ward Mitchell puts 16 clocks on landmark buildings to midnight on last day . The 72-year - old is annoyed no one will replace him following his retirement . Swansea council are obliged to look after all public clocks , due to poor - law . But council believes private clocks should be cared for by their owners . Mr councillors said clocks should have to stay set at that time for ' safety reasons ' Affected clocks including ones at city 's Guildhall and historic clock station .
David Mitchell set 16 clocks on landmark buildings to midnight on last day . The 72-year-old is annoyed no one will replace him following his retirement . Swansea council are obliged to look after all public clocks , due to bye-law . But council believes private clocks should be cared for by their owners . Mr Mitchell said clocks will have to stay set at that time for 'safety reasons ' Affected clocks include ones at city 's Guildhall and historic police station .