Author: Rhys Gregory

Work to open up the dock feeder canal, part of a wider masterplan to create a new vibrant Canal Quarter in the east of the city centre, will begin on Churchill Way on Monday, February 7. The works which are scheduled to run for twelve months will see Churchill Way, north of North Edward Street, closed to traffic during that time. The opening up of the canal will create new, green, public space, with rain gardens to manage surface water drainage, outdoor seating and an amphitheatre-style, outdoor performance area. The wider masterplan for the Canal Quarter, which includes extending the…

Grangemoor Park will close for at least 12 weeks from Monday, January 31, so that essential maintenance can take place on the restored landfill site. Work is required to both the leachate and gas extraction system on the former landfill site to ensure these by-products are collected, managed and removed as efficiently as possible. Heavy equipment will be on site, and to ensure that the work can be carried out safely, all access to the park will be closed until at least the middle of June. However, the path around the park which provides access to the Ely Trail will…

The second phase of an EU funded project, designed to encourage innovation and increase prosperity across eight regions of Europe, is set to begin in 2022, and will inform the creation of an exciting new innovation plan for Wales. The Welsh Government’s Innovation team is launching the second phase of the COHES3ION project, a three-year EU Interreg project which brings together 10 partners from eight European countries – including Wales – with the aim of promoting business growth and job creation across Europe through best practice and policy. Each partner country is encouraged to share best practice and promote the…

For the first time, passengers at the busy Barry Station will have a fully accessible, step-free option between platforms 2 and 3. Heavy lifting begins Saturday 5 February, as Network Rail begins the carefully planned installation of a brand-new footbridge and two lifts at one of south Wales’ busiest stations. The £3.3m improvements are being funded by the Department for Transport and Welsh Government through the ‘Access for All’ programme, which aims to make train journeys more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The work leads on from the recently completed ‘Access for All’ scheme at Cadoxton Station, and takes the stretch of railway between Barry Island…

With the deadline for the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) application fast approaching, Kilsby Williams is encouraging businesses to act fast so as not to miss out. The ERF is a Welsh Government fund of £120 million that businesses in Wales can access if they were impacted by the alert level two measures put in place due to rise of the Omicron virus. Welsh Businesses in the retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors, as well as their supply chains, are eligible to apply, if they have been materially impacted by a greater than 50% reduction of turnover between 13 December 2021…

Age Cymru Dyfed has successfully secured grant funding to develop volunteering opportunities across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion. The funding, awarded by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), will enable the charity to introduce the role of Volunteer Co-Ordinator. The new role will be responsible for co-ordinating volunteers across all Age Cymru Dyfed projects such as Befriending, Veteran Support, Digital Support, Information and Advice, and more. Lynne Meredith, Volunteers Manager at Age Cymru Dyfed, said: “We are extremely grateful to Wales Council Voluntary Action for providing the funding for this vital role. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do…

Andrew RT Davies has today added his name to calls for special collections for Tonga at Six Nations rugby matches. Gloucester MP Richard Graham raised issue in the House of Commons, suggesting that a special contribution for Tonga at Six Nations games would mean ‘Everyone can contribute in a sport to which Tonga have contributed so much themselves.’   Tonga has in recent weeks experienced a volcanic eruption and a tsunami, which the Tongan government described as an ‘unprecedented disaster’.    Tonga and Wales have played each other 9 times as of 17th November 2018.    There are extensive rugby links…

Alarming research from Slater and Gordon shows almost three-quarters of drivers in Wales could be at risk of £1000 fines. Significant changes to the Highway Code are set to be introduced at the end of the month and failure to comply could land motorists with increased fines. Worryingly, according to recent research from leading consumer legal services company, Slater and Gordon (S+G), almost three-quarters of drivers within Wales (73%) failed to correctly identify what the new rules were, leaving them at significant risk of prosecution. The driving law changes, which will be introduced on 29th January 2022, see vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, take priority over…

The Classroom, Cardiff and Vale College’s landmark restaurant at its City Centre Campus, has retained its AA College Rosette. AA College Rosettes are awarded to restaurants that serve food prepared with care, understanding and skill, and achieve standards that stand out in the local area. The Classroom was awarded the first AA College Rosette in Wales in 2017. Following a visit to the restaurant for a meal, the AA’s inspector noted that The Classroom was: “Overall, a super setting to enjoy either lunch or dinner. It’s a clean and open space with stunning views over the city. Excellent natural light with…

Swansea University’s commitment to promoting a circular economy has led to it winning international recognition. The Ellen Macarthur Foundation has named it as an exemplar university for the range of activities it carries out, not only through research and teaching but also in the way it runs its campuses. The Foundation, set up by the inspirational yachtswoman and campaigner, aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional economy and seeks to reduce waste, to recover resources at the end of a product’s life, and channel them back into production, significantly reducing pressure…