City & County of Swansea

Fantastic to see so many people at the official opening of the Albert Hall on Cradock Street a little earlier today. Led by Welsh firm LoftCo, the development includes a food court, shared workspaces, meeting rooms and accommodation. Supported by the Welsh Government through the Transforming Towns initiative, the restoration and transformation of the 160-year-old building is one part of a £1bn regeneration programme that’s unfolding across Swansea. Schemes led by Swansea Council include work to restore and transform the historic Palace Theatre building on High Street, which will be reopening on November 7. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: "It's great to have the Albert Hall officially open once again - and to see the fantastic transformation by LoftCo. "Everybody interested in Swansea should take a look and see that they have another reason to enjoy their fast-improving city centre. "This new use of a much-loved heritage building is already a hit with the local public who are enjoying its food and drink offer. Visitors will also benefit from its hotel-style accommodation and local businesses will enjoy doing work here. "I'm delighted that the council was able to help bring this project to fruition and to save another essential part of Swansea's heritage for future generations. "The nearby Palace Theatre building will also soon come back to life - and we have big plans for buildings at the Hafod Morfa Copperworks which will help make that area a great visitor destination. "The Albert Hall and lots of other projects are evidence that the city's council driven £1bn regeneration is forging ahead – and there's lots more to come. "The combination of the Albert Hall and the Palace Theatre and 71/72 Kingsway projects - once operational - will add over 1,000 jobs to the city centre." ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-FPbVUc

Roedd yn wych gweld cynifer o bobl fendigedig yn agoriad swyddogol Neuadd Albert ar Cradock Street yn gynharach heddiw (dydd Gwener 27 Medi). Dan arweiniad LoftCo, cwmni o Gymru, mae'r datblygiad yn cynnwys ardal fwyd, gweithfannau a rennir, ystafelloedd cyfarfod, llety ac ardal chwarae i blant. Mae'r gwaith o adfer a thrawsnewid yr adeilad 160 mlwydd oed wedi'i gefnogi gan Lywodraeth Cymru drwy'r fenter Trawsnewid Trefi ac mae'n un rhan o'r rhaglen adfywio gwerth £1bn sy'n cael ei chyflwyno ledled Abertawe. Mae cynlluniau dan arweiniad Cyngor Abertawe'n cynnwys gwaith i adfer a thrawsnewid adeilad hanesyddol Theatr y Palas ar y Stryd Fawr, a fydd yn ailagor cyn bo hir. Meddai'r Cyng. Rob Stewart, Arweinydd Cyngor Abertawe, “Mae'n wych agor Neuadd Albert yn swyddogol unwaith eto – a gweld y gwaith trawsnewid trawiadol gan LoftCo. “Dylai pawb sydd â diddordeb yn Abertawe gymryd cip a gweld bod rheswm arall i fwynhau canol y ddinas sy'n gwella'n gyflym. “Mae'r defnydd newydd hwn o adeilad treftadaeth poblogaidd iawn eisoes wedi cael ei ganmol gan y cyhoedd lleol sy'n mwynhau'r bwyd a’r diodydd a gynigir. Bydd ymwelwyr hefyd yn elwa o'i lety o safon gwesty a bydd busnesau lleol yn mwynhau gweithio yma. “Rwy'n falch bod y cyngor yn gallu helpu i roi'r prosiect hwn ar waith ac achub rhan hanfodol arall o dreftadaeth Abertawe ar gyfer y cenedlaethau i ddod. “Bydd adeilad cyfagos Theatr y Palas yn cael ei ddefnyddio eto hefyd cyn bo hir – ac mae gennym gynlluniau mawr ar gyfer adeiladau ar safle Gwaith Copr yr Hafod-Morfa a fydd yn helpu i wneud yr ardal honno'n gyrchfan gwych i ymwelwyr. “Mae Neuadd Albert a llawer o brosiectau eraill yn dangos bod y rhaglen adfywio gwerth £1bn dan arweiniad y cyngor yn datblygu. Mae llawer mwy i ddod!” ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-FPbVUc

Creative Swansea will launch a newly established network for creative professionals working across Swansea, welcoming established businesses and freelancers alongside start-ups and aspiring creative professionals. The launch at Swansea Arena this evening (September 26) will bring together representatives of the creative industry and cultural sector for a panel discussion on how to sustain and grow the creative sector across Swansea's travel to work area. Creative Swansea is being funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by cultural services within Swansea Council. Speakers will include representatives from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea University, The Bunkhouse, Elysium Gallery, Zygo Media, Tramshed Tech, Grand Ambition, Swansea Council's regeneration team and Gower College, as well as documentary film maker Joe David Evans and Huw Williams, who worked extensively in the music industry. The panel will encourage a collaborative approach to creative industry development. The launch event is part of a long-term plan to establish a creative network in Swansea and surrounding areas. The network will arrange regular events for discussions, networking, collaboration opportunities, upskilling sessions, talks and more. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePrETkKT

