Labours ‘always a bed’ pledge boosted with new pods for the homeless

Work is progressing well on residential pods that the Swansea Labour Council is installing to help people who are homeless.

The four one-bedroom flats - built off site and delivered to the grounds - are taking shape in the grounds of the former Bryn House community education centre in Uplands.

The energy-efficient pods will operate to eco-conscious Passivhaus standards and will be used as temporary accommodation for up to six people.

The Swansea Labour Council are building them with the help of Welsh Government funding, and will be completed in the near future.

Labour Cllr and joint deputy leader of Swansea Council Andrea Lewis said: “The pods will be important to those who use them. They’ll be a big help to those – including council officers and partner organisations - who work hard to offer compassionate and timely support throughout the year.”

Since the pandemic began more than 650 households who have sought help from the Labour administration have been moved on to more suitable accommodation.

Working with partners in the housing sector and support charities, Swansea Labour are doing all it can to ensure there’ll be no going back to homelessness for those who’ve been supported through the pandemic.