The Welsh Assembly is planning to relocate the Department of Environment, Planning and Countryside from Cardiff to Aberystwyth. The returning civil servants will have a hand in administering the £1.3bn Convergence Fund – formerly Objective One funding – from the European Union to improve the infrastructure of West Wales and the Valleys. A contract has already been awarded for a contractor to build office accommodation for 700 civil servants.
The Assembly and Ceredigion County Council’s are currently working on a masterplan for Aberystwyth, the publication of which is awaited following a retail impact study.
"The civil servants that are relocating to Aberystwyth over the next two years and their need for shops and homes is likely to be a catalyst that brings about change and a boost to the local economy in Aberystwyth"
Property Week 26/10/06
Aberystwyth is a highly regarded University with 7500 students, ensuring it remains vibrant throughout the year. The University of Wales , Aberystwyth has registered the highest score in the UK for student satisfaction in The Times Good University Guide 2008.
"There are so many advantages in choosing to spend three years here. The people, the sea, the scenery and the atmosphere all combine to give you a cracking university experience."
The Guardian University Guide 2005
With many other Welsh coast holiday resorts having experienced significant growth over the last 5 years, Aberystwth is expected to experience similar growth. The town is not only a popular seaside destination but is unique in that the property market is underpinned by the student population, a factor that will be further enhanced by return of the civil servants.
The Assembly and Ceredigion County Council’s are currently working on a masterplan for Aberystwyth, the publication of which is awaited following a retail impact study.
"The civil servants that are relocating to Aberystwyth over the next two years and their need for shops and homes is likely to be a catalyst that brings about change and a boost to the local economy in Aberystwyth"
Property Week 26/10/06
Aberystwyth is a highly regarded University with 7500 students, ensuring it remains vibrant throughout the year. The University of Wales , Aberystwyth has registered the highest score in the UK for student satisfaction in The Times Good University Guide 2008.
"There are so many advantages in choosing to spend three years here. The people, the sea, the scenery and the atmosphere all combine to give you a cracking university experience."
The Guardian University Guide 2005
With many other Welsh coast holiday resorts having experienced significant growth over the last 5 years, Aberystwth is expected to experience similar growth. The town is not only a popular seaside destination but is unique in that the property market is underpinned by the student population, a factor that will be further enhanced by return of the civil servants.
