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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?
Life science innovation project wins extra €5m investment
A unique Irish-Welsh partnership involving life science expertise at Swansea University has won €5 million of additional funding. The extra money will help the Celtic Advanced Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN) continue to develop the life science sector across...
Regional green light for £58.7 million Neath Port Talbot programme
An innovative portfolio of major Neath Port Talbot projects aimed at helping tackle climate change while safeguarding the future of the steel industry has been given a regional stamp of approval. Following the thumbs-up at a meeting of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s...
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...
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