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Here's a humdinger.

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The game is developed in Unity 6.3.10. This version contains a bug that causes any game to crash on Windows 10 if the player alt+tabs away from the window while running a screenreader. Unity fixed this in 6.3.14. But can/will the developers update the game to use this version of the engine? You know the answer. Why even should they? Screenreader users can't play the game anyway! Waste of resources.

If Unity had done literally nothing, at all, the situation would be better today.

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Here's a humdinger.

Unity added screenreader support in 6.3. I'm modding a game that runs this version. You'd think this would help, but since the dev needs to build a separate accessibility hierarchy for it to function, I can't actually do anything useful with it. Not a big deal, lots of ways to skin the access cat. But it gets worse.

The game is developed in Unity 6.3.10. This version contains a bug that causes any game to crash on Windows 10 if the player alt+tabs away from the window while running a screenreader. Unity fixed this in 6.3.14. But can/will the developers update the game to use this version of the engine? You know the answer. Why even should they? Screenreader users can't play the game anyway! Waste of resources.

If Unity had done literally nothing, at all, the situation would be better today.

#accessibility #blackpill

Here's a humdinger.

Unity added screenreader support in 6.3. I'm modding a game that runs this version. You'd think this would help, but since the dev needs to build a separate accessibility hierarchy for it to function, I can't actually do anything useful with it. Not a big deal, lots of ways to skin the access cat. But it gets worse.

The game is developed in Unity 6.3.10. This version contains a bug that causes any game to crash on Windows 10 if the player alt+tabs away from the window while running a screenreader. Unity fixed this in 6.3.14. But can/will the developers update the game to use this version of the engine? You know the answer. Why even should they? Screenreader users can't play the game anyway! Waste of resources.

If Unity had done literally nothing, at all, the situation would be better today.

#accessibility #blackpill

Here's a humdinger.

Unity added screenreader support in 6.3. I'm modding a game that runs this version. You'd think this would help, but since the dev needs to build a separate accessibility hierarchy for it to function, I can't actually do anything useful with it. Not a big deal, lots of ways to skin the access cat. But it gets worse.

The game is developed in Unity 6.3.10. This version contains a bug that causes any game to crash on Windows 10 if the player alt+tabs away from the window while running a screenreader. Unity fixed this in 6.3.14. But can/will the developers update the game to use this version of the engine? You know the answer. Why even should they? Screenreader users can't play the game anyway! Waste of resources.

If Unity had done literally nothing, at all, the situation would be better today.

#accessibility #blackpill

Here's a humdinger.

Unity added screenreader support in 6.3. I'm modding a game that runs this version. You'd think this would help, but since the dev needs to build a separate accessibility hierarchy for it to function, I can't actually do anything useful with it. Not a big deal, lots of ways to skin the access cat. But it gets worse.

The game is developed in Unity 6.3.10. This version contains a bug that causes any game to crash on Windows 10 if the player alt+tabs away from the window while running a screenreader. Unity fixed this in 6.3.14. But can/will the developers update the game to use this version of the engine? You know the answer. Why even should they? Screenreader users can't play the game anyway! Waste of resources.

If Unity had done literally nothing, at all, the situation would be better today.

#accessibility #blackpill

BLACKPILL LIDO: Free seafront pool finally reopens tomorrow after a summer of setbacks

Swansea’s Blackpill Lido will finally reopen on Tuesday — the first time the free seafront pool has opened all season.

The council confirmed it will be back in use from 10am on Tuesday, with new sprinklers installed and the specialist flooring repaired.

It reopens during a summer that has brought repeated heatwaves to Swansea Bay, and as the school holidays approach.

For the rest of the season, the lido will open from 9am to 5pm every day until the end of September. There is no need to book.

The Junction Café next door will also be open from 9am to 5pm daily.

The reopening ends a run of setbacks that kept the Blackpill pool shut throughout the spring and early summer.

