Author: Rhys Gregory

The next stage in improving facilities for pupils at Portfield School will be decided at Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet’s first meeting of 2023. The submission of the Outline Business Case (OBC) for plans to improve the condition of school buildings and increase capacity at the school for children and young people with complex needs is recommended for approval by senior Councillors on Monday, 9th January. The OBC for Portfield School was considered by the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board in December and the current estimated cost of the project is £30,307,000 including cost of achieving Net Zero Carbon.…

A ditch spanning over three miles has been dug in a Blaenau Gwent fly-tipping hot spot in a bid to prevent vehicles from being used to fly-tip rubbish. The ditch at Manmoel mountain road has been funded by Caru Cymru and Keep Wales Tidy, and commissioned by Blaenau Gwent Council. https://twitter.com/BlaenauGwentCBC/status/1611388036859789314 Councillor Helen Cunningham, Executive Member for Place & Environment says: “There is no excuse for fly tipping. It is a blight on our beautiful landscape and completely anti-social. We know our residents find it unacceptable too, and as Council we are doing everything we can to prevent it and…

Residents living in Llansilin and the surrounding area are being invited to give their views about their housing needs at a drop-in event later this month. Powys County Council, in collaboration with Grŵp Cynefin, has arranged a drop-in session that will take place at Llansilin Memorial Hall on Saturday, 21 January from 10am to 1pm. The council’s Housing Development Officers will be available to answer questions and provide people with more information regarding a possible new-build housing project within Llansilin. A survey will be available for people to fill in to help the council understand the demand for affordable housing…

Visit Wales is inviting visitors and the people of Wales to be a Trail Taker and curate their own epic trails in Wales during 2023. ‘Wales, by Trails’ picks up from the success of Visit Wales’ five themed years to date – Adventure, Legends, Sea, Discovery, Outdoors.  The themed years support the strategic aim of spread, spend and seasonality by presenting Wales as a welcoming, inclusive destination open all year round. Trails as a theme is experience-led and simple enough to cater for a wide range of interest within the UK and internationally. It’s also flexible enough for partners, destinations,…

A new pilot programme to support schools in tackling the impact poverty has on attainment has been launched. Seven headteachers from across Wales have been recruited as Attainment Champions. The team brings together headteachers from across Wales who have a wealth of experience and have already helped shape key national policies and overseen community inspired projects. The pilot will run for six months with the role of the Attainment Champion providing peer-to-peer support to schools and to help inform Welsh Government policy around educational attainment drawing on their own experience and sharing best practice. The National Academy for Educational Leadership…

The latest data shows the prevalence of flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal respiratory viruses has increased over the Christmas period and remains at very high levels. As of 6 January, 2023, the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show that rates of COVID-19 have increased from 1.89% to 5.7% in Wales. Dr Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer for Wales said: “It’s important to remember that COVID-19 has not gone away and there are very high levels of flu and other respiratory viruses circulating in our communities, which is placing a significant burden on our health and care system. “We…

Birthday cards help you convey your greetings and feelings to your loved ones and people close to you on their special days. These cards can do justice to your feelings and emotions for the recipient mostly thanks to the words written in them. If you want birthday cards with ready-made designs and blank space inside for your wishes, click here to check out Boomf’s collection of birthday cards. However, if you prefer to create your birthday cards and send them to your loved ones, this article is for you. This guide will review the things you can write on birthday…

What would you do if your company was accused of causing financial damages to clients due to the actions of your professionals? It is worthwhile to buy security or liability insurance that guards experts from problems like ignorance, mistakes, comparative needs, or omissions that cause a financial loss for their clients. Some professional insurance policies cover the professional’s legal expenses to defend against such allegations. Choose an insurance policy intended to protect your professionals, such as attorneys, accountants, architects, and consultants, against accusations of immaturity, errors, omissions, or breaches of duty that may result from their professional activities. For legal…

Welsh Government Ministers has this week (Thursday, Jan 5) visited credit unions across Wales as they announced continued funding of just over £422,000 a year for the organisations which offer vital support to those struggling with their finances. Credit Unions are not-for-profit, and owned by the people who use their services, rather than by external shareholders or investors. Actively involved in communities throughout Wales, credit unions contribute to the economy and the financial wellbeing of members, who can save safely and borrow at an affordable rate of interest. On a visit to Cardiff and Vale Credit Union alongside the Minister…

The number of additional dental appointments provided this year has reached 109,000, according to the latest Welsh Government data. Welsh Government changes to NHS dentistry contracts, offered to practices since last April, include a requirement for NHS practices to see new patients. The Welsh Government expects an estimated 112,000 new NHS patient appointments will be possible this financial year. However, the Chief Dental Officer for Wales has warned that missed appointments are impacting on people who need dental treatment the most. Andrew Dickenson has asked patients to avoid missing appointments where possible or notify their practice in advance when they…