Author: Rhys Gregory

The Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled a set of ambitious budget proposals for 2022/23. Despite having to find around £17million to meet unavoidable inflationary cost pressures the draft budget includes £10million of investment and protects frontline services from cuts as the authority recovers from the ongoing pandemic. ; The council has developed its budget proposals over recent months and these will be considered at a Cabinet meeting next week (Wednesday 19th Jan). The budget includes a proposed Council Tax increase of 2.5%, which is well below the rate of inflation and the lowest increase for a number…

Newport City Council has committed £100,000 of funding to support local organisations that are helping people affected by food poverty. Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader of the council, said: “We know that families and individuals across Newport continue to feel considerable pressure after a very challenging two years, and the post-Christmas period can be particularly difficult. “Our local food banks provide such an important service – providing essential supplies to those struggling to cover the most basic needs. “We know demand is very high and we want to put money into services that are in the heart of our communities, making…

The First Minister will tomorrow (Friday) set out how Wales plans to move back to alert level zero if the public health situation continues to improve. Mark Drakeford will set out the two-week plan to ease the alert level two restrictions which have been in place since Boxing Day at his press conference. The Welsh Government is able to start removing the protections put in place in response to the omicron wave, thanks to the support of people across Wales and the successful booster campaign – more than 1.75m people have had the extra booster dose. The move to alert…

With a new year come new goals, ambitions and ideas. Like many, you might be feeling inspired to fulfill yours by finally starting the business you’ve been thinking about for so long. If so, we’re here to tell you why Wales might be the best location for your new venture. Working in Wales Over the past two years, many have become accustomed to working from home. In this time, not only have we reaped the rewards of shorter commutes, greater convenience and fewer costly outings, but we have also been afforded the capacity to rethink our priorities and re-establish our…

Playing online games has become one of the favorite pastimes for millions of people across the world. Whether you enjoy playing them on your desktop computer or on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet, online games are the easiest and fastest way to relax and kill some time while having fun. However, online games aren’t just quality entertainment that you can enjoy during your free time. They have also become a great way to make some additional money, and for some people, playing video games is the main source of income as well as their career. In this…

Wales offers some fantastic bingo halls, ranging from converted theatres to brand-new structures, catering for the older age around lunchtimes to a younger clientele late into the evening. Bingo is a versatile game that dates back to Renaissance Italy. There are games with as low as 30 balls up to the full 90-ball game. Even that can be changed, as evidenced by the huge variety of 90-ball games available at new bingo sites, which demonstrates how the game can be simply tailored to numerous themes. Castle Bingo New Canton (Cardiff) The club is about a mile outside of Cardiff City…

Players look for various things when comparing online casinos. One gambler might prioritise bonuses, while another will consider the game variety before anything else. With the numerous alternatives available, having a way to narrow down your options helps a great deal. However, many players focus on various elements except what matters – the licence. For some gamblers, verifying if a casino is licensed is an afterthought. It shouldn’t be. Online gambling regulation exists for a reason. It works to protect players from unscrupulous operators seeking to take advantage of the industry’s popularity. A regulated casino needs a licence from a…

Today, saw the signing of the Final Deal Agreement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal by the Welsh Government, UK Government and the region’s local authorities, Ceredigion County Council and Powys County Council. It marks the commitment of all partners to deliver the Mid Wales Growth Deal, a ground-breaking partnership bringing a combined investment of £110m from UK and Welsh Government, which is expected to lever in significant additional investment from other public and private sources maximising the impact in the Mid Wales region. In addition, the programmes and projects supported by the Growth Deal will be expected to produce…

With the help of the Park Authority’s Wardening team, pupils from Ysgol Bro Tryweryn near Bala will enjoy learning about the life cycle of trout by overseeing a hatchery in their classroom. As the Snowdonia National Park Authority’s contribution to the LIFE Dee River project, Wardens in the Bala area will work in collaboration with a local primary school to establish a temporary hatchery in the classroom. Establishing and caring for the fish eggs as they develop into fry will provide the pupils with a fantastic opportunity to learn about the life cycle of fish and the riverine environment. As…

A makeover of a Denbighshire wetland is already providing popular with feathered visitors. Denbighshire County Council has worked in partnership with Balfour Beatty to develop land at the Morfa, a 35-acre wetland in Prestatyn. Three ponds have been created at the site opposite the Morfa Woods with the aim to protect and support local biodiversity, invertebrates, mammals, birds and plant life. And the new-look site has already been visited recently by Egrets and Mallards Balfour Beatty, who worked on Rhyl East Flood Defence Scheme, provided support as part of their commitment with Denbighshire County Council in providing local community benefits.…