Swansea BID

SWANSEA: Queues from 7:30am as Søstrene Grene opens — the Danish brand’s busiest UK launch yet

Hundreds of shoppers queued along Castle Square for the opening of the Scandinavian lifestyle store on Princess Way, in what…

SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe

Swansea has again been recognised for a city centre that aims to be safe and welcoming after dark, with a…

CITY CENTRE LIVING: Ten new flats planned for top of Princess Way building overlooking Castle Square

A planning application has been submitted to add ten apartments to the upper floor of a prominent Swansea city centre…

SAFER SWANSEA: City centre wins top UK award as crime falls

Swansea city centre is being hailed as safer and more welcoming after securing a major UK-wide accreditation for the second…

Swansea BID welcomes new rates relief — but CAMRA warns support still falls short for struggling pubs

Swansea’s Business Improvement District has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce a 15% business rates reduction for hospitality firms…

Swansea University ditches disposable cups as new reusable scheme hits campus

Swansea University has begun phasing out throwaway coffee cups as a new reusable scheme rolls out across its campus —…

New business openings outpace closures as Swansea BID reports safer, more confident city centre

Swansea city centre has seen a notable increase in confidence in 2025, with new figures showing that business openings have…

Swansea BID launches 24/7 crime hotline for city centre businesses

Business owners in Swansea city centre now have a round‑the‑clock number to call when crime strikes — thanks to a…

Campaign launched in Swansea to highlight signs of domestic abuse

A new city-centre campaign is encouraging people to recognise the warning signs of abuse and seek confidential support.

Over 4,600 attend Swansea’s Student Shopping Night — biggest turnout on record

Swansea’s annual Student Shopping Night drew over 4,600 attendees this week — a 22% rise on last year and the…