“This hall is NOT 'iconic' - how exactly is it like an icon? Landmark, maybe - but not iconic. What an awful trite tabloid cliche that is - everything is iconic all the time -learn how to write better copy, EP hacks.”

“Dave: In answer to your question, all those sites contain flats. You may or may not have noticed that I haven't once mentioned "flats" in my comment. I was only commenting on the Gwyn Hall, which is what this thread is supposed to be about. You are the one who mentioned flats in the thread and the main reason I didn't comment on that is because I actually agree with you on that matter, there are flats popping up everywhere and it does spoil our little town. I would just like to add that I don't think the council actually own the flats in question. I'm not 100% sure about all of them but some of them are definitely not council owned.”

“Before I leave it in your capable hands Mark.

What is where the Talk of the abbey,Mustang Sally's public house,Co-op in Alfred Street and the Petrol station in Neath.

All the best with your town.”

“The Gwyn Hall was insured and the insurance company have agreed to make payment.
The payment was not enough on it's own to re build so the council asked the residents of Neath, for their opinion on whether the re build should be pursued.
The out come was overwhelmingly to RE BUILD so the council set about locating cultural grants and private investment to top up the insurance pot for the project.
The money was eventually all found from these sources and plans were drawn up. The plans then went on view for public consultation which also went very well.!!

The report that the project is now set to start soon is excellent news for the town and for the people of Neath. It's very important for any town or city to have a venue for operatic/theatrical groups to use and also to bring more entertainment to the town.

Dave, this project is going ahead because of the massive local public response. Obviously, there are people in Neath who don't care about the Gwyn Hall and that is their choice but they are in a small minority. You are in Swansea and whether you have ever lived in Neath or not, this has absolutely nothing to do with you so concentrate on the place you are living in. Neath is not your problem, don't worry about us.!!”

“I do hope that the Gwyn Hall will be built to the same standard, and design that was there before it was mysteriously on fire.
I am glad that the council is holding onto some of it's local historical monuments, and not demolishing the town as what happened to Port Talbot in the early 70's.
I't a shame that the Cimla Court Hotel was knocked down, and if the council had got their own way we would have had The Saltins resurrected in the lower Cimla, with three blocks of seven story flats. Hmm that would have been nice.”

“byronapharold, neath.

Yes I would be up the creek even if I did have insurance because they wouldn't pay for me having it changed.This building was in disrepair in the first place.

There are too many phone shops in Neath, but ask your self what happened to the previous tennants.Where were the councillors then when they were struggling...not interested were they NO,no money to help them out because they were too busy lining there own pockets and getting caught out.

In a couple of years Neath town will be a housing estate its getting close to it now.

Its a corrupt town run by a corrupt MP and his merry men.There time is numbered in the town with the next election.

Thankyou.

.”

“There are also nutter's who are supposed to be running Swansea Council Knocking down too many listed building's also ! Good luck to Gwyn Hall .”

“dave....if your house burnt down and was'nt insured who would re-build it? if it was'nt covered you'd be up s t's creek.
newler...yes there are to many phone and charity shops in town but i would rather see these these premises occupied than empty and forlorn,neglected perhaps rat ridden. we've enough disreputable andbuildings in need of repair eg the pub in old market street. the restoration of the Gwyn Hall is very welcome and the sooner the better.”

“Carlos,are you saying it is covered by building insurance.If so let me know the companies name.The council are involved in this,make no doubt about it.

I've never heared of an insurance company going around people asking how they would like a property looking.Listed buildings are being knocked down by the nutters running Neath and replaced by flats.”

“Dave, ever heard of building insurance cover?
Such cover does not include for "falling down" buildings which is due to lack of maintenance.”