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DESTINATION, TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
We asked people what they love about living and working in South West Wales, and what our region should be famous for. A huge sense of pride emerged from these conversations – a recognition that we really are lucky to be here.
Everyone agrees that we should really do a better job of celebrating the quality of life, the sense of community, the amazing natural environment, the kindness of people and the many opportunities our region has to offer.
And we should be working collaboratively to address the challenges we face, to create flourishing local places, connected by inclusive and sustainable transport.
One of the ways we’re helping to do this is through our new Community Rail Partnership for South West Wales.
OUR ACTIVITY
In partnership with Swansea Environmental Forum and Natural Resources Wales, we are planning a major transport conference for South West Wales, taking place online in February 2021.
We need greener, cleaner, healthier and better connected travel and transport for South West Wales, for a transport system that meets the needs of businesses, serves communities, and improves well-being across the region.
Join us to help shape the future of transport in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea: What should the government be investing in, what could the local authorities be doing, and how can people, communities and businesses be part of the solution?
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FROM OUR BLOG
Main contractor announced for major Wind Street improvements
South Wales contractor Griffiths is to undertake Swansea Council’s work to make the city centre Wind Street a more family-friendly environment. The well respected firm was selected by the council in a competitive tender process and is due to start redevelopment work...
Developers eager to bring top class public facilities to prime site
Developers want to bring top class new public facilities to an under-used seafront site. Property consultants working on behalf of Swansea Council have had a number of promising enquiries proposing a variety of possible uses for the 0.77-acre location at Langland Bay....
Llanelli Shared Vision Meeting
This meeting was organised by South West Wales Connected, the new community rail partnership hosted by 4theRegion & Transport for Wales. Our role is then to support, facilitate and and help to take forward the ideas that emerge from these conversations, so that things start happening on the ground.
Self-Employed In Wales Urged Not To Miss The Self-Assessment Tax Deadline – Use Lockdown Time Wisely
Leading Wales-based accountancy and financial planning specialists Bevan Buckland LLP, is reminding self-employed people that they may be able to reduce their first tax return payment to HMRC if the pandemic has hit their earnings. But, they warn, business-owners must...
Council shortlist paves way for major regeneration schemes
A number of major possible partners have been shortlisted to help power Swansea city centre into a confident post-Covid future. They were attracted by Swansea Council in its worldwide search for a development partner to regenerate a number of major sites as part of...
Plans for family-friendly Wind Street take big step forward
Swansea Council’s cabinet has approved an investment of almost £3m to improve the city centre’s Wind Street. The cabinet met today to discuss the plan to make the venue more accessible to pedestrians and more attractive to businesses wishing to trade outdoors. The aim...
Businesses in Wales May Not Be Brexit Ready After Impact Of COVID-19
With under a month to go until the UK leaves the EU, one of Wales’ leading independent accountancy and financial planning firms is warning that many small to medium-sized businesses in Wales may not be Brexit-ready after firefighting COVID-19 for most of the year....
Cherry tree gift brings new cheer to city parks
Visitors to two Swansea parks are enjoying the spectacular sight of 100 new cherry blossom trees. They are gifts to the city from a project linked with the 2019-20 Japan-UK Seasons of Culture which is being celebrated here and in the Land of the Rising Sun. Half have...
Planning permission granted to bring new life to historic treasure
Planning permission has been granted for the restoration and conversion of Swansea's historic Palace Theatre building. The plan will see the 132-year-old six-storey structure become home to tech, start-up and creative businesses. Works will include the reinstatement...
Microsoft and UWTSD share vision for digital transformation in higher education
A Shared Goals Agreement between Microsoft and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) aims to ensure that the University’s students are equipped with the latest digital skills. The University is the first in Wales and one of three in the UK to sign a...
Gnoll Estate Country Park Plan to Deliver Improvements for Visitors
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Board is due to consider a report which recommends a range of options to enhance the visitor offer at Neath’s historic Gnoll Estate Country Park. The proposed enhancements will ensure that Gnoll Estate Country Park remains a popular...
Black Pound Day to officially launch across Wales in December
Swansea Council has become the first local authority to officially endorse the initiative. One of Wales’ most high-profile black entrepreneurs has praised Swansea Council for being the first local authority to publicly support Black Pound Day – and has called on other...