Tenants are told to leave rubbish outside their block but it can build up on the landings and the council does not remove it, she added. One person has died and two others have been injured in a house fire in Penlan, Swansea. "I can see where the council are coming from when it comes to the spending, because they only did the front door in the middle of last year and it has been smashed already. 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Malgorzata . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The security voice entry doors have been a constant target of vandals since installation and multiple repairs undertaken to maintain their operation. 4 Bed Semi-detached House For Sale In Swansea, Swansea. He said the council has offered him alternative accommodation on several occasions but all of the options had stairs. 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There are always groups of people sat in the stairs, either drinking or smoking, sometimes smoking drugs. Children aged 3 years and under need one adult to supervise one child. They regularly face drug dealing and rubbish issues News She has lived in a two-bed flat for five years but with four children aged one to nine it has become extremely cramped. Two of her girls sleep in one bedroom and two in the other, while she and her partner sleep in the living room. Amateur film 1966 45 mins From the collection of: Watch for free Overview Overview Related Related About the archive About the archive Some are also wanted back in prison, 'My council flat is covered in black mould and it's even on my baby's mattress', Swansea Council said air vents and an extractor fan had been provided to try to tackle the mould issue but claimed they were not being used by the tenant, Major investment to modernise one of Swansea's most tired-looking housing estates is coming, It would be a huge improvement, according to feedback from residents, All the people most wanted by police in Wales right now, The faces of the men and women most wanted by police in Wales. In 2001 the council knocked down 32 flats on Tudno Place. Killay has its own community council. 110,000 4%. "Local police officers alongside officers from our roads policing unit, joint firearms unit, and National Police Air Service made an area search. "We got one or two idiots who moved in, but they moved out," he said. Swansea - panorama and pastiche Swansea's librarian records his town with affection as it arises in modern form from the ashes of WWII, but the new market still offers an old favourite - freshly-made Welsh cakes. Leisure [ edit] Local amenities include the Penlan leisure centre, which incorporates a swimming pool and sports hall, and the Penlan Library.. Transport [ edit] People who both live in the building and others who don't, are making their lives a nightmare, they say. Listing details: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, furnished. By the end they had buckets full of needles, foil, you name it. I just wish it was happening now.". For the directory of estate agent click here. But she felt her block was the only "decent one" left and that residents with drug problems had allowed the place to go to rack and ruin. I don't really go out and I won't let my nine-year-old out. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Contact us to find out more Join our swim school today Covid happened, and now residents are being consulted again on a new set of proposals to modernise the estate. Its housing service has "a daily presence in this area", he added. This free UK Telephone Directory listing is for Margaret Frisby, Penlan, Swansea (SA5).This is a free listing. As always, we would be very keen to hear from residents who can provide information on those responsible for crime and antisocial behaviour. One resident said she had lived at Jeffrey's Court for the past three years and was trying her hardest to move away from the flats. The council didn't send anyone out to clean it for three weeks. Reviews Leave a review . Minister: Rev. 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Looking to find an agent in your area? Search the latest sold house prices for England and Wales provided under license from the Land Registry for free. We have been working closely with the local council to explore the best approach in rectifying some of the issues.. Glass from the wing mirrors of his Ford Focus has been stolen seven times, most recently a few weeks ago. Maynard raced along Pentregethin Road to the Cwmbwrla roundabout and then through the streets of Manselton where he went the wrong way along a one-way street. ", She added that tenants are often offered drugs by 18- to 21-year-olds smoking crack cocaine and cannabis on the estate. News; Contact Us; Donate. The child walked home unharmed a short time after the car was taken from Crwys Terrace in Penlan, Swansea, at about 18:30 GMT on Thursday. I've lived here for 25 years and it's something I've noticed a lot more of in the past few years.". Despite the refurbishment, vandalism is said to be still rife. In another, freezing air came in through the space where the doorway should have been. Add rich content via our editing tools; Remove ads from your listing; Appear more prominently in search results; Report a problem with this listing . Swansea Foodbank, Penlan Open Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm. Meanwhile a 17-year-old girl from Penlan was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening. One Heol Emrys resident said he couldn't wait to move out. "Obviously the cost of living crisis and poverty are getting worse. Advertisement The aim is to regenerate the estate by modernising the current Council properties, building more new social rented homes and create a safer community for everyone living there. The council estate on those streets is set to be redeveloped with some homes planned for demolition and new social housing to be built but the flats on Heol Gwyrosydd are not part of that scheme. "When the lift is broken people have to use the stairs and move past these people, some of whom don't even live here. The four-storey blocks sit close to each other on a grassy area near Heol Emrys and Tudno Place. Morris Castle Castle Photo: Beeftech, CC BY-SA 3.0. