Britain over wildfire risk
Disposable barbecues have been banned from sale across Great Britain, a day after Swansea Council urged people to…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/103588/ Disposable barbecue sales banned across Britain over wildfire risk #AndyBurnham #Britain #Drought #RhunApIorwerthMS #SwanseaCouncil #UkGovernment #WelshGovernment #wildfire
Garden Village Gorseinon: 141 affordable homes bought by council https://www.allforgardening.com/1912200/garden-village-gorseinon-141-affordable-homes-bought-by-council/ #AffordableHomes #AffordableHousing #CouncilHouses #garden #GardenVillage #Gorseinon #Penllergaer #PersimmonHomes #SocialHousing #SwanseaCouncil
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1102979/ WALES AIRSHOW: Full line-up confirmed for this weekend — but no Red Arrows this year #Britain #GreatBritain #RedArrows #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WalesAirshow
SWANSEA: Nine parks and green spaces named among the best in Wales — as Botanical Gardens marks its centenary https://www.allforgardening.com/1874912/swansea-nine-parks-and-green-spaces-named-among-the-best-in-wales-as-botanical-gardens-marks-its-centenary/ #BrynmillPark #ClyneGardens #CwmdonkinPark #garden #GreenFlag #KeepWalesTidy #MountPleasant #ParcLlewelyn #PenllergareValleyWoods #SingletonBotanicalGardens #SingletonCampus #SingletonPark #SwanseaCouncil #VictoriaPark
Legendary Swansea restaurant gets food hygiene rating of zero
‘The employees responsible no longer work for the company,’ the Mediterranean restaurant told us La Braseria in Swansea has received a zero food hygiene rating One of Swa…
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Legendary Swansea restaurant gets food hygiene rating of zero
‘The employees responsible no longer work for the company,’ the Mediterranean restaurant told us La Braseria in Swansea has received a zero food hygiene rating One of Swansea’s longest-running restaurants…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanFood #health #Mediterranean #mediterraneanfood #Restaurants #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2720192/legendary-swansea-restaurant-gets-food-hygiene-rating-of-zero/
SWANSEA: A green jewel turns 100 — how Singleton’s Botanical Gardens grew from kitchen plot to city treasure https://www.allforgardening.com/?p=1843529 #BotanicalGardens #garden #gardening #SingletonBotanicalGardens #SingletonPark #SwanseaCouncil
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1008116/ Full cost of St Helen’s rugby ground transformation emerges #Britain #GreatBritain #Ospreys #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/986515/ Popular lido shut again as sweltering temperatures continue #Britain #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/978896/ Tributes paid to ‘true Swansea statesman’ and ‘creative force for good’ #Britain #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/977056/ Doubts over plan to move Welsh Government workers to new Swansea city centre building #Britain #GreatBritain #Penllergaer #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WelshGovernment
https://www.europesays.com/britain/25880/ GOWER: The UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty turns 70 – here’s why it’s still one of Britain’s most special places #AONB #AreaOfOutstandingNaturalBeauty #Britain #Gower #GowerNationalLandscape #GowerPeninsula #Rhossili #RhossiliBay #SwanseaCouncil #WalesCoastPath
Swansea council leader claims Ospreys are safe until the 2030s despite WRU announcement
Welsh rugby’s soap opera has taken another turn following the WRU’s announcement on Wednesday Swansea Council leader Rob…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/907534/ The most sought after primary schools in Swansea revealed #Britain #Education #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WalesSchools
https://www.europesays.com/uk/898157/ The one-mile cycle path that’s going to cost £8m #Britain #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/ch/30245/ Businessman pulls out of plans to rejuvenate Swansea’s iconic Swiss Cottage #Sketty #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #Swiss #Switzerland
https://www.europesays.com/uk/770627/ Watchdog called in to investigate WRU deal with Y11 amid new Ospreys twist #Britain #GreatBritain #Ospreys #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/716916/ Street of chaos had police there ‘every day’ then it all changed bar one sad exception #Britain #GreatBritain #Penlan #Places #Premium #SouthWalesPolice #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/687650/ People want a ferry to link Swansea and Devon #Britain #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/591577/ Headteacher exposed himself to teacher in children’s room on school trip, hearing told #Britain #GreatBritain #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WalesSchools
https://www.europesays.com/uk/445124/ Major riverside housing development takes a step forward in this city #Britain #GreatBritain #StThomas #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/423154/ 12 shows, events and family activities you can’t miss in Swansea this autumn #Britain #Cadw #Events #GreatBritain #Halloween #HalloweenEventsWales #MaxBoyce #Swansea #SwanseaArena #SwanseaCouncil #SwanseaFestivalOfMusicAndArts #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
New AI speed cameras to be deployed in Wales
The new technology will be trialled on a road in Swansea where two motorcyclists have died 15:51, 12…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/419075/ New AI speed cameras to be deployed in Wales #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #motors #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #Technology #TrafficAndTravel #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.europesays.com/uk/410738/ Update on hospital’s cockroach infestation as kitchen closed #Britain #GreatBritain #SingletonHospital #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/uk/398112/ Dramatic change unveiled at Welsh seaside village #Britain #GreatBritain #Mumbles #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
Major expansion plans at regional Welsh hospital unveiled
The vision at Morriston Hopsital is for a new-look ‘health campus’ with a new road from near the…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/360571/ Major expansion plans at regional Welsh hospital unveiled #Health #Healthcare #Morriston #MorristonHospital #NHS #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UK #UnitedKingdom
Swansea kids encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school
The Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ event takes place between 25 March and 4 April and aims to build pupils’ confidence, resilience and life-long healthy habits.
