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Oxford Street getting ready for the winter season, despite the sunshine.
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Housing services set to join Y Storfa community hub in city centre
The move will see both services join a growing list of community-focused organisations based at Y Storfa, the council’s flagship hub currently taking shape in the former BHS unit on Oxford Street.
Services to remain open during transition
The council has confirmed that Housing Options and Housing Support will continue operating from their current High Street base until the relocation takes place. Once the move is complete, both services will be available at Y Storfa without interruption.
Cllr Andrea Williams, Swansea Council’s Joint Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Service Transformation, said the new hub would offer a more accessible and joined-up experience for residents.
“The Y Storfa development on Oxford Street will be a modern, accessible hub that brings a range of community services together under one roof in the heart of Swansea,” she said.
“It’s been designed to make it easier for residents to get the help they need, all in one convenient location.”
An opening date for Y Storfa — and the final day of operations at the High Street office — will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Supporting residents at risk of homelessness
The Housing Options service focuses on preventing homelessness wherever possible. It offers advice and practical support to help people remain in their homes or find suitable alternative accommodation.
The Housing Support service provides free, housing-related support to anyone aged 16 and over living in Swansea. This includes help with budgeting, benefits, rent arrears, setting up home, accessing education or work, and addressing issues such as domestic abuse or substance misuse.
Y Storfa under construction on Oxford Street. The new community hub is being developed on the site of the former British Home Stores building.(Image: Swansea Council)
Part of a wider regeneration
Y Storfa is one of several major projects forming part of Swansea’s £1bn city centre regeneration. The hub will also house Swansea Central Library, the West Glamorgan Archive Service, Citizens Advice, Careers Wales, and the council’s customer contact centre.
The development is supported by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme and aims to bring services together in a central, accessible location close to public transport, cycle routes and parking.
For more information about the Y Storfa scheme and the services relocating there, visit www.swansea.gov.uk/ystorfa.
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18‑hour queues as Popeyes opens in Swansea
Fans camped out overnight
The new restaurant on Oxford Street officially opened at 11am on Friday (3 October), but the first customer had already been in line since 5pm the evening before.
Second in line was Brandon, a Swansea local who queued from 6pm. He said:
“I first tried Popeyes in America, where I used to live, and I loved it. I’m so excited that we’ve got one in Swansea now – I live really close, so I reckon I’ll be coming back every other day!”
His friend Lucas, also from the US, added:
Three superfans at the front of the queue won a year’s supply of Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches, with branded merchandise handed out to those behind them.“Popeyes is very nostalgic for me – it’s my favourite chicken shop, and I love the biscuits, so I knew I had to be here when it opened.”
A New Orleans welcome
The launch was marked with a Mardi Gras‑style performance from brass band The Brass Funkeys, bringing a taste of New Orleans to the city centre.
The Swansea branch is the fourth Popeyes in Wales, following Cardiff and Newport, and the 37th UK opening this year.
A Mardi Gras‑style brass band brought the spirit of New Orleans to Swansea, with saxophone and trombone players entertaining the opening‑day crowd.What’s on the menu
Customers can now tuck into the brand’s famous Chicken Sandwich, along with wraps, hot wings and tenders – all made with chicken marinated for 12 hours in Louisiana seasonings and hand‑breaded for Popeyes’ signature “shatter‑crunch.”
A breakfast menu is also available daily from 8am to 10am, including a £1.99 meal deal of a bacon roll, Cajun hash brown and drink, available exclusively through the Popeyes UK app.
“The energy in Swansea was incredible”
Tom Crowley, Chief Executive Officer of Popeyes UK, said:
Queues stretched around the corner of Oxford Street as hundreds waited for the opening of Swansea’s new Popeyes restaurant.“Wales has once again shown us how much love there is for Popeyes, and this opening marks another exciting step in our growth journey. The energy in Swansea today was incredible, and we’re really happy to have successfully brought the spirit of New Orleans to a new city.”
Where to find it
The new Popeyes is located at 6‑7 Whitewalls, Oxford Street, Swansea, in the former Topshop building.
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Fly-through video reveals first look at Swansea’s new Y Storfa community hub
A major regeneration project is taking shape in the heart of Swansea city centre, with the former BHS store on Oxford Street being transformed into Y Storfa, a modern community services hub.
