Our Gower Neighbourhood PCSO Andrew Brown has received stock of a new batch of RURAL WATCH signs. If you would like some please contact PCSO Andrew Brown directly.
New Livestock worrying signage is also on order.
Author: Steve Pleydell
South Wales Listens
Andrew from our local police has asked us to make you aware of a new initiative called South Wales Listens. This initiative gives you the opportunity to tell your local neighbourhood police team about the issues that matter most to you, as well as taking part in surveys that will enable us to better understand concerns in your community. We’d really like to hear from you so why not ask your family, friends, and colleagues to register too? Registration is completely free, quick, and simple.
To access the site follow the link here:
https://www.southwaleslistens.co.uk/
Take the time to explore the link which also offers the latest community updates from the South Wales police.
Drivers wanted for Gower Voluntary Transport
Gower Voluntary Transport (GVT) provides accessible transport for people in the Gower peninsula who cannot access public transport. Typical clients include the elderly, disabled and housebound. Typical trips include doctor or dentist appointments, shopping, hair appointments, hospital visits, trips to the station etc.
GVT urgently need volunteer drivers across Gower and especially in Reynoldston and Bishopston. Drivers are paid by the clients using the service and GVT also reimburse drivers for mileage from their homes to the clients.
If you would like to know more please contact Hildegarde Roberts:
- Email – hildegarderoberts41@gmail.com
- Telephone – 01792 851942
A crime prevention update
Reported: 27th November 2023: from PC 5450 Simon Chadwick
With the nights drawing in can we keep an eye out for any suspicious vehicles and report them. If you believe they are up to criminality please phone 999 as the quicker officers get there the better. You will never be criticised for ringing us on 999 if you think there is something happening.
I’ve also attached a crime prevention advice pack to this e mail for your viewing. This covers:
- Farm Security
- Wild Grass Fires
- Sheep Worrying by a dog on your land
- Trespassing, and
- Fly tipping
Road closures in Lunnon for water leak repairs – 27Nov for est. 3 days
With sincere apologies for the late posing of this notice that was received by ICC on the 23rd November. As follows:
Five Day Notice Lunnon Close,__ Parkmill 00275033
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA
CYNGOR DINAS A SIR ABERTAWE
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Y1803 LUNNON, SWANSEA
NOTICE 2023
NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City and County of Swansea in pursuance of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) intend to close the above-mentioned road. In order for DCWW to undertake works to repair a leaking water service, it will be necessary to temporarily close the above named road to vehicular traffic.
SCHEDULE – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Y1803 LUNNON, SWANSEA
SCHEDULE – TEMPORARY NORTHBOUND ROAD CLOSURE Y1803 LUNNON, SWANSEA – Y1803 outside properties named Ty Haf and Stone Cottage in a Northerly direction for a distance of a distance of approximately 65 metres.
The alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via Unnamed Y1802, Unnamed Y1800, Unnamed Y1801 a distance of approximately 230 metres.
THIS ROUTE IS SUITABLE FOR LIGHT TRAFFIC ONLY
Similarly this route will operate in the reverse direction.
Access for emergency vehicles to be maintained at all times.
The closure will operate from Monday 27th November 2023 for 5 days (Or until the works are completed whichever is the sooner). It is anticipated the works will take 3 days to complete.
Dated this 23rd November 2023
TRACEY MEREDITH
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER / PRIF SWYDDOG CYFREITHIOL
LEGAL, DEMOCRATIC SERVICES & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
GWASANAETHAU CYFREITHIOL, DEMOCRATAIDD A DEALLUSRWYDD
BUSNES
CIVIC CENTRE
CANOLFAN DDINESIG
SWANSEA
ABERTAWE
SA1 3SN
Dog handlers training fields
From: our local PCSO Andrew Brown.
A colleague of mine is a Police Dog Handler, and he is looking for a location where he could run the dogs and train them in tracking skills. Ideally large fields with wooded areas with no cattle livestock etc. If any of you are willing to allow Mike to come along and train the dogs on your land can you let me know .Just pop your contact number In a return e mail and I will ask Mike to give you a bell , he can explain to you exactly what he’s after.
Thanks in Advance
Andy
Have your say on council services in our new residents’ survey
From Swansea City Council.
The survey runs until October 29 and you can contribute your views by clicking on the link: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/residentsurvey
Residents are being urged to get involved and have their say on services provided by the council that touch people’s lives every day.
The council has launched a new residents’ survey aiming to find out more about what they think of services provided by the council to help it plan for the future.
The feedback will also feed into the budget process for next year and take into account the views of residents and their priorities.
Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “Our staff strive every day providing hundreds of services that make a difference in every community.
“If your children go to local schools, if you are getting social care or other support, if you’ve visited a park, been to a show this week at the Grand Theatre or reported a pothole, then you or someone you know will have had contact with us.
“By joining in the residents’ survey you’ll have the chance to tell us what you think on the services we provide that matter to you. And your feedback will help us plan council services for the future.
“If you live or work in Swansea then participating in the survey will be five minutes well spent.”
Questions in the survey cover a range of areas including residents’ thoughts on what the council’s priorities should be, views about the neighbourhood where they live, ease of access to services and quality of services received.
The survey runs until October 29 and you can contribute your views by clicking on the link: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/residentsurvey
Hard-copy versions of the survey will also be available in all local libraries and at the civic centre.
Community Bus new timetable
The Community Bus will be operating to a new timetable from Tuesday 19th Sep. Still running Tuesdays and Thursdays with three journeys out to Mumbles and three back. The timetable is attached.
Strengthening our Communities
Swansea is the first Authority in Wales to have a Local Area Coordinator allocated to every part of the county.
The stated aim of the Coordinator is to ‘build connections, help people to stay strong and share their gifts in the local community and to nurture inclusive, welcoming and self-supporting communities.’
Our Coordinator is Seren Aldron, the first three attachments give a flavour of her role together with contact details.
Also attached are two posters for local events
Temporary change to Neath Port Talbot Minor Injury Unit opening hours
Due to ongoing staffing pressures we (Swansea Bay University Health Board) have made the difficult decision to temporarily reduce the opening hours of the Minor Injury Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
It is now available from 8am until 9pm, seven days a week, for a period of nine months, rather than the previous times of 7.30am-11pm.
We will have staff available around the MIU area who can redirect anyone turning up between 9pm and 11pm.
Anyone needing urgent attention that cannot wait until the following day should use 111 or, if it is serious enough, the Emergency Department at Morriston Hospital.
Please find attached a copy of the Health Board’s statement regarding the Minor Injuries Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
17.08.2023 MIU statement for media and social media
Source: Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe / Swansea Bay University Health Board