The lido’s replacement sprinklers were stolen days before its planned bank holiday opening on 2 May — taken, it is understood, before they could be installed.

South Wales Police issued an appeal at the time, but no further action has been reported.

The pool was then hit by a second problem when its specialist flooring came away, forcing it to be drained on a 30C half-term day.

It then remained shut as a heatwave arrived in June, with the council blaming the combination of the theft and the flooring faults.

Cllr Andrew Williams, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Development, said the authority had shared the public’s frustration.

“We’re delighted that our much-loved and much-missed lido is re-opening on Tuesday,” he said.

“Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding. We were as frustrated as anyone by the theft of the sprinklers and the problems with the flooring.”

“But now it’s all fixed and ready to welcome families back to enjoy free splash days on the seafront this summer.”

Blackpill Lido is free to use with no booking required. It has a shallow paddling pool, a children’s play area, a climbing rock and picnic facilities.

Deck chairs can be hired at the site for £3 a day, and there are public toilets on site, with Clyne Gardens and Swansea Bay beach nearby.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

BLACKPILL LIDO: Pool could finally be open by Friday 10 July — with new sprinklers arriving Monday
The council update that first put a date on the reopening.

SWANSEA: Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before bank holiday opening
The theft that first derailed the pool’s summer.

SWANSEA: Blackpill Lido closed for second time this season as flooring fails on 30C half-term day
Families turned away on one of the warmest days of the year.

BLACKPILL LIDO: Pool could finally be open by Friday 10 July — with new sprinklers arriving Monday

Blackpill Lido is finally on course to reopen — with a council meeting told the popular Swansea Bay pool could be back in use by Friday 10 July.

Councillors heard at Thursday’s full council meeting that the replacement sprinklers are due to arrive on site on Monday, while the pool’s new flooring has been laid and will be sealed early next week.

Once that work is complete, the pool can be refilled — a process that takes several days — with the aim of reopening by the end of the week.

It would bring to an end a summer of frustration at one of the city’s most popular free attractions, which has yet to open at all this season.

The lido’s distinctive sprinklers were stolen just days before its planned bank holiday opening on 2 May, with police called in and CCTV checked in the hunt for the thieves.

The pool was then hit by a second problem when its specialist flooring came away, forcing it to be drained on a 30C half-term day.

The attraction remained shut as a heatwave loomed in June, with the council blaming the combination of the theft and the flooring faults.

On Tuesday, the council said the pool was set to reopen within weeks — and the update to councillors now puts a date on it for the first time.

The timeline would see the lido open comfortably before the school summer holidays begin later this month.

Blackpill Lido is free to use with no booking required, and is normally open daily from 9am to 5pm through to the end of September, with its shallow paddling pool, children’s play area, climbing rock and picnic facilities making it a favourite with young families.

Deck chairs are available to hire at the site for £3 a day, with public toilets on site and Clyne Gardens and Swansea Bay beach nearby.

The council is expected to confirm the final reopening date once the refill is under way.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

BLACKPILL LIDO: Popular Swansea pool set to reopen within weeks after sprinkler theft and repairs
Tuesday’s update from the council — now upgraded with a date.

SWANSEA: Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before bank holiday opening
The theft that first derailed the pool’s summer.

SWANSEA: Blackpill Lido closed for second time this season as flooring fails on 30C half-term day
Families turned away on one of the warmest days of the year.

BLACKPILL LIDO: Popular Swansea pool set to reopen within weeks after sprinkler theft and repairs

Families who have missed out on Blackpill Lido during the recent hot spells will not have to wait much longer, with Swansea Council confirming the popular attraction is set to reopen within weeks.

The council says contractors are nearing the end of their work to repair the damage that has kept the seafront pool closed for much of the season.

It means the much-loved paddling pool on the Swansea Bay seafront should be back in use in time for the school summer holidays.

The lido has endured a frustrating year. Thieves stole its distinctive sprinklers just days before its planned bank holiday opening in May.

