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BBC PLOT TWIST: Corporation plans city centre housing on old car park site

Just months after the broadcasting giant packed up its bags and left its historic Alexandra Road studios, new documents reveal a pre-application enquiry has been lodged with Swansea Council planners.

The proposal, submitted by agents Lambert Smith Hampton on behalf of the BBC, outlines a potential residential development on land at Clifton Row..

Clifton Row runs directly behind the iconic Alexandra Road building that served as the corporation’s home in Swansea for decades, and is accessed via the side of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

Measuring approximately 0.094 acres, the plot is currently a disused private car park and is described as an “excellent location for sustainable residential development of one or two units” due to its prime city centre position.

The move comes as Swansea City Centre continues to undergo a massive multi-million pound regeneration project, with several high-profile sites being earmarked for new housing.

The site is surrounded by predominantly residential areas, with the University of Wales Music Technology Centre to the east, making it a natural fit for new homes.

Crucially, the site is just a 10-minute walk from schools, restaurants, cafes, bus stops, and a mere 250 metres from Swansea train station, making it highly attractive for new residents.

The pre-application enquiry seeks to establish the principles that would guide future development, acknowledging that a specific scheme is not yet in place.

This move signals the BBC’s intention to capitalise on its former assets in the city, transforming a redundant space into much-needed housing.

The departure of the BBC from Alexandra Road last year marked the end of an era for broadcasting in Swansea, with operations relocating to new, smaller premises.

However, this new planning enquiry suggests the corporation is keen to maintain a presence in the city, albeit through property development rather than programme making.

The development could breathe new life into a neglected corner of the city centre, bringing more residents and boosting local businesses, much like the ongoing transformation of other city landmarks.

BREAKING: M&S to close its 69-year-old Swansea Oxford Street store in a "huge shock" to the council. The move puts 92 jobs at risk, with the retailer citing a decade of declining sales. The council says it is "hugely disappointing."

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https://swanseabaynews.com/ms-to-close-69-year-old-swansea-store-in-huge-shock-to-council/

Swansea restaurants fined after serving unsafe meals to allergy sufferers

Three Swansea restaurants have been fined thousands of pounds after investigations revealed they had served meals containing undeclared allergens to customers who had specifically warned staff about their allergies.

Trading Standards officers from Swansea Council carried out undercover sampling and inspections at Saporito Pizza and Grill House on Gower Road in Killay, Indian Street Kitchen on Walter Road in Swansea city centre, and Joyato Sushi and Grill on Salubrious Passage, off Wind Street in the city centre. In each case, staff gave false assurances about food safety, but laboratory analysis later confirmed the presence of allergens including gluten, milk and egg.

At Swansea Magistrates’ Court, all three owners admitted offences under the General Food Regulations 2004 and the Food Safety Act 1990, including placing unsafe food on the market and falsely describing menu items.

The penalties varied, but all were significant. The owner of Saporito Pizza and Grill House, Seckin Bulutoglu, was ordered to pay more than £2,000 in fines, surcharges and costs. At Indian Street Kitchen, Muminul Uddin faced a bill of over £2,300. The heaviest penalty was handed to Yanrui Yi, who runs Joyato Sushi and Grill, with fines and costs totalling close to £9,500.

Council officers said the breaches included mislabelled menu items, poor allergen management systems, and a lack of staff training.

Council: “No excuses”

Cllr Andrew Williams, Cabinet Member for Corporate Service (Performance), said the cases showed how dangerous poor allergen practices can be.

“These cases highlight the potentially fatal consequences of failing to manage allergens and provide accurate information to customers,” he said.

“All the businesses involved have no excuses, having received significant advice about staff training and the dangers associated with allergens.

“Swansea Council is committed to protecting public health and will not hesitate to take enforcement action against businesses that put consumers at risk.”

Warning to businesses and customers

The council is urging all food businesses to ensure staff are properly trained and that allergen information is accurate and up to date. Consumers are also advised to ask about allergens and, if in doubt, walk away.

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