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In the last major storm we had power outages that left some residents without electricity for 72 hours.  As a result of this National Grid have assessed the local infrastructure and carried out work to reduce both the likelihood of future outages and their impact when they occur.  This work has included the cutting of trees where these present a risk to overhead lines and changes to the infrastructure itself.

The attached two diagrams show, in those areas highlighted yellow, where work has been carried out.  One diagram is a plan, to help orient you Sheppards Parkmill is bottom right.  The other diagram is schematic however the points in the infrastructure are annotated with place names.  We hope these help you to understand what has been done and where.

Both diagrams have been sourced from National Grid who have given their permission for us to share them.  We considered it important to let you know that work has been done to reduce the risk and likely impact of further outages.

National Grid Tree map Parkmill-2

National Grid Tree map Parkmill-1

Swansea County Council has asked the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (the Commission) to conduct a review of the community arrangements of the County of Swansea.

The Commission may recommend “such community boundary changes as it considers appropriate”.  In this context, a “community boundary change” may mean a change to the boundary of an existing community, the abolition of an existing community and/or the creation of a new
community.

In summary the Commission’s proposals would see Ilston Community Council ICC) being merged with Pennard Community Council and the representation of Ilston reducing to 2 councillors.  This change would take effect in 2027.  All other Gower Community Council’s are impacted by the proposals.  The draft report and the associated terms of reference can be viewed here website.

Ilston Community Council is not alone among Gower Community Councils in strongly opposing the proposals.  The ICC response is attached.

Ilston CC – Boundary Commission response

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 – [email protected]
• Telephone – 01792 851942

IIlston Community Council would like to invite you to an informal “meet your councillor evening” at the Gower Inn on February 21st 6.30pm to 8.30pm 2023.

If you would like to call and discuss any specific local issues then please contact our Clerk, Charlotte Toft on email at [email protected] to let us know you are attending and the issues that concern you.
Here is the current list of Ilston Community Councillors:

– Dale Edward Ponting- Chair, [Independent] Penmaen
– Roy Church – Vice Chair, [Independent] Parkmill
– Helen James, [Independent] Ilston
– Audrey Elliot, [Independent] Fairwood
– Nigel Hollett, [Independent] Penmaen
– Sue Mobbs, [Conservative] Parkmill
– Steve Pleydell, [Independent] Penmaen
– Cody Bates, [Independent] Penmaen
– Nick Huffer, [Independent] Ilston
We are also looking for 2 more community councillors to join if anyone would like to fill these positions please contact the Clerk: Charlotte Toft,
[email protected]

Ilston Community Council covers the villages of Parkmill, Penmaen, Ilston, Lunnon, Perriswood, Nicholaston, Willoxton and Llethryd.

The Gower Inn will be providing complimentary tea & coffee

Welsh:

Hoffai Cyngor Cymuned IIlston eich gwahodd i “noson cwrdd â’ch cynghorydd” anffurfiol yn y Gower Inn ar Chwefror 21ain 6.30pm i 8.30pm 2023.
Os hoffech chi ffonio a thrafod unrhyw faterion lleol penodol yna cysylltwch â’n Clerc, Charlotte Toft ar e-bost [email protected] i roi gwybod i ni eich bod yn mynychu a’r materion sy’n peri pryder i chi.
Dyma’r rhestr gyfredol o Gynghorwyr Cymuned Ilston:

– Dale Edward Ponting- Chair, [Independent] Penmaen
– Roy Church – Vice Chair, [Independent] Parkmill
– Helen James, [Independent] Ilston
– Audrey Elliot, [Independent] Fairwood
– Nigel Hollett, [Independent] Penmaen
– Sue Mobbs, [Conservative] Parkmill
– Steve Pleydell, [Independent] Penmaen
– Cody Bates, [Independent] Penmaen
– Nick Huffer, [Independent] Ilston

Rydym hefyd yn chwilio am 2 gynghorydd cymuned arall i ymuno os hoffai unrhyw un lenwi’r swyddi hyn cysylltwch â’r Clerc: Charlotte Toft,
clerk.ilstoncommunitycouncil@gmail.

Mae Cyngor Cymuned Ilston yn gwasanaethu pentrefi Parkmill, Penmaen, Ilston, Lunnon, Perriswood, Nicholaston, Willoxton a Llethryd. Gweler ein gwefan am ragor o wybodaeth.

Bydd y Gower Inn yn darparu te a choffi am ddim