Swansea Councillor Francesca O’Brien explains her decision to join Reform UK
SWANSEA’S first ever Reform UK councillor said she reckoned others might follow and that she didn’t feel she’d broken the trust of those who’d voted for her as a Welsh Conservative three years ago. Cllr Francesca O’Brien described her defection…
New ‘smart bins’ which tell you when they are full are being trialled in Swansea.
NEW ‘smart bins’ which tell you when they are full are being trialled in Swansea. The new tech is part of a new Litter Bin Strategy set for approval by Swansea Council which includes a range of measures to improve litter…
Swansea’s biggest waterfront winterland attraction is back from November 8
IT’S that time of year again, the temperatures are dropping, the nights are drawing in … and Swansea’s Waterfront Winterland is back for 2022, as Museum Park once again transforms into a festive wonderland. Brand new for 2022, students and…
Extra 200 children to get a Flying Start
AN additional 200 children are set to benefit from an expansion of Swansea’s popular Flying Start programme which makes a positive difference to the life chances of families that need it the most. This will be the first phase of…
New £4.4m fund to benefit rough sleepers, vulnerable young people and those facing being made homeless
ROUGH sleepers, vulnerable young people looking for a place to live and those facing the threat of losing a roof over their heads are set to benefit from a new multi-million-pound plan to tackle homelessness. As Swansea emerges from the…
Cost of living website help for Swansea residents
A NEW one-stop-shop website been made available to support many thousands of Swansea families looking to save money during the cost of living crisis. Put together by Swansea Council, the website at swansea.gov.uk/costoflivinghelp includes information on payments local people may be…
Volunteer governor support wanted for Swansea schools
VOLUNTEERS from a wide variety of backgrounds are needed to become school governors in Swansea and an information evening is taking place on October 13 so people can find more about the roles. Swansea Council is particularly keen to hear…
Millions paid to help families heat homes
MORE than £2m has been paid to thousands of Swansea householders over the last week as part of a scheme to help people heat their homes. The fuel support scheme that went live on the morning of Monday September 26…
Mumbles sea defence plans take next major step
PLANS for new sea defences to help protect Mumbles for decades to come have taken another big step forward. Swansea council’s cabinet has approved the construction cost and the award of the construction contract. In light of the UK’s financial…
2,400 reception pupils receiving free school meals
MORE than 2,400 reception pupils in Swansea have been offered free meals since school resumed in September. Swansea Council is working closely with schools to extend the offer to other years as soon as possible as they work towards implementing the…