Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea has become Wales’ first Human Rights City following a year of action to recognise their importance to the lives of all residents and organisations. First Minister Mark Drakeford joined Swansea Council leaders and senior representatives from other key organisations and businesses at the Swansea.com Stadium for the declaration on Monday (Dec 12). Organisations have been working together to embed human rights into their everyday working practices and raise awareness of rights among people in Swansea. Mr Drakeford said: “It is a great pleasure to celebrate Swansea’s achievement of becoming the first Human Rights City in Wales. “Swansea has recognised…

A rogue trader has started a prison sentence of 19 months after admitting a series of charges following a prosecution by Pembrokeshire County Council Trading Standards, Public Protection Division. Ashley Price pleaded guilty to 16 charges and appeared before Swansea Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, 25th November. The catalogue of offences, dating from February 2019 to January 2022, included theft, fraud, fly-tipping incidents and multiple counts under consumer protection legislation. The investigation also involved officers from Dyfed-Powys Police and the Waste Management Team of Pembrokeshire County Council. The court was told that Price, of Waterston Road, Milford Haven, took…

RCT Council has successfully secured its first Anti-Social Behaviour Civil Injunction (ASBI) after a young person from within Rhondda Cynon Taf was issued with an Injunction at youth court recently (Tuesday, November 22, 2022). The case is also significant as it is the first Civil Injunction application that RCT Council have made to a court and the first to be granted in the South Wales Police area. It sends a message to perpetrators of anti-social behaviour that such acts will not be tolerated and will come with consequences. The young person has caused significant alarm and distress to their local…

Caerphilly County Borough Council has this week launched its ‘Care in Caerphilly’ campaign across different platforms to encourage individuals into a career in care. The campaign is also designed to celebrate the hardworking care staff who make a difference to the lives of residents every day. The campaign aims to shift perspectives on adult care as well as inspiring compassionate people to consider a caring role. Care in Caerphilly will underline the rewarding nature of care and showcase Caerphilly as a great place to work. It is estimated that domiciliary care and adults residential care workers make up the highest…

Caerphilly County Borough Youth Service has been awarded the Bronze Level Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales. The Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales is a unique tool for self-assessment, planning improvement and gaining further recognition in the field of education. The Bronze Level of the Quality Mark is awarded for demonstrating appropriate leadership and governance, the use of appropriate and effective monitoring and evaluation processes, that the organisation safeguards young people and that it acts within the relevant legal and policy framework, providing a welcoming and safe environment for young people who can access trusted and skilled…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby has announced the appointment of the Council’s first LGBTQ+ Champion. The role has been accepted by Cllr. Ian Chandler, Ward Member for Llantilio Crossenny, who will be representing the rights and interests of the LGBTQ+ community in all Council business and meetings. Council Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby said:  “I am pleased to appoint Councillor Ian Chandler as our LGBTQ+ Champion. We are committed to ensuring that all our work is inclusive and that all LGBTQ+ people in Monmouthshire can fulfil their potential and feel safe here.  Saturday 10th December is Human Rights…

All Powys leisure centres could have an extended break over the Christmas and New Year period, and some could be temporarily closed until the end of the financial year to counter escalating energy costs. The action is being proposed by Powys County Council and not-for-profit leisure operator Freedom Leisure in response to the cost-of-living crisis and a catastrophic increase in energy costs and will be considered by the Cabinet today (Tuesday). Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, Cllr David Selby said, “The current energy crisis is having a devastating impact on our leisure services at a time when many…

The Welsh Government will publish its draft Budget later today, including funding to ensure social care workers continue to receive the real living wage. Finance Minister Rebecca Evans will announce recurrent funding of around £70m to deliver the commitment, as part of a Budget that will prioritise the protection of frontline public services. Welsh local authorities and health boards will be provided with the estimated £70m so that they can implement the real living wage uplift – to £10.90 an hour – with workers feeling the benefit by June 2023. The real living wage is independently calculated by the Resolution…

There’s no denying that the beauty industry has suffered in the last three years. With closures due to Covid-19, plus changed consumer habits and now the cost-of-living crisis, it’s no wonder that many beauty businesses are struggling to stay afloat. However, some cities are managing to keep clients coming back for more thanks to 5-star service. Client Reviews Good reviews have never been more important, with 77% of customers reading online reviews before visiting a business or considering their products or services. A recent survey by Capital Hair & Beauty found that Cardiff came out on top for the largest…

If you have crooked teeth and you’re looking for a treatment, know that there are more options than ever today and that most issues can be fixed without many problems. Some methods could even be fixed without the need for surgical intervention. You do have to assess the severity of your condition first, however, and then start looking at the different options that could work in your case. You may have to look at things like budget, age, and lifestyle considerations as well. Let’s take a look at a few things that you can do if you want to fix…