Gareth Nutt

Head of Property and Regeneration

Regeneration in Neath Port Talbot

Pontardawe

Neath

Port Talbot

Regenerating Neath Port Talbot

What are we facing? Why is it important? What is our response? Next Steps

What are we facing?

Productivity Employment Economic Growth Declining Town Centres

Productivity

Employment
Employment from 2010 to 2030

Economic Growth

Declining Town Centres

Why is it important?
Prosperity Poverty Health Attainment Confidence Thriving Communities and Towns High aspirational culture Well qualified and skilled workforce Sustainable high quality environment

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity

Port Talbot Peripheral Distributor Road Stage 2 (Harbour Way)

111m project
Due for completion in October 2013 Regeneration opportunities for Harbourside

Redevelopment of Port Talbot Parkway

9.5m project Planning Application approved Funding confirmed

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure

Harbourside Research & Development Village

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure Maximise job opportunities for all

South West Workways

Over 1500 people into work in Neath Port Talbot Effective engagement in communities Excellent links with employers

South West Workways

Extended to 31st March 2014 incorporating Genesis activity

Developing pilot for post-2014 Adult Employment and Skills Programme with Welsh Government (DfES)
Plans for Bridgend CBC to join Workways from July 2013

Enterpriseand and Young People Enterprise Young People

Start-up accommodation for young people. 15 offices and 8 workshops. 23 businesses located at the Centre employing 98 local people

Young People in Business

Innov8 start up funding - 46 grants approved valued at 39k. FREE support & advice through Enterprise Clubs - delivered in partnership with Jobcentre Plus. Exploring Enterprise Seminars year10/11 pupils visit Centre to get a real feel for self employment.

Supply Chain Benefits Harbour Way

Benefits to date Supply Chain Benefits Harbour Way

40 local people employed by main contractor through the Workways project. Sub contracted over 35m worth of work 83% secured by businesses located within 35 miles of project. Met with over 150 companies helping them improve their contracting capabilities.

Supply Chain Benefits Supply Chain benefits Way Ysgol Harbour Newydd Sandfields

Supply Chain Benefits - Ysgol Newydd Sandfields

7.3m value contact ongoing.
To date: 10 local people employed. Sub contracted 4m to date, Welsh based SMEs 20 local companies attended MTB event. 13 registered approved suppliers; 6 contracts secured valued at over 150k.

Swansea University Science & Innovation Campus

200m project estimated economic impact in excess of 3bn.
Commitment to employment and supply chain development. Working with regional partners to maximise regional benefit.

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure Maximise job opportunities for all Support growth sectors

Da Vincis Demons
Series 1 - 20m budget for 8 episodes. Over 100 new jobs

More than 2500 people involved in filming.

Series 2 could be worth 30m to regional economy.

Bay Studios
265,000 sq ft site on Fabian Way On going investment on site. Potential to become Europes biggest indoor film studios. Estimated to be worth 60m to regional economy. Space to attract further productions and other businesses within the creative industries sector.

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure Maximise job opportunities for all Support growth sectors Make our Town Centres successful

Pontardawe

Pontardawe

Neath

Gwyn Hall

Neath

Glynneath

Port Talbot

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure Maximise job opportunities for all Support growth sectors Make our Town Centres successful Make the most of our natural assets

Neath & Tennant Canals and Aberdulais Falls

Waterfall Country

Aberavon Seafront

Afan Forest Park

What is our response?

Strategic Infrastructure and Connectivity Fit for purpose land and property infrastructure Maximise job opportunities for all Support growth sectors Make our Town Centres successful Make the most of our natural assets Prepare a skilled and well qualified workforce

Neath Port Talbot College

Croeserw Community Enterprise Centre

Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

Contracts worth between 3.5m and 12m in NPT and Swansea. Working with appointed contractors to deliver local community benefits: Sub Contracting opportunities for local businesses. Local Jobs and Training. Regional Shared Apprenticeship Scheme - aims to create more opportunities for young people to benefit from training in a range of disciplines. To be launched later this year.

Whats next?
Regional Economic Development Strategy City Region Proposals New Round of EU Funding New Regeneration Strategy for Wales Town Centres and Seaside Towns Infrastructure Plan for Wales Rail Electrification Second Campus

Harbourside

Rheola

Neath Town Centre Redevelopment

The Challenge for the future

Turning strategies, words and money into live actions. Delivering projects to make a real and lasting difference to the people and communities of Neath Port Talbot.