133 Penlan Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RJ. 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. Residents of Heol Gwyrosydd in Penlan told how they are afraid to go outside due to drug dealing and aggressive youths, while their buildings have fallen into squalor. Morris Castle Castle Photo: Beeftech, CC BY-SA 3.0. Sa5, Penlan, Swansea. 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It adjoins the town of Dunvant and the Tycoch area of Swansea. Locations. Tenants said the council has allowed the blocks to deteriorate into damp-ridden disrepair. Opening times: A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a car was stolen with a child inside. Making the area feel safer is one of the aims of the council's regeneration objectives. 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This lovely semi-detached house has much to offer. A man, aged 39, from Fforestfach, Swansea, has been arrested and taken . I do my best to sweep up but I haven't seen the council come here to clean once in five years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Latest Popular Videos 44 mins ago . "Every time I open the door I am scared. 10am- 2pm Art & Craft. Once released on bail having admitted dangerous driving he then began harassing his former girlfriend and issuing a series of lurid threats against her and her family. Vain Matthew Maynard made the front page of the South Wales Evening Post in 2009 after sending the paper a 'better' wanted picture to use rather than the one police had issued. We encourage tenants to report any repairs to the housing repairs contact centre or via the housing portal. 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Swansea Council spent 5 million on upgrading the flats, and adding cladding to the outside. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Faeces in communal areas, crack cocaine and people keeping knives at their front doors for protection. Home; Jobs; . "I've lived in Brynmelyn, Gendros and Townhill - there's nowhere else like it." The item, a gift from her mother, was important to Ms Underhill, who said she made a report to police but no arrest was made. And there is a good and bad everywhere., And Derek George, who along with his wife Cynthia were the first occupiers of one of the estate's houses, said it was a "fabulous" feeling moving in and very much worth the 11.25p weekly rent. Apartment for rent #92015768. The resident said he lived near a known drug dealer, and often had his flat mistaken for theirs. "After a night of drinking, they leave all sorts behind. ", "We also have a rat problem, quite a bad one too. There is just so much rubbish at the front I'm not surprised. Over the years Tudno had a bad name it has mellowed out, he said. "We are also aware of ongoing anti-social behaviour in the building and are working hard with local police to tackle the problem and we have daily patrols in place along with out of hours patrols to reassure residents. He added: "Were investing heavily in the area and urge residents to play their part as some are already doing. "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. Robustly tackling these issues remain a priority for local officers and there are regular patrols in the area. Donate to the Swansea Standard Every single contribution, regardless how big or small, enables us to keep news free. A 39-year-old man from Fforestfach has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and is currently in police custody.. South Wales Police received a report at 6.30pm on Thursday that a vehicle had been taken from Crwys Terrace in Penlan, Swansea, with a child in the back seat. 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. A teenager was found dead in a wooded area of Swansea yesterday afternoon. The woman, who lives with her eight-year-old daughter, recently came into an inheritance large enough to buy a house and feels relieved that she will soon be leaving Heol Gwyrosydd, even though she likes the "really nice" community spirit of most people in the area. Updates. Penlan is a suburban area of Swansea, Walesin the Penderryward. She said: "I don't smoke and that's not my potato either." He said: "Last summer, the garbage shoot got clogged and there were piles upon piles of dead flies. Another reason for his hope to move away is his fear over the safety of the estate. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Within a mile-and-a-half radius there are three dealers, maybe four. Pointing to a pool of water on the landing near her door, a woman said it had collected because of rain coming through a window which did not work properly. Cllr Lewis added: The Council has already built new council homes in the city to increase our own housing stock, which in turn will help us reduce waiting lists for those seeking council accommodation. No news currently found for Penlan RFC in Swansea Phone. The family have been on the waiting list for four years. Also speaking in 2018, Mr George said there was still a community feeling in his part of the estate. Additional proposals include adding more homes to the site to increase levels of council housing in the Penlan area and assist with reducing homelessness. Phoenix Way, Swansea Enterprise Park - SWANSEA, West Glamorgan, SA7 9FS . "The mess is normal for here. This has included new kitchens, bathrooms and environmental improvements around tenants homes as well as improved insulation. Covid happened, and now residents are being consulted again on a new set of proposals to modernise the estate. As always, we would be very keen to hear from residents who can provide information on those responsible for crime and antisocial behaviour. 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.". Come along to Penlan Methodist Church on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 10:30am-12:30pm . 01792 584018 Its housing service has "a daily presence in this area", he added. Two of her girls sleep in one bedroom and two in the other, while she and her partner sleep in the living room. Charity supporting veterans and . Group created on May 24, 2012. 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. Residents of Heol Gwyrosydd in Penlan told how they are afraid to go outside due to. "In November, we held a community engagement event at Jeffreys Court, offering tenants the opportunity to discuss their issues with officers from housing and wider council services, along with agencies such as the police and fire service. Reference - ED7810AB02. We aim for the highest level of water confidence, skill and swimming techniques. Sign up to the SwanseaOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. 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 Penlan Leisure Centre Heol Gwyrosydd, Swansea, SA5 7BU How to find us Open Today: 6:00am - 9:00pm 01792 588079 penlan@freedom-leisure.co.uk Leave Feedback Join Now Book Session Welcome to Penlan Leisure Centre Freedom Leisure manages Penlan Leisure Centre in partnership with Swansea Council. "I often get woken up at 3/4am to people banging on my door trying to get in my flat. "I think it's the best we can do. We would urge tenants to continue to report their issues to us so we can tackle them as soon as possible.". 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. - Email HousingDepartment.Enquiries@swansea.gov.uk or phone the council on 01792 635047 to give feedback by November 30. "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. Maynard raced along Pentregethin Road to the Cwmbwrla roundabout and then through the streets of Manselton where he went . Penlan is a suburban area of Swansea, Wales in the Penderry ward. Killay ( Welsh: Cil) is the name of a suburb and local government community in Swansea, Wales. A person has been taken into custody on charges of kidnapping and theft following the theft of a vehicle with a child in the backseat. 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. Police said the car was later abandoned and the child managed to walk back to the family home unharmed. Maynard alighted from the Penlan car and ran through a number of gardens before going into a house. She said: "Two or three years ago my father phoned the council about the damp. However, in January this year 37-year-old Maynard began a campaign of harassment against an ex-partner - a woman who he is prohibited from contacting by a restraining order - which saw him turning up at her house, approaching her while she was in her car, and bombarding her with calls, texts, and Facebook messages. 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