Swansea free bus offer returns for summer holidays
SWANSEA Council’s free bus initiative is returning for the summer holidays, starting on July 29. All bus journeys starting and ending in Swansea will be free for everyone each weekend from the end of July and throughout August and will…
Plans submitted for River Tawe pontoon
A planning application has been submitted to install a boating pontoon on Swansea’s River Tawe. It would stand around 1.5 miles upstream from the river barrage, at the edge of the historic Hafod-Morfa Copperworks which is undergoing regeneration. It would…
20mph speed limit – ‘Absolute nonsense’ says opposition leader Chris Holley
A NEW default 20mph speed limit in Wales is “absolute nonsense” with serious questions marks about how it will be enforced, according to the opposition leader in Swansea. Cllr Chris Holley was responding to a vote by a majority of…
Estyn inspectors give top marks to Llangyfelach Primary school
LLANGYFELACH Primary school in Swansea has received top marks from inspectors who praised its calm and supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. A team from Estyn, consisting of three inspectors, visited the school during May and the results…
Over 80 Swansea start-ups benefitting from funding support
DOZENS of start-up businesses in Swansea have benefitted from funding worth more than £80,000 in the last year or so. Figures for April 2021 to March 2022 show 87 start-up businesses received funding to help cover the costs of work…
Another busy year for fraud detection team
SWANSEA Council’s fraud detection team is helping lead the way in Wales in clamping down on people trying to abuse the system by claiming money or council services they are not entitled to. Last year there was a continuing high…
Major investment leads to reopening of Swansea Marina
BOAT owners can now access Swansea’s popular marina following a major upgrade. Swansea Council has completed a £750,000 upgrade to the marina’s inner lock gates to provide the important equipment with a further 10-15 years life span. The vital improvements…
Buddsoddiad £750k yn arwain at ailagor Marina Abertawe
GALL perchnogion cychod bellach gael mynediad at farina poblogaidd Abertawe’n dilyn gwaith adfywio mawr. Mae Cyngor Abertawe wedi cwblhau gwaith adnewyddu gwerth £750,000 i lifddorau mewnol y marina i ddarparu offer pwysig a fydd yn para 10-15 mlynedd arall. Mae’r…
Historic Sketty cottage goes to auction
NEW neighbours for one of Swansea’s most elegant landmark properties is being sought. The tenants of Sketty Hall Cottage have moved out and Swansea Council want new owners to preserve the home for future generations. It stands right next to…