IMPACT AREA
DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT
We are focused on how people, communities and businesses can get more involved in shaping the future of our region, including the design and construction of major developments and strategic investments like the Swansea Bay City Deal. How can we make sure that major regional projects are delivered in a way that provides economic, social and environmental benefit over the long term? And how can we ensure that the well-being of people and planet is at the heart of decision-making?
Multi-million pound funding secured for City Deal
A multi-million pound early New Year present has arrived to turbo-charge the Swansea Bay City Deal. The first phase of City Deal funding – worth £18 million – has been released by the UK Government and Welsh Government for the investment programme, which covers...
Plans submitted for a 100-bed hotel and multi-use conference and events venue at Milford Waterfront
Significant plans have been revealed by the Port of Milford Haven for the build of a hotel and separate conference and events venue at Milford Waterfront in Milford Haven, following the submission of formal planning applications to Pembrokeshire County Council today...
Roundtable Report – Swansea High Street Property
On Monday 11th November 2019 4theRegion convened a meeting of key property sector professionals with interests in high street and city centre property. Our goal was to explore some of the challenges and opportunities relating to vacant space in the city, and share updates on what’s happening to property throughout the city.
A Rooftop Farm above a City Centre Development in Swansea
Hacer Developments, a developer based in Swansea and West Wales, has announced further details of an exciting new scheme for Swansea City Centre. Biophilic Living is a mixed-use regeneration development on the site of the former Woolworths store on Oxford Street,...
Swansea City Centre Conference 2020
The second annual City Centre Conference is set to be an incredible day, showcasing everything that's great about Swansea and hearing from the people, organisations and businesses who are making change happen. It's open to all, and YOU are invited! Whether you want...
Multi-million pound Pembroke Dock Marine project takes major step forward
A multi-million pound project that will place Pembrokeshire at the heart of global marine energy innovation has taken a major step forward. The Swansea Bay City Deal’s Joint Committee has signed-off a detailed business case for the £60 million Pembroke Dock Marine...
This is when all the big changes coming to Swansea’s High Street will happen
Swansea's High Street has seen a massive amount of regeneration in recent years, including Coastal Housing's Urban Village, investment at Swansea train station, and new student accommodation in the Oldway Centre. Ambitious new plans have also been unveiled for the...
New role for Port Talbot’s famous old Plaza
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee has approved proposals to create a new role for the art-deco cinema which helped inspire the careers of Richard Burton, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Michael Sheen. Under the Neath Port Talbot Council plans, approved on Tuesday...
What is 4theRegion and what do we do?
In this video we’re answering the most basic question! 4theRegion is a not-for-profit membership organisation, on a mission to help make positive change happen for South West Wales. We are connecting people, breaking down silos and enabling collaboration.
Local firm Erinstone picks up local contract following City Centre Conference
At 4theRegion we are always advocating for greater involvement of regional firms in the construction and operation of regional developments, so we were delighted to hear from Swansea-based Erinstone Ltd that they have just completed installation of new resin-bound...
CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS
As well as networking opportunities, important roundtable discussions, and the ability to get their voices heard at a regional level, we support our members in the Construction and Development sector by advocating strongly for more in-region procurement by the region's anchor institutions. Procurement is one of our six impact areas, because we believe major spending in South West Wales should stay in South West Wales - so that small, medium and larger businesses in the regional supply chain can create jobs, grow and support their communities. We also host events and conversations about development, property, sustainable development, and we host the Development & Investment Zone at the annual city centre conference in Swansea.
