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Millions pledged to revive Welsh centres — Swansea, Port Talbot, Haverfordwest, Porthcawl and Bridgend among winners
Town and city centres across Wales are in line for a major facelift after the Welsh Government unveiled a £19.6m cash package. The funding, part of the Transforming Towns and Placemaking programmes, will target empty shops, tired public spaces and stalled developments — with South West Wales councils among the biggest winners.
Swansea’s Biophilic Living gets fresh cash
Swansea Council has secured more than £559,000 for the commercial and retail elements of the flagship Biophilic Living scheme, which promises 50 affordable homes alongside shops and offices in a nature‑inspired design.
A further £1.36m is earmarked for the Mowbray Yard redevelopment, creating a new green courtyard space in the heart of the city centre.
Port Talbot facelift for Aberafan Shopping Centre
In Port Talbot, up to £840,000 will fund a redesign of the public realm outside the southern entrance of the Aberafan Shopping Centre, aiming to boost footfall and modernise the tired frontage.
Haverfordwest Wilko site transformed
Pembrokeshire County Council will receive more than £1.27m to redevelop the former Wilko store in Haverfordwest, part of the Western Quayside regeneration. A smaller grant of £100,000 will also support works at 16‑18 Bridge Street.
Porthcawl seafront gets new events space
Bridgend Council has secured £600,000 to create a new events space on the Hillsboro South site in Porthcawl, a key part of the seafront regeneration plans.
Wyndham House overhaul for Bridgend town centre
Bridgend will also benefit from £1.78m to acquire and refurbish Wyndham House, with housing association Valleys to Coast planning to transform the building into its new HQ alongside apartments and commercial units.
Welsh Government hails “heart and soul” of communities
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant said the funding would “breathe new life into our high streets, support local traders, and create the vibrant, welcoming spaces that our communities deserve.”
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
City Centre ‘Biophilic Swansea’ scheme ‘a first for the UK’
Landmark Biophilic Living project promises homes, shops and offices built around nature-inspired design.New city centre courtyard to honour late council officer Huw Mowbray
Swansea Council begins work on Mowbray Yard, a green courtyard space due for completion in 2026.Aberavon Shopping Centre regeneration coverage
Updates and stories on Port Talbot’s busiest retail hub, including plans for a public realm facelift.Haverfordwest ‘Western Quayside’ project gets underway
Bold redevelopment of the former department store site aims to transform the riverside area.Valleys to Coast unveils plans to transform Bridgend town centre building
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Former department store to be transformed into arts hub thanks to £780k Welsh Government grant
The former JT Morgan department store in Swansea city centre has been vacant for more than 15 years and this renovation will transform it into a multi-purpose arts centre.
Elysium Art Limited, an artist led organisation, is delivering the project to support and promote the arts in Swansea and beyond.
The project will create a new cultural destination in Swansea city centre, helping to regenerate the area and attract more visitors.
Once renovated, the first and second floors will be used as lettable studio space for artists, with the ground floor being used for a gallery, meeting spaces and a café.
The basement refurbishment will provide additional studio space, storage and potentially a small cinema.
Advertisement Former JT Morgan Department store on Belle Vue Way in Swansea City CentreArtist’s impression of what the new gallery would look like
(Image: iCreate)Artist’s impression of what the new gallery’s café would look like
(Image: iCreate)The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited the building: “This investment perfectly aligns with our Programme for Government commitments to make our towns and cities better places to live and work, while tackling the issue of empty buildings.
“By breathing new life into this disused space, we’re not only enhancing Swansea’s cultural offering but also creating opportunities for local artists and generating increased footfall that will benefit other businesses in the city centre.
“Our Transforming Towns funding is about supporting communities to reimagine their urban spaces, and this project is an excellent example of how strategic investment can deliver multiple benefits.”
Works are already underway and the first and second floors are expected to be completed by the summer.
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s fantastic that we can work with developers, businesses and other organisations to invest Welsh Government Transforming Towns grant funding across our city.
“The council-driven £1bn regeneration programme is powering ahead – and projects such as Elysium Art at the former JT Morgan and Y Storfa at the former BHS are great examples of that.
Advertisement“Other notable advances coming soon include the transformation of Castle Square into a greener more welcoming public focal point and the opening of the groundbreaking Biophilic Living building between The Kingsway and Oxford Street.”
The Cabinet Secretary also visited Y Storfa, the former BHS department store on Oxford Street, which is set to become a public services hub, providing access to council services and hosting a range of other services including the West Glamorgan Archive Service and external partners including Citizens’ Advice.
The project has received more than £13m in both loan and grant funding from the Welsh Government.
#Art #CllrRobStewart #ElysiumGallery #JayneBryantMS #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #TransformingTowns #WelshGovernment
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Former department store to be transformed into arts hub thanks to £780k Welsh Government grant
The former JT Morgan department store in Swansea city centre has been vacant for more than 15 years and this renovation will transform it into a multi-purpose arts centre.
Elysium Art Limited, an artist led organisation, is delivering the project to support and promote the arts in Swansea and beyond.
The project will create a new cultural destination in Swansea city centre, helping to regenerate the area and attract more visitors.
Once renovated, the first and second floors will be used as lettable studio space for artists, with the ground floor being used for a gallery, meeting spaces and a café.
The basement refurbishment will provide additional studio space, storage and potentially a small cinema.
Advertisement Former JT Morgan Department store on Belle Vue Way in Swansea City CentreArtist’s impression of what the new gallery would look like
(Image: iCreate)Artist’s impression of what the new gallery’s café would look like
(Image: iCreate)The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited the building: “This investment perfectly aligns with our Programme for Government commitments to make our towns and cities better places to live and work, while tackling the issue of empty buildings.
“By breathing new life into this disused space, we’re not only enhancing Swansea’s cultural offering but also creating opportunities for local artists and generating increased footfall that will benefit other businesses in the city centre.
“Our Transforming Towns funding is about supporting communities to reimagine their urban spaces, and this project is an excellent example of how strategic investment can deliver multiple benefits.”
Works are already underway and the first and second floors are expected to be completed by the summer.
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s fantastic that we can work with developers, businesses and other organisations to invest Welsh Government Transforming Towns grant funding across our city.
“The council-driven £1bn regeneration programme is powering ahead – and projects such as Elysium Art at the former JT Morgan and Y Storfa at the former BHS are great examples of that.
Advertisement“Other notable advances coming soon include the transformation of Castle Square into a greener more welcoming public focal point and the opening of the groundbreaking Biophilic Living building between The Kingsway and Oxford Street.”
The Cabinet Secretary also visited Y Storfa, the former BHS department store on Oxford Street, which is set to become a public services hub, providing access to council services and hosting a range of other services including the West Glamorgan Archive Service and external partners including Citizens’ Advice.
The project has received more than £13m in both loan and grant funding from the Welsh Government.
#Art #CllrRobStewart #ElysiumGallery #JayneBryantMS #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #TransformingTowns #WelshGovernment