Communities First Areas in Neath Port Talbot
Communities First is active in the following areas of Neath Port
Talbot. The areas originally chosen were mainly the 100 most
deprived wards in Wales as identified by the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) in
2000, although other smaller areas were also identified. Following
the publication of an updated WIMD in 2005, new
areas joined the programme in late 2007.
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Briton Ferry West
Communities First covers the entire Briton Ferry West electoral
ward, which is the area of Briton Ferry that is west of the railway
line. The partnership was set up in 2003 and meets every two
months.
The staff team is based in Llansawel Community House situated on
Llansawel Cresent, which also has weekly drop-in sessions and
services to provide support and advice to community members. These
include a ‘Cyberzone’ IT suite, a Citizens Advice Bureau
information point, a Credit Union collection point and weekly
sessions from Shaw Trust, Want 2 Work, Working Links and Citizens Advice
Bureau.
For further information or to get involved, contact Leigh Batchelor the Communities First
coordinator on:
The partnership's action plan can be downloaded from
the Briton
Ferry West Communities First Partnership website.
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Cwmavon
Communities First has been active in the estates of Brynbryddan
and Penllyn since 2004. The Partnership has since grown to cover
the majority of Cwmavon following the 2005 WIMD.
The staff team, based in Cwmavon Community Centre, works closely
with local group Cwmavon Residents Action Committee (CRAC) and Cwm
Together Steering Group. Cwm Together meetings are open public
meetings held every two months where residents can get together
with local councillors, police officers and the Communities First
team to discuss local issues and develop community projects and
events.
For further information or to get involved, contact Mari Shufflebotham on:
Fairyland
Fairyland is a small estate of 139 households on the outskirts
of Neath Town Centre. The Fairyland Communities First Partnership
was set up in May 2004 and works closely with the Forward 4
Fairyland Residents’ Association. Partnership meetings are held
every two months at the Gnoll Visitors Centre.
For further information or to get involved, contact Mari Shufflebotham on:
The partnership's action plan can be downloaded below
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Neath East
Communities First covers the entire Neath East electoral ward,
which includes the areas of Melincryddan, Penrhiwtyn and Pencaerau.
The Neath East Communities First Partnership meets every two months
at various community venues in the area.
The staff team is based at the ‘Melin Advice Centre’, which also
has weekly drop in sessions from Shaw Trust and Careers Wales West
and advice services on quitting smoking and Welfare Rights.
For further information or to get involved, contact David Edwards on:
The partnership's action plan can be downloaded from the
Neath East
Communities First Partnership website.
Neath South & Cimla
The Neath South & Cimla Communities First area joined the
programme in late 2007, following the 2005 WIMD. The
Communities First area mainly consists of the part of Neath South
electoral ward that lies south and west of Cimla Road. Public
consultation identified that that the streets of Oak Grove, Pine
Grove and Ash Grove in the adjoining Cimla ward should also be
included in the programme. The partnership was set up in
July 2008 and meets every two months.
For further information or to get involved, contact
Mari Shufflebotham on:
Neath Town Centre
Neath Town Centre joined the Communities First programme in late
2007, following the 2005 WIMD. The staff team is currently in the
process of setting up a partnership and working to build links with
local groups, businesses and community members.
For further information or to get involved, contact Kim
Neyland on:
Pelenna
Communities First covers the entire Pelenna electoral ward,
which includes the villages of Pontrhydyfen, Efail-Fach and
Tonmawr. The partnership meets every month, alternating between
Pontrhydyfen and Tonmawr. The staff team is based at Pontrhydyfen
Community Centre.
For further information or to get involved, contact Martin Ellis on:
The partnership's action plan can be downloaded from the
Pelenna
Communities First Partnership website.
Sandfields & Aberavon
Communities First covers the Sandfields East and Sandfields West
electoral wards and, following the 2005 WIMD, three quarters of the
Aberavon ward. The partnership was set up in April 2003 and meets
four times a year. There are also a number of sub-groups on various
themes.
For more information or to get involved, contact
Christine Esposito on:
The partnership's action plan can be downloaded below
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Upper Afan Valley
Communities First covers the Upper Afan Valley electoral wards
of Cymmer, Glyncorrwg and Gwynfi. The Upper Afan Valley Communities
First partnership was established in December 2003 and meets every
two months. The staff team is based at the Afan Riverside Centre in
Cymmer.
For further information or to get involved,
contact Andrea Croxson on:
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Upper Dulais Valley
Communities First covers the electoral wards of Seven Sisters
and Onllwyn. The partnership was set up in 2002, meets
four times a year and also has an elected reference group which
meets quarterly. The staff team is based in the DOVE workshops in
Banwen.
For further information or to get involved, contact Dean Cawsey on:
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Ystalyfera & Godre’r Graig (Pantyffynon
sub-ward)
Communities First covers the entire Ystalyfera electoral ward,
and a small part of Pantyffynon in Godre’r Graig. The Partnership
was set up in 2002 and holds monthly meetings. There is also a
steering group meeting on the last Wednesday of every month. The
staff team is based on Commercial Street in Ystalyfera.
For further information or to get involved, contact Ryland Doyle on:
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Youth
Youth issues are an important part of the Communities First
programme. As such, a Communities First Youth Development Team
works with young people from all the Communities First areas.
If you would like further information, or are a young person who
would like to get involved, contact Lesley Pain
on:
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Last Updated: 25.08.2010 at 12:16