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S4C plans to move HQ from Cardiff to Carmarthen S4C plans to move HQ from Cardiff to Carmarthen
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S4C plans to move its Cardiff headquarters to Carmarthen, it says. S4C has announced plans to move its Cardiff headquarters to Carmarthen.
The Welsh language broadcaster had also considered moving its HQ to Gwynedd or staying in Cardiff. The Welsh language broadcaster had also considered moving to Caernarfon in Gwynedd or staying in Cardiff.
It has had its HQ in the Welsh capital since the channel's launch more than 30 years ago. It has had its base in the Welsh capital since the channel's launch more than 30 years ago.
Chief Executive Ian Jones said the decision was "a major step forward" for S4C's plans to boost the economy and Welsh language in another part of Wales.Chief Executive Ian Jones said the decision was "a major step forward" for S4C's plans to boost the economy and Welsh language in another part of Wales.
S4C worked with two groups, one led by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Carmarthen and another led by Gwynedd council, before making its decision.S4C worked with two groups, one led by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Carmarthen and another led by Gwynedd council, before making its decision.
Caernarfon was the other area that reached the final shortlist. 'Exciting and ambitious plans'
The decision by the S4C Authority means that under the plans the channel would continue to have a presence in Cardiff and also continue with an office in Caernarfon. The decision by the S4C Authority means that under the plans the channel would co-locate with the BBC in a new broadcast centre in Cardiff for its transmission activities. It would also maintain its presence in Caernarfon.
Huw Jones, chair of the S4C Authority, said he was very hopeful that the "exciting and ambitious plans can be realised".
But he stressed that several contractual and financial steps would need to be taken for the plans to go ahead.
If the plans are realised, it will mean a new headquarters for S4C on the outskirts of Carmarthen and about 50 posts moving there. The target is to be operational on the site in 2018.
Mr Jones said: "We agree that it is feasible and practical to move S4C's headquarters to Carmarthen, and in line with our conditions, the plans which have been presented to us are cost-neutral over a period.
"We're confident that these plans would be beneficial to the service we offer, and offer economic and linguistic benefits to Carmarthen."
A spokesperson for BBC Cymru Wales said: "We welcome the S4C Authority's decision today to approve in principle the co-location of a number of broadcast activities with the BBC at a new, purpose-built broadcast centre in Cardiff by 2018.
"The authority's decision follows a period of close collaboration between both broadcasters.
"The BBC's Executive Board and Trust is expected to consider final proposals for the new broadcast centre in the coming weeks."
Carmarthenshire council leader councillor Kevin Madge said the S4C move was great news for Carmarthen, and the area.
The bid was based on the broadcaster's new HQ being a purpose-built complex opposite the University of Wales Trinity Saint David campus in the town.
Mr Madge said: "The move will mean the creation of about 150 jobs and is a real boost to the local economy.
"It is also a major boost for the Welsh language, providing good quality job opportunities for Welsh speakers."