Ar 26 Medi, bydd Abertawe Greadigol yn lansio rhwydwaith newydd ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol creadigol sy'n gweithio ar draws Abertawe, gan groesawu busnesau sefydledig a gweithwyr llawrydd, yn ogystal â busnesau newydd a gweithwyr proffesiynol creadigol brwd. Bydd y lansiad yn dod â chynrychiolwyr y diwydiant creadigol a'r sector diwylliannol ynghyd ar gyfer trafodaeth banel am sut i gynnal a thyfu'r sector creadigol ar draws Ardal Teithio i'r Gwaith Abertawe.  Ariennir Abertawe Greadigol gan y Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin ac fe'i cefnogir gan Wasanaethau Diwylliannol Cyngor Abertawe. Bydd siaradwyr o PCYDDS a Phrifysgol Abertawe, The Bunkhouse, oriel Elysium, Zygo Media, Tramshed Tech, Uchelgais Grand, Tîm Adfywio Cyngor Abertawe a Choleg Gŵyr, yn ogystal â'r gwneuthurwr ffilmiau dogfen Joe David Evans, a Huw Williams sydd wedi gwneud gwaith helaeth ym maes cerddoriaeth. Bydd y panel yn annog ymagwedd gydweithredol at ddatblygu'r diwydiant creadigol.  Bydd y digwyddiad lansio 'Dyfodol Creadigol', a fydd yn addas ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol newydd, sefydledig a brwd, yn cael ei gynnal yn lolfa VIP Arena Abertawe a bydd tocynnau am ddim ar gyfer y digwyddiad.      Mae'r digwyddiad lansio yn rhan o gynllun hirdymor i sefydlu rhwydwaith creadigol yn Abertawe a'r ardaloedd cyfagos. Bydd y rhwydwaith yn trefnu digwyddiadau rheolaidd ar gyfer trafodaethau, rhwydweithio, cyfleoedd cydweithio, sesiynau gwella sgiliau, sgyrsiau a mwy. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eztk4HQg

Following three years of extensive renovation, Swansea's iconic 136-year-old Palace Theatre building is set to reopen on Thursday November 7. The landmark is being brought back to life, thanks to funding from Swansea Council and £4.9m from the Welsh Government. The project, led by the council and assisted by R&M Williams and GWP Architecture, is part of the council-driven £1bn city regeneration plan. Lead tenant Tramshed Tech is Wales' leading co-working network and innovation hub. The restored Palace Theatre building will feature six floors of versatile workspace including co-working, meeting rooms, office space and podcast studios. The historic theatre stage is being preserved as an event space and collaborative co-working area while the ground floor will become ‘Da Coffi’ - Tramshed Tech's independent coffee shop. The opening marks Tramshed Tech's expansion into Swansea, adding to their existing locations in Cardiff, Newport and Barry. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “We're delighted that Tramshed Tech have announced an opening date at the Palace - and to have them on board to run this beautiful building that we're saving for future generations. "Our work - and Tramshed Tech's expertise - will breathe new life into the Palace. I’m looking forward to it reopening as a base for local people running businesses there. “It’ll be a catalyst to help regenerate the city centre and its High Street area which has seen tens of millions of pounds of investment in recent years, bringing new opportunities, homes and improved commercial premises across the city centre. I thank all those who have worked on the fantastic Palace project." Louise Harris, CEO at Tramshed Tech, said: "As a proud Welsh company, we are honoured to be part of the Palace Theatre's next chapter. This historic landmark is treasured by the local community and has been a cornerstone for over a century. "We've worked closely with local partners to ensure that the building's history is respected, and its legacy preserved while adapting it for the future. “Our vision is to create a space where Swansea's rich heritage meets its bright future - a place where local business owners can spark conversations, foster collaboration, forge partnerships and facilitate game-changing innovation.” Jayne Bryant, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, said: “It’s wonderful to see how our Transforming Towns programme is supporting the renovation works to bring this listed building in the heart of the city centre back into active use. “The redevelopment of the iconic and prominent Palace Theatre building serves as a crucial catalyst to help regenerate Swansea’s High Street and I can’t wait to see how this project will benefit both businesses and the local community.”

Yn dilyn tair blynedd o waith adfer helaeth, mae disgwyl i adeilad eiconig Theatr y Palace Abertawe, sy'n 136 o flynyddoedd oed, ailagor ar 7 Tachwedd 2024. Mae’r tirnod yn cael ei adfywio diolch i arian gan Gyngor Abertawe a £4.9 gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Mae'r prosiect a arweinir gan y Cyngor gyda chymorth R&M Williams a GWP Architecture, yn rhan o gynllun adfywio £1bn y Cyngor i ailfywiogi ardal Y Stryd Fawr a chreu hwb ar gyfer busnesau lleol. Y prif denant, Tramshed Tech, yw prif hwb arloesedd a rhwydwaith rhannu mannau gwaith Cymru. Mae'r agoriad hwn yn nodi ehangiad Tramshed Tech i Abertawe, gan ychwanegu at y lleoliadau sydd eisoes ganddynt yng Nghaerdydd, Casnewydd a'r Barri lle maent yn cynnig ystod o gyfleusterau gan gynnwys mannau gwaith a rennir, swyddfeydd hyblyg, ystafelloedd cyfarfod, lle ar gyfer digwyddiadau a stiwdios podlediadau.