That theft was followed by problems with the pool’s specialist flooring, which forced a second closure on a 30C half-term day, and the attraction remained shut as a heatwave loomed in June.

Now, though, the council says the end of the disruption is in sight.

Andrew Williams, the council’s cabinet member for development, said the run of problems had left everyone frustrated that families could not use the pool during the recent hot weather.

“The theft of the sprinklers at the attraction, along with the need to complete emergency repairs, has left us all frustrated that families cannot enjoy this popular attraction during the recent spells of hot weather,” he said.

He said there was now better news on the horizon.

“However, the good news is that we are coming to the end of these issues,” he said.

“Contractors have informed us they are nearing completion of their works.”

The councillor said that once the repairs are finished, the council can begin refilling the pool — a process that takes a few days.

“Our aim will be to reopen the Lido within the next few weeks and ensure families can enjoy the attraction throughout the school summer holidays,” he added.

Blackpill Lido is one of the most popular free attractions on the Swansea Bay seafront, drawing families to its paddling pool throughout the warmer months.

Its reopening will come as welcome news to the many parents who have been turned away during a season disrupted by both crime and repair work.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Blackpill Lido still shut as heatwave looms
Theft and flooring faults left the pool closed through June’s hot spell.

Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers before bank holiday opening
The theft that kicked off a season of disruption at the seafront pool.

Lido closed for second time as flooring fails on 30C half-term day
Families turned away on one of the warmest days of the year.

SWANSEA: Extra £2m for the city’s roads — and the £686k that unlocks a long-awaited flood fix

Swansea‘s roads are in line for another £2m of repairs, with councillors also asked to put up £686,000 that would unlock nearly £4m of Welsh Government cash to tackle a stream that floods homes at Blackpill.

The spending goes before a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, on top of the £3.468m already set aside for highways this year.

Of the extra £2m, £1m would go on carriageway resurfacing, £300,000 on junctions and roundabouts, and £700,000 on urgent small-scale repairs reacting to roads as they deteriorate.

It adds to a run of road spending in the city, including the £20m investment in the road network announced last year and the winter repair blitz that brought in extra crews.

The council says its infrastructure needs significant investment and that there is a major backlog of work to clear.

The flood money is the standout item. The £686,000 is being lined up as match funding for a long-planned scheme to re-engineer Brockhole Stream.

The stream runs down through Clyne Gardens and under Mumbles Road onto the beach, and a small number of nearby properties have been hit by flash-flooding in heavy rain.

The council’s £686,000 would draw down a £3.874m Welsh Government grant, with the contribution spread across 2026-27 and 2027-28.

The Welsh Government’s flood programme for 2026-27 lists £1.52m for the Brockhole construction this year, with 17 properties expected to benefit once it is finished.

It is one of several Swansea drainage schemes in the pipeline, following the design grants the council secured to work up flood projects across the city.

Others moving through design include West Street in Gorseinon, which would protect 65 homes, and Kingrosia Park in Clydach, where 39 properties are at risk. Western Street in Sandfields would cover 17 homes, Beryl Road in Clydach another 11 properties, and the Bellevue watercourse a further 20.

That work follows years of drainage misery across the city, from the long-running chaos at Killay Square to repeated flooding on a key Gower road.

The roads money comes from a mix of Welsh Government capital grant, a £3m allocation from the Economic Growth Fund, and £7.1m of Welsh Government-backed borrowing aimed at the highways backlog.

But the report carries a clear warning for drivers hoping the pace will hold. It states that no additional highways funding has been approved for 2027-28, meaning budgets will drop back to core levels, with fewer schemes and a smaller small-repairs programme.

The report, by highways maintenance group leader Bob Fenwick, asks councillors to approve the allocations and to hand the head of highways, with the cabinet member’s agreement, the power to decide which schemes get the money.

Cabinet meets on Thursday, 25 June.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Council announces plans for £20m investment in road network
The wider road-repair programme this spending adds to.

