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.
So, what actually is the Foundational Economy?
Sometime in 2018, the Welsh Government started talking about something called “the Foundational Economy”, and then in February 2019 they launched something called “the Foundational Economy Challenge Fund”… This week, the first of the...
5G Rollout in the Well-Being Region
Now this is a difficult one, but I don’t think we should avoid discussion because it’s difficult. All around the world, sensible and well-meaning people are coming together to share their fears about the potential health impacts of the roll-out of 5G...
We All Need An Inspiring Vision of the Future. What’s Yours?
Sometimes I find myself watching my kids play, and I feel overwhelmed by fear. Fear for the future, fear of what’s happening in our society and our environment, fear of what their lives will be like in the world they are inheriting. Watching TV recently...
Procurement Strategy Agreed for Swansea Central Phase One
Swansea Council has today named the principal contractor for Phase One of the £120million Swansea Central development. Buckingham Group Contracting will be leading the project to build the digital arena, coastal park, homes, shops and restaurants, both sides of...
