Strategies and policies

Explore how partners across South West Wales are working together to guide regional decision‑making and investment. The strategies and plans below set out priorities, evidence and delivery frameworks that support sustainable development, decarbonisation and effective collaboration across the region.
  • South West Wales Corporate plan 2023-28
    This plan provides strategic leadership across economic development, transport, planning and energy. It sets priorities for collaboration, governance and investment to support effective regional working.
  • South West Wales Regional Economic Delivery Plan
    This plan focuses on strengthening the regional economy through collaboration and long‑term investment. It provides a shared approach to supporting resilient growth across South West Wales’ urban, rural and coastal communities.
  • Mid term review - Regional Economic Delivery Plan
    This review takes stock of progress in delivering the Regional Economic Delivery Plan. It highlights key achievements and areas for focus, helping to guide priorities for the remainder of the delivery period.
  • Regional Investment Strategy for South West Wales
    This strategy explains how investment will be targeted and prioritised across the region. It aligns funding with regional objectives to support delivery, maximise impact and secure long‑term value.
  • Regional Transport Plan for South West Wales
    This plan provides strategic direction for transport across the region. It supports a safer, more reliable and sustainable transport system with improved connectivity and access.
  • Regional Energy Strategy for South West Wales
    This strategy outlines how the region will plan and coordinate the transition to a low‑carbon energy system. It focuses on decarbonisation, energy infrastructure and local generation to support net zero objectives.
  • Neath Port Talbot Local Area Energy Plan
    This plan focuses on how Neath Port Talbot will transition to a low‑carbon, resilient local energy system. It brings together local data and priorities to guide energy and infrastructure planning.
  • Swansea Local Area Energy Plan
    This plan sets out how Swansea will reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of its local energy system. It uses local evidence to guide infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
  • Carmarthenshire Local Area Energy Plan
    This plan outlines how Carmarthenshire will move towards a low‑carbon and affordable energy system. It identifies priority actions to reduce emissions and support local energy resilience.
  • Pembrokeshire Local Area Energy Plan
    This plan provides an evidence‑led approach to energy planning in Pembrokeshire. It uses local data and modelling to set out actions for decarbonising heat, power and transport.
  • South West Wales Strategic Development Plan - 2026-2051
    This document explains how the Strategic Development Plan for South West Wales will be prepared and delivered. It sets out governance, engagement and timescales for strategic planning.

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