Among the schools taking part is Penyrheol Primary who say that active travel is part of everyday school life.
The school say that by the time children leave nursery, they can confidently ride a balance bike, mastering essential skills like stopping, gliding, and manoeuvring around obstacles.
By the end of reception, every pupil can ride a two-wheeled bike, demonstrating the school’s dedication to ensuring children develop essential cycling skills from an early age.
Children from Penyrheol Primary SchoolChildren from Penyrheol Primary SchoolChildren from Penyrheol Primary SchoolChildren from Penyrheol Primary SchoolChildren from Penyrheol Primary SchoolHeadteacher Alison Williams said: “Learning to ride a bike is more than just a skill—it builds resilience, independence, and confidence that children carry with them into many other areas of their lives and learning.
“The school’s efforts are supported by an enthusiastic parent community, many of whom enjoy walking or cycling to school with their children. One parent remarked it’s a great to keep your steps up while supporting your child’s active journey to school.
Advertisement“There are also great ideas for future plans to promote daily active travel building on the outstanding support from Sustrans.
“This year’s Big Wheel Active Travel Event will feature a range of exciting activities, including the Bling Your Bike/Scooter/Boots which is a fun and creative event encouraging pupils to decorate their bikes and scooters to celebrate the benefits of active travel in a colourful and engaging way.
“Pupils and staff will also be meeting early on the local community green area to travel to school together with the school well-being dog Gracie.”
Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “It’s wonderful to see so many schools in Swansea taking part in the Sustrans event and learning about the benefits of keeping active and healthy.
“In Swansea we have over 120km of great cycle and walking routes and we are working to develop even more.”
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#ActiveTravel #cycling #education #Penyrheol #PenyrheolPrimarySchool #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #walking
The Hobbit takes a Welsh twist at Morriston Library
Adam Pearce will be talking about how he translated JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit into Welsh for the first time at two events – one in Welsh, the other in English at 1pm and 2pm, respectively.
Translated as Yr Hobyd, The Hobbit tells of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Middle Earth, dragons, treasure and a ring of gold and Adam Pearce brings it all to life through the medium of Welsh.
To go along to the event on Saturday, you must book free tickets by calling 01792 516770 or by emailing [email protected]
Elliott King, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Equalities, said: “Any fan of a book that was already legendary before the amazing films brought it to an even wider audience, will want to find out more about how Adam translated The Hobbit into Welsh.
“The Hobbit has already been translated into many languages, from Dutch and Latin to Esperanto and Faroese, but never into Welsh. So to have Adam at one of our libraries discussing how and why he did it, is quite a coup.”
AdvertisementAdam has previously translated H.G. Wells into Welsh and works by T. Gwynn Jones and Daniel Owen from Welsh into English.
His translation of The Hobbit has been prepared in accordance with J.R.R. Tolkien’s own instructions for translators of his work and officially licenced by the Tolkien Estate.
Included are J.R.R. Tolkien’s original illustrations and new Welsh versions of the two maps featured in the original novel.
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Site investigation works to start on new city office development
Swansea Council say the works are due to start on Monday 17 March and could take over a week to complete.
The council say the work will help pave the way for a new Public Sector Hub scheme that’s aimed at helping boost city centre footfall.
