Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet recently agreed proposals to take affordability into account when setting its tenants’ rents. Cabinet members also agreed to include the Joseph Rowntree Foundation Living Rent model as part of its existing policy and using it to benchmark at least every 2 years to ensure affordability levels for tenants. Earlier this year the Council undertook a consultation with tenants, feedback from this exercise was considered as part of Cabinet’s decision; with the majority of tenants feeling it would be fairer and more transparent to take average household earnings from across the county borough into account when…

Young people across Merthyr Tydfil have been collecting their GCSE results today – the first cohort to sit formal exams since 2019. Geraint Thomas, Council leader, said “It was a privilege to visit all the secondary schools this morning and share the excitement with our young people as they received their results. This cohort have experienced so much disruption during the past two years, and to have achieved what they have is all credit to their resilience and to the teachers and parents who have supported them. We instigated a Raising Aspirations Raising Standards strategy in Autumn 2020 and are pleased…

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has congratulated young people across Wales as they receive their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results this week. This is the first time learners have returned to formal GCSE exams since 2019. The Minister said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. You should all be proud of your hard work through the disruption of the last two years. “I welcome these results as we transition back to exams this year – it’s great to see what our learners have achieved. “Don’t be too disappointed and don’t be too hard…

With Ofgem’s announcement to lift the energy price cap, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt has hit out at the inaction of the UK Government and their failure to support the most vulnerable with the cost-of-living crisis. Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt said: “We’re in the midst of a crisis. Hundreds and thousands of families right across Wales and the wider UK are facing the biggest fall in living standards since records began. The projections for those who will be plunged into poverty are unforgiving and all the while we are faced with the unacceptable three-pronged chaos of a…

Krabi, located in Southern Thailand, is a province known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, crystal clear waters, and white sandy beaches. If you’re looking for a relaxing and picturesque vacation destination, Krabi should be at the top of your list. With plenty of activities to keep you busy during your stay, there’s something for everyone in Krabi. Here are some of the best things to do during your next visit. Try Island Hopping It is fair to say that there are only so many things you can do in a resort town before it gets a bit boring unless you…

Online gambling has been around since the advent of the internet and can be profitable if you know what you’re doing. A way to earn money online through gambling is matched betting (also known as arbitrage betting). Matched betting is a way to bet on all kinds of markets, from soccer to politics, and have the bookmakers pay you as if you had just won money. It is free money, and the good news is that you don’t need to take any risks. You need the right tools and a system to help you through the process, and you can…

Hundreds of people visited a special display of sunflowers within the grounds of Cardiff Castle to celebrate life, raising over £50,000 for charity. Forever Flowers is an award-winning ‘in memory’ campaign by Cardiff’s local hospice City Hospice. Supporters were invited to purchase limited edition flowers, expertly designed by the British Ironwork Centre, to remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and loved ones. This year’s Forever Flower was a sunflower, a global emblem of the hospice movement, which for many is a symbol of positivity, admiration, loyalty and devotion. Over a thousand unique and lasting tributes featured in the display at…

Stunning new aerial photos show two giant cranes on The Kingsway towering over Swansea city centre and the seafront. The cranes are located at the former Oceana nightclub site, where Swansea Council is developing a major new office scheme. With Bouygues UK as main contractor, foundation works are now forging ahead at the development. Once complete, it will include space for 600 workers in the tech, digital and creative sectors to meet local demand. Aimed at keeping young business talent in Swansea and creating more city centre footfall, the scheme will be carbon zero in operation and worth £32.6m a…

An award-winning PR agency is celebrating following its recent new hire to support client base growth, as well as its recognition from key industry awards. Mold-based Outwrite PR has appointed account manager Evie Shaw, who joins from a Manchester agency. With six years of agency expertise, Evie has a wealth of PR experience in construction, sustainability, logistics, property and tourism, which aligns perfectly with Outwrite’s core sectors. Evie’s recruitment follows a string of client wins and organic growth for Outwrite, with Caulmert, Door Warehouse, and Tiles and Trims partnering with the agency in recent weeks. Outwrite has been engaged for…

The August bank holiday weekend is upon us and with it comes the chance to get away for a few days. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday. The experts at National Scrap Car have put together a few tips to help motorists get through the bank holiday rush safely. Do the essential checks before setting off Before setting off on any long journey motorists should always take the time to do the essential checks on their vehicles, particularly if this is their first long trip since winter ended. The essential checks include:…