What has been the impact of the scrutiny inquiry into Inward Investment for Swansea?

The Inward Investment Scrutiny Inquiry Panel met in July to look at how their report had impacted on inward investment into Swansea and the Swansea Bay City Region. The Panel were that their report has provided focus for how Swansea and the wider City Regions should be promoted and presented to potential investors.  The recommendations […]

Developing a ‘can do’ culture is everybody’s business

The Corporate Culture Scrutiny Inquiry Panel is now ready to report its finding and recommendations to Cabinet on the 20th August. This topic was chosen for scrutiny because, as a Council our corporate culture underpins everything we do, from how we engage with our citizens and provide services to how we treat our staff and how […]

Cabinet discuss Swansea inward investment report

The Councils Cabinet at its meeting on the 26 August discussed the scrutiny report and recommendations resulting from the recent inquiry into inward investment in the region. The Inquiry found that Swansea has many assets that could potentially encourage investment to the area like, for example, superfast Broadband, good transport links, relatively low property and rental […]

What can we do to increase inward investment?

The Inward Investment Scrutiny Inquiry found that Swansea has many assets that could potentially encourage investment to the area like, for example, superfast Broadband, good transport links, relatively low property and rental costs, a large ready loyal labour force and facilities for training, research and development through our Universities and colleges locally.  However, it highlighted that […]

You can help us improve inward investment by completing a short survey

Recently we produced a call for evidence as part of the Scrutiny Inquiry into inward investment and Scrutiny Councillors as part of that inquiry would like to hear your views. The survey is looking for views on: Key factors for attracting business toSwanseaand the region How to support small business and entrepreneurship locally and regionally The […]

Call for Evidence: Inquiry into Inward Investment in Swansea

The inward investment market has been depressed in recent years with global economic conditions meaning that the level of significant enquiries and interest in Wales has reportedly slumped. As the economy improves however then Swansea needs to be geared up to meet the aspirations and expectations of those investors it would most like to attract. […]