Author: Rhys Gregory

A revised business case to construct a replacement building for a north Powys all-through school has been approved by the Welsh Government, the county council has announced. Powys County Council has been working on plans to build a new school for Ysgol Bro Hyddgen since 2017, but the project faced an unforeseen delay due to the collapse of the main contractor, Dawnus Construction Ltd. A new Strategic Outline Case/Outline Business Case was prepared by the council for a new 540-place all-age school at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen’s secondary school site to replace the current primary and secondary school buildings. When built,…

An energy efficiency installer advertising grants for air source heat pumps and solar panels on Facebook are using Powys County Council’s logo without permission, the county’s residents are being warned. Birmingham-based iEnergy Limited has been using the Powys logo to promote the availability of grant funding for household energy efficiency measures through sponsored adverts on Facebook. The use of the logo by iEnergy wrongfully suggests that the council has given endorsement and is in partnership with the installer. The logo is a registered trademark that belongs to Powys County Council and has not given iEnergy Limited permission to use it.…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today [24th January] announced £5m to increase the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) and increase access to community-based care to help people remain active and independent. Available from April 2023, the funding will increase the number of community-based AHPs and support workers in the NHS. They will help people stay independent and well at home, helping to prevent hospital admissions and they will also help people to be quickly discharged from hospital with the right support and rehabilitation in place to recover at home. Allied health professions is a group of 13 professions, which…

Wales should lead the way in exploring how a four-day working week could boost productivity, wellbeing and the economy, in a country which has some of the longest working hours in Europe. The calls come as a result of a Senedd Petition by social entrepreneur Mark Hooper from Barry. After gathering evidence on the issue, a report published today (Tuesday 24 January) by the Senedd’s Petitions Committee recommends that the Welsh Government conducts pilots within the devolved public sector to reduce working hours with no loss of earnings for employees. The pilot should work with trials already held in the…

Cladding consultancy SFI (Specialist Façade Inspections) has donated a cabin to local allotment Rhiw Syr Dafydd. The Oakdale allotment houses many spaces for members to grow their own plants and vegetables, but they were lacking in a safe, warm building for day-to-day activities on their new site. Newbridge-based family business SFI donated the cabin for members to have a communal space for meetings and catch-ups in this cold weather. Josh Tedstone, Director at SFI, said: “It was a pleasure to donate a cabin to the local Rhiw Syr Dafydd Allotment and we can’t wait to pop down for a cuppa…

It comes as no surprise that brick-and-mortar shops have suffered in recent years. Shoppers are opting for online experiences and next-day delivery over a weekend trip to the high street so much that even huge retailers are closing down stores. Social media platforms are also stepping up to the mark, with Instagram embedding a fully-fledged shopping section and TikTok introducing the TikTokShop. People had even less of an incentive to visit the high street after Covid hit and even when 2022 signalled an opportunity for recovery, the cost-of-living crisis and inflation rates have taken their toll, leaving shoppers with less…

A new year is with us but will it be a good year for the gambling industry? Companies are waiting for news of what the UK Government has in their White Paper that looks at reforming the current gambling laws. Meanwhile, results for the final quarter of 2022 haven’t been looking too promising. The final three months of 2022 had one major boost for UK gambling companies. For the first time ever we had a Winter World Cup. That was expected to be a major boost for gaming operators as it’s an event that gamblers love to bet on, especially…

To maximise your success in the foreign exchange market, you need to know the variety of FX transactions you can make. You can then choose the best business FX transaction for your needs. Terminology in this field can be tough to decipher – there’s plenty of jargon, and your money is at stake. An understanding of each FX transaction type will clear things up. Here is your guide to FX transaction types and their uses. The Spot Rate Trade The spot trade is where most traders begin with forex. When you change money for a holiday, this is where your…

Swansea, located in the county of Swansea in Wales, is a vibrant city that offers a wide range of activities for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out, a night of culture and entertainment, there’s something for everyone in Swansea. Here are just a few of the many things you can do in the evening in this beautiful Welsh city. Take a Walk on the Promenade The Swansea Bay promenade is a beautiful stretch of coastline that offers stunning views of the sea and the nearby Gower Peninsula. As you walk along the promenade, you…

Climate change and its crisis are now a global talking point. Several policies have been in place to help tackle this problem, from country to country.  Different countries have different performances when it comes to climate change policy. Performance is measured based on energy consumption, developing, and achieving policy goals, and national emissions targets. This guide shows you the nations with the best climate change policies. Top Countries With The Best Climate Change Policy  Here are five nations with the best policies for climate change. Finland Finland is rich in history, especially as a leading country in climate change policy.…