A variety of different meetings (as well as the usual) in July ...
Attended a Streetscene Inquiry scrutiny meeting - somehow missed this completely when it first started last year but joined it for the last couple of sessions. Hoping some good practical solutions will come out of it - to change areas that are currently flytipping dumps, tackle rubbish & litter in general, help encourage recycling etc ....
Then met up with two of the local housing officers on a grey morning to check the issues along Pantycelyn Road. For those who don't know, the view from here can be spectacular, but sadly not when it's doing Welsh drizzle which is seeping through your clothing because you haven't got a coat!!! However one thing 'shone' through despite the rain, the wonderful array of wild flowers on the corner of Dyfed & Penygraig. I'm biased but I reckon this is one the best spots across the whole of Swansea where we have given this idea a go - do hope we can continue this trend.
With Student Liaison I'm very pleased that we have kicked one of the additional meetings into touch. Whilst it was aiming at a different audience it more or less replicated the other forum so we have managed to combine them. Less time wasted so I reckon this should be more productive.
But the best meeting of the month, without a doubt, was one to discuss the future of the Boys & Girls Club (the sign on the building actually says 'Girls & Boys Club!) on 'the hill'. It crosses the border of Castle & Townhill and if all goes to plan will be rejuvenated once more. No guarantees of course as we need both the support and practical help from residents, and others have tried yet failed before, but the enthusiasm of those putting the proposals forward
Les
