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AB Glass celebrates one-year anniversary of its Access Control Division

AB Glass celebrates one-year anniversary of its Access Control Division

A year after launching its new Access Control Division, award-winning aluminium manufacturing and installation ...
UWTSD launches the Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research

UWTSD launches the Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) launched the Wales Academy for Professional Practice and ...
Swansea Council’s Spending on Cycling Provision Matches the Netherlands!

Swansea Council’s Spending on Cycling Provision Matches the Netherlands!

News just in that the Welsh Government has given Swansea Council an additional £2m for bike provision in the county. So this year Swansea Council will have spent £20 per person on bike routes - the same amount spent in the Netherlands!
Cygnet Gin the ‘Perfect Serve’ for Wetherspoons

Cygnet Gin the ‘Perfect Serve’ for Wetherspoons

Premium Welsh Gin a hit with the national chain Cygnet Gin, the Welsh gin brand has added an extra 'splash' of ...
Swansea Creative Quarter Cluster

Swansea Creative Quarter Cluster

Following our Creative Quarter Roundtable in September 2019, a group of 4theRegion Changemakers has been meeting on a weekly basis to take forward some of the ideas we discussed.  We know that creating a vibrant, creative, inclusive Swansea is key to achieving our economic and social goals for the region.
Changing the Headlines

Changing the Headlines

At a recent meeting, a senior Swansea Council officer said that what he wanted for the region was to "Change the Headlines".  That's what we want too, so we've done just that!  Here's a glimpse into the future we are working to co-create, in this newspaper front cover from March 2030... Do you share our vision of a flourishing future for South West Wales?
Event Report – Community Support Agriculture & Agroecology

Event Report – Community Support Agriculture & Agroecology

On Wednesday 13th November, representatives from 4theRegion attended an event entitled, Sustainable Food Production: Potential for CSA in Wales. This is our write up of the event.
Roundtable Report – Swansea High Street Property

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.
A Rooftop Farm above a City Centre Development in Swansea

A Rooftop Farm above a City Centre Development in Swansea

Hacer Developments, a developer based in Swansea and West Wales, has announced further details of an exciting new ...
Swans Sign Peter Lynn and Partners for a Third Season

Swans Sign Peter Lynn and Partners for a Third Season

Leading Welsh law firm, Peter Lynn and Partners, have extended their partnership with Swansea City for a third ...
The Art of the Possible – An Event to Procure Transformation

The Art of the Possible – An Event to Procure Transformation

On 12th December, we're running an event in Swansea that we hope will open new possibilities for our regional ...
College enhances employer development focus with appointment of former Dragons Rugby CEO, Stuart Davies

College enhances employer development focus with appointment of former Dragons Rugby CEO, Stuart Davies

Gower College Swansea has announced Stuart Davies as its new Business Development Consultant. Having grown ...
Multi-million pound Pembroke Dock Marine project takes major step forward

Multi-million pound Pembroke Dock Marine project takes major step forward

A multi-million pound project that will place Pembrokeshire at the heart of global marine energy innovation has ...
The new side waste educational officers already making a difference

The new side waste educational officers already making a difference

Three new Neath Port Talbot Council Side Waste Officers have been engaging with residents offering help and advice ...
Lottery Boost for Seed Pod

Lottery Boost for Seed Pod

Young Dragons, a Community Interest company based in Swansea, in partnership with the Village Hotel and supported ...