Big fix planned to end years of flooding chaos at Killay Square
One of the city’s worst flooding blackspots in line for a fix.

£100k drainage grants to tackle flooding in Swansea
The design funding behind the schemes now reaching construction.

BLACKPILL LIDO: Popular pool still shut as heatwave looms — with theft and flooring faults to blame

One of Swansea’s best-loved free family attractions is still closed for the summer, with the council blaming a combination of theft and flooring faults for the hold-up.

Blackpill Lido on the Swansea Bay seafront has yet to open this season — and a fresh council statement has now set out why.

The trouble began in late April, when thieves stole the lido’s distinctive stainless steel water sprinklers just days before its planned bank holiday opening.

The theft of the four fountain sprinklers, which help keep families cool through the summer, sparked a South Wales Police investigation and forced the opening to be pushed back.

Then, in May, the pool was hit by a second setback when problems emerged with specialist flooring laid ahead of the season.

The council was forced to put up temporary fencing after the flooring came away in some areas, with the pool drained on one of the warmest days of the year so far.

Weeks on, the lido remains shut — and with a heatwave forecast to push temperatures towards 30C in the coming days, families are again facing the prospect of sweltering weather without their nearest free outdoor pool.

In its latest update, the council said safety remained its priority, and thanked the public for its patience while apologising for the disappointment.

A council spokesperson said the off-season was when teams carried out maintenance and improvements to get facilities ready for the public.

“Unfortunately this season we’ve been the victims of the theft of sprinklers and hampered by issues with specialist flooring installed ahead of opening,” they said.

They said replacement sprinklers were due to be fitted shortly, with work ongoing to fix the flooring so the pool could be refilled and reopened.

“Our priority is to ensure the facility is safe for all to use and our team is working with contractors to ensure it can re-open as soon as possible,” they said.

The spokesperson added: “We’d like to thank residents, visitors, and local businesses for their patience and understanding, and apologise for the disappointment caused.”

Blackpill Lido is one of Swansea’s most popular free summer spaces, its wide shallow pool especially loved by young children and families during warm weather.

It forms part of a wider package of free and low-cost waterfront attractions, and sits at the heart of the council’s longer-term plans for the bay — which include a vision for a year-round lido alongside padel courts, a zip wire and beach sports.

No firm reopening date has yet been given.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before opening
How the theft of the distinctive sprinklers first delayed the lido’s summer opening.

Lido closed for second time as flooring fails on 30C day
The flooring failure that drained the pool on one of the warmest days of the year.

Padel courts, zip wire and a year-round lido: big plans for the bay
The council’s longer-term vision for the Swansea Bay seafront.

MUMBLES: Skaters, families and even the local PCSOs grab spray cans to give skatepark a colourful makeover

Mumbles skatepark has been given a burst of colour, after skaters, their families and even the local PCSOs picked up spray cans to create a set of community murals.

The artworks are the latest project by Flip the Streets, the community initiative founded by Swansea University’s Professor Lella Nouri.

The scheme works with young people and their communities to create artworks that represent their values in the spaces they use — and to stand visibly against hate of all kinds.

For the Mumbles project, Professor Nouri and her team ran two workshops, asking skatepark users what it meant to them to belong to the skate community and how they might capture that in art.

Their ideas were turned into two murals by Fresh Creative CIC.

One features a bright yellow submarine, reflecting the many sea-themed suggestions, while the other is a giant “Mumbles” sign built around a spray-can character dreamed up by one of the users.

A scooter and a skateboard were worked in too, a nod to the mix of people the skatepark draws.

Everyone who took part in the workshops then joined a special mural day to bring the designs to life, alongside staff and volunteers from Mumbles Community Council.

Around 40 people ended up having a hand in the finished artworks.

Among them were two local police community support officers, who swapped their usual patrol for a pair of spray cans and added their own touches to the submarine.

Professor Nouri, from the university’s School of Social Sciences, said it had been a fantastic day.