The scheme, led by Swansea Council with Kier Group as main contractor, will bring together a wide range of facilities under one roof. Alongside a new central library, Y Storfa will also host the council’s contact centre, Housing Options, revenues and benefits, lifelong learning, and the West Glamorgan Archive Service.
Non-council tenants will include Careers Wales, Citizens Advice, and Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library, making the building a one‑stop destination for learning, advice and community support.
First look inside
New CGI fly-through video shows how Y Storfa will look when it opens later this year.(Video: Swansea Council)Interior view of Y Storfa’s open-plan public access zone with modern breakout seating areas.
(Image: Swansea Council)Flexible open-plan conference and events space inside Y Storfa.
(Image: Swansea Council)
The newly released CGI fly-through highlights the building’s striking exterior and welcoming internal spaces. Viewers are given a first glimpse of the main reception, children’s library, open‑plan library, contact centre, meeting rooms, and a modern conference and events space.
The design also includes accessible lifts to every floor, ensuring the hub is fully inclusive.
Earlier this year, Swansea Bay News published exclusive photos showing the progress of the build (Inside Y Storfa), while a previous update charted how the scheme was taking shape on site (Y Storfa community hub takes shape).
Library move from Civic Centre
To prepare for the relocation, Swansea’s central library at the Civic Centre will close from Monday 20 October. Staff will use the closure period to transfer collections and set up the new facility.
As reported by Swansea Bay News last month (Central Library preparing for move), the move marks the end of an era for the Civic Centre site, which is earmarked for future redevelopment.
The colourful new children’s library at Y Storfa, designed to inspire young readers.(Image: Swansea Council)The main open-plan library space at Y Storfa, featuring modern shelving and study areas.
(Image: Swansea Council)
“A place where people can come together”
Cllr Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council, said the project is part of the city’s wider £1bn regeneration programme.
Dedicated Careers Wales space inside Y Storfa, offering advice and guidance to residents.“Swansea city centre needs more footfall to support its existing traders and help attract new shops and other businesses in future.
“Y Storfa will be a place where people can come together – to learn, access important services, or take part in community life in a modern and welcoming space. By bringing services like the library, archives, Housing Options and others together under one roof, it’ll make life easier for many residents and create opportunities for people of all ages.”
(Image: Swansea Council)Housing Options area at Y Storfa, with interview rooms and self-service kiosks.
(Image: Swansea Council)
Linked to wider regeneration
The development is located close to car parks, bus stops and cycle routes, making it easily accessible. An official opening date will be announced soon.
Cllr Stewart added that the move will also pave the way for the redevelopment of the Civic Centre site on the waterfront, with regeneration partners Urban Splash currently working on proposals.
Funding for Y Storfa includes support from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme.
Reception and e‑zone area at Y Storfa, providing digital access and community support.(Image: Swansea Council)Public art display inside Y Storfa’s open‑plan access zone, adding colour and creativity to the new community hub.
(Image: Swansea Council)
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Swansea Central Library preparing for move to Y Storfa hub
Swansea’s Central Library is set to leave its long‑time home at the Civic Centre next month, with the council confirming the building will close from Monday 20 October ahead of a move to Y Storfa, the new community services hub being developed in the former BHS unit on Oxford Street.
The authority says more than 60,000 books, along with maps, microfilm reels and other resources, will be packed up and transferred to the new site. The library at Y Storfa is due to open later this year, although the exact date has not yet been announced.
Preparing for the move
During the transition, library members will still be able to use Swansea’s 16 other community libraries. Borrowed items can be returned at those branches, while online services such as eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines will remain available around the clock.
Events including rhyme time, reading groups and digital support sessions will also continue at community libraries. Memberships will automatically transfer to the new Central Library, and loan periods will be extended to support customers during the closure.
The current Swansea Central Library at the Civic Centre, which will close on 20 October ahead of the move to Y Storfa.(Image: Swansea Council)
📚 What is Y Storfa?
A new community hub:
Y Storfa is being developed in the former BHS unit on Oxford Street as a multi‑purpose community services hub.
What it offers:
The council says it will promote community cohesion, digital inclusion, wellbeing and opportunities for learning and growth across Swansea’s diverse communities.
Services under one roof:
Confirmed tenants include Swansea’s new Central Library, the West Glamorgan Archive Service, the council’s customer services centre, Housing Options, revenue and benefits, Careers Wales and Citizens Advice.
Flexible spaces:
The hub will also provide agile accommodation for third sector groups, public bodies and private companies that share its community ethos, with collaborative office space designed to support local initiatives.