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a dressing area. Further upgrades have also been completed to improve fire safety, including the installation of new fire doors and a new sprinkler system. Swansea Council spent 5 million on upgrading the flats, and adding cladding to the outside. My dad and I do our best to keep the building tidy ourselves. Police forced entry to the property and found it was being used as a base for a so-called county lines drugs gang peddling heroin, cocaine and crack. Major 505 million project to make homes more energy efficient 'suffers from a chronic lack of staffing'. 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The council said cleaners were sent in every day, but the resident claimed there had been issues with rats and piles of dead flies, caused by the garbage shoots which had been left for weeks on end. Welsh mural artist helps dogs find forever homes, Audiologist awarded for research into demand for hearing services, Swansea opens homes and hearts to Ukrainian refugees, Theyre back! Andrew Evans, for Maynard, said while it was accepted that the pre-sentence report had concluded there was no alternative to a sentence of immediate custody, the defendant invited the court to consider a sentence which would allow him to address his substance misuse issues in the community. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "It's disgusting," said the man, who asked not to be named but referred to himself as Cushty. 93,500 History: 12th May 2022: 165 Penlan Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RJ. She said: "I don't smoke and that's not my potato either." Here you can put piccys up of things that only can happen in penlan and the history of penlan have fun and enjoy this is not a selling site so please no. I get put on hold or I get told to ring back.". Residents of Heol Gwyrosydd in Penlan told how they are afraid to go outside due to. 61A Crwys Terrace Penlan, Swansea SA5 9AH Wales +44 1792 774175 + Add website Closed now : See all hours See all (10) Get food delivered Order online Ratings and reviews 3.5 90 #19 of 36 #225 of 384 RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details CUISINES Chinese Special Diets Vegetarian Friendly Meals Dinner View all details meals, features "I have to carry my dog in and out for toilet and walks because of glass and blood on the stairs and sick in the lift. A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a car was stolen with a child inside. To find a full address for Margaret Frisby in Penlan, Swansea (SA5), use our residential telephone directory.You can use one of your five free daily phone number searches or buy credits to access this information.. We encourage tenants to report any repairs to the housing repairs contact centre or via the housing portal. It looks roomier and safer. Plans for a major overhaul of a cramped and tired-looking estate have been unveiled by Swansea Council. Her friends would sometimes knock for her to play with them, but she'd only go out if I went out as well and watched her. Judge Christopher Vosper KC said it was clear from everything he had read about the defendant that his engagement with agencies had been poor, and that the Probation Service had concluded there was very little purpose in trying to work him. He said: "Last summer, the garbage shoot got clogged and there were piles upon piles of dead flies. Other residents said their children were "terrified" by teenagers who enter the buildings late at night and kick their doors. We work with the police and a range of other agencies to make the estate a welcoming place to live and visit.". Penlan Swansea SA5 7AH Get Directions View on Google Maps Opening hours Monday:9.00am - 1.00pm and 1.30pm - 5.00pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday:9.00am - 1.00pm and 1.30pm - 5.00pm Thursday: Closed. Swimming is a great activity for the whole family to participate in together. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Such unacceptable behaviour can prove intimidating and unpleasant for residents," he said. Residents have since received a letter and questionnaire asking them to detail their experience of anti-social behaviour. Contact us for more information on where to get a voucher. Claim now! Streets covered. "The neighbourhood support unit, who are available 24 hours a day, visit the area regularly in relation to a variety of issues including reports of antisocial behaviour, maintenance issues, flytipping, and welfare checks. 