Just this week, three people came into the flats, started drinking and smoking and left when they'd finished- none of them lived here or seemed to know anyone who did. It would be a huge improvement, according to feedback from residents. Because of the behaviour in the block no-one wants to live here. One 29-year-old mum gave a resigned laugh as she pointed at the cigarette ends and the rotting potato littered near her door. Another reason for his hope to move away is his fear over the safety of the estate. 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They are wanted for a range of alleged crimes from arson to assault and being recalled to prison among other alleged offences. Police said the car was later abandoned and the child managed to walk back to the family home unharmed. 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. More information on the Ogof Adullum facebook page "I've lived in Brynmelyn, Gendros and Townhill - there's nowhere else like it." Several used dog poo bags had been left on one floor and some kind of animal droppings could be seen on another. Friday 27 January 2023, 4:56pm The incident happened in Penlan, Swansea Credit: Media Wales A major search was launched after a car was driven off by a stranger with a child in the back seat.. 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But residents claim that, despite the cash injection, the problems at Jeffrey's Court have continued. There is just so much rubbish at the front I'm not surprised. The woman believes the lack of a police presence has seen the culprits grow in confidence. It's not safe for the people who live here. 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. Another resident said he thought the problems were because of the lack of CCTV cameras in some communal areas. They are wanted for a range of alleged crimes from assault to drug possession. We have looked into privately renting but it's really expensive right now.". Swansea Foodbank, Penlan Open Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm. Rubbish was strewn in parts of the estate when the Local Democracy Reporting Service visited on November 8, and some windows were boarded up. Monday, Wednesday Fridays 10-11am Tea & Toast. News archives Site admin. Locations. Swansea Bay News. Penlan Methodist Church. #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. READ MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of threatening to commit arson with intent to endanger life after major incident in Swansea, Cllr Andrea Lewis, joint deputy leader and cabinet member for service transformation, said: "Initial feedback is that they see it as a huge improvement to their community. I get put on hold or I get told to ring back.". "I think it's the best we can do. With a one-third discount for his guilty pleas Maynard was sentenced to a total of eight months in prison for the dangerous driving incident and to 10 months for the harassment matters, the sentences to run consecutively with each other making an overall sentence of 18 months in prison. Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis . 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "It honestly looks like it hasn't been touched in years. Bettws Road, Penlan, Swansea 200,000 Guide price . "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. Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan, Swansea. Unknown to Maynard however, his every move was being monitored from a police helicopter and when officers gained entry to the address they found the fugitive hiding in the attic under a layer of insulation. My daughter was terrified. Swimming. Swansea SA1 8BP Directions via Google Maps. A spokesperson for Swansea council said it has invested 550million into its 13,600 council homes over the last 20 years including improvements at Heol Gwyrosydd. Plexus FS Supports Faith in Families Charity. Sign up to the SwanseaOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. A judge told the defendants that those who . Posted on Jun 25, 2018. Changed your mind? 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. He has 31 previous convictions for 86 offences including aggravated vehicle taking, handling stolen goods, harassment, theft, dangerous driving, and 11 of driving while disqualified or driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. It breaks my heart.". An empty 'sealy bag' of the type often used in drug deals could be seen discarded on a filthy concrete stairwell. Services as announced. "It's disgusting," said the man, who asked not to be named but referred to himself as Cushty. A lot of robbing goes on.". Free Sold House Prices in Swansea, Victoria Road, Sa5 4sy,. 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. We encourage tenants to report any repairs to the housing repairs contact centre or via the housing portal. Penlan Rugby Club in Swansea, where the wedding took place, said it was a private function and no one from the club was involved. Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors partners with Swansea homeless charity . "Local police officers alongside officers from our roads policing unit, joint firearms unit, and National Police Air Service made an area search. SA5 1.1 miles Swansea 2.2 miles Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Listed on 30th Nov 2022 1/24 2 1 395,000 4 2 2 Making the area feel safer is one of the aims of the council's regeneration objectives. The 11.5m. Add rich content via our editing tools; Remove ads from your listing; Appear more prominently in search results; Report a problem with this listing . "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. Penlan is a suburban area of Swansea, Walesin the Penderryward. Name last changed on May 9, 2019. "I don't think the council should house people in these flats if they've got kids," she said.
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