Part of regeneration:
Y Storfa is described as a flagship project in Swansea’s £1bn city centre regeneration, supported by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme.
A hub at the heart of the city
Y Storfa is being described by the council as a flagship part of its £1bn city centre regeneration programme. The hub will bring together a wide range of services under one roof, including the council’s contact centre, Housing Options, lifelong learning and the West Glamorgan Archive Service.
Other organisations due to be based there include Careers Wales, Citizens Advice and Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library. The location, in the heart of Oxford Street, is close to bus routes, cycle paths, taxi ranks and car parks.
Cllr Elliott King, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, said:
An artist’s impression of Y Storfa, the new community hub on Oxford Street that will house Swansea’s Central Library and a range of other services.“Y Storfa will give residents a modern, welcoming Central Library at the heart of the city centre, making it easier than ever to access books, digital resources, and a range of services all in one place.
“This move is a key part of our wider regeneration plans that are transforming Swansea for the future.”
(Image: Swansea Council)
Looking ahead
Council Leader Cllr Rob Stewart said the relocation was about more than just moving books and services.
Cllr Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council, said:
“It’s about creating a central hub where people can learn, access support, and come together as a community. It’ll also combine with many other schemes to create the footfall the city centre needs to attract more shops and other businesses.
He added that the move would also help generate footfall for the city centre, supporting shops and businesses, while freeing up the Civic Centre site for redevelopment.
“Swansea’s regeneration is moving forward at pace, and Y Storfa is a flagship part of that journey.” Cllr Stewart added.
Key details
- Civic Centre library closes: Monday 20 October
- New Central Library at Y Storfa: Opening later this year (date TBC)
- Other libraries: 16 community branches remain open as normal
- Online services: eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines available 24/7
- Updates: Swansea Council website and Swansea Libraries social media
About Y Storfa
The Y Storfa project is supported by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme and is one of several schemes forming part of Swansea’s wider regeneration strategy.
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New coworking hub opens in Princess Quarter as regeneration reshapes Swansea city centre
Collective by Kartay launches in Princess Way
Award-winning developer Kartay has officially launched Collective by Kartay, a premium serviced office, coworking and meeting space within the redeveloped Princess Quarter on Princess Way.
The £multi-million refurbishment has transformed the 15,000 sq ft building into a landmark commercial hub, with 5,000 sq ft of flexible workspace, meeting rooms with panoramic views, and a rooftop terrace. It is the first Grade A office and meeting space of its kind in Swansea, offering facilities more commonly associated with London developments.
Tonia Morgan and Ian Morgan of KartayIan Morgan, Managing Director at Kartay, said: “We set out to deliver more than just workspaces. We wanted to create a business destination that changes the way people perceive Swansea.”
Part of a wider regeneration story
The opening comes as the area around Castle Square undergoes major transformation. Directly opposite Princess Quarter, the former BHS store is being redeveloped into ‘Y Storfa’, which will house Swansea’s new main library and archives. Meanwhile, the McDonald’s building on Oxford Street — also owned by Kartay — is set for a major renovation, with plans to create high-quality residential apartments above the retail unit.
Kartay is also behind other prominent city centre projects, including Princess House, a 10-storey office tower, and retail-to-residential redevelopments on Oxford Street. The company says its investments are helping to reshape Swansea into a modern, mixed-use city centre that supports both business and community life.
Boost for business and investment
The launch of Collective by Kartay is being positioned as a turning point for Swansea’s commercial offer, providing high-specification space for entrepreneurs, small teams and remote professionals. With concierge-style support, flexible terms and luxury amenities, the development aims to attract both local businesses and inward investment.
The project builds on Swansea’s wider regeneration programme, which includes the £135m Copr Bay development, the ongoing Castle Square Gardens revamp, and new cultural and residential schemes across the city.
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River Island rescue plan puts Swansea and Llanelli stores under pressure
River Island has warned it could run out of money by the end of August unless landlords and creditors back a rescue plan that includes the closure of 33 stores and steep rent reductions across 71 more. The high street fashion retailer says it needs £10 million in funding by early September to avoid insolvency — a figure that could rise to £50 million by year-end if the plan fails.
While no stores in South West Wales have been named on the initial closure list, several key locations in the region are part of River Island’s wider rent reduction strategy. The retailer currently operates stores at Oxford Street and Morfa Shopping Park in Swansea, and at Parc Trostre Retail Park in Llanelli — all of which remain open and trading.