10am- 2pm Art & Craft. . A teenager was found dead in a wooded area of Swansea yesterday afternoon. They currently provide daily checks in the Penlan area which include checks to communal areas, green spaces, lanes, and walkways/footpaths, and will also respond to reports made to us regarding flytipping, offensive graffiti or damage on housing land. Posts about Penlan written by Editor. A MAJOR police air and ground search was launched after a car was driven off by a stranger with a child still sat in the back seat. Ms Underhill, who lives in a two-bed flat with her dad, showed WalesOnline the mould on the walls in her kitchen and one of the bedrooms, while the ceiling in the corridor was peeling from damp. "I don't think the council should house people in these flats if they've got kids," she said. The latest plans for Heol Emrys and Tudno Place will involve increasing the number of properties in the community so we can provide modern and safe accommodation for families., UKs largest energy retrofit scheme at a Swansea community reaches 100 home milestone, Swansea ranked 8th safest area for pedestrians in the UK, Ammanford 8-year-old who lost leg in lawnmower accident is back dancing again thanks to Morriston Hospital prosthetics, Australian tech business moves to larger Swansea office premises. Heol Emrys and Tudno Place, Penlan, were built in the late 1960s and are showing their age. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Tenants said the council has allowed the blocks to deteriorate into damp-ridden disrepair. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Rose Cross House care home, Brenig Road, Penlan, Swansea SA5 7BE Care Search Killay ( Welsh: Cil) is the name of a suburb and local government community in Swansea, Wales. Selina Taylor web design . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Penlan is a suburban area of Swansea, Walesin the Penderryward. ", "We also have a rat problem, quite a bad one too. We take all reports of anti-social behaviour in the area seriously and are taking a robust approach towards this unacceptable behaviour which impacts on those living in the area. A police drone with a thermal imaging camera was deployed to the scene, and the defendant was spotted hiding in the undergrowth. During her year on the estate, the only time she has seen council officers in her building was around six months ago when one gave her a carbon monoxide alarm. "The car was located abandoned and has been seized for forensic examination. News Events Match info Clubs Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Reserve Division 1 Reserve Division 2 Reserve Division 3 Reserve Division 4 Under 16A Under 16B . She wants to go out and I say no. "Someone needs to be coming round checking on these flats. Plexus FS Supports Faith in Families Charity. 4 rooms. He said he could only get rid of the damp in the kitchen because if he did the bedroom it would come back in two months. They came last week. "It honestly looks like it hasn't been touched in years. A lot of robbing goes on.". Maynard was also banned from driving for two years and nine months and must pass an extended test before he can get a licence. Penlan, Penlan, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA5 7NE . News archives Site admin. Read more: The people suspected of kidnap, drug dealing and other crimes wanted in Wales right now. I have martial arts training so I know I can handle myself, but I can only imagine how scary it is for other residents. Home; Swansea; Neath Port Talbot; . "That rubbish has been here for weeks," she said. We have looked into privately renting but it's really expensive right now.". At Penlan Leisure centre we offer a range of swimming lessons for both adults and children. Gowerton lies to the north. "Ive been reporting things for years now they (the council) send a cleaner to clean it then a few days later its the same again. Apartment for rent #92015768. Reference - ED7810AB02. They have to clean up all kinds of horrible mess.". The offending took place shortly after he had been released from prison following an earlier episode of dangerous driving where he again led police on a high-speed pursuit - on that occasion at the wheel of a stolen BT van. St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon 07815 534095. 1 The kidnap unfolded in Crwys Terrace in Penlan Matthew William John Maynard, of Idwal Place, Penlan, Swansea, had previously pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, harassment, and breach of a restraining order when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. "He was circling around them and he wouldn't let them walk through," she said. Home of The Ogof Adullum Project Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan Swansea, SA5 7BT. Cllr Erika Kirchner, whose Penderry ward includes Tudno Place and Heol Emrys, said she attended the exhibition on the new proposals and liked what she saw. #CHARGED | Jasper Knox, 29, from Penlan #Swansea charged with two robberies and an attempted robbery which happened at Tesco Extra in Fforestfach, one on Christmas Eve and the others on the evening of January 3. Laura Davey 07887055173 laura.davey@swansea.gov.uk. There is just so much rubbish at the front I'm not surprised. For years, many of the walls in the communal areas have been badly stained and covered with obscene drawings or scrawls but residents have been told they are not allowed to repaint, one 25-year-old mum claimed. The latest plans for Heol Emrys and Tudno Place will involve increasing the number of properties in the community so we can provide modern and safe accommodation for families. I don't want her getting in the wrong crowd. WARNING: There are graphic images in this article. This provides the full address, whether they are a director of a . We