Green Flag status awarded to six Swansea parks
SIX of Swansea’s main parks have been awarded Green Flag status, recognising the vital role they play in boosting residents’ wellbeing and improving the natural environment. Clyne Gardens, Singleton Botanical Gardens, Brynmill Park, Parc Llewelyn, Cwmdonkin Park and Victoria Park…
Library staff help bring new-style Swansea stories to life
SWANSEA library staff are at the forefront of a unique new storytelling experience coming to the city this month. Teams from around Swansea Council’s libraries service are playing their own unique roles in immersive experience StoryTrails. It’s part of UNBOXED:…
What’s included in much talked about £1bn Swansea regeneration programme
ONE billion is a number which crops up in speeches and press releases from the leader of Swansea Council, Rob Stewart, from time to time. It’s the amount of public and private money flowing into projects in the city, he…
£7m project will transform sports and community facilities on east side of Swansea
SOUTH Wales-based contractor Morganstone has been appointed to deliver a £7m project to transform sports and community facilities on the east side of Swansea which will also benefit the wider region. The investment at Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre and Community…
Call for further review of Swansea licensing restrictions
A BAR operator has questioned whether licensing restrictions which were in place on Swansea’s Wind Street for years should be renewed as part of a review. Bruno Nunes said he believed society was changing and that the days of the…
Bishopston school remodelling work delayed and costs increased
THE 10-month remodelling of Bishopston Comprehensive School, Gower, has been held up by 22 weeks – and its £13.8 million project cost has increased to £15.1 million. Cabinet members have agreed to allocate the extra funding needed. Cllr Robert Smith,…
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…