“This was a brilliant example of what Flip the Streets is all about — bringing people together to celebrate the places that matter to them and giving young people and local communities a visible voice in shaping those spaces,” she said.

“The energy on the mural day was fantastic, with skaters, families, volunteers and PCSOs all contributing to something positive, colourful and lasting.”

She added: “These murals reflect the creativity, pride and sense of belonging that already exists in the skatepark community, and we hope they will help make the space feel even more welcoming for everyone who uses it.”

Flip the Streets was launched in 2023, first with funding from Race Council Cymru and now through Swansea Council’s Community Safety Partnership.

Since then it has helped transform spots in Clase, Gorseinon, Manselton and the city centre, with eye-catching murals taking the place of hateful graffiti and vandalism.

The Mumbles murals are now in place for skatepark users to enjoy.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Gorseinon youth group tackle hate graffiti
An earlier Flip the Streets project, helping a youth group reclaim their community centre.

Swansea youngsters send a message with graffiti art
Teens brightened a corner of the city centre with a positive mural.

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SWANSEA: Blackpill Lido closed for second time this season as flooring fails on 30C half-term day

Families heading to Blackpill Lido for the May half-term holidays have been turned away after Swansea Council was forced to drain the popular outdoor pool today following damage to its flooring.

It is the second disruption to hit the Swansea Bay seafront pool in less than four weeks — and the closure has landed on one of the warmest days of the year so far, with temperatures hitting 30C across south-west Wales.

Second hit in less than a month

The council said its team had been forced to drain the pool on Tuesday morning after parts of the flooring came away.

“Sadly the Lido at Blackpill will be closed for a number of days due to a technical issue,” the council said in an early-morning statement. “Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your understanding.”

In a follow-up update at lunchtime, the council confirmed the flooring damage and said an investigation into how it happened was now under way.

“Unfortunately, the lido’s flooring has come away in some areas and we’re looking into how it happened,” a spokesperson said. “We’re aiming to get it fixed as quickly as possible over the coming days and then we’ll refill the lido. In the meantime, we once again apologise for the inconvenience.”

Refilling takes days even once repaired

The council confirmed that even once the flooring repairs are complete, refilling the lido takes several days — meaning the pool will remain out of action even after the immediate damage is fixed.

No reopening date has been confirmed.

The closure is particularly painful timing for families. The school half-term holiday across Wales runs until Friday 30 May, with Blackpill Lido one of the most popular free-to-use family attractions on the Swansea seafront.

Second disruption of the season

The flooring failure comes just weeks after the lido’s opening was delayed by the theft of its distinctive sprinklers in the days before its bank holiday weekend launch on 2 May.

Thieves struck overnight, removing the sprinklers that form a central feature of the lido’s water play area. Council teams were forced to put temporary repairs in place before the pool could open to the public, with a delay of several days while replacements were sourced.

That incident was reported to South Wales Police at the time. The flooring damage now under investigation by the council is so far being treated as a technical issue rather than criminal damage.

Questions over the cause

The council has not yet said what caused the flooring to come away — whether it relates to the original installation, wear and tear, the recent heatwave, or another factor.

The Blackpill site underwent significant refurbishment in recent years as part of wider seafront investment, with the lido reopening with new water play features. The pool is one of the council’s most-used free outdoor leisure facilities, particularly during summer holidays and weekends.

Earlier this year, Swansea Council unveiled ambitious plans for the wider Swansea Bay foreshore — including padel courts, a zip wire and proposals for a year-round lido as part of a longer-term transformation of the three-mile stretch between the marina and Blackpill.

Other half-term options

With the lido out of action, the council has signposted families to its main parks information page at swansea.gov.uk/parks, which lists other free-to-use outdoor activities across the city for half-term.

The council said it would issue further updates on the lido as soon as a reopening date can be confirmed.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

SWANSEA: Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before bank holiday opening — leaving families facing wait
Our coverage from earlier this month of the sprinkler theft that delayed the lido’s 2 May opening.

