October 2021 press releases

SWANSEA'S nightlife scene is bidding to keep the Purple Flag flying over the city for an eighth consecutive year.

A stunning new fly-through shows how Swansea's new-look, family-friendly Wind Street will look once its £3m upgrade is finished.

Business leaders in Wales are giving their backing to the £1.7bn Blue Eden project that's been announced for Swansea.

A £1.7 billion project creating thousands of well-paid jobs and placing Wales at the forefront of renewable energy innovation has been announced by an international consortium.

More than 500 pupils are getting ready to move to a new home when they return to school next week after the half-term break.

Thirty residents have enjoyed a boat trip on the River Tawe to explore the city's history and heritage while also making new friends.

Yet more stars will be heading for Swansea next year as the celebrity running order for our city's arena starts to take shape.

Oystermouth Road is set to be closed overnight for two nights starting tonight (October 25) so the new Swansea arena can be fully connected to the drainage system.

City residents are set to pay tribute to those in the armed forces who have served their country as this year's centenary Poppy Appeal is launched at Swansea Market.

Preparations are being made for the return of Swansea's Christmas Parade - and it's set to be one of the best yet.

Fast and reliable wifi technology is being introduced in Swansea's emerging new Copr Bay district, letting thousands of people stream content at the same time to their mobile devices.

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.

Residents in Swansea can look forward to six more days of free bus travel starting this weekend.

Pupils counting down the weeks until they can move into their new school building have created a lasting legacy to let children in the future know what school life is like today.

Installation of all gold-coloured panels surrounding Swansea Arena is now just about complete.

Specialist engineers plan to work on Swansea's historic Guildhall clock from next week.

Plenty of greenery has now been planted alongside a key Swansea city centre gateway to give it a fresh new look.

An historic canal route in Swansea, already popular with walkers and cyclists, is set to be upgraded.

Four more parks and play areas have been upgraded by Swansea Council to provide many more years of play and fun for children and young people in the city.

​​​​​​​Swansea's spectacular annual fireworks show is set to return this year - everyone is welcome, it'll be free to all and will take place over the waters of the bay.

Six of Swansea's main parks have once again been awarded green flag status, recognising the vital role they play in boosting residents' wellbeing and improving the natural environment.

Main roads and side streets in Swansea have been treated to a new surface to prevent vehicles skidding.

​​​​​​​An exciting new era for Swansea Market is set to start soon.

Major work by Swansea Council to improve sea defences at Mumbles is to be boosted by a Welsh Government grant of more than £1.7m.

Swansea Council is highlighting the valuable role that foster carers' own children play in a fostering family as part of Sons and Daughters month (1-31 October).

Visitors to Swansea city centre may have recently noticed a new gold-coloured pathway taking shape in the area of the former St David's Shopping Centre.

The man just appointed to manage Swansea Market says it is his dream role.

A series of drop-in sessions have been arranged so the public can talk to transport officials about the blueprint for Swansea's future walking and cycling map.

Swansea Council has appointed an experienced South Wales-based contractor to transform the city centre's historic Palace Theatre building.

Swansea has a real chance to become a UK flagbearer for decarbonisation and well-being, according to a city developer.

More than 2,800 workers have helped build the Copr Bay phase one development so far since construction began back in 2019.

Building work on the new restaurant in Swansea's emerging coastal park is nearing completion.

People in Swansea who have phoned a free advice line to check whether they are missing out on benefits they are entitled to have received an additional £50,000 in backdated payments between them.

Residents and community groups have been sharing their thoughts and ideas on reducing social isolation and ageing well as part of the International Day of Older Persons.

Swansea's hugely-successful free bus initiative is to return for the October half-term.

Extra support is being provided to new and returning students in Swansea to help them manage their household waste.

Hundreds of residents in Swansea have been giving their views on walking and cycling routes ahead of a new city-wide map of routes.

Teachers from Poland have been visiting Swansea this week as part of a project that sees schools and teachers from around the world work together to learn from each other, share ideas and make new friends with people from other cultures.

Residents and businesses in Swansea have been invited to help shape a proposed walking and cycle route through the city.

SWANSEA'S nightlife scene is bidding to keep the Purple Flag flying over the city for an eighth consecutive year.