The Guardian of Neath
neathferret.co.uk
As highlighted on television
May 2012
Neath's Discussion & Private Eye Website
Looking for Community Problems
PRINTS THE NEWS THAT NEWSPAPERS WON"T
2012
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CLICK for NEWS hightlighted below
New wind farm concern
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Town Consortium Issues
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Market Fairs in districts of Neath
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Housing Investigation Blocked
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Is Blaenhonddan CC a sick council?
Residents are getting concerned
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Poem page introduced to provoke thought and interest in our town
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Land grab using old bangers?
Say NO to cold callers
Concern about dog crap!
(please don't be offended with our comments
or terminology)
Hire charge for community service
Should the Empire Neath be demolished
for 12 social flats - or should the building be
used for a community / youth centre?
Councillors to be put to the test.
Email Tax Rebate Fraud
New website for Bryncoch South
We discuss the security concern over shopping bags
Community Radio discussion
Police 101 worry
Cavity Wall Insulation doubts
XS Community Station is
for younger people
Dogs toilet in childrens'
playing field?
No privacy at
school playground
concern parents
Shocking photos of patios
in Dyffryn woods
with a FIRE hazard
Resident speaks up on
Local Development Plan
Name change sign costs council tax payers £650 plus the cost of a 36p. letter to residents it is alleged - see NEWS page
Not Political - Plain Common sense
This is why the community centre in Waunceirch should keep its original name:-
The above plaque is mounted on an interior wall of the Owain Glyndwr Community Centre at Waunceirch. It bears the name that everyone knowns the building to be called since it was opened on 17th June 2005. The name avoids confusion with another hall in Waunceirch. It therefore makes sense for it to be known as:-
The Owain Gyndwr Waunceirch Community Centre
Everyone we have contacted says it makes sense to use a name that has been established since it was opened six years ago.
The Police agree:
NPT CBC agree:-
It makes sense - it is the name on the plaque and it is the name that every one knows from the day the centre was opened.
All sensible people agree about what is plain common sense - the name below clearly indicates the area in which the centre is situated - no-one can dispute that.
The Owain Glyndwr Waunceirch Community Centre
An open letter to ALL Neath Councillors
Dear Councillor
We know that your aim is to to do your best and to serve the community in a fair and just way.
Our aim is to bring matters to your attention so that you can act in the best interests of those you represent.
Sometimes our comments may appear rather strong - that is because of the feelings of those concerned. We assure you that we are acting in the best interests of the community.
Residents regard councillors like you as our guardians and to lay down the policy for the council civil servants to follow.
You have not been elected as a councillor to rubber stamp the decisions of the civil servants, you are not a puppet for the strings to be pulled by others.
It is for the civil servants to carry out the collective wishes of councillors - not the other way around. Remember that it is so easy for the civil servants to pass the buck to you.
We all know that we are not living in a perfect world - so let's move forward and improve what we can. Our editorial team will support your efforts when they are in the best interests of the residents you serve.
The Neath Ferret Editorial Team
Car Parking in Neath is no joke!
See item on our NEWS page and who should be blamed.
Council Grabs Money From Disabled Drivers!
See item on our news page. What are councillors doing about it?
If you are a councillor reading this, can you honestly hold your head up high with the knowledge that disabled drivers have no parking concessions in Neath car parks?
Are you one of those councillors who are driving people to shop out of town?
FACT Residents want councillors who act in their interest and not those who support the money grabbing attitude that seems to prevail with the civil servants who control our affairs.
A visionary approach to
transport in Neath
Read about what was done years ago and what could be done in the future
Do you know...
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- That only progressive councillors acknowledge this website?
- That some councillors pretend that this website does not exist? To prove the point ask one - it will prove what we say.
- That one councillor, in particular, is not afraid to air his views on this website?
- That the editorial team of the Evening Post read this website - but are afraid to acknowledge the fact?
Our BIG Question
We look at the deceit of a big developer and ask what is our council doing about it?
OUR BIG QUESTION PAGE
The developer is part of a big group of companies who boast of 75 years of building excellence! Now they are building Neath's biggest eye sore. The evidence is there for you to see - and your county borough council is allowing this to be done. Residents are asking if money talks?
Two top councillors
asked to help residents
Cllr.Janice Dudley and Cllr.Tony Wyn-Jones have been asked to help Waunceirch residents with a short cut path (shown in red on plan) to the new shops to avoid walking through a new development.
