Lord Mayor's Column 14th August 2019

Just over a month ago, on July 3, we welcomed HRH Prince Charles’ return visit to Swansea to mark exactly 50 years since we became a city. An event that also marked the 50th anniversary of his investiture as Prince of Wales.

The Prince made a second visit to Swansea later in 1969, following the signing of the Royal charter on 10 December conferring city status.

To mark those special dates when our community turned from a town to a city, I am inviting people celebrating their 50th birthday or 50th wedding anniversaries between July 3 and December 10, to come and enjoy some hospitality at the Mansion House.

For those of you wanting to take part, just visit www.swansea50.co.uk to register your interest. From there you will be offered official invitations. You don’t need to have been born or married in Swansea, but you do need to have a permanent residence here now.

As Lord Mayor I’ve been proud to be involved in a large number of celebrations so far and I’m really looking forward to hosting these garden parties which will take place on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September.

There’s more to the celebrations than simply reminiscing about the past. To do that we should look forward to the future. On July 3 this year, there were 6 babies born in Swansea according to registrars working for the Council. Each of their families are set to receive a specially minted coin to commemorate the occasion.

This very limited edition coin will be a rare memento of an incredibly special occasion for the families. I look forward to hosting them at a special event at the Mansion House next week.