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City & County of SwanseaElectorate: 177,147Area (Hectares): 37,791 This region includes the city of Swansea, and the whole Gower peninsula. Swansea's city centre has recently undergone extensive redevelopment, and a new marina has been built in the South Dock. Coal mining, anthracite mining and metal working used to take place in this area. The decline of heavy industry hit the region hard, but manufacturing industry has diversified. The region is one of great contrasts, including areas of outstanding natural beauty, middle class towns such as Mumbles, and the Swansea and Lliw Valleys with their industrial heritage. All three parliamentary constituencies within this region are safe Labour seats. The council is also Labour controlled, they hold 56 of the 73 seats.
Results of 1979 referendum:The 1979 referendum was counted along the boundaries of the eight county councils. Swansea formed part of West Glamorgan county council.
Beaufort Research/Western Mail poll published on 2 July 1997:Respondents were asked whether they agreed or disagreed that there should be a Welsh Assembly along the lines proposed by the government. Those who said that they didn't know were asked what would be their most likely response if they had to make a decision.
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