Padel courts, zip wire and a year-round lido: Swansea’s big plans for the bay — but no answers on the slip bridge
The wider seafront vision unveiled by Swansea Council earlier this year.

Summer fun returns: Swansea’s land train, pedalos and crazy golf back this month
Our preview of the seafront attractions reopening for the summer season.

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SWANSEA: Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before bank holiday opening — leaving families facing wait

Thieves have struck at one of Swansea’s most popular free family attractions just days before its summer opening, stealing the distinctive sprinklers from Blackpill Lido and forcing a delay that will disappoint thousands of families planning a bank holiday visit.

The sprinklers – which help keep visitors cool in the sunshine during the lido’s busy summer season – were taken from the site on Wednesday. Police have been informed and CCTV footage is being checked to help identify those responsible.

The lido had been due to open for the summer on Saturday 2 May, with council staff spending the week carrying out checks and repairs in preparation. Instead, visitors arriving this weekend will find it closed, with the opening now pushed back by at least a week.

Tracey McNulty, Swansea Council’s Head of Cultural Services, Parks and Cleansing, said the council was working urgently to find a solution. “We’re disappointed and upset that this has happened and we’d like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we organise a fix that will allow us to open the lido safely as soon as possible,” she said.

She urged anyone with information to come forward. “The sprinklers were stolen from the site on Wednesday, and we’d urge anyone who might be able to help recover them to contact the police. We’re checking CCTV footage to see if they can help us identify the thieves,” she said.

She added that the sprinklers were distinctive and would have been difficult to remove unnoticed. “The sprinklers are distinctive and the two larger ones are quite heavy. They would have had to be lifted into a van or larger vehicle so it’s quite possible that someone would have seen it happening.”

Council teams are now working to create a temporary fix for the holes left where the sprinklers should be, so the lido can be used safely once the repair is complete. Once that work is finished, it will take a further three days to fill the pool area – meaning an opening date of at least a week away.

McNulty said the council remained committed to getting the lido open as quickly as possible. “Blackpill Lido is a fantastic free family destination, and we are doing all we can to resolve the issues and get the lido open. Although we are organising a temporary fix, we’re committed to replacing the sprinklers as soon as we can.”

Blackpill Lido sits on the seafront at Blackpill on the edge of Swansea Bay, and is one of the city’s most-loved free outdoor spaces during the summer months. The wide shallow pool is particularly popular with young children and their families during warm weather, and forms part of a wider package of free waterfront attractions in the bay area.

The theft comes as the council has been investing significantly in the bay area, with ambitious plans including padel courts, a zip wire and a year-round lido among proposals being considered for the future of Swansea Bay.

South Wales Police is investigating the theft. Anyone who may have seen something suspicious at the site on Wednesday, or who has any information about the whereabouts of the sprinklers, is asked to contact South Wales Police by calling 101, or to report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Summer fun returns: Swansea’s land train, pedalos and crazy golf back this month
The other free and low-cost family attractions returning to Swansea Bay this summer.

Padel courts, zip wire and a year-round lido: Swansea’s big plans for the bay
The council’s ambitious vision for the future of Swansea Bay.

Flats, aquarium and lido: Swansea’s civic centre plans move closer as cabinet gives green light
Plans for a new lido as part of the wider civic centre redevelopment.

Padel courts, zip wire and a year-round lido: Swansea’s big plans for the bay — but no answers on the slip bridge

The plans were presented to councillors at a meeting of the economy and infrastructure service transformation committee on 2 April, where a feasibility study commissioned in 2024 was laid out in full for the first time.

The study covers the foreshore corridor from West Pier at Swansea Marina all the way to the Clyne River Bridge at Blackpill — deliberately steering clear of the Civic Centre site, which is already being redeveloped by Urban Splash, and Mumbles, where a major seawall and promenade project has recently been completed.

