Author: Rhys Gregory

Investment to build new and affordable council homes while continuing to maintain the existing stock will need to be supported by a modest rent increase, the county council has said. Powys County Council is currently finalising its housing business plans to ensure that they are viable and sustainable. As part of its plans, a council house rent increase of 3.1 per cent is being considered. The increase, which equates to an average of £2.55 per week, is necessary to fund the service as well as allow the council to continue with its maintenance investment plans for the existing 5,446 council…

A number of schools across Caerphilly county borough have been designing their very own Snoopy Sculptures as part of ‘A Dog’s Trail’ in aid of Dogs Trust. A Dog’s Trail is a special event that will promote health and wellbeing, bring businesses and communities together and help boost the regional economy. The trail’s aim is to raise significant funding for Dogs Trust so that they can continue to provide their services for those who need them the most. The event is presented by Dogs Trust in partnership with Wild in Art. Dogs Trust offered a learning programme to schools and youth…

A proposal by one of Newport’s most prestigious businesses to expand on a new site in the city was given the green light by the council’s planning committee. SPTS Technologies, a KLA Company, is currently based at its Welsh headquarters, just off Ringland Way, but plans to move to a new location on the other side of Newport in Imperial Park. Planning permission was granted, subject to the signing of a 106 agreement and conditions, for new headquarters which would include facilities for manufacturing, research and development as well as offices. The company, which manufactures and sells next-generation technology for…

A team of dedicated Cardiff Council Park Rangers have reunited a 2-year old boy with his beloved lost teddy bear today – 10 days after it fell into Roath Park Lake. Arthur, from Llanishen and his teddy bear best friend named “Teddy”, had visited Roath Park on January 17 with family when tragedy struck – Arthur accidently dropped Teddy into the water as they walked around the lake and watched helplessly as he appeared to sink to the bottom. The teddy bear is very important to Arthur and the family for poignant reasons. Teddy was given to Arthur by his…

A new, mobile-recycling facility is coming to north Cardiff. The pop-up facility, which will be available at different venues on different dates, is designed to help residents recycle larger household items closer to their homes. The first pop-up facility will open at the former tax offices in Parc Ty Glas on Saturday March 5thbetween 9am and 3pm. It will return each Saturday – dependent on demand – for eight weeks. More information on the service, and other venues once added, will be publicised through the council’s social media channels. Residents can drop off their recycling without booking an appointment, but…

Jeremy Miles, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, has announced an extra £191,000 in funding to support Mudiad Meithrin, including funding to help restart parent and toddler groups, Cylch Ti a Fi. Parent and toddler groups like Cylch Ti a Fi play an important role in supporting parent and child wellbeing. The funding will enable Mudiad Meithrin to support as many groups as possible to meet safely, as Covid restrictions ease. The groups have been unable to meet as they normally would due to COVID-19 restrictions. Cylch Ti a Fi groups provide an opportunity for families and children to…

BookTrust Cymru, the children’s reading charity, is encouraging families, schools, and early years spaces across Wales to join in with Big Welsh Rhyme time this February. Now entering its fourth year, Big Welsh Rhyme Time is a week-long national celebration of sharing bilingual rhymes, poems, and songs with children in their early years. It is delivered in partnership with nurseries, schools, libraries and other settings supporting children across Wales.  Families can also take part online where they will find fun videos from authors and storytellers, activity sheets and competitions. In 2021, the Welsh Government announced an additional £5m in funding…

Legal due diligence is not an option; it’s a mandatory obligation for those who are acquiring or selling a business. Due diligence is a lengthy process that may take a few days to several weeks or even months if a large organization is being acquired. The core of the due diligence in M&As is to examine the organization from legal and other aspects. It may include verifying financial records, licenses, share certificates, etc. All of this needs a massive exchange of data which must be handled in a highly secure environment, such as a virtual data room. There are data…

While the issue of climate change and the destruction of the natural environment is indeed a worldwide concern, that doesn’t mean you are powerless to help. Small changes can lead to big improvements in the long run, and starting now is as good a time as any. You can help not only your local environment and neighbourhood but the planet as a whole by trying out some of these eco-focused ideas. Write to Your MP As already mentioned, climate change is a global problem. The highest authorities most capable of enacting change are hard to reach. However, you can start…

Perhaps you are considering purchasing a little bit of cryptocurrency. Or maybe you are thinking about getting into investing in Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Ethereum. When it comes to buying Bitcoin for your wallet, there is more than one way to go about this transaction. There are some fundamental differences between the various platforms available for any investor looking to get money out of their physical assets and into cryptocurrency. While every platform has its own unique features, there are some fundamental differences in the process involved in executing a buy or sell order. With so many different platforms available, it’s…