have to live among it. She said she had seen it all, from blood to faeces to vomit, and there was something new nearly every week. Robustly tackling these issues remain a priority for local officers and there are regular patrols in the area. Penlan has good amenities for youngsters including a leisure centre and football pitches, but these have not stopped antisocial behaviour affecting the estate. An exhibition has taken place at Penlan Leisure Centre and residents can give feedback on the proposals until November 30. It would be a huge improvement, according to feedback from residents. Some are also wanted back in prison. People living in a Swansea council estate have spoken out about horrific conditions in their blocks of flats. A major search was launched after a car was driven off by a stranger with a child in the back seat. "It is frustrating to have to continue to deal with instances of vandalism following such a significant investment to provide high quality residential accommodation in Penlan. Police said the car was later abandoned and the child managed to walk back to the family home unharmed. Voucher referral system. Find out about great places to live near you: An image of how the modernised estate could look, with a new park, revamped flats and houses and lots more greenery, The proposals include new social rented homes, significant upgrades to existing units and courtyard-style gardens, Beyond this part of Heol Emrys are playing fields and great views towards Felindre. Overview Map Directions Satellite Photo Map Wikipedia Notable Places in the Area Brynhyfryd Library Library Photo: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0. Find Watch And Clock Sales & Repairs in Swansea on the Edinburgh News directory. Much of the current design has been developed, taking into account comments made by the residents during an earlier consultation. Swansea Bay News. The Council has worked closely with consultants Powell Dobson Architects, to create the masterplan for the site and are now calling on residents to get involved and help shape the planned redevelopment. He will appear before Swansea Crown Court on Monday February 6th. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Because the main door to the block has been broken the whole time Ive lived here anyone can just walk in off the street and you get people hanging out on the stairs taking drugs drinking. "I wont go out after dark because of it, it's like I'm trapped in my flat.". And he is often disturbed by youths tearing around the estate's green space on quad bikes. On an upper floor in one block, a window was off its hinges. The area is set on top of a hill, which overlooks Townhill, Kilvey Hilland Swansea Bay. The property comprises of entrance hallway, reception room, kitchen/dining room and bathroom to the ground floor. The resident said he lived near a known drug dealer, and often had his flat mistaken for theirs. Charity supporting veterans and . Recently there was a dog that kept peeing outside our door and after a while it was smelling really bad. They say blood-stained walls, used. 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Swansea City AFC Foundation's pan-disability Premier League Kicks participant Mason and his sister Maisie were invited to use the Swansea.com Stadium's sensory room for Monday's game against Rotherham as part of Level Playing Field's Unite For Access campaign. "The stairs are the worst, if you look at the side of them, there's remnants of sick, urine, dog hair, human hair, you name it. Speaking four years ago, Denise Robson said Heol Emrys was "beautiful" when she moved there in 1975. Have fun splashing around and practising the life skill of swimming, a great way to cool down on hot days or to escape the rain during the traditional British summer. A man, aged 39, from Fforestfach, Swansea, has been arrested and taken . "Issues raised such as problems with lifts, where vandalism has occurred, are also being dealt with and a new lift has recently been installed. Outside Jeffrey's Court in Penlan where residents claim their lives are being made hell by drug use and other anti-social behaviour, Vomit in the lift is something residents regularly have to navigate their way around, There is also sometimes blood on the walls, What appears to be blood on a window sill. This group is for everyone to share their memories of Penlan Comp. . South Wales Police are investigating the "terrifying" incident. "After a night of drinking, they leave all sorts behind. 07813 1.Mobile Mobile . Ms Underhill's dad David has lived in their flat for nine years three longer than his daughter and has been waiting for a transfer for seven years. Tenants can register for the housing portal by visiting www.swansea.gov.uk/myhousing. Description. That's where a lot of the trouble happens. Apartment location: Penlan Crescent, Swansea, SA2 0RH, United Kingdom. Mr Underhill claims he had warned the council "time and again" that such homes would not be suitable because of his disability. South Penlan Community Centre Heol Frank SA5 7AH Directions via Google Maps. The woman believes the lack of a police presence has seen the culprits grow in confidence. I do my best to sweep up but I haven't seen the council come here to clean once in five years. The defendant was subsequently charged with dangerous driving and pleaded guilty, and following a Crown court appearance was released on bail so a pre-sentence report could be prepared.
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