LOTS OF LITTLE CHANGES MAKE BIG CHANGE HAPPEN
4theRegion is on a mission to help make change happen across Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. We’re connecting individuals, businesses, community groups and changemakers who are doing great things in the region, who are thinking differently and solving problems. Because together, lots of little changes will create the big changes we need, for our society, our economy and our planet.
ABOUT US
We’re a small team with a big vision for South West Wales. The future of this region is in all our hands.
JOIN US
Our members share a commitment to South West Wales and are collaborating to make positive change happen.
OUR EVENTS
We run exciting events that reframe the conversation, break down silos and enable collaboration.
RAIL PARTNERSHIP
In partnership with Transport for Wales, 4theRegion is the host for the new Community Rail Partnership for South West Wales, which covers the four local authority areas of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
Swansea Creative Focus
Arising out of our City Centre conversations, a group of changemakers is taking on the challenge of grassroots regeneration in Swansea, with a focus on supporting and developing the creative and cultural fabric of the city.
Regional V.I.B.E.
Everyone agrees we have something special here in South West Wales, and that we should shout about it more. We need a clear identity, a clear message. So what exactly is our regional Vision, Identity, Brand and Emerging Future?
RECENT UPDATES FROM THE TEAM
17. Manifesto for the Future with Sophie Howe
With less than 200 days to go until the Senedd Election, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe is proud to have launched her ‘Manifesto for the Future’, providing key recommendations that Sophie believes political parties should consider within their...
16. Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a key growth sector for our region, with ideal locations across Wales, such as the coastline and mountains allowing for tidal and wind to generate our power.
15. Room to Grow with Ange Bettany
Room to Grow is a permaculture project dedicated to self-sufficiency and community unity and aims to turn concrete jungles into edible oases.
South West Wales Connected Launch
South West Wales now has its very own Community Rail Partnership, designed to help communities get the most benefit from their existing railway lines. The new Community Rail Partnership, South West Wales Connected, will engage with communities across Swansea, Neath,...
Low-risk ways to start a business
As the full impact of the COVID-19 crisis hits us there will sadly be many people left out of work and looking for new opportunities. Whilst the security of employment will be attractive to many it could prove the perfect time to start your own business and be your...
The Return to Work
As we begin to reopen the economy, perhaps it’s time for a conversation with businesses and major employers about how we’re going to return to work, and what work looks like now. Is there an opportunity to hang on to some of the things we’re enjoying about lockdown,...
A New Website for Regional Food Producers
Please check that the regional food and drink producers you know are listed in this new online index for South Wales. In a new initiative led by Dr Ben Reynolds at Urban Foundry, food and drink producers across South Wales are being asked to add themselves to a new website that’s been designed to enable many more people to discover and access local produce during lockdown and beyond.
Ending the lockdown – Bevan Buckland LLP’s View
The key factor in ending lockdown and other measures is the coronavirus reproductive number, commonly talked about as the “R” value. This is the number of people each individual case can be expected to transmit the virus to, effectively the rate of the virus spreading...
First, be a good neighbour
Nothing can bring back those we’ve lost to coronavirus, and no words of gratitude can repay the debt we owe to the NHS, our care workers and first responders. So what can we do to pay our respects when our communities emerge from this crisis? We can start by...
RECORD BREAKERS
Retailers and exhibition organisers large and small traditionally rely on footfall, and right now that’s a major problem. Entrepreneurs can either accept that limitation or they can seek out new ways to generate interest. Luckily for all of us, University of Wales...
JUST OVER THE HORIZON
As you know, we took the decision to postpone 4theRegion’s second annual City Centre Conference on March 13th when the hazards of bringing large numbers of people together were starting to become clear. In the two weeks since then, any disappointment at the...
STEPPING UP
For the time being, businesses are operating in a new reality. We don’t know how long it’ll be before our streets, shops and offices come back to life, but while we’re working in physical isolation we still need to connect with our clients. And if we want them to buy...
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