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Edited by Councillor John Beach

WELCOME TO SUMMER

with a bit of luck we should see the sun again

If you have a Mumbles story you'd like us to consider for publication, please use the link on the right to contact us.

Thanks to Mike Witchell (Evening Post 6th

July) the Mumbles Community

Council has at last been recognised as a

serious Authority who are ensuring that

Mumbles is developing as a tourist

destination!

The one slight error is the fact that Mayals

does come under the influence of the

Mumbles Community Council ! (a little less of

the'grey beards' please). We might even

consider taking you on as our spokesperson. By the

way the sign is now in the correct position.

Cllr. A. Colburn at the ready.

MUMBLES TRAIN EXHIBITION

WHY NOT VISIT THE MUMBLES TRAIN EXHIBITION AT MAYALS PRIMARY SCHOOL. THE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD LEARNING ABOUT THE TRAIN.

THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM 1.30 P.M. 'TIL 4.O P.M.

MONDAY 2nd JULY UNTIL THURSDAY 5thJULY 2007

COME ALONG AND GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

SWANSEA BAY SEAFRONT STRATEGY

A PUBLIC EXHIBITION HAS STARTED FROM 28thJUNE UNTIL 15thJULY

IT WILL BE AT MUMBLES LIBRARY, ALSO AT COUNTY HALL, WALES NATIONAL POOL AND WATERFRONT MUSEUM,THIS WILL ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO HAVE THEIR SAY.

THE STRATEGY SETS OUT A VISION FOR THE BAY AND IDENTIFIES SEVERAL KEY AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY WATERFRONT, ST.HELEN'S, SKETTY LANE, BLACKPILL, MUMBLES AND THE MUMBLES PIER.

THE SIX WEEK CONSULTATION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE PERMANENT AND MOBILE EXHIBITIONS AT THESE VENUES.

ALL FEEDBACK WILL BE REPORTED TO SWANSEA COUNCIL AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, REVISIONS TO THE STRATEGY WILL BE MADE BEFORE ITS POSSIBLE ADOPTION.

IF YOU WISH TO MAKE FURTHER COMMENTS PLEASE EMAIL THE MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON THIS SITE OR WRITE THE COUNCIL OFFICES AT WALTERS CRES., MUMBLES.

BANNED FROM CITY COUNCIL!

South Wales Evening Post 21st June 2007reported that Councillor Des Thomas was suspended by the City Councils Standards Committee.

I ASK THE QUESTION -WHY?

Surely by passing on the feelings and comments of his constituents he is doing the job he was elected for. The issue of "not following legal advice" on this matter is a subject for further discussion. Councillor Thomas should have been given the complete version of 'legal advice', not just the portion that supports the argument in favour of the Standards Committee.

Councillors should not be 'gagged' for stressing the views of their constituent.

It does not mean that Councillors have ' made up their minds before a planning application has been submitted' just because someone has objected to the idea. Surely it is only when the full details of a planning application is put before the Council can you see the detail, and then make a decision on the matter,

The main reason for declaring an interest and not making comment, surely is where one is likely to have a pecuniary and personal interest and gain some advantage. (Perhaps he should have declared an interest?)

The only person who was constrained from making comment was Councillor Mark Childs, who is a Governor of Grange Primary school, (as quoted in his letter to 'Have your say', South Wales Evening Post, 26th June 2007).

There has not been any objection to the building of a new school for the teaching of Welsh. THE MAIN OBJECTION SEEMS TO BE THE LOCATION IN WEST CROSS.

There are already two Primary schools in the area and it would be on safety grounds for the children and residents alike, that most people, and parents have objected.

If you have not seen the proposed plans, it is recommended that you see them, before you make a decision, and form an opinion of your own. Please let us have your comments.

SHOULD WE STIFLE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND FREETHINKING?

LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW OFFICIAL

MUMBLES GUIDE BOOK

THIS IS DUE OUT TOWARDS THE END OF JULY. IT IS BEING

PRODUCED BY THE WESTERN MAIL IN CONJUCTION WITH

MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL. IT WILL BE IN HIGH QUALITY, FULL

GLOSSY COLOUR AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC (and at no cost to the

Community Council) AND WILL COVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE

COMMUNITY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PAGES OF EDITORIAL,

PHOTOGRAPHS, LISTINGS AND ADVERTISING.

THE DISTRIBUTION WILL BE THROUGH ALL OUTLETS IN SWANSEA

AND MUMBLES. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY OBTAINING ONE, PLEASE

CONTACT THE COUNCIL OFFICE IN WALTERS CRES. MUMBLES.

MUMBLES NAVY DAYS REPORT

Mumbles Community Council's 5th Mumbles Navy

Days' has been hailed a great success. Organisers

announced record attendance of thousands each day.

Even on the one wet day, when several popular

attractions were cancelled, large numbers ventured

out and enjoyed the undercover events.