This can be done by the developers if they act now, while they are still on site. This should cost council tax payers nothing.
It will benefit the developers by keeping their site more private.
We feel sure that the councillors will act promptly to benefit all concerned.
Why did the Neath Guardian
cease publication?
Was it a conspiracy?
Following the ITV (Wales) broadcast on 1st February 2011, (mentioned above) we asked two of our undercover reporters to give their version as to why the Neath and Port Talbot Guardian newspaper ceased publication.
The two versions vary, one puts forward a startling conspiracy theory and the other a case of poor editorial management. Both versions state that other newspapers in the group are still being produced - so why is it only the Neath and Port Talbot Guardian newspapers that have disappeared? It is for you, the reader, to look at the facts and come to your own conclusion. You will find both versions in our MENU.
Duffryn Clydach Community Council
shows up Blaenhonddan
Residents are beginning to see the difference between community councils - the facts speak for themselves as you will see from our NEWS page.
Three community councillors have resigned from Blaenhonddan Community Council in as many months and there appears no harmony among its remaining members.
We have said before that the size and geographical layout of Blaenhonddan makes it difficult for efficient administration. Councillors in Cilfrew are not concerned with what happens in Bryncoch and vice-versa. It is time Blaenhonddan followed the example of the smaller and more manageable Duffryn Clydach Community Council who put their residents first and foremost.
Neath More Expensive Place to Live than
Swansea and Cardiff
claims reader
See READERS LETTERS page
One More Nail in Community Coffin ?
Another Community Councillor resigns
Now it is 3 in three months!
JANUARY 2011 - Another community councillor resigns - is there a common factor a reader asks on our letters page.
Community Councillor Resigns - No.2
and says a few words
See our news page
Lively Readers Letters
The letters on our READERS LETTERS page (see Menu) reflect what residents think about our community and those running it.
have your say - it's so easy to write to us.
COMMENT
The question arises as to why the Owain Glyndwr Community Centre name and logo was vandalised? Many think it was done by adults - it was too high for youngsters.
The only remaining letter is Y - so are those responsible trying to make others ponder over the reason for their actions?
The reason could be political because Plaid Cymru was responsible for the centre being built, and also the name given to it. We understand that the saga goes back 19 years to 1991 when the WDA (as it was) granted £120,000 for the building of the community centre. It was not until Plaid Cymru took over that the building went ahead - 13 years after the grant was given! The building commenced in 2004 and it was officially opened in the summer of 2005.
So now everyone is justified is asking Y the proposed change in name. Is there more to this than meets the eye?
It also seems rather odd that when the Police at a PACT meeting were asked if the incident (of the vandalism) had been reported they appeared to know nothing about it. They were therefore asked to check if a report had been made.
Someone may have seen the vandals at work - someone, somewhere, may know something about it. If you know anything, please let us know. The privacy of informants will be respected,
This matter may very well escalate until all the facts are known. In the meantime you can read our letters page.
The Neath Ferret looks out for problems in the community with the aim of bringing them to the attention of those in authority.
Readers are invited to express themselves on the understanding that they are responsible for what they write. They are requested to be respectful to others - who will be given the right to reply.
Items are published in good faith to uphold the freedom of expression that is based on the princple of free speech that we are so proud of in Britain.
BRIEF HOUSE RULES
We reserve the right to reject letters that are racist, sexist, homophobic, sexually explicit, abusive or otherwise objectionable, contain swear words or other language likely to offend, break the law, condone or encourage unlawful activity. This includes breach of copyright, defamation and contempt of court.
We must request that writers of letters give their name in case we want to contact them for further details. However, if you do not wish to have your name published (and remain anonymous) just say so in a PS and your wishes will be respected. When there is more than one letter on the same subject, priority will be given to those allowing their name to be printed.
Expressing a grievance Readers should write to us directly by using the FEEDBACK form on the page MESSAGES TO EDITOR (see Menu).
They also have the right to reply on our READERS LETTER page and express their own views or make any correction that they think appropriate. This website encourages healthy discussions in a democratic society.
DAI DUST
Dai is a former reporter of the Neath Ferret who now has his own independent website. This is in order for him to expand his reporting beyond local issues. Although this website has a link to this writer, we must state that he is totally independent and is not associated with our editorial team. We therefore cannot be held responsible for his views and opinions in anyway whatsoever.
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