Author: Rhys Gregory

Outbreaks of rain will spread across England and Wales during Tuesday. This will be heaviest and most persistent across parts of Wales, particularly over higher ground. Rainfall totals of 80-100 mm could accumulate over high ground. What to expect Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible Local authorities affected in Wales Blaenau Gwent Bridgend Caerphilly Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Conwy Denbighshire Gwynedd Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire Neath Port Talbot Powys Rhondda…

Cardiff Young Professionals (CYP) is excited to announce the networking group is expanding into Swansea. The groups’ mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive community for individuals in the early stages of their careers to network with other like-minded individuals in a relaxed, friendly and non-pressured environment. Swansea Young Professionals (SYP) events will be held on a regular basis and will feature guest speakers, icebreakers and networking opportunities. The group believes that by fostering connections and sharing knowledge, they can help young professionals in Swansea succeed in their careers and reach their full potential. “As a young professional in…

A long term vision to create new energy efficient homes in a Swansea community is being unveiled. Swansea Council is working with architects to develop plans for more than 100 new homes on former housing land in the Bonymaen community. A number of sites have been identified along Brokesby Road in Bonymaen where the new homes could be developed, creating a new modern community and tackling the increasing housing shortage in the city. Residents in the area will get a glimpse of the project at an exhibition being held where locals can see the early plans and give their views.…

A new initiative offering private landlords the chance to rent out their properties through Neath Port Talbot Council has been given the go ahead. Members of the council’s Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board agreed to implement the Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales (LSW) at their in December 2022. Under the arrangement, the council will lease properties from private sector landlords and sub-let the properties to those it has a duty to protect from homelessness. In addition the scheme will provide an extra intervention to tackle empty properties and poor housing conditions in the private sector that can…

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…