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.
Working in the community
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.
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
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
From: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a farm fire safety reminder following a recent increase in the number of barn fire incidents requiring attendance by its crews.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s (MAWWFRS) area is home to a tapestry of rural and agricultural communities and the Service has recently experienced an increased number of barn fire incidents requiring attendance by its crews. This increase could be partly due to the early warm and dry weather conditions during May and June which has provided earlier hay-making opportunities.
Each year in the UK on average around 1,600 farm buildings and 85,000 areas of grassland are destroyed by fire. MAWWFRS is issuing a farm fire safety reminder and advice to members of the farming communities within its Service area in an effort to reduce the likelihood of further barn fires:
Advice and Support
MAWWFRS is here to help and has a variety of resources available to members of the farming community in need of support or advice.
Contact Information:
Steffan John Communications Officer, Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service – Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, 01267 226862 ext: 4462. [email protected]
From the 17th of September 2023, most 30mph limits across Wales will change to 20mph. When you see streetlights, assume that the speed limit is 20mph, unless you see signs that say otherwise.
Most affected streets are in residential or built-up areas where people walk and cycle.
GoSafe, Police and partners will continue to educate and engage with our communities, and enforce 20mph speed limits, to make roads safer for all of us.
Welsh Government – 20mph Communications Toolkit
Welsh Government – 20mph Frequently Asked Questions
Welsh Government – 20mph Misinformation Fact Sheet
Source: Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru / Welsh Local Government Association
Meet Your local Community Councillor Event; Tuesday 20th June 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Gower Heritage Centre Parkmill SA3 2EH
Following our well attended session last February we are pleased to offer local residents another opportunity to meet your local community councillors to informally discuss local issues that concern you.
Also we are using this event as the launch of our proposals to establish a Local Biodiversity Action Plan.
ICC Final S6 Gp1 C&TCs Report 2020 – 2023
Welsh Government has asked all community councils to report on the biodiversity of their local area with a view to inform national and local policies and establish action plans to enhance, preserve and monitor our local environment. The attached Biodiversity Report is an overview of what the Community Council has achieved so far towards maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and promoting ecosystem resilience in our planning, policies and day to day activities. The next stage is to compile the Biodiversity Action Plan which sets out our biodiversity objectives between now and 2025.’ We would like all residents to express their opinion and help formulate any future plans.
We hope to see you on the night or please email any thoughts on the Biodiversity Action Plan to our Clerk.
Ilston Community Council (ICC) has a duty to report on its functions and context in relation to biodiversity. The attached report is the first stage of reporting covering activities and achievements to date. The next phase of the report will be more forward looking and is expected to identify specific areas of focus for ICC.
To commemorate the life of our late Queen Elizabeth ll Ilston Community Council has planted a lime tree on Penmaen Village Green.
There was a good turnout, the sun shone and we now look forward to seeing this lovely tree grow and develop into a real feature for the community and passers by.
The devices in our homes are getting smarter all the time. How smart are you about keeping yours protected? The attached leaflet, provided by Get Safe Online (www.getsafeonline.org) explains why this is important and provides some simple steps for you to follow.
The Gower Ambassadors project commenced in 2017 and resulted in around 60 trained ambassadors of Gower who are passionate and knowledgeable about the area, here to help at, and enhance Gower events, available to meet and greet visitors to Gower and share knowledge / stories / hidden gems / recommendations.
To find out more about the Gower Ambassadors please access their website at: https://www.gowerambassadors.co.uk/