Author: Rhys Gregory

Following consultation with the local community and a recent feedback and information event, a planning application for HyBont green hydrogen project in Bridgend has been submitted to Bridgend County Borough Council. Marubeni Europower’s green hydrogen production and refuelling facility at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate would support Bridgend County Borough Council’s net zero strategy by providing low carbon fuel that can be used locally, such as for refuse collection vehicles and buses. There is also potential for an Ynysawdre heat network, which would provide a low carbon and cost-effective way to heat local schools and community facilities; this is being assessed by…

Cardiff will mark the coronation of King Charles III with a series of official public events, including a royal gun salute, a ‘Right Royal’ Picnic, street parties, and screenings of the Coronation Service and the Coronation Concert. The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Graham Hinchey, said: “The coronation of a new monarch is an event of great national significance, and one that will undoubtedly be remembered long into the future. As the capital city of Wales, a country that is close to King Charles III’s heart, Cardiff is proud to host this series of wonderful events to…

A pre-application consultation has been launched in connection with Pembrokeshire County Council’s South Quay regeneration scheme (phase 2) in the centre of Pembroke. Asbri Planning Ltd. has been commissioned by the County Council to undertake the pre-application consultation in respect of a proposed planning application for the demolition of the existing public toilet at South Quay, and refurbishment and extension of the listed building 7 Northgate Street for a community hub with associated infrastructure work. The community hub would provide a service for older people, learning and skills areas to support independent living, and continued education for people with disability,…

Welsh Government has announced it has allocated over £4.8m to Rhondda Cynon Taf across two key funding programmes for flood alleviation in 2023/24 – complementing the Council’s own significant investment in this area. The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, confirmed on Tuesday (April 25) that Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive around £3.82m over the next year through the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management programme – subject to the appropriate permitting, development permissions and approval of business cases to proceed. The Council will also receive £1.003m through the Small Scale Works Grant programme. These are grants allocated for…

RCT Council has received full planning permission for a new specialist care accommodation for people with learning disabilities in adulthood and older age, to be built on the former Bronllwyn Residential Care Home site in Gelli. The Planning and Development Committee considered the application at its meeting on Thursday, April 20, and committee members agreed with officer recommendations to grant planning consent. This permission includes demolishing the existing buildings on the site at Colwyn Road, to build a new accommodation which includes 13 en-suite bedrooms and a respite room. In July 2022, Cabinet Members agreed a £4.979m funding package for the…

SPORTTAPE is a local, family business which has taken nearly a decade, to become an overnight success. The brand was born out of a passion to help other athletes get injured less and recover faster. Fortunately, in 2012 SPORTTAPE Ltd supplied Team GB with tape for the London Olympics which propelled the business to fame. They have now sold over 5 million metres of their flagship kinesiology tape and it has been worn by many Olympians and World Champions. The focus is to create a complete range of sports tapes, that can be worn by professionals yet be affordable to…

School logos should not be compulsory, the Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced as he publishes new statutory guidance today (Tuesday May 2nd) The Minister, said: “School uniforms are an important part of identify for a school, but it is absolutely vital that uniforms are affordable. This is why I am asking schools to prioritise making school uniforms cheaper for families, who continue to feel the pressure of rising costs.” The announcement follows a public consultation on school uniform guidance, which sought opinions on affordability in order to support families through the cost-of-living crisis. 56% of those…

Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced. This is being delivered via an expansion of the Community Advice Listening Line (C.A.L.L), with its skilled and experienced staff receiving additional training on neurodivergence from the National Autism Team. The Neurodivergent project, which can also signpost neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends to helpful literature or service information, has been in place since April 2023. It’s impact will be evaluated to ensure it meets the needs of people living with these conditions. The…

The Riverfront in Newport has rolled out the red carpet for young filmmakers from Llanwern High School and Ysgol Glantaf. The pupils are part of a Diversity Club, which is made up ofpupils from Llanwern High School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf shared their experiences, ideas and feelings. The group has become a powerful bridge between pupils and teachers which has developed their curriculum to create an inclusive environment. Pupils have worked with professional film crews to produce their own films about why Wales needs more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic teachers. A documentary has also been produced, following the…

The Spa at St. David’s, located within voco St. David’s, Cardiff, has re-opened following a recent £300K investment in the rejuvenation of its leisure facilities. With a new sauna, revitalised pool, shower area and changing rooms; the renovation project also includes the introduction of a brand new, premium treatment house, ‘OSKIA’. The multi-award-winning British brand, which has its manufacturing and skincare laboratory in Monmouth, South Wales, has exclusively collaborated with Spa at St. David’s to offer a range of bespoke treatments for guests in the first partnership of its kind with a Welsh hotel and spa. Speaking about the re-opening…