The ever-popular "free bus travel in Swansea" deal is returning this summer, Swansea Council has confirmed. In an effort to support local people in the cost of living crisis, the council is reintroducing free bus travel in and around the city during the school summer holidays. The scheme last ran during the Easter break and was used by thousands of people of all ages.
Eligible journeys will be completely funded by the council throughout the six-week break, as well as at set times during the Christmas break later this year, the council says. Other schemes being funded by the council's budget this year include improvements to bus shelters, the replacement of old litter and dog mess bins, investment in road repairs and more dropped kerbs being constructed in areas of high footfall.
Plus, Swansea Council is also providing extra resources for its draining teams to help reduce the chance of flooding issues affecting local communities - and have set aside £1m for projects to support "areas of most need" as well as extensive improvements to city playgrounds and the introduction of "nature trails" in set areas. You can get the biggest Swansea news stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
Council funding could also be put towards a study to "fund the design and installation" of a memorial to honour those who lost their lives from Covid, whilst "celebrating the dedication of key workers during the pandemic".
Confirming the council's priorities for the next year and the return of free bus travel at set times, leader of Swansea Council, Councillor Rob Stewart said: "This investment will be targeted where it's most needed to benefit as many residents and communities in Swansea as possible.
"We know that issues like bins and the condition of our roads are priorities for local people, so extra investment in improvements and repairs will continue. Free bus travel in Swansea will also be available again for local people during the forthcoming school summer holidays as we continue to do all we can to support residents during the cost of living crisis.
"All schemes forming part of this £4.53m investment are being funded by the council’s economic recovery fund, with money having been set-aside for priority areas over the next year."
"Other schemes covered by the investment include developing sheltered spaces for teenagers with mobile phone charging facilities powered by renewable energy. Money will also be invested in new CCTV equipment as part of measures of reduce anti-social behaviour in city communities," a spokesperson for Swansea Council added.
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