The Navy days' Concert at All saints Church was

enjoyed by a capacity audience,and featured the

Ystradgynlais Male Choir.

The visiting Royal Navy ships, HMS Tyne and HMS

Exploit, open to the public had many visitors over two

days. Members of HMS Tyne did a 25 miles walk

around Gower to raise funds as part of the Falklands

25 Commemoration and collected £500 for charity.

Several other Charity organisations collected monies

during Navy Days' (although it is not intended as a

Charity event) and about £1000 was collected for the

R.N.L.I.

Work has already started to organise Mumbles Navy Days' 2008, which will be held during 24th and 26 May2008. Any organisations or persons wishing to take part should contact the Mumbles Council via this web site as soon as possible, or 'phone 363598

WATCH OUT THE THIEVES ARE ABOUT

SEVEN HOMES HAVE BEEN TARGETED BY THIEVES IN WHITEGATES,MAYALS-NOTTAGE ROAD, NEWTON-SOUTHWARD LANE, NEWTON AND PLUNCH LANE, LIMESLADE.

THE POLICE ARE MOST CONCERNED THAT A PROFFESIONAL GANG COULD BE OPERATING IN MUMBLES.

PROPERTIES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY TARGETED BY THE CRIMINALS RATHER THAN OPPORTUNISTS.

THE LATEST INCIDENT REPORTS THAT £1,000 WORTH OF FOREIGN CURRENCY AND A PASSPORT WERE STOLEN. ALSO TWO LAPTOPS WERE TAKEN ALSO OTHER ITEMS.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU LOCK ALL YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS AND HIDE AWAY ANY VALUABLES.

IF YOU SEE ANY SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS ABOUT WHO SHOULD NOT BE THERE, PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 0172456999 OR CRIMESTOPPERS ON 0800555111

WHAT A RELIEF - NEWTON ROAD IS

BACK TO NORMAL

WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE, DOESN'T IT LOOK GOOD!

Photographs by courtesy of Cllr. R. Wilkinson.

MUMBLES IN BLOOM

DON'T FORGET THAT THE MUMBLES IN BLOOMCOMPETITION

IS THIS MONTH. HAVE YOU ENTERED YET ?

THE MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL HAS SET THE SCENE

BY ADDING NEW PLANTERS ALONG THE FRONT FROM BLACKPILL TO

NORTON. DO LOOK OUT FOR THEM AND LET US HAVE YOUR

OPINION.

Photographs by courtesy of Cllr. R. Wilkinson.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION

MUMBLES LIFEBOAT STATION

A TRIBUTE MUST BE PAID TO ROY GRIFFITHS WHO FOR 10 YEARS SERVED AS A CREW MEMBER AND FOR A FURTHER 20 YEARS HAS SERVED AS THE HONORARY SECRETARY AND LIFEBOAT OPERATIONS MANAGER. HE NOW HANDS OVER THE WHEEL TO COMMANDER TIM CONWAY. ROY, WE UNDERSTAND WILL STAY ON AS ONE OF HIS DEPUTIES.

WELL DONE ROY AND THE MUMBLES LIFEBOAT CREW.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

See the full report in the S.W.Evening Post 2nd July 2007

REPORTS FROM THE SWANSEA LEADER.

HOW TO WIN YOUR COUNCIL TAX PAID FOR THIS YEAR!

SWANSEA COUNCIL'S RECYCLING TEAM IS LAUNCHING A NEW INCENTIVE SCHEME TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO USE THE KERBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICE.

TRISH FLINT, SWANSEA COUNCIL'S RECYCLING OFFICER SAID 'we've developed a whole range of opportunities for residents to recycle some of their domestic waste, every household in Swansea is provided with green bags so they can dispose of materials such as glass, paper and cans. Hopefully the offer to win one year's free Council Tax will encourage more people to recycle". The scheme will run for 12 months. (weunderstand that there is only one prize!)

Comment -If the Council were to reduce the council tax for everyone, this might also encourage people to recycle.

HOW TO ENTER - Pick up a 'tag' from County Hall or Guildhall Hall, District Housing Offices or the Environment Centre and place it around the neck of the tied green bag. You can download a 'tag' from the web site www.swansea.gov.uk

LANGLAND BAY BEACH HUTS

PLANS TO UPGRADE THE HISTORIC HUTS ARE BEING STEPPED UP, SO THE REPORT IN THE SWANSEA LEADER GOES.

THE 78 FAMOUS HUTS HAVE BEEN A FEATURE OF THE LANDSCAPE SINCE THE 1920s AND IT HAS NOW BEEN AGREED TO REBUILD THEM AND CHANGE THE LEASING ARRANGEMENTS.

THE REPORTS GOES ON THE SAY "THE IDEA FOLLOWS MARKET TESTING LAST YEAR WHEN PEOPLE WERE ASKED FOR THEIR VIEWS ON THIS PROPOSAL. (WERE YOU ASKED?) NEARLY HALF OF THE RESPONDENTS SAID THAT A FIVE YEAR LEASE WOULD BE THEIR FIRST CHOICE WHILE 35% PREFERRED A 10 YEARS LEASE AND 26% EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN A 15 YEARS LEASE.

