Author: Rhys Gregory

The search has begun for the next candidates to join the growing number of gardeners working in some of Cardiff’s most prestigious and much-loved parks who have graduated from traineeships. Five successful candidates will be recruited to the traineeship schemes currently advertised on the Cardiff Council website, and will spend the next four years with Bute Park, Roath Park and Victoria Park as well as hundred of other parks and green spaces across Cardiff as their office. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: “Joining the award-winning Cardiff Parks Traineeship scheme really can be life-changing. Not…

Pupils from two primary schools in Swansea recently took over the council chamber to debate issues that are important to them. Members of the school councils at St Thomas and Danygraig primaries spoke with their local councillors asking if they could have a tour of the Guildhall and use of the chamber. The council’s Partnership & Involvement team made the arrangements and Cabinet Member for Community Support, Hayley Gwilliam, whose portfolio includes young people, took part. The subjects chosen by the pupils for discussion were school uniforms, three day weekends and the use of single plastic and the role this…

The £48.7m Haverfordwest High VC School building project has won three national awards in one week. As well as scooping two awards in the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2023, it also won Project of the Year at the Education Building Wales Awards 2023. Opened in September 2022, the school provides an outstanding learning environment for 1,750 pupils aged 11-18, together with first-class sports and outdoor facilities that benefit not only learners, but the whole community. Jane Harries, Headteacher of Haverfordwest High VC School, said: “It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure working with the team from Pembrokeshire County…

Important repairs to a bridge at Maindy Road in Ton Pentre will start later this month. The work is greatly complicated by utility infrastructure on the bridge, and measures will be in place to reduce local disruption as much as possible. The bridge carries B4223 Maindy Road at a location near the police station, just south of the junction with The Parade. The structure is in a very poor condition and Calibre Contracting Ltd will replace the bridge deck – starting in the week commencing Monday, July 24, and ending in the late winter. The structure itself is relatively small,…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to withdraw £120,000 funding for the Rail Linc 901 bus service between Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach Train Station due to falling numbers and budget constraints. A decision was taken as a full Council meeting to withdraw the funding that subsidises this service in light of the significant level of budget savings required for the Council Budget in 2023/24. The service has been adversely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic with a reduction in passenger numbers and the numbers have remained low in recent years. In 2022/23 the council paid a subsidy of £13.43 per passenger…

The Gwent Green Grid partnership has just announced that it has been awarded almost £1million by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in Wales to promote resilient ecological Nature Networks in landscapes across Gwent. The Nature Networks will give local people, schools and communities the opportunity to connect with nature. It will raise the awareness of climate and nature emergencies and deliver projects to create and improve the quality of the of green spaces in towns and the wider countryside to deliver nature recovery and increase the resilience of the environment for wildlife and people. Nature Networks shall include the enhancement…

A TALENTED golfer is a fairway to achieving his sporting dream with the support of an acclaimed finance firm. FFP Solutions, based in St Asaph, is the new sponsor of up-and-coming North Wales star, Caolan Burford. Having made waves as a junior player, the 18 year-old, from Rhyl, is already hitting the headlines in the men’s game. A member of Rhuddlan Golf Club, Caolan – a former pupil at Christ the Word School – is now an important part of Wales’ Euro Nations Cup team and has one eye on Walker Cup selection for Great Britain and Ireland vs the…

If you’re a new landlord or a more experienced landlord with a property to do up, you may wonder, ‘what is the best flooring to install in my property?’. There are a few things to consider when choosing flooring for a rental property and it is not a one-size-fits-all matter. We have compiled a list of different target tenants and which floors are the best for them. Families Young couples with children make up a large part of the renting demographic. They can be attractive tenants for landlords as they will likely want to make your property a home and…

Going cashless is currently gaining a lot of popularity in today’s fast-paced digital society. The shift from actual cash to digital transactions has completely changed how we conduct business. Undeniably, the simplicity and efficiency of bitcoins and other cashless systems have altered the global economy, from mobile wallets to contactless purchases. This article will examine the benefits and difficulties of being cashless in the current digital environment. Reliability and Convenience Going cashless has several advantages, one of which is the incredible convenience it provides. You may transact at any time, any place, without having to carry heavy wallets or keep…

Most people, when they are asked to picture a more rural or traditional-themed house, will have the same thoughts. They are likely to imagine beams across the ceilings, exposed brickwork in the kitchen or around any fireplaces, as well as wooden furniture throughout the home. However, while this is quaint and may fit into a cottage or other rural home, it may not be what you want in your brand-new home that you get to design from scratch. It may be the case that you want a home that is simple, modern, and more about entertaining guests, as well as displaying large,…