Pontardawe looks to be having a new Indian take away and the extnsion of an existing Indian eatery that wants to open an additional sit-down area. Do we really need 4 Chinese take-aways, 3 Indian restaurants / take-aways, 4 chip shops, 2 Indian restaurants and a partridge in a pear tree? Whatever happened to shops in Pontardawe????? Maybe TESCO is finally having the impact many thought it, though it has been delayed in coming.
Interestingly the people of Pontardawe don't appear to be overly-obese compared to other areas - have you been to Bridgend recently?
But still we're obsessed it seems with eating out and soon, unless we're careful, that's all we'll be able to do in the town!
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Dredging up old myths
Interestingly, at yesterday's CBC planning committee Labour member turned on Labour member, time and time again. Rarely do we have such entertainment but to see the long-in-the-tooth Labour members turn on their cabinet members was quite a sight and very good entertainment though I don't suppose Dai Lewis, of whom I have increasing respect, enjoyed it.
Cllr Dai "Rocks" clearly is either a single minded thinker or is following a seperate agenda to his colleagues. Either way it does give an added impetus to Planning Meetings. How nice it is to observe internal shananigans!
Cllr Dai "Rocks" clearly is either a single minded thinker or is following a seperate agenda to his colleagues. Either way it does give an added impetus to Planning Meetings. How nice it is to observe internal shananigans!
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Councillor to stand down at next election
SOURCE: Evening Post, 02.10.07
A Pontardawe councillor will stand down at next year's county elections because of work commitments.
But Plaid's Huw Evans will be seeking re-election to the town council."Being a county councillor in Pontardawe has been a huge honour and one that I've relished," he said."However, it is such a large ward with so many demands, I don't feel I can continue to do the role justice. I have work demands and a young family. I look forward to supporting our new candidates in their endeavours. I know they will be hugely successful locally."
I will remain a county councillor until next May, when I will stand again as a town councillor and look forward to continuing to serve the community to the best of my ability."Former borough councillor Bob Williams and Linet Purcell, who previously stood as Plaid Assembly candidate in Aberavon, will now stand in Pontardawe in place of Councillor Evans.
Elsewhere, Plaid has selected other Swansea Valley candidates for the 2008 local authority and community council elections.Sitting Pontardawe town councillors Dyfrig Harris, Jean Bowen and Bob Williams will once again stand.Gerald James will seek county election for Gwaun-cae-Gurwen.
Cennydd Pugh will stand in Brynaman, and councillor Alun Llewelyn will stand in Ystalyfera.
A Pontardawe councillor will stand down at next year's county elections because of work commitments.
But Plaid's Huw Evans will be seeking re-election to the town council."Being a county councillor in Pontardawe has been a huge honour and one that I've relished," he said."However, it is such a large ward with so many demands, I don't feel I can continue to do the role justice. I have work demands and a young family. I look forward to supporting our new candidates in their endeavours. I know they will be hugely successful locally."
I will remain a county councillor until next May, when I will stand again as a town councillor and look forward to continuing to serve the community to the best of my ability."Former borough councillor Bob Williams and Linet Purcell, who previously stood as Plaid Assembly candidate in Aberavon, will now stand in Pontardawe in place of Councillor Evans.
Elsewhere, Plaid has selected other Swansea Valley candidates for the 2008 local authority and community council elections.Sitting Pontardawe town councillors Dyfrig Harris, Jean Bowen and Bob Williams will once again stand.Gerald James will seek county election for Gwaun-cae-Gurwen.
Cennydd Pugh will stand in Brynaman, and councillor Alun Llewelyn will stand in Ystalyfera.
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Thank God for a Smoking Ban!
I enjoyed an afternoon and evening of alcohol fuelled, if subdued, socialising on Saturday before and after the match. It was a good day ending with a curry at the Indian Cottage who fitted us in magnificently despite not booking.
The best bit was waking Sunday morning without a hint of smoke in the air.
The Smoking Ban really is having a very good impact on Wales!
The best bit was waking Sunday morning without a hint of smoke in the air.
The Smoking Ban really is having a very good impact on Wales!
Plaid announce 2008 candidates
PLAID CWM TAWE BRANCH
NAME ’08 CANDIDATES
The Cwm Tawe Plaid Cymru Branch last night met to decide on its 2008 Local Authority and Community Council elections candidates.
Councillor Huw Evans will be standing again for Pontardawe Town Council alongside sitting Councillors Dyfrig Harris, Jean Bowen and Bob Williams. He will not however be standing for NPT County Council for Pontardawe for conflicting work reasons.
He said “Being a County Councillor in Pontardawe has been a huge honour and one that I’ve relished. However it’s such a large ward with so many demands I don’t feel that I can continue to do the role justice. I have work demands and a young family and look forward to supporting our new candidates in their endeavours. I know that they will be hugely successful locally.