💻 Openreach has announced that eligible homes and businesses in Bishopston could soon get better broadband with the support of the UK Government's Gigabit Voucher scheme. It's been identified that the community is in scope for full fibre broadband, helping to make poor internet connectivity a thing of the past. Eligible residents have already started to pledge Gigabit Vouchers to bring full fibre broadband to Bishopston by applying for and pooling together their free Government Gigabit Vouchers to help fund the build. The broadband upgrades are integral to kickstarting economic growth for local businesses, as well as ensuring that people can access vital services they may need now and in the future. Benefits range from improved access to healthcare through virtual appointments and remote health monitoring to better connectivity that allows people to stay in touch with family and friends to combat isolation. Ultrafast broadband delivers faster speeds, and it won't slow down at peak times. This means no more battling for bandwidth, with the whole family being able to seamlessly surf, stream and download at the same time. For the work to go ahead, the voucher take up would equate to 76 homes and businesses. So far, the response has been incredibly positive with the current number of pledges towards the funding goal standing at 87%. Head here for more information ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eN6VDFUK

💻 Mae Openreach wedi cyhoeddi y gallai cartrefi a busnesau cymwys yn Llandeilo Ferwallt gael gwell band eang cyn hir gyda chefnogaeth cynllun Talebau Gigabit Llywodraeth y DU. Mae Openreach wedi nodi bod Llandeilo Ferwallt o fewn cwmpas band eang ffeibr llawn a gallai cysylltedd rhyngrwyd gwael yn yr ardal fod yn rhywbeth sy'n perthyn i'r gorffennol cyn bo hir. Mae trigolion cymwys eisoes wedi dechrau addo Talebau Gigabit i ddod â band eang ffeibr llawn i'r cymunedau hyn trwy wneud cais am Dalebau Gigabit y Llywodraeth am ddim a'u cyfuno i helpu i ariannu'r gwaith gosod. Mae'r gwaith o uwchraddio band eang yn rhan annatod o roi hwb i dwf economaidd busnesau lleol, yn ogystal â sicrhau y gall pobl gael mynediad at wasanaethau hanfodol sydd eu hangen arnynt nawr, ac yn y dyfodol. Er enghraifft, rhoi gwell mynediad i gleifion at ofal iechyd trwy apwyntiadau rhithwir a monitro iechyd o bell, ynghyd â gwell cysylltedd sy'n galluogi pobl i gadw mewn cysylltiad â theulu a ffrindiau i frwydro yn erbyn unigedd. Mae band eang cyflym iawn yn cynnig gwell cyflymder, ac ni fydd yn arafu yn ystod adegau prysur, gan olygu dim mwy o frwydro am led band, gall y teulu cyfan syrffio'r we, ffrydio a lawrlwytho'n ddi-dor ar yr un pryd. Er mwyn i'r gwaith hwn fynd yn ei flaen, byddai'r sawl sy'n gwneud cais am dalebau yn cyfateb i 76 o gartrefi a busnesau. Hyd yn hyn, mae'r ymateb wedi bod yn gadarnhaol iawn gyda 87% o nifer yr addewidion ar gyfer y nod ariannu. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEU-y7xV

Swansea has one of the UK’s highest economic growth forecasts for the next year, according to a new report. Of the 52 cities included within PwC’s 2024 Good Growth for Cities report, Swansea came seventh in that category. The report has also found that Swansea’s £1bn regeneration programme is making the city a more attractive place for investors and businesses, helping point to a prosperous future. Relative to other cities in the UK, PwC says Swansea performs strongly across the house price-to-earnings and income distribution indicators. They also say there’s been a marked improvement in Swansea since last year’s report against indicators relating to owner occupation, youth skills and work-life balance. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “Our £1bn regeneration programme is aimed at helping create an economy in Swansea that benefits local people by attracting more businesses and creating more jobs, so the economic growth forecast projected for the next year by PwC makes for encouraging reading. “It’s also encouraging to read that analysis shows affordable office spaces in Swansea, a high graduate retention rate and an effective rollout of government funding here has helped start-up businesses survive and grow, and that the number of businesses in Swansea has risen steadily over the last five years. “The report, though, only uses data that goes up to 2022 – and current data shows Swansea has moved further ahead since that time, so there’s a lot to be optimistic about.” The PwC report is regional and also covers Swansea’s travel-to-work area which includes some heavy industry, helping explain why areas like air quality are highlighted as challenges. Cllr Stewart said: “Like all areas in the UK, the Swansea region does have its challenges but we’re doing all we can to address them. This includes progress which is being met in our drive to become a net zero city by 2050.”

Mae cynlluniau wedi cael eu datgelu ynghylch dyfodol tri adeilad hanesyddol sy'n rhan o dreftadaeth ddiwydiannol wych Abertawe. https://lnkd.in/eZh7s9Cp Plans have been unveiled for the future of three historic buildings that form part of Swansea's great industrial heritage. https://lnkd.in/eXKVnkdj #LowerSwanseaValley #Regeneration #Copperworks #Heritage