Author: Rhys Gregory

One of Swansea’s most successful ever art shows is being extended. The free-entry His Dark Materials exhibition at Swansea Council’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery has attracted more than 24,000 visitors since its launch just before Christmas. Last month saw the city centre gallery enjoy its highest monthly visitor figure – more than 8,700 – since an exhibition of works by iconic painter LS Lowry 21 years ago. Council cabinet member Elliott King said: “This is an exceptional exhibition in a beautiful gallery. It’s fantastic that so many people have enjoyed it. “I’m delighted that it’s been extended so that yet…

The last few years have been a difficult time for businesses, especially those who want to start a new venture. The impact of the Covid pandemic, the changing shopping habits along with the shift to online shopping have all challenged Town Centres. Encouraging new businesses into the Town Centre has proven difficult resulting in vacancies. One Government-led initiative to encourage the temporary occupation of vacant shops in Town Centre’s is a scheme called Meanwhile Use. The Meanwhile Use Scheme provides new businesses with financial assistance allowing them the opportunity to take on a tenancy and test trade the market without…

Two pupils from Osbaston CiW School in Monmouth have presented a ‘Save the Polar Bears’ petition to Monmouthshire County Council’s Place Scrutiny Meeting. The petition was signed by pupils from the primary school who want to see the end of single-use plastics to help address the climate emergency. The pupils, Charlotte and Ffion, stood in the Council Chamber and read their petition to the Cabinet, to Councillors representing wards across the county and to officers from across the Council. Council Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby, spent time with the pupils prior to the meeting discussing their petition and praising their…

A new school building for a Welsh-medium primary school in north Powys will open its doors to pupils and staff for the first time next week, the county council has said. The finishing touches are being applied to the new 150-place school for Welshpool’s Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng. Pupils and staff will move to their new school building on Tuesday, May 2. The new building, which will include early years and community facilities, has been built by Powys County Council and its contractor Wynne Construction. The innovative scheme for the new school combines the old and the new which will…

First Minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price will today [Thursday April 27] see how the Co-operation Agreement is supporting thriving communities in a series of visits in Pembrokeshire. They will meet students at Ysgol Caer Elen, in Haverfordwest, to hear about their hopes and ambitions for the future. They will then tour the site of former MOD housing at the Cashfield Estate in the town, which has been brought back into use as affordable homes for local people. The visit will end at the Bro Preseli extra care – a housing scheme for older people, developed by…

Following 3 years of work, the enhancement project at the main gateway into the Castle is complete Cadw has today (27 April) announced the completion of a 3-year conservation and development project at Caernarfon Castle’s principal gatehouse – providing access to areas of the castle not seen close-up for centuries. This major £5 million investment has seen a rooftop deck installation and new flooring in the gatehouse towers. It also includes the installation of a lift that allows access for all to the upper levels, which we believe is a first for any similar UK World Heritage site. The project…

The first made-in-Wales strategy to tackle wildlife and rural crime is to be launched at the Royal Welsh Showground on Thursday. Wildlife and rural crime can come in many forms such as the theft of agricultural equipment, devastating livestock offences and the destruction of wildlife and their habitats. Rural theft alone was valued to cost £1.3m in 2021. The joint strategy, between the Welsh Government and Wales’ four police forces, will be key in the fight against such offences. A co-ordinated and strategic approach will be central to the success of the strategy which is being launched. In 2021, Rob…

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is working in collaboration with Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and County Voluntary Councils to deliver a series of new joint roadshows.  The roadshows, which will be piloted across North Wales, supported by the North Wales Safeguarding Board, will help ensure best practice recruitment practices are being followed by the voluntary sector. They will cover an overview of best practice in safeguarding policies, DBS products and services – such as eligibility criteria for different levels of DBS certificates and making barring referrals to DBS, including where there is a legal duty to refer and…

Selling an old car can be a challenging and overwhelming process, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. There are so many things to consider, from determining the car’s value to finding potential buyers and negotiating a fair price. But don’t worry, in this article, we’re here to guide you through the process step by step with practical recommendations on how to sell your old car quickly and profitably. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from assessing your car’s value to preparing it for sale, advertising and marketing your car and selling it to potential buyers. With…

As a technical leader, staying ahead of the curve and being able to effectively manage customer relationships is critical for success. Having the right tools in place – such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software – can make it easier to track customer interactions and build strong relationships. But one piece often overlooked by business owners when setting up their CRM system is collecting customer feedback. When done properly, incorporating feedback into your CRM strategy can help you better understand your customers’ wants and needs – leading to stronger customer loyalty and stronger sales performance. In this post, we discuss…