“I will remain a County Councillor until next may when I will stand again as a Town Councillor and look forward to continuing to serve the community to the best of my ability.”
Former Borough Councillor Bob Williams and Linet Purcell, who previously stood as Plaid Assembly Candidate in Aberavon, will now stand in Pontardawe with Cllr Huw Evans’ full support.
Elsewhere other County candidates include Gerald James (Gwaun Cae Gurwen), Cennydd Pugh (Brynaman), Cllr Alun Llewelyn (Ystalyfera) and a number of other seats are yet to be decided.
Branch Chairman, Cllr Bob Williams said: “We’re fortunate to have so many strong candidates throughout the area and look forward to contesting all seats in 2008. There is a real momentum behind Plaid and we’re seeing that through our ongoing weekly campaigning.
“We are knocking on doors, canvassing opinion and dealing with every day issues on a weekly basis and expect our hard work to be reflected in next May’s elections.”
NAME ’08 CANDIDATES
The Cwm Tawe Plaid Cymru Branch last night met to decide on its 2008 Local Authority and Community Council elections candidates.
Councillor Huw Evans will be standing again for Pontardawe Town Council alongside sitting Councillors Dyfrig Harris, Jean Bowen and Bob Williams. He will not however be standing for NPT County Council for Pontardawe for conflicting work reasons.
He said “Being a County Councillor in Pontardawe has been a huge honour and one that I’ve relished. However it’s such a large ward with so many demands I don’t feel that I can continue to do the role justice. I have work demands and a young family and look forward to supporting our new candidates in their endeavours. I know that they will be hugely successful locally.
“I will remain a County Councillor until next may when I will stand again as a Town Councillor and look forward to continuing to serve the community to the best of my ability.”
Former Borough Councillor Bob Williams and Linet Purcell, who previously stood as Plaid Assembly Candidate in Aberavon, will now stand in Pontardawe with Cllr Huw Evans’ full support.
Elsewhere other County candidates include Gerald James (Gwaun Cae Gurwen), Cennydd Pugh (Brynaman), Cllr Alun Llewelyn (Ystalyfera) and a number of other seats are yet to be decided.
Branch Chairman, Cllr Bob Williams said: “We’re fortunate to have so many strong candidates throughout the area and look forward to contesting all seats in 2008. There is a real momentum behind Plaid and we’re seeing that through our ongoing weekly campaigning.
“We are knocking on doors, canvassing opinion and dealing with every day issues on a weekly basis and expect our hard work to be reflected in next May’s elections.”
What the press miss...
Fascinating debate on Tuesday at Planning. It truly was!
How a councillor could declare "I thought we weren't going to vote for windfarms" during the first debate of the day said it all.
To the lay person it's a passing comment. But in reality it meant that either there is a "party line" - illegal according to Planning law; there is a party whip approach - illegal according to Planning law or that the members had had a pre-meeting and therefore pre-disposed to the outcome of the debate in advance - illegal according to the law again.
Instead, while I was sitting in the wings because I could be considered to have a predisposition to the outcome of the debate (unlike all of my colleagues), I listened to the need for a "site visit".
Why visit a mountain to see whether or not a wind farm should be built on it? Surely this is just going to look like umm a mountain!?
Anyway the delay tactic will buy local councillors 3 more weeks. What a waste of time!
How a councillor could declare "I thought we weren't going to vote for windfarms" during the first debate of the day said it all.
To the lay person it's a passing comment. But in reality it meant that either there is a "party line" - illegal according to Planning law; there is a party whip approach - illegal according to Planning law or that the members had had a pre-meeting and therefore pre-disposed to the outcome of the debate in advance - illegal according to the law again.
Instead, while I was sitting in the wings because I could be considered to have a predisposition to the outcome of the debate (unlike all of my colleagues), I listened to the need for a "site visit".
Why visit a mountain to see whether or not a wind farm should be built on it? Surely this is just going to look like umm a mountain!?
Anyway the delay tactic will buy local councillors 3 more weeks. What a waste of time!
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Reason 128 why Ponty's fab
The film club. Why more people don't join I don't know. That fact that they don't eases my stress however as it's a great night out with friendly people, despite being Labour members mostly.
But last night's film "This is England" is everything the film club should be about. Gritty, well acted, challenging and a decent glass of wine to top things off. Utterly accessible and civilised.
This film, based around skin heads in the 1980s should have more period music in though. Otherwise a good night had by all.
But last night's film "This is England" is everything the film club should be about. Gritty, well acted, challenging and a decent glass of wine to top things off. Utterly accessible and civilised.
This film, based around skin heads in the 1980s should have more period music in though. Otherwise a good night had by all.
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