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Catch up with 4theRegion’s activities across all our impact areas, from local food, to procurement, and from community changemakers to business start-ups – in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea & Neath Port Talbot.  Simply browse or search our news, events, projects, reports and podcasts!

AB Glass enlisted for £30m school development

AB Glass enlisted for £30m school development

Aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has been appointed by Kier Construction to carry out works at a new school development based in Cwmbran. The £30m redevelopment of ...
Construction firm chosen to take Neath re-development to next phase

Construction firm chosen to take Neath re-development to next phase

After a selection and tendering process, Neath Port Talbot Council has announced it will appoint Kier Construction to carry out the next phase of the ambitious redevelopment of Neath’s town ...
Cardiff Airport hits 1 million passengers in August

Cardiff Airport hits 1 million passengers in August

The national airport for Wales is continuing to perform strongly, and is well on track to achieve double digit passenger growth at the end of this year, having already welcomed 1m passengers ...
Procuring Transformation – Event Series Exploring Regional Procurement

Procuring Transformation – Event Series Exploring Regional Procurement

4theRegion has held a series of Appreciative Enquiries into Procurement.  With diverse participants from the public and private sector, we've had engagement from Carmarthenshire Council, ...
Empowering Future Generations Conference, Swansea, June 2018

Empowering Future Generations Conference, Swansea, June 2018

South West Wales biggest sustainability conference took place on 14th June 2018, exploring the challenges & opportunities of Implementing the principles of the Circular Economy in line ...
Development Round Table at The Growth Factor Conference

Development Round Table at The Growth Factor Conference

On Monday 15th May 2017, Swansea Bay Futures held a unique event and exhibition on the potential growth opportunities for the future of the region and for local business. ‘The Growth Factor’ ...