Canceled: public meeting March 17, 2026

3/17/2026 #kihei #kca #publicmeeting Due to the lingering effects of the Kona Low storm that hit Kīhei and Maui hard, the planned KCA public meeting Tuesday, March 17 has been canceled. The invited speakers from the County are working hard to help the island recover and are unable to participate at this time. We will announce a possible later date for the meeting soon.

https://gokihei.org/news/canceled-public-meeting-march-17-2026

Recap of the February 10th #CheneyWA #CityCouncil meeting. The Zoom recording is unavailable again due to an unfortunate "zoom bombing" incident at the start of the meeting.

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https://cheney-coffee-civics.ghost.io/recap-of-feb-10-cheney-city-council-meeting/

Public meeting called as fight to save the Ospreys intensifies

Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart and Swansea West MP Torsten Bell will host the meeting at the Guildhall at 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 February, bringing together supporters, former players and community figures who want to keep men’s professional rugby in the city.

The move comes as anger continues to build over the WRU’s plans to cut the number of elite teams from four to three — a proposal widely believed to put the Ospreys most at risk. The meeting is being billed as a chance for supporters to hear the latest developments, discuss next steps and show the strength of feeling across Swansea Bay.

Torsten Bell said the Ospreys had been treated with “zero respect” by the WRU in recent weeks.

“The Ospreys matter to our city, to our communities, and to loyal supporters who deserve to be treated with more than the zero respect that the WRU have shown them,” he said. “At this uncertain moment, it’s vital that we come together, share information, and show that the whole region stands united behind its team.”

Council leader Rob Stewart said the fight was about far more than sport.

“This is about more than rugby – it’s about pride, community and the future of professional sport in our city,” he said. “We want to make sure the voices of supporters and local leaders are heard loud and clear.”

The meeting is open to supporters, community representatives and anyone concerned about the Ospreys’ future. Those planning to attend have been asked to RSVP via [email protected].

The announcement marks the latest escalation in a crisis that has already seen senior players, MPs, actors, councillors and supporters’ groups unite in opposition to the WRU’s direction. With a petition now gathering signatures across Wales and political pressure mounting, campaigners say the public meeting is another chance to show the union the strength of local resolve.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Supporters’ groups from three regions unite to launch petition
Official supporters’ groups from Ospreys, Scarlets and Cardiff joined forces to oppose the WRU’s restructure plans.

Alun Wyn Jones warns WRU plan would leave a ‘rugby black hole’
The former Wales captain cautioned that cutting the Ospreys would devastate rugby across Swansea Bay.

Swansea Council unites in dramatic show of support
Councillors backed the region amid growing fears over its future.

MPs accuse WRU of ‘stitch‑up’ as pressure intensifies
Swansea MPs criticised the WRU’s handling of the restructuring process.

Michael Sheen urges WRU to rethink Ospreys future
The actor added his voice to calls for the WRU to change course.

Swansea Council blasts WRU as Ospreys face being ‘wiped out’
The council warned the region was at risk in the proposed shake‑up.

Recap from the first #CheneyCityCouncil meeting of the year!

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https://cheney-coffee-civics.ghost.io/recap-of-jan-13-city-council-meeting/