Meet Mike
Mike was first elected in 1999 and has had a distinguished record of service for Sketty, having previously been Cabinet Member for Education and is a former Lord Mayor of Swansea.
Sketty Lib Dem Team
Sketty has had Welsh Liberal Democrat representation for over 25 years, and many of their Councillors have been Lord Mayor or a Cabinet Member. With this breadth of experience, the team have stopped building on Home Farm in Singleton Park, and continues to work with residents to champion their priorities.
Your Sketty Councillors
Meet Nicola
Nicola is a successful local business woman running a local hair and beauty salon. Nicola puts on an annual Christmas Fayre in Sketty Cross and is passionate about making a difference for residents regularly joining residents in the Poppy Lounge.
Meet Michael
Michael was first elected in 2022 and has lived in Tycoch for decades. A dedicated community champion, Michael also serves on finance and audit commitee.
Meet James
First elected in 2022, James McGettrick is an academic researcher at Swansea University with a background in Chemistry and used to work at Tata Steel. James was heavily involved with volunteering for Friends of Singleton Park and has worked closely with residents over Bethel Chapel.
Meet Cheryl
Cheryl was first elected in 2004 and has a strong record across Sketty for getting things done and regularly attends the Poppy Lounge to meet residents. Cheryl is a former Lord Mayor of Swansea.
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Latest News for Sketty
Swansea Bay
“No Allocated Funding” For Road Safety Sign
Liberal Democrats are calling on the Labour-run council to give more funds, after they confirmed that there is “No Allocated Funding” For Road Safety Sign in Gowerton.
17 Mar 2023
Swansea Bay
20mph Sign Success for Langdon Road
In the last edition of FOCUS we reported that we were continuing to pursue Welsh Government to have 20mph signs added to the Eastern end of Langdon Road. We can confirm, Welsh Government contractors have come and added these signs. The road will not be painted to highlight the 20mph zone as this will become the default speed in Wales in September 2023.
4 Feb 2023
Swansea Bay
Stopping Parking on Aurora Green
A consistent complaint from residents is summer parking on Aurora Green. £4,000 had been ear- marked by Cllr Bennett to prevent this. Works being undertaken on Aurora means this area will become a builders compound for about a year. As part of the “putting right,” Cllr Bennett’s plans will be done by the builder, at no cost to the tax payer!
4 Feb 2023
Swansea Bay
Trees to be cut back on Ferrara Square
Residents of Ferrara Square, were becoming increasingly concerned about the overgrown trees around Ferrara Square. Your Lib Dem FOCUS team contacted the Council, who have agreed to get the trees cut back early in 2023 ahead of the growing season.
4 Feb 2023
Swansea Bay
Overgrown Bushes Cleared
The Footpath on Trawler Road was beginning to become overgrown by bushes and impassable for pedestrians. Having been reported by your FOCUS team, the Marina Office came out and cut them back the very next day! Thank you to the Marina Office team for their swift action.
4 Feb 2023
Swansea Bay
Live in SA1? Want a Residents Association?
Many residents of the Maritime Quarter will be aware of the Maritime Quarter Resident’s Association (MQRA). MQRA advocates for residents of the Maritime Quarter on community issues.
4 Feb 2023
Contact Details
Please get in contact if you have any questions for the team or want to raise any issues with them
Mike Day
- Email: cllr.mike.day@swansea.gov.uk
- Phone: 07340 779471
Nicola Furlong
- Email: cllr.nicola.furlong@swansea.gov.uk
- Phone: 07788 584231
Michael Locke
- Email: cllr.michael.locke@swansea.gov.uk
- Phone: 07976 619894
James McGettrick
- Email: cllr.james.mcgettrick@swansea.gov.uk
- Phone: 07488 845242
Cheryl Philpott
- Email: cllr.cheryl.philpott@swansea.gov.uk
- Phone: 07901 786894