SHARING GOOD NEWS
Every month, we pull together the region’s top headlines to create your Good News Update from 4theRegion. From development and investment news, to community projects and business opportunities: we’ll make sure you’re in the know, so you can speak positively and confidently about what’s happening here in South West Wales. Subscribe to our good news round-up of the region’s best headlines, delivered straight to your inbox.
SHARING GOOD NEWS
Every month, we pull together the region’s top headlines to create your Good News Update from 4theRegion.
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has appointed Jonathan Batty as its Director of Marketing and Communications. Jonathan will be responsible for...
Simon Wright Appointed UWTSD Professor of Practice
Simon Wright, restaurateur, broadcaster, food writer, and consultant has been appointed to the role of Professor of Practice by the University of Wales Trinity Saint...
The Reading Room: Food & Farming
THE READING ROOM: FOOD & FARMING Across Wales, there is a huge amount of work, thought-leadership, strategy and policy being developed around the future of our...
Hutchinson Thomas joins pilot scheme on comparison data for law firms
Law firm Hutchinson Thomas, which has offices in Swansea and Neath, is one of the first law firms in Wales to join a pilot project conceived by the Solicitors...
New Swansea Headquarters for Wales’ Largest Independent Accountancy Firm
The largest independent accountancy firm in Wales: Bevan Buckland LLP has confirmed its move to Swansea Enterprise Park, Llansamlet. Currently based in Langdon House,...
Students and Staff from Swansea College of Art contribute to the ‘Without Borders’ exhibition
Students and staff from UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art have contributed to the latest exhibition showcasing at the Elysium Art Gallery, Swansea, ‘Without Borders’....
Swansea Businesses Urged to Plug into Gower Power to Invest in Their Local Community
The first community-owned solar farm in Wales is offering Swansea businesses the opportunity to plug into locally produced green energy whilst supporting grassroots...
Scrum…tious solar panels tackle climate change at Cwmgors Rugby Club!
Cwmgors kicked off the first game of the season by unveiling their new solar panels on the club house. The club are hoping the solar panels can provide an energy boost...
EFT Consult partners with Metrikus on new venture W-360
The new business will help companies monitor and improve their indoor environments. Entrepreneur David Kieft, the founder of the Raven Delta Group, has launched a new...
New scheme to ensure our grasslands are buzzing with life
A new ‘bee friendly’ approach to managing Neath Port Talbot Council’s verges and grasslands has been adopted by the council’s Regeneration and Sustainable Development...