Steve Hopkins, the council’s strategic manager for tourism, marketing and special events, told councillors that tourism is already worth £658 million a year to Swansea’s economy and supports 5,400 jobs, with 4.62 million visitors recorded in 2024. But the study was blunt about the bay’s shortcomings. The official report identifies a “lack of vibrancy and facilities along the foreshore” and an “undefined unique selling point” compared to other UK seaside destinations, with the road dominating and facilities in poor condition in places.

Nearly 800 people were consulted as part of the study — including seafront businesses, beach users, residents and councillors — and the message was consistent: more eateries, better toilets, improved seating, barbecue spots, public art, viewing platforms, beach-related retail and easier access to the beach itself. Better and cheaper parking also came through strongly, as did a call for the Swansea Bay Rider land train service to be extended eastward past St Helens, in addition to its current westward run towards Mumbles.

The study divides the foreshore into a series of distinct zones. The promenade area closest to the Civic Centre would get separate “fast” and “slow” routes for cyclists and pedestrians, widened surfaces, new seating, tree planting, improved lighting and a new signature sculpture. The St Helens activity zone — which will see the Ospreys return to St Helens Stadium — would get improved public realm to make the matchday and events experience better for spectators, with pop-up food stalls and a large screen among the ideas. The ecology area near the foot golf site would become a nature education centre, using the existing building, with better interpretation and footpaths allowing visitors to explore SSSI habitats closer to the shore.

The centrepiece of the near-term ambitions is Blackpill. The study proposes significantly expanding the lido and surrounding area, with a relocated zip line and crazy golf from Singleton Park, a new flexible events space with a tensile structure for all-year use, a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Clyne River, formalised beach access points, planting to improve the road frontage and food and drink including a beach bar. The aim is to make the lido somewhere people visit in January as well as July.

Padel courts are also specifically proposed near the Singleton Park boating lake, alongside upgraded kiosks, terraced banks and improved planting. Hopkins acknowledged the sport’s rapid spread — “dare I say it, padel courts, they don’t seem to be going away,” he told the committee — but said the foreshore offered a great backdrop for the right facility in the right place. Beach sports zones and designated family areas are also in the mix.

Tracey McNulty, head of cultural services, parks and cleansing, was clear that the plans were early-stage. “At this moment the proposals are very much about improving things gently rather than building new things,” she told the committee. The study is not yet an adopted strategy and no funding has been secured. The next step, officers say, is to develop the proposals into worked-up schemes ready to bid for capital funding when opportunities arise — whether through Welsh Government regeneration grants, tourism funding, active travel budgets or partnership with organisations including Swansea University and the Welsh Wildlife Trusts.

Committee chair Cllr Phil Downing welcomed the report but asked whether new commercial activity along the foreshore could drain footfall from the city centre — a concern officers said they had factored in, with the aim being to attract new visitors rather than displace existing spending. Cllr Mike White called the bay “absolutely tremendous” and asked about beach volleyball, log cabin lookout points and whether boats could return to the boating lake, citing busy volleyball events he had seen in Bournemouth as an example of what the space could host.

One question councillors couldn’t get a straight answer on was the future of the slip bridge. Cllr White raised it directly, but Tracey McNulty told the committee it hadn’t been included in the study, describing it as “a live topic, an issue structurally with highways” and adding that she wasn’t party to that discussion. The slip bridge — a much-loved Victorian iron footbridge that once connected the promenade to the foreshore near St Helens — remains dismantled, with its arch currently sitting on the cycle path near St Helens and the original stone abutments standing unused along Oystermouth Road. Swansea Council has allocated £139,000 to assist the Friends of Swansea Slip Bridge, and campaigners are pushing for a replica built from modern steel after the original 1915 span was deemed beyond repair. But its future remained unresolved at the meeting — and absent from the official report entirely.

Cllr Downing closed the meeting on a lighter note, suggesting saunas could be added to the foreshore offer for winter visitors.

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