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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!

02. Local Food with Ben Reynolds

02. Local Food with Ben Reynolds

As we emerge from lockdown and begin to feel the reality of its economic impacts, there is one thing we can all do, to support our region’s recovery – and that’s to buy regional. A widespread ...
December Regional Roundup

December Regional Roundup

Our roundup of the month’s regional news headlines from across South West Wales – to help you speak more positively and more knowledgeably about what’s happening in our region!
01. Waste & The Circular Economy

01. Waste & The Circular Economy

This week we're talking to an amazing group of entrepreneurs, businesses and decision-makers from across South West Wales, about the consequences of our wasteful consumer culture and how we can ...
The multi-million pound new projects which will help Neath Port Talbot meet the challenges of the post-Covid era

The multi-million pound new projects which will help Neath Port Talbot meet the challenges of the post-Covid era

New and refurbished schools, the major redevelopment of Neath’s town centre, the building of a self powering technology centre to attract new jobs and investment and the nearly completed Plaza ...
00. Introduction

00. Introduction

Welcome to a new series of online conversations from 4theRegion! In this introductory episode, Dawn Lyle sets out our shared challenge and our collective mission: to build back better, post ...
Fishpond Power – Margam Country Park Turbine Restoration Creates Renewable Energy Source

Fishpond Power – Margam Country Park Turbine Restoration Creates Renewable Energy Source

The historic turbine house located in Margam Country Park has been restored to once again provide electricity for the Margam Estate. The Turbine house was built in 1891 for Emily ...
Swansea Recycling Firm That Worked on Llangennech Railway Crash Site Clean-Up Wins Growing Business Award

Swansea Recycling Firm That Worked on Llangennech Railway Crash Site Clean-Up Wins Growing Business Award

Swansea-based Gavin Griffiths Recycling has scooped a prestigious Growing Business Award 2021 – B2B Business of The Year – at a glittering ceremony at The Grosvenor House Hotel in ...
First design proposals revealed for city centre local services hub

First design proposals revealed for city centre local services hub

Proposed designs have been unveiled for a new central Swansea location for the city’s main library and other key services. The drawings by architects Austin-Smith:Lord Ltd – on behalf ...
‘Everyone Deserves a Christmas’

‘Everyone Deserves a Christmas’

‘Everyone Deserves A Christmas’ has gone live with a video of their Christmas single ‘O Little Town Of Bethlehem’.
New project set to support locals back into the job market

New project set to support locals back into the job market

Landsker Business Solutions Ltd. is helping local people to develop their career prospects and get back into work with its new project, Routes. Routes is a project developed by Landsker and ...
Port makes further commitment to carbon reduction with investment in fleet of electric commercial vehicles

Port makes further commitment to carbon reduction with investment in fleet of electric commercial vehicles

Seven new, electric commercial vehicles are now in service at the Port of Milford Haven as part of the organisation’s commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. Supplied by Sinclair Van Centre ...
Work begins on the redevelopment of Pembroke Port to harness opportunities from renewables

Work begins on the redevelopment of Pembroke Port to harness opportunities from renewables

Works to redevelop areas within Pembroke Port and create new opportunities for Pembrokeshire communities have begun. Part of the £60 million Pembroke Dock Marine project, the redevelopment will ...
UWTSD Honorary Fellow hosts UK book launch at Lampeter Campus

UWTSD Honorary Fellow hosts UK book launch at Lampeter Campus

An Honorary Fellow of The University of Wales Trinity Saint David from America has held her official UK book launch on the Lampeter campus. Pamela Petro decided to return to Lampeter to ...
Heritage Christmas event set to provide a boost for Morriston

Heritage Christmas event set to provide a boost for Morriston

The people of an historic Swansea area are to take a big step forward this weekend – by taking a colourful step back. Residents and businesses of Morriston are being encouraged to take ...
Road rainbows will add colour to city’s inclusive Wind Street

Road rainbows will add colour to city’s inclusive Wind Street

Three eye-catching road rainbows will add colour and further vibrancy to Wind Street, Swansea’s emerging new all-day destination. The multi-coloured designs will span a newly-laid road ...
UWTSD re launches their #Whereisyourmate campaign

UWTSD re launches their #Whereisyourmate campaign

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is proud to relaunch their #WhereisyourMate campaign, which aims to reduce the numbers of young people finding themselves in a vulnerable position on ...
Swansea Council helps young people kick-start their careers

Swansea Council helps young people kick-start their careers

Hundreds of people are gaining valuable experience in the workplace thanks to two Swansea Council initiatives that help them find work. The Workways+ scheme offers training, paid work ...
Caredig, the new name for Family Housing Association

Caredig, the new name for Family Housing Association

Family Housing Association, an organisation that provides affordable rented housing and a range of support services to people in South and West Wales, has changed its name to ...
Race for the One Planet Standard

Race for the One Planet Standard

Swansea Council is seeking to be the first Welsh council to receive accreditation for the work it’s doing to reduce its overall ecological footprint. As well as decarbonisation, this covers ...
First Look at Spectacular New Hotel Revealed

