September 2017 press releases

Swansea enlists help of a very special guest to deliver bid for UK City of Culture 2021
Swansea's bid to become UK City of Culture 2021 has been hand delivered to judges at the UK Government's Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in London by one of Wales' most renowned actors.

Council Leader tackles myths about the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
There are no excuses for the UK Government not to green-light the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, the leader of the city's council said today.

City centre safe space info point to be trialled
A project is being trialled over coming weeks to further support Swansea city centre's reputation as a safe and enjoyable place to spend a night out.

Rugby Lions and miners' leader back the 'Love the Lagoon' campaign
Three members of the British and Irish Lions squad who drew a series against the mighty All Blacks earlier this year are supporting the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project.

Counting down to the 2017 High 5 Awards
The countdown is on for the final of the High 5 Awards 2017 for inspirational youngsters.

Attracting retailers to join city centre's transformation
Big name retailers could be attracted to Swansea city centre because of high-level talks taking place this week.

Road closures during Sunday's Admiral Swansea Bay 10k
A number of road closures will be in place on Sunday (September 24) to accommodate the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

Tidal lagoons could power all of Wales in future, says council leader
Wales could be entirely powered by renewable energy in future if the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project gets the go-ahead.

Healthy eating on childminders' menu
Healthy eating is on the menu for theses registered childminders who are the first in Swansea to earn a new award.

Continental Market set for city centre
French cheese, Spanish paella and German sausages will be among the tasty treats available at a continental market in the city centre later this week.

Pace runners ready to help 10k runners achieve their personal bests
Pace runners will be on hand in Sunday's Admiral Swansea Bay 10k to help runners reach their target times.

3G pitch for Olchfa School takes step forward
Plans for a new state-of-the-art 3G pitch and other improved sports facilities at a comprehensive school in Swansea are set to take a step forward.

Primary pupils in Swansea are urged to get coding
Primary schools in Swansea are being urged to take part in a Wales-wide competition aimed at developing pupils' computer skills.

School attendance drive paying off in Swansea
Comprehensive school pupils in Swansea are missing fewer lessons than many of their counterparts in Wales.

Apprentice class of 2017 start learning tricks of the trade
They're hired! Fifteen new apprentices have now started learning tricks of the trade at Swansea Council.

Welsh Guards to march through Swansea city centre
Soldiers from the Welsh Guards will be exercising their freedom to march through Swansea city centre on Friday afternoon (September 15).
Recycling and roads success leads to prestigious awards for council
Exceeding recycling targets and the success of a 48-hour pothole repair pledge are among the reasons why Swansea Council has been recognised for excellence.

'Empty nesters' urged to consider fostering
Parents preparing to say goodbye to their children as they leave for university next month are being urged to think about fostering.

'Double excellent' for Gower school in inspection report
A Gower school has passed a government inspection with flying colours.

Baby chipmunks send Plantasia's cuteness factor into overdrive
New additions to the family mean Plantasia's cute factor is now off the charts.

Thumbs up as Welsh school makes the grade with inspectors
Pupils and staff at a Welsh medium primary school in Swansea have returned from the summer holidays knowing they've made the grade with school inspectors.

Your chance to explore Morriston chapel that's Wales's favourite place of worship
Plans to sustain a building that's just been voted Wales's favourite place of worship will soon be made available.

Campaign urges UK Government to Love the Lagoon
A rallying cry is going out to people across Swansea and beyond to show their support for the planned Tidal Lagoon.

Web facts show how Swansea tower block tenants are kept safe
A new web page presents dozens of key facts about residential tower blocks owned by Swansea Council.

Help inform how the council tackles poverty across Swansea
More affordable housing, better job opportunities and prioritising accessible public transport for residents in the city's most disadvantaged communities are among the ways Swansea Council is looking to tackle poverty in coming years.

Works start to pave way for city centre's transformation
Site investigation works have now started, paving the way for the first phase of Swansea city centre's forthcoming regeneration.

Parking fine not issued in error says tribunal
Swansea Council has pledged to refund hundreds of motorists that were issued with a parking ticket during a major highway improvement scheme.

Improvement in plastic recycling collections in Swansea
Residents are being praised for helping to improve the quality of plastic recycled in Swansea.