Help Shape the Future of North Gate Swansea
Applications open from Today 3rd July for the North Gate Swansea Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
This is a unique opportunity for local people to help shape the future of North Gate Swansea and influence how up to £20 million of investment is used over the next ten years.
We are looking for passionate residents, businesses, community leaders and local changemakers who want to make a positive difference across North Gate Swansea. No previous Board experience is required.
What is North Gate Swansea Pride in Place?
North Gate Swansea Pride in Place is a UK Government funded programme designed to empower local people to shape the future of their neighbourhoods through long term investment, community leadership and local decision making.
North Gate Swansea includes North Hill, Upper High Street, Dyfatty, Hafod, Brynmelyn, Waun Wen and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The programme will support local people to develop a shared vision for the future and help create stronger communities, thriving places and greater opportunities for local residents.
About the Neighbourhood Board
The Neighbourhood Board will play a central role in leading the programme and ensuring that local people remain at the heart of decision making.
Board members will work together to:
- Develop a shared ten year vision for North Gate Swansea.
- Help shape how investment is prioritised across the area.
- Engage with local people and listen to community views.
- Champion North Gate Swansea locally, regionally and nationally.
- Support the development and delivery of projects and activities.
- Help ensure that investment creates long lasting positive change.
This is an active Board. Members will not simply attend meetings. They will help build relationships, champion opportunities and work alongside others to create lasting change.
Who Can Apply?
We want the Board to reflect the diversity, strengths and experiences of North Gate Swansea.
You may be:
- A local resident
- A business owner
- A volunteer
- A community leader
- A young person
- A parent or carer
- A local campaigner
- A faith leader
- A representative from education, health or the voluntary sector
- Someone with lived experience
- Someone who simply cares deeply about the future of North Gate Swansea
Everyone is welcome to apply.
We particularly welcome applications from people whose voices are not always heard in traditional decision making processes.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted in several ways to ensure the process is as accessible as possible.
You can apply by:
- Written application
- Video application of up to five minutes
An up to date CV is welcome but entirely optional.
Applicants will be asked to answer three simple questions:
1. Tell us about yourself and your connection to North Gate Swansea.
2. Why would you like to join the North Gate Swansea Neighbourhood Board?
3. What skills, experience, perspectives or lived experience would you bring to the Board?
To request the recruitment pack and application documents, please use the contact form on this website or click the links and formats below
Documents Available
- Neighbourhood Board Recruitment Pack
- Expression of Interest Form
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Important Dates
Applications open: Friday 3rd July
Application deadline: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation at Dyfatty Junction Community Space on or around Friday 24 July 2026.
Find Out More
If you would like to find out more about the role, ask questions or simply have a chat, Thom Lynch, Independent Chair, will be hosting an informal drop in session:
Friday 10 July 2026 – 11am to 1pm
Matthew’s House, High Street, Swansea
Pop in for a cuppa and an informal conversation. No booking is required.
Alternatively, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
North Gate Swansea Changemakers Network
We have already had significant interest from local people wanting to get involved.
There are a limited number of places available on the Neighbourhood Board. However, if you are not appointed to the Board, we warmly encourage you to remain involved through the wider North Gate Swansea Changemakers Network.
The future of North Gate Swansea will be shaped by many people working together. There will be lots of opportunities to contribute, volunteer, lead activities and champion positive change across our communities.
Together, we can celebrate our place and build an ambitious future for North Gate Swansea.