South West Wales Connected, the region’s Community Rail Partnership (CRP), is delighted to announce that Dawn Lyle has been re-elected as Chair following the Partnership’s well-attended Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the recently refurbished Tramshed Tech in Swansea.
The AGM brought together more than twenty representatives from community groups, transport organisations and regional stakeholders, reflecting the CRP’s growing collaboration and impact across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
This year also marks a major milestone for South West Wales Connected CRP, as the Partnership celebrates its fifth year in operation. Since its establishment in 2020, and with 4TheRegion proudly serving as its host organisation, the CRP has strengthened community connections, championed sustainable travel and delivered a wide range of impactful projects along the region’s rail network.
As Chair, Dawn will continue to lead the CRP’s aim of Community. Rail. Partnership – championing community engagement, sustainable travel and local placemaking across South West Wales.
Dawn Lyle, Chair of South West Wales Connected CRP said: “I’m so pleased to be re-elected as Chair of South West Wales Connected. It’s a role I care deeply about because it’s all about people working together to make our stations and local places better connected, safer and more welcoming. I’m constantly inspired by the passion and ideas in our communities, and I love that our work also helps highlight the many beautiful and interesting places to visit across our region by rail.”
Eve Sherratt, Community Rail Officer for South West Wales Connected CRP said: “I’m delighted that Dawn has been re-elected as Chair. Her commitment to community connections shine through everything she does. She’s a real champion for our region, and I’m excited to continue working alongside her to strengthen our partnerships and make a positive difference through our community rail.”
Melanie Lawton, Community Rail Strategic Lead at Transport for Wales said: “Congratulations Dawn on your re-election, the CRP is consistently delivering excellent projects connecting communities to their railways and delivering social impact across the South West Wales region.”
The role of Chair involves providing leadership to the Partnership, chairing meetings, acting as an ambassador for South West Wales Connected CRP, and supporting the staff team and host organisation, 4TheRegion, in delivering the activity plan. It also carries the important responsibility of upholding the values of Community Rail by promoting the voices of local communities, encouraging sustainable and accessible travel, supporting diversity and inclusion and fostering social and economic development across the region.