First Look at Spectacular New Hotel Revealed

New computer-generated images have been unveiled giving the first look inside a new 100-bedroom hotel being built as part of the Milford Waterfront development in Milford Haven. Set to ...
A new Welsh Super Hero is born

A new Welsh Super Hero is born

Deep in the former coal valleys of South Wales, forged by the finest young minds in the country, a powerful new creature is emerging: Dipsy, the Eco-Cat! She is now on her way to COP26, furious ...
Citizens’ climate change pledges to inspire others to take action

Citizens’ climate change pledges to inspire others to take action

People and organisations who want to help Swansea tackle the climate emergency can now publicly express their aims on a new web page. Swansea Council’s online Climate Pledge Wall allows ...
IRONMAN announces Swansea as new host city for IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON

IRONMAN announces Swansea as new host city for IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON

Inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea race to take place on August 7, 2022 with general registration opening on November 16, 2021 at www.ironman.com/im703-swansea IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea joins ...
Triple awards success for University diabetes expert

Triple awards success for University diabetes expert

A Swansea University diabetes expert was named a three-time winner at a major UK healthcare awards. Dr Becky Thomas, who is senior research officer and informatics lead with the ...
Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Plans are afoot to revolutionise our region’s bus and rail network. We caught up with Transport for Wales Strategic Development Programme Manager Ben George to find out what’s in store.
Successful CRF Projects in South West Wales

Successful CRF Projects in South West Wales

Earlier in the year, local authorities across the UK were invited to submit proposals for projects to be funded by the Community Renewal Fund.  We've been waiting with fingers crossed for the ...
City exhibition showcases how youngsters want to Be Seen

City exhibition showcases how youngsters want to Be Seen

A unique exhibition featuring virtual reality artwork created by young people to express their feelings about their mental health is being held in Swansea this month The event is the latest ...
National Botanic Garden of Wales wins international award

National Botanic Garden of Wales wins international award

The National Botanic Garden of Wales Regency Restoration project is this year’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice. The award recognises civil engineering projects across the ...
November Regional Round-Up

November Regional Round-Up

Our roundup of the month’s regional news headlines from across South West Wales – to help you speak more positively and more knowledgeably about what’s happening in our region!
Local entrepreneurs open businesses at Milford Waterfront this summer

Local entrepreneurs open businesses at Milford Waterfront this summer

More new businesses run by local entrepreneurs have opened at Milford Waterfront, including The Cheesy Cow, Dilly’s Chocolates and The Cheeky Sheep, offering new unique shopping experiences to ...
Law Firm Opens New Ammanford Office

Law Firm Opens New Ammanford Office

Leading regional law firm Peter Lynn and Partners has opened a new Ammanford office, with leading local lawyer Gary Jones joining as a consultant after closing his highly regarded ...
Work set to start on site at Swansea city centre local services hub

Work set to start on site at Swansea city centre local services hub

A big step is about to be taken in the creation of a new central Swansea location for the city’s main library and other key services. Contractors are set to begin preparatory work in ...
Market shoppers set to enjoy a stunning new attraction at famous venue

Market shoppers set to enjoy a stunning new attraction at famous venue

An exciting new era for Swansea Market is set to start soon. The iconic venue is about to become yet more welcoming to people who shop, work and live in the city centre. Construction ...
Go ahead for new team to deliver transformational Afan Valley resort

Go ahead for new team to deliver transformational Afan Valley resort

A new delivery team has been given conditional planning approval to take forward the transformational Afan Valley leisure resort project which could create hundreds of jobs and provide ...
Regional Food Conference 2021

Regional Food Conference 2021

Hosted over Zoom over two consecutive days, the Regional Food System Conference brought together over 100 people to discuss the issues and opportunities relating to our food system in South West Wales.
Market management job is dream role for Darren

Market management job is dream role for Darren

The man just appointed to manage Swansea Market says it is his dream role. Swansea-raised Darren Cox is eager to make the iconic venue as welcoming and engaging as possible to traders, ...
October Regional Round-Up

October Regional Round-Up

Our roundup of the month's regional news headlines from across South West Wales - to help you speak more positively and more knowledgeably about what's happening in our region!
Energy Positive Bay Technology Centre on track for completion by end of 2021

Energy Positive Bay Technology Centre on track for completion by end of 2021

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Bay Technology Centre, sited on one of Wales’s premier business parks in the heart of South Wales, is on schedule to be completed in December of this year. The ...
Swansea City Centre Conference & Exhibition announced for 2022

Swansea City Centre Conference & Exhibition announced for 2022

The first conference and exhibition in the new Swansea Arena. Businesses, organisations, community groups, employers and people interested in Swansea’s future will come together for the ...
Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea is to get a world-class skills boost after being selected to join an elite training programme. The College is one of 12 leading institutions (colleges and Independent ...
Award winning company appointed to lead £750m Swansea regeneration

Award winning company appointed to lead £750m Swansea regeneration

Proposals, worth £750m, that would further transform Swansea city centre and develop new homes and attractions along the coast and riverfront have taken a major step ...
UWTSD appoints a Director of Marketing and Communications

UWTSD appoints a Director of Marketing and Communications

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has appointed Jonathan Batty as its Director of Marketing and Communications. Jonathan will be responsible for leading the development ...