Author: Rhys Gregory

Transformation plans for Swansea’s landmark Castle Square Gardens have taken a step forward as the council begins its search for a contractor to deliver the prestigious scheme. Public feedback from several rounds of consultation has helped influence the look and feel of the focal point at the heart of the city centre ahead of planning permission granted earlier this year. Now the council has moved ahead by putting out the transformation project to tender this week. The plans will see Castle Square Gardens get: An increased amount of greenery, including new lawns, ornamental and biodiverse planting Two pavilion buildings for food,…

Updated designs for a new Tenby housing development will go on show next week. Plans for the Brynhir development will be available to view on Friday 12th May between 4pm – 6pm at Tenby Leisure Centre. Following previous engagement events, feedback and comments about the proposed development has been used to make changes and the new design will be presented at the event. There will be Pembrokeshire County Council Housing staff available to answer any questions that the public may have. The updated proposals have followed a lengthy phase of work to develop a design that compliments the town, providing…

An important repair scheme will soon begin to the footbridge at Colliery Street in Trehafod, which provides a key local link into Barry Sidings Country Park. The footbridge will need to be closed to safely carry out the repairs. The Council has appointed Taziker Ltd to deliver the scheme, which will begin on Monday, May 15. In addition to the main works to paint the bridge, the council will also be undertaking masonry and concrete repairs, parapet replacement and final resurfacing. No major strengthening work is required. The scheme will also include repairs to a section of the retaining wall…

Changes to recycling containers are being introduced in an effort to boost recycling rates. From the beginning of May, the council and our recycling charity partner Wastesavers will be delivering new blue bags for recycling cardboard and paper to use instead of the existing blue box. The council and Wastesavers will be sending a letter and a leaflet out with each new bag to explain how the changes work. The changes are: Cardboard and paper go in the new blue bag. Glass and small electrical items to go in residents’ existing green box. We will be sending out a sticker…

The countdown to Pride Caerfilli is officially on! In less than 50 days, the inaugural Pride Caerfilli event will be taking place on Saturday 24th June 2023, from 12pm-7pm in Caerphilly Town Centre. This event is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community within the county borough and is open to everyone who wants to come along to celebrate and learn more about this vibrant and important community. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for all who wish to attend, featuring a packed line-up of live music and various food, drink, and information stalls. There will also be live…

The Leader of Caerphilly county borough council is backing calls from the community for Welsh Government to provide further support for local authorities to deal with contaminated waste sites. Caerphilly council is currently managing ongoing issues linked to the former Ty Llwyd quarry site near the village of Ynysddu. Cllr Sean Morgan said, “As Leader of Caerphilly council, I stand shoulder to shoulder with the community in seeking a resolution to the ongoing concerns caused by historic dumping of material at the Ty Llwyd quarry site. “The contamination of the land dates back over 50 years and the council has…

Some of Wales’ most treasured museums and libraries are set to be transformed thanks to £1.7m funding from the Welsh Government, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden has announced. The Cultural Transformation Capital Programme aims to enable public libraries, local museums and archive services to transform service delivery, to modernise their facilities, create more sustainable models of delivery, enable joint service working and improve the offer to people and communities. Since 2017, when the programme was extended to include museums and archives, over £9m has been provided to organisations across Wales, helping transform these vital services. This…

Wales provides a variety of hiking excursions that are sure to enthral outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning scenery and untamed terrain. This nation offers a wide variety of trails that capture the essence of its natural beauty, from breathtaking mountains to picturesque beaches. Wales offers something for everyone, whether you’re an expert hiker searching for a strenuous journey or a nature enthusiast looking for a peaceful stroll. Discovering the national parks Wales has a wide network of routes that wind through its beautiful national parks, making this a very popular way to hike. Some of the most breathtaking walks in…

Buzz Bingo is taking the online gaming industry by storm with the launch of its new dedicated online platform Buzz Casino. Buzz Casino represents the first addition to the omnichannel bingo operator’s family following its 2018 rebrand from Gala Bingo Clubs. While bingo remains at the heart of the company’s ethos, its decision to expand the brand came from the desire to provide players with a new way to experience content. Laura Craddock, the company’s head of product management, expressed that the new casino product will bring all the fun of Buzz Bingo to the casino world by adding exciting…

Anglesey, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its beaches and ancient sites, is now also home to the first business in Wales to offer traditional, and wild, seaweed baths. With unparalleled views of the coastline, Halen Môn offers customers the opportunity to soak in fresh seaweed and warm water, in their own individual upcycled whisky barrel. The world is cluttered with people trying to do the same thing, sell the same product, forcing businesses to come up with experimental ways to bring in customers and make sure they are up to date with the latest trends. In the…