The grassed area outside St David’s Church Hall will be fenced off while the works are ongoing and the council say that every effort will be made to minimise disruption.
Artist’s impression of the ‘public sector hub’ office development which will become the new home for Swansea CouncilThe Public Sector Hub will include commercial floor space for shops and restaurants on the ground floor. Swansea Council and a range of other public sector partners will occupy office space above.
Made up of four floors above ground level and one floor below, the council say that hundreds of workers will be based at the Public Sector Hub.
The council and its regeneration partners Urban Splash will develop the proposed new building, with the council retaining ownership.
AdvertisementThis would form part of the first phase of the overall site’s redevelopment being led by Urban Splash, who are continuing to work on plans for the rest of the site.
The former St David’s Shopping Centre in Swansea which has been demolished to make way for the new developmentCllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “We all want our city centre to succeed and to have more shops and other businesses, but we know more footfall is needed to support our existing traders and attract new investment.
“That’s not just the case in Swansea – it’s the same in many other city and town centres across the UK because of challenges like online shopping.
“Schemes like the Public Sector Hub will combine with many others to locate thousands more jobs in the city centre, which will help boost spending there and encourage more shops to open up.
“This scheme will also enable the redevelopment of the Civic Centre site on the seafront. Our regeneration partners Urban Splash are working on detailed proposals for that site, which will be announced as soon as they’re finalised.”
The council say it’s anticipated construction on the Public Sector Hub itself will start on site by the end of 2025.
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#CllrRobStewart #construction #officeDevelopment #PublicSectorHub #regeneration #StDavidSShoppingCentre #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #UrbanSplash
This is not only affecting my car, it's affecting health too. The constant jarring as you hit another pothole is causing me neck problems. I've given up reporting these roads as nothing ever happens. You have vehicles out and about every day. It's not hard for these to keep you informed. Can you please just get out there and do what your supposed to.
I'm not expecting any reply, just needed a rant.
#SwanseaCity #swanseacouncil #potholes #Potholerepair #potholeseverywhere @swanseacouncil
Nice to see Swansea Council spending money on dropping the speed limit on Clasemont Road and installing some really nice big traffic calming measures. Wouldn't it be nice if they could spend sometime bringing the other crumbling roads in the area up to scratch. I had the misfortune of travelling on Oystermouth Road the other, it's in a shocking state.
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Former Swansea youth centre transformed into apartments
Renovations have now been completed at the site of the former Sparks Education Centre in Blaenymaes, which has been converted into four residential flats.
The completed project features 2 one-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom apartments, bringing back to life a disused building that has been out of use for a number of years.
Additional tree planting and hedgerows, as well as the installation of bird and bat boxes, will help boost the community’s green credentials and biodiversity.
Funding for the latest council-led More Homes programme has been acquired through the Welsh Government Transitional Accommodation Capital Funding programme along with additional funding via the council’s housing revenue account.
The refurbishment of the old building into flats has been designed and completed by the council’s Building Services Team.
AdvertisementAndrea Lewis, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Service Transformation, said:
“One of our aims, in terms of increasing our overall housing stock in Swansea, is to look at our options for repurposing disused council-owned properties.
“This latest scheme in Blaenymaes is another excellent example of our efforts to make use of existing buildings across the city, converting them into much needed council accommodation.”
The council has already completed similar projects to help boost its housing stock, with schemes completed at the former Penlan and Eastside District Housing Offices, transforming them into new apartments.
AdvertisementContractors have also recently moved onto a site in Manselton where the former educational facility – Brondeg House, has been demolished, making way for the development of 13 new council homes.
Cllr Lewis added: “This is part of a significant investment by the Council – more than £55 million has been pledged towards housing for 2024/25 and we have committed to spending £250 million during the next five years.
“Our commitment will ensure we can ease pressures on our current housing waiting list and provide modern, safe and affordable housing for those who need it most.”
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New boost for Swansea BMXers and skateboarders
Swansea Council say they are looking for a company to refurbish the existing Clyne Valley pump track and build a new pump track for novice and junior BMXers at Melin Mynach in Gorseinon.
The council say it’s part of a commitment to invest £2.6m in neighbourhood skate park sites by working in close partnership with local communities and a specialist design company called Curve Studio. Additional external investment has also been secured to help deliver the scheme.
The council say they will also soon advertise for a company to build a new skatepark at Coed Bach in Pontarddulais and make improvements to the existing skatepark in Melin Mynach.
Skateboarders, BMXers, other wheeled sports fans and local communities have helped shape improvement plan designs thanks to online consultation and a number of in-person workshops.
Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “Skateboarding, BMXing and other wheeled sports are very popular in Swansea, but the facilities we currently have aren’t meeting people’s needs.
Advertisement“This is why we’re investing £2.6m in wheeled sports facilities, which follows-on from a £7m investment in playground improvements throughout Swansea.
“The plans for Clyne Valley, Melin Mynach and Coed Bach are among many in the pipeline throughout Swansea, with other sites and plans to be announced in due course.
“It’s part of a citywide investment that will ensure most people don’t have to travel more than two miles to reach a redeveloped skateboarding or wheeled sports facility in Swansea.”
Other sites due to benefit from skatepark improvements include Mynydd Newydd in Penlan, Victoria Park and the Phoenix Centre in Townhill.
Details on when work will start at those sites will be announced as soon as they’re confirmed, as well as the locations of many other sites in Swansea that will benefit from new or improved facilities.
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Former Police Station to be used to house homeless
The historic, grade-2 listed building on the corner of Alexandra Road and Orchard Street in Swansea city centre is currently owned by social housing organisation, Pobl.
Pobl has owned the building since 2003 which has previously been used for student accommodation.
Now the housing association, working with Swansea Council wants to transform it into 65 rooms for single people or couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as temporary accommodation.
Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for service transformation said: “This is a great opportunity for the council and Pobl to work together and ease some of the pressures we face with tackling homelessness in Swansea.
“We will also be able to ensure those being housed within the redeveloped property are supported for any additional needs while they are there, with the aim of moving them into more permanent housing as soon as possible.”
AdvertisementAndrew Vye, Pobl Group executive director for customer and community, said: ”The security a suitable environment provides can allow those who have experienced homelessness to get back on their feet.
“Homelessness continues to be a challenge across Wales and can impact anyone.”
The council and Pobl recently worked together to transform the nearby Ty Tom Jones on Alexandra Road into temporary accommodation for homeless people.
The council has also redeveloped a former education centre in Uplands to include residential pods for people who need temporary accommodation.
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Help for residents at risk of missing out this Christmas
Swansea Council say there is also support to feed pupils during the Christmas and half-term holiday, funding to Swansea Spaces providing welcoming places for people to gather and socialise and free and subsidised activities for young and older people over the winter period.
The council added that other initiatives include free buses for all on 19 dates leading up to Christmas and the New Year supporting people to shop and local businesses.
There are also grants to food banks and other food providers through this period of high demand and a promise that there will always be a bed in Swansea for anyone at risk of sleeping rough should they want one.
Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart said: “We know that the Christmas and winter periods puts big pressures on families and individuals who are already struggling, so we are doing all we can locally to help and support our residents with our Here For You This Winter campaign.
“The shopping vouchers are going to families and individuals who are most in need of support so that they are able to get the essentials that they need during the holidays and not go without on Christmas Day.
Advertisement“On top of this and with the support of our colleagues in Welsh Government we making funding available for warm and welcoming spaces for people who are feeling lonely or isolated so they can get together. We will also be providing support to our local food banks and other emergency food providers as well as funding to feed young people in the Christmas and half-term holidays.
“The free bus initiative is again proving popular with families and our Together at Christmas event held in partnership with JR Events and Catering at the Brangwyn Hall was well attended providing a free Christmas dinner, entertainment and outreach services to those who are vulnerable.”
Cabinet Member for Well-being Alyson Anthony added: “These vouchers will make a big difference to those that need it most and for some will be the difference between having food on the table on Christmas day or possibly a gift for their children or not.
“I’m proud that as a council we doing all that we can to support out residents this winter.”
To find out about the support available in Swansea visit: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/costoflivinghelp
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#Christmas #CllrAlysonAnthony #CllrRobStewart #FoodBank #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #SwanseaSpaces
Cllr Andrew Stevens, #SwanseaCouncil’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure has spoken out against plans to build a massive #solarfarm on 85 acres of farmland between #Gorseinon, #Fforestfach, #Gowerton and #Waunarlwydd.
Cllr Stevens, a local farmer who also represents the Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward, says to take such a large amount of productive local farmland out of use does not sit well with him at all – even more so how the proposals have come about.
Martin Nicholls, who has been Swansea Council's interim chief executive since May this year, has been appointed its permanent Chief Executive.
https://swanseabaynews.com/2022/11/22/martin-nicholls-named-as-swansea-councils-new-chief-executive/ #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil