Author: Rhys Gregory

The former Cwmgors Primary School building, which closed in 2015, will soon re-open its doors to the local community as energy charity Awel Aman Tawe (AAT) realises ambitions for the building as a Net Zero Community Hub. The newly renovated facility, now known as Hwb y Gors, has been a labour of love for Awel Aman Tawe, which has been developing its plans for the Hwb since acquiring it in 2018. The Hwb will offer a community and enterprise space, co-working studios, educational facilities and a community café. A community electric transport scheme will also operate from the facility. The…

Demolition of the former Bronllwyn Residential Care Home site in Gelli has resumed, so it can be developed into modern specialist care accommodation for people with learning disabilities in adulthood and older age. Demolition work has now recommenced following a break on site due to the liquidation of the former demolition contractor, whose previous site activity had completed the strip-out of the existing buildings. All structures will now be demolished, including removal of infrastructure such as foundations – while all demolished materials will be removed from the site. Upon completion of the demolition phase, the site at Colwyn Road will…

Monmouth Cemetery will be re-opening for burials after significant infrastructure improvements carried out by Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouth Town Council. The work funded by Monmouth Town Council has created a new section of the cemetery that was previously inaccessible. This area has now been cleared so that preparations for burials can be carried out. The improvements will also enable burials to take place at the bottom of the bank. Since 2010, burials in new grave plots have not been available at Monmouth Cemetery due to the unsuitable final area caused by a high water table. This led to the…

The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessing ‘vaping’ products. As part of a programme of action tackling this issue, the Trading Standards Team regularly use volunteers under the age of 18 in ‘test purchasing operations’. Two Tones Vapes Ltd, 2A Victoria Street, Merthyr Tydfil was 1 of 6 premises where a 15 year old attempted to purchase a nicotine disposable vape. The director of the company, Michael Jenkins, sold the vape to the volunteer. An investigation following…

Eight projects have received Shared Prosperity Fund (Levelling Up) grants worth a total of £1.53 million in the last year to help people manage their money and improve their wellbeing. The awards have been made by the Powys Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Local Partnership Board, under its Multiply (improving numeracy skills) theme. It is responsible for deciding how the just over £26 million in SPF money allocated to Powys for 2022-25, by the UK Government as part of its Levelling Up programme, should be spent. The Powys SPF Local Partnership Board is supported by Powys County Council’s Economic Development and…

Increased availability of community pharmacy services has meant hundreds of thousands of people haven’t needed GP consultations, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced. Substantial reforms introduced in April 2022, mean a wider than ever range of clinical services are being offered by community pharmacists in Wales. Today, a new report – ‘Presgripsiwn Newydd – A New Prescription – One year on’ – has highlighted the beneficial impact of those services for people needing to access primary care. Almost all pharmacies across Wales now provide free advice and treatment for common ailments, access to the morning after pill and oral contraception,…

Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle has confirmed the Welsh Government will press ahead with plans to ban disposable vapes and support UK Government legislation to increase the smoking age and restrict sales of vape pens. It follows today’s (Monday 29 January) publication of the outcome of the four nations consultation ‘Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping’. The consultation closed on 6 December and received 27,921 responses, 1,018 from Wales. The UK Government will now bring forward a Tobacco and Vapes Bill at the earliest opportunity that will take measures to: change the age of…

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If you’re looking to improve your financial situation going into 2024, there are a number of ways you can achieve this. Whether you’re trying to reduce spending, make more money, or want to understand more about beginning investing, we’ve covered a range of topics below. Beginning Investing Investing is a crucial strategy for growing your wealth and securing financial stability. To start, assess your financial situation, including debts, income, and savings. Prioritise clearing high-interest debts and establish an emergency fund. Then, educate yourself about different investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. Understand your risk tolerance…