The Morfa branch was relaunched in 2022 as a flagship concept store, featuring upgraded interiors and a new layout designed to reflect changing shopper habits and boost in-store experience. At the time, River Island said the investment was part of a broader transformation strategy aimed at modernising its retail footprint.
What’s driving the crisis?
River Island blames its financial troubles on a “sharp rise in the cost of doing business” and the shift to online shopping, which has left it with a store portfolio “no longer aligned to customer needs.” The company swung to a £33.2 million loss in 2023, with sales down 19% to £578.1 million.
The restructuring plan — drawn up by advisers at PwC — will be voted on by creditors next month and then presented to the High Court for approval. If successful, it will unlock a £40 million emergency loan from the Lewis family, who founded and still control the business.
River Island employs around 5,500 people and operates 223 stores across the UK and Ireland. The company insists that all stores and its website remain open and trading as usual while the plan is under consideration.
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Council-backed scheme creates new business opportunities across Swansea
The £11.4m two-year initiative — supported by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns scheme and private investment — is helping revitalise commercial spaces and create new homes across the city. More than £7m in funding has come from government support, with £4.3m invested by the private sector.
At Exist Skatepark, refurbishment plans will upgrade the venue’s exterior. Kate Leonard, who runs the skatepark, said: “The external refurbishment of our beloved skatepark will be a huge boost, not just to our skate community but to our neighbourhood and the city centre.”
On Oxford Street, a corner unit at the junction with Portland Street has become home to a newly opened Principality Building Society branch following refurbishment work. Meanwhile, along High Street, new businesses have moved into upgraded premises, including SA1 Grocery, Turkish Kitchen, and Imperial Desserts, alongside a refurbished ground-floor unit next door.
New city centre premises for Principality Building Society at the junction of Oxford Street and Portland Street.(Image: Swansea Council)New shopfronts at 20-24 High Street, Swansea city centre – including SA1 Grocery and Turkish Kitchen.
(Image: Swansea Council)
A host of other spaces have also been brought back into use across the city, including new commercial units created through conversions and refurbishments at Dillwyn Street, Whitewalls, Kingsway, and Park Street — as well as former pubs like the White Swan and Kings Arms. Community hubs, charity workspaces, and retail openings all form part of the mixed-use approach championed by the council.
Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council cabinet member for investment, said: “As Swansea’s £1bn regeneration continues at pace, it’s great to see us helping deliver new business opportunities. This is bringing more life to key retail areas, attracting new entrepreneurs and residents.”
The programme also supports regeneration in Morriston and Pontarddulais, with newly refurbished commercial and community spaces, including the Swansea Canal Centre, Morriston Tabernacle, and a new pharmacy with treatment rooms on Teilo Street.
Jayne Bryant, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, said: “I’m pleased to see more than £7m of funding from our Welsh Government Transforming Towns programme being used to create exciting new business opportunities across Swansea city centre. This brings the total contributed to regeneration projects in the city to £91m since 2020.”
“The mixed-use approach, with commercial activity at street level and residential spaces above, is just the model needed to ensure our city centres remain economically resilient places where people want to live, work and visit.”
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Principality Building Society opens new Swansea branch on Oxford Street
The move from Kingsway to a more central, pedestrian-friendly location reflects Principality’s focus on providing accessible cash and in-person services at a time when many financial providers are scaling back their physical networks.
The launch event welcomed a range of local organisations and charity partners, including Swansea Bay Health Board, Team Wales, Swansea MAD, and educational support service 2B Enterprising. Principality colleagues have collectively raised £30,000 for Swansea Bay Health Board’s Cwtch Clos project, which supports families with infants in neonatal care.
Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society, said: “Our Swansea branch has played such a key role in our history and we’re very proud that our colleagues have been able to make such a positive impact on the local community. We know that a strong branch presence is a priority for our Members, and as Principality celebrates its 165th anniversary this year we will continue investing in our branch network and provide important in-person services.”
Principality’s own research shows that over 70% of people consider branch presence a key factor when choosing a financial provider — a figure that stands out as banks across the UK continue to announce closures.
Founded in 1860, Principality now operates 53 branches and 14 agencies across Wales and its borders. The Swansea branch first opened in 1934, and the new Oxford Street location is designed to offer a modern, welcoming space while staying true to the building society’s heritage.
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