Friday 6 May 2016

Back to the grind

And what a lovely, restful break it was! 

Back all too soon, and to a pretty full week, especially Wednesday - very hectic with four meetings one after each other, but all different and all useful. 

The last one was again looking at making progress in setting up a Friends of group to look after the Mayhill Washing 'Lake' - this word comes from Old English and actually refers to the stream than runs through this area - and the plan has now been expanded to encompass a Community Food Garden as well.  You may recall I mentioned this project back in October, but  unfortunately the 'hiccough' has lasted a lot longer than I would have hoped.  Fingers crossed we are back on track.

 
As well as standard meetings like Student Liaison, Audit and Council, I was fortunate enough to be at the ceremonial event to confer the Freedom of the City on 'Mr Swansea', Mel Nurse.  It's always good to be able to recognise someone who has given so much to their city, and in particular for the help he gave to save his beloved football team.

Another one-off was in going to the launch trialling Swansea' first smoke-fee beach, Caswell Bay.  It was 'opened' by the Lord Mayor, and supported by various groups including children from a local primary school.  It will be interesting to see how this pans out - another case of 'watch this space!

The rest of April has been quiet on the council front as we all go pounding the streets hoping to persuade the residents of Swansea to go and vote in the Welsh Assembly elections.  Shoe shops & repairers must love this time of year!


Les