COMMENT - THIS MAKES SOME 61% WHO WENT FOR THE 10 OR 15 YEARS, SO A LOT LESS THAN 50% PREFERRED THE 5 YEARS OPTION. PERHAPS THE MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL COULD HAVE BEEN CONSULTED IN THIS MATTER?

SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION A NEW HUT WILL BE BUILT FOR MARKETING PURPOSES TO GIVE BIDDERS AN INDICATION OF THE STYLE OF REBUILD WITH TENDERS EXPECTED BACK BY THE AUTUMN. (THIS WILL RESTRICT THE RENTING TO A SMALL BUT FORTUNATE FEW! WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF US!).

FURTHER COMMENT - WILL THE HUTS STILL BE OF THE SAME DESIGN OR WILL THEY CHANGE THE FACE OF LANGLAND BAY?

WILL THEY INCLUDE ELECTRIC SUPPLY FOR LIGHTING AND COOKING

WILL THEY BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME RESTRICTIONS OF USE ONLY DURING THE APRIL/SEPTEMBER PERIO?

PLEASE LET US HAVE YOUR VIEWS.

P.A.C.T MEETINGS

Have you attended any of the PACT Meeting in your area?

If not why not come to the next meeting at the Conservative Club, Mumbles at 7pm on Wednesday 8 August 2007 and meet your Community Officer PC Ian James.

HONOUR FOR MUMBLES COMMUNITY

COUNCIL

TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

WERE INVITED TO THE BUCKINGHAM

PALACE GARDEN PARTY ON TUES.

10th JULY 07.

It was by way of representing Mumbles

that Cllr. John Beach and

Cllr. Anthony Colburn were invited

The weather held out and was a very sunny

day and most enjoyable. The Queen was as

gracious as ever and spent time speaking to

very many guests (we however were not

selected to be presented to Her Majesty).

We were also pleased to see that the Lord

Mayor of Swansea, Cllr. Susan Waller was

also present at the Garden party.

MUMBLES BEER FESTIVAL IS TO MOVE

IS THIS A LOSS OR A GREAT

RELIEF TO THE RESIDENTS OF

MUMBLES PLEASE LET US HAVE YOUR VIEWS AND

COMMENTS www.mumbles.gov.uk

PRESS RELEASE – 12 July 2007

PLANTERS PROVIDED BY MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL

AT WEST CROSS SHOPS,( WITH OTHERS ALONG THE FRONT.)

NMCCW PLANTERS BRIGHTEN WEST CROSS

Mumbles Community Council has recently placed some planters in Blackpill, at the stone Welcome to Mumbles sign, opposite the pedestrian crossing at Norton and in front of the shops at West Cross.

The feedback from the West Cross shopkeepers has been most complimentary and encouraging.

Mike the hairdresser said, “My staff and I are delighted to look out of the window and see the display of flowers”

Linda, Co-op Chemist, and Julie, hairdressers said “Not only are we pleased with the planters, but customers pass complementary remarks about them too”

Best One supermarket, the Post Office and “Dick Barton’s” added their compliments and appreciation, as did the newly opened coffee shop proprietor

Councillor Olive Rees stated “If no one else has anything to say about the planters, the work involved has been well worth it, if only because of the pleasure given to this busy and much used part of West Cross”

MUMBLES VILLAGE DIARY - AUGUST

Published by permission of MUMBLES DEVELOPMENT TRUST

phone 361012

LIFE BEGINS @ 50+

If you missed the programme held at the

West Cross Community Centre on Thursday

19th July 2007 you missed well presented

programme where you received advice from

experts in the field of health, social benefits,

care and housing, safety, leisure and many

other items of interest. The day started with

singing by the Oystermouth Primary School

and was then officially opened by the Chair

of Mumbles Community Council, Cllr. Roger

Beynon It continued into the afternoon with

more singing from the pupils of Mayals

Primary School. Should you require any

further information, please contact Phil or

Ann on 01792 636703. We all had a great

day!

Oystermouth Primary School

Mayals Primary School

URGENT NEWS

WATCH OUT

FOR THE NEW

SAIL BRIDGE

Planned road closures for the installation of the new bridge -Stage one - Monday 16thJuly to Friday 20thJuly.

Midweek offpeak lane closures and night time full road closures, as needed between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm and/or 6.30 pm and 6.0 am.

Stage two - Friday 7.0 pm 20thJuly to 6.0 am Monday 23rd July - Fabian Way closure from before the sidings bridge up to the Park and Ride junction.

Stage three - Monday 23rd July to Friday 27thJuly

Midweek, offpeak lane closures and night time full road closures as needed between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm and/or 6.30 pm to 6.0 am

Stages four and five up to 3rd August 2007

More details from the City and County of Swansea Highways Dept.