Author: Rhys Gregory

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning as Storm Babet approaches and will bring disruptive rain and strong winds in the coming days. The influence of Storm Babet will begin to be felt late on Tuesday and into Wednesday as heavy and, in places, disruptive rainfall will move in from the south and west, impacting Northern Ireland and much of England and Wales. As the rain moves northwards it will stall across central and eastern parts of Scotland where the rain will become heavy and persistent from Thursday through to Saturday. There is an Amber Severe Weather Warning for rain for…

Caerphilly Council have announced a full line-up of festive events for the 2023 Christmas season. This year will see popular food and craft fairs return throughout November and December. There will also be an opportunity for people to make their own lanterns in the lead up to the annual lantern parade in the borough. For more details, find your nearest workshop in the list below. Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair Saturday 18th November Bedwlwyn Road and Oakfield Street, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7AA 9am-5pm Facebook event: https://buff.ly/3PrGCe9 River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November The…

Applications from community groups and organisations whose aim is to support people struggling with food poverty and the prevention of food poverty can now be submitted online. This funding has been awarded to all councils in Wales by the Welsh Government in order to support an increased number of people facing food poverty. It aims to strengthen community food initiatives and focuses on activities that could help address the root causes of food poverty. The Food Poverty Grant has been opened up for organisations who can apply for funding up to £3,000. Eligible spend could include things such as purchasing…

The popular Spooks in the City event makes a welcome return on Saturday, October 28. This free annual event forms part of Swansea Council’s ongoing efforts, wherever possible, to offer families high quality fun days which are either free or low cost. This year the spooktastic fun day has a new city centre location of St David’s Place near the former Iceland store and just across the Copr Bay bridge from Swansea Arena. The day promises to be ghoulish good fun with Halloween-themed entertainment, characters and live shows from local dance schools. Cabinet Member Robert Francis-Davies said: “The activities will…

Some of the brightest young minds in Cardiff have set to work developing solutions to the challenge of creating a carbon neutral Council. The latest figures, for 2020/21 showed a 13% reduction in Cardiff Council’s carbon emissions compared to the previous year as work progressed on the local authority’s One Planet Cardiff strategy in response to the climate emergency. This term Cardiff Metropolitan University students taking a Business Solutions and Transformation module will be looking at opportunities to further accelerate this reduction. Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Cllr Caro Wild, said: “Climate change is going to have a massive impact…

Bridgend County Borough Council has provided an update on its latest efforts to support traders following the temporary closure of Bridgend Indoor Market. The market was recently forced to close its doors in the interests of public safety after an inspection by a Welsh Government approved specialist confirmed that there was a potential issue with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in parts of the market hall roof. The council provided alternative storage facilities, including an industrial fridge and freezer, and stall holders received immediate support with itemising and relocating their existing stock. The council also cancelled rental payments on the…

A county council by-election for the Talybont on Usk ward is to be held, Powys County Council has confirmed. The by-election is taking place to fill one vacancy following the resignation of Anita Cartwright earlier this month (October). The notice of election for the by-election has been published and anyone considering standing as a candidate have until 4pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 to submit their nomination paper to the Returning Officer. If an election is contested, it will take place on Wednesday, November 22 2023. Anyone who isn’t registered to vote have until Monday, November 6, 2023 in order…

Wales’ historic total ban on the use of snares and glue traps comes into force from today (17 October) helping end the indiscriminate suffering of animals, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said From today the use of snares or glue traps in Wales is illegal, the first ban of its kind in the UK.  This measure was included in Wales’ first Agriculture Act and the ban on snares is a Programme for Government commitment. Snares, sometimes referred to as cable restraints, cause a great deal of suffering to animals and are indiscriminate as they can harm species they are…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses in Wales constantly seek ways to stay competitive and innovative. One strategy that has gained popularity among Welsh companies is offshore software development. By leveraging the advantages of offshore programming services, Welsh businesses can unlock opportunities for growth, cost-efficiency, and enhanced technological capabilities. In today’s post, we will explore the benefits of offshore software development for Welsh businesses and how it can help them thrive in a globalized marketplace. 12 Ways Offshore Development Helps Welsh Businesses Cost-Effective Solutions One of the most significant advantages of offshore software development for Welsh businesses is cost savings.…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government strategy to streamline and digitise the country’s tax system. Businesses in Wales must follow suit and work towards keeping digital records, using appropriate tax software and submitting updates every quarter. MTD is supposed to make it easier for self-employed individuals and businesses to get their tax right and hopefully make the whole system more efficient. These changes have already come into effect for VAT and will next be required for income tax. If you aren’t sure where your business stands, here are some things you should be doing to streamline your accounting.…