News & Projects
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!
07. Nature Has Rights Too with Jane Davidson #Futuregen
Anyone who wants to see a greener, more prosperous, lower carbon, more equal and healthier future for Wales, and for the planet, owes a debt of gratitude to Jane Davidson, former Welsh ...
New £4.3million Ysgol Rhys Prichard has it all
When children and staff at Ysgol Rhys Prichard moved into their new school, they didn’t just get a school, they got a community hub, leisure facilities, rugby pitch and a swimming pool next door ...
06. What Next For Swansea High Street?
Swansea High Street has been the focus of redevelopment efforts by many creative businesses and organisations. What has been the effect on the High Street as a result of lockdown and how can we ...
Success for UWTSD at the Swansea Open 2021 Art Exhibition
A graduate and a staff member from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David have been successful at the Swansea Open 2021 art exhibition at the Glynn Vivian Gallery in Swansea. Swansea ...
05. Community Growing and Local Food
What has been the effect on our shopping habits, priorities and values surrounding food as a result of the lockdown? How do we scale up community growing and local food initiatives, and what ...
Market shoppers enjoy taste of market’s new attraction
City centre shoppers are enjoying a sociable and relaxing new experience in Swansea Market. The iconic venue has just become yet more welcoming.
The Market Garden - a new area at the ...
04. Cohesive Communities with Iwan Thomas
Pembrokeshire-based PLANED is one of the organisations committed to making a difference across our region, by improving the quality of life of communities through focusing on their ...
Research looks at 4theRegion’s unique approach to community engagement and focus on wellbeing
We are delighted to have featured as a case study in a paper exploring wellbeing as the basis for regional development post-Covid. 4theRegion is a movement to co-create a happier, ...
03. The Return to Work
As we begin to reopen the economy, we discussed with businesses and major employers about how we’re going to return to work, and what work looks like now. We explored the possibility of these ...
First look at Carmarthen bus station revamp and ‘green roof’ bus shelter plans
People are being given the chance to help shape the revamp of Carmarthen town centre’s bus station. Carmarthenshire County Council, working with transport engineering group Atkins, has ...
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
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
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
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
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
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-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
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’ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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