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SWANSEA: Region’s rising construction stars celebrated at apprentice awards
The region’s brightest young construction talent has been celebrated at an awards evening in Swansea.
The fifth annual Swansea Bay Construction Support Group Awards were held at the Swansea.com Stadium on Thursday, 25 June, bringing together apprentices, employers and industry partners.
The evening recognised apprentices and new entrants working across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, along with the employers supporting them.
It was hosted by the Swansea singer-songwriter and broadcaster Mal Pope.
Three apprentices took home individual awards on the night.
Liam Miles, of Tilbury Douglas, was named Best Technical Apprentice, while Nathan Taylor, of John Weaver Contractors, took Best Trade Apprentice.
Jack Gravell, of Spartan Scaffolding Solutions, was named Best Scaffolding Apprentice.
Other shortlisted apprentices from member companies were also recognised, including firms such as ASW Property Services, Morganstone, R&M Williams, Craftsman Flooring and Swansea Council.
The Swansea Bay Construction Support Group was set up in 2012 as a not-for-profit collaboration of contractors across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.
Funded through grants, it provides members with affordable training and development, including through its Shared Apprentice Scheme.
John Jones, vice-chairman of the group, said the awards were a chance to recognise the effort being put in by apprentices across the region.
“What stands out each year is not just their progress, but the commitment from employers and training providers who continue to invest in developing new talent,” he said.
Euros Griffiths, the group’s training officer, said watching apprentices develop was one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
He said many were “learning on live projects from day one,” and that the combination of support and real-life experience helped prepare them for long-term careers.
A raffle and auction held on the night raised £1,000, which was split between two local charities.
Hands Up for Downs supports families, carers and children living with Down’s syndrome, helping them access services and community support.
The Jac Lewis Foundation provides mental health support and counselling. It was set up in memory of Jac Lewis, who took his own life, and works to raise awareness, reduce stigma and deliver community outreach.
The awards were supported by Alpha Safety Training and PCR Global as headline sponsors, with Barry Training Services as trophy sponsor.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article, the Samaritans can be contacted free on 116 123, or by email at [email protected].
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SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site
Plans have been unveiled to build 186 new homes on land in Penplas that has stood derelict for nearly three decades.
The proposals focus on three sites off Milford Way — including the former Leo’s superstore, which has remained vacant since it was demolished in the mid-1990s.
Developers say the scheme could finally bring the long-neglected land back into use, delivering new housing for local families and first-time buyers.
Map showing the three proposed housing sites off Milford Way in Penplas, including the long-derelict former Leo’s supermarket siteThe plans have been submitted to Swansea Council for pre-application consideration by housing association Codi (previously known as Pobl), working in partnership with building firm Morganstone and the local authority.
If approved, the development would form a key part of wider efforts to regenerate the Penderi area, which covers Blaenymaes, Portmead, Penplas and Cadle.
The move comes amid growing demand for housing in Swansea, particularly in established communities where younger generations are struggling to stay close to family.
Local resident Dylan Jones said the plans could help keep communities together.
He said: “New houses are very much needed in this area. People who grow up here naturally want to live near to their parents and friends when they start their own families.”
He added: “We are a proud community, who always look out for each other, and these proposals look like they will also enable those who may want to downsize from family homes as they get older.”
The new homes are expected to be modern and energy efficient, with developers promising lower energy bills and environmentally friendly design.
Plans also include improved green spaces and better links between different parts of the neighbourhood, reflecting feedback from local residents.
The development builds on wider regeneration work already underway in Penderi, including the launch of a major masterplan aimed at transforming the area, as previously reported when a long-term vision for the community was unveiled.
It also follows significant investment in existing homes, including a groundbreaking energy retrofit scheme that has seen hundreds of properties fitted with solar panels to cut costs and carbon emissions — part of what we reported as the UK’s largest project of its kind.
Homes in Penderi fitted with solar panels as part of a major energy retrofit scheme already underway in the area
(Image: Codi)Codi says the latest proposals are another step in a long-term commitment to the area, where it has been a landlord for more than 30 years.
Development director Claire Tristham said the plans are about more than just housing.
She said: “These proposals add another step in delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes providing comfortable, affordable homes.”
She added: “Regeneration here isn’t short term — it’s a long-term commitment to people, place and opportunity.”
The scheme is still at an early stage, with further consultation expected before any formal planning application is submitted.
But for many in Penplas, the prospect of finally seeing the long-empty supermarket site brought back to life could mark a turning point for the area.
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