THE leader of Swansea Council said he believed a new seafront skate park in West Cross would be a “real asset for the bay”, if it gets planning approval.
Cllr Rob Stewart praised Mumbles...
Council won’t be selling off ‘family silver’ says cabinet member
SWANSEA Council will “not be selling off the family silver” when it considers the development of seafront sites in the city, a cabinet member has said.
Councillor Robert Francis-Davies said...
Decisions on seafront development imminent
DECISIONS which could alter the seafront in Swansea forever are due to be taken this week.
Cabinet members will consider a report which recommends appointing an agent to advertise two of...
Care bills set to rise in Swansea
PEOPLE who receive care in Swansea and can afford to pay for it can expect to see their bills rise.
The hourly charge for home care provided by the council – and by external providers...
Swansea East remains Labour stronghold
SWANSEA East remains a Labour stronghold as incumbent Carolyn Harris was swept again to power.
She received 17,405 votes, nearly double second-placed Denise Howard, for the Conservatives, who...
Council bravery highlighted by member of planning committee
BRAVERY is often needed to go against the wishes of the public, a member of Swansea Council’s planning committee has said.
Cllr Des Thomas said he felt the committee was seen as “the bad...
Council in no hurry to borrow cash
A FINANCE officer credited with saving Swansea Council £45 million said he wasn’t in a rush to borrow more money for now.
Ben Smith, the council’s chief finance officer, has borrowed £90...
Rural community feeling swamped by solar farms
A SOLAR farm company which wants to install 47,000 panels on fields in the Swansea Valley is facing stiff opposition.
Several people in Craig Cefn Parc have emailed objections to Swansea...
Councils should be protected when firms go bust says opposition leader
COUNCILS should be protected when companies they commission to build schools and other infrastructure go into administration, Swansea’s opposition leader has said.
Councillor Chris Holley has...
Sketty properties put up for auction
COUNCIL chiefs are weighing up offers for land and buildings in Swansea, including a care home.
Parkway care home, Sketty Park, closed last December and has been put up for sale.
The council...