Author: Rhys Gregory

Bridgend County Borough Council declared its own climate emergency in June 2020 and set up a Climate Emergency Response programme to commit to the Net Zero 2030 target as an organisation. The Bridgend 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy, or ‘Bridgend 2030 Strategy’ is the initial strategic step in achieving this commitment. The strategy will also remain an integral part of the council’s Corporate Plan and Wellbeing Plan. Councillor John Spanswick, Cabinet Member for Communities said: “The council’s target of Net Zero Carbon by 2030 aims to balance the greenhouse gas emissions we produce with the number of gases we are…

20,000 new trees have been planted in the first 6 months of an ambitious ten-year project to create an urban forest in Cardiff. The Coed Caerdydd project forms part of Cardiff Council’s response to the climate emergency aims to increase tree canopy coverage in Cardiff from 18.9% to 25%. Working with local communities, the first season of planting has seen new community orchards planted, important species restored, new hedgerows created, hundreds of trees donated to households, community groups and schools. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events Cllr Jennifer Burke-Davies said: “Trees are vital to the health of our city…

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Swansea during its final journey before handing over to England this summer. The relay is set to travel through Wales over five days, before returning to England and culminating at the Opening Ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 28. It’s set to arrive in Swansea on July 3 during the Wales Airshow. The airshow is organised by the council and is due to take place on July 2 and 3. The planned Swansea activity on July 3 includes: Arrival via parachute drop with the Tigers Army Parachute…

Work is due to start in July 2022 on the Tudor Place development site in Tiers Cross. Following the previous contractor going into administration in July 2021, the Council is pleased to confirm the contract has now been awarded to Tycroes Group Ltd, and the new builds should be ready for occupation in June 2023. In total, 11 affordable homes will be constructed on the site and will provide much needed social housing. Cllr Jon Harvey, Cabinet Member for Planning & Housing Delivery said: “As the Cabinet Member responsible for new housing delivery, I am delighted that the Tycroes Group has…

RCT Council has announced that Catherine Street Car Park in Pontypridd will temporarily close for four days from June 13 – to install new ticket machines, while also taking the opportunity to clean the facility. Work to replace the ticket machine infrastructure will take place from Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16. The installations require the former NCP car park to close on a temporary basis, and it will reopen as normal from Friday, June 17. Taking advantage of this required closure, the Council’s Facilities Cleaning team will attend the site to cleanse all public areas – including all…

Following last year’s smash hit, award-nominated digital panto, Aladdin, RCT Theatres are delighted to announce that their brand-new production, Jack & The Beanstalk, will be staged as a live panto at the Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare, and the Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy, this Christmas. Audiences can experience all the fun and magic of a live family panto once more as they follow the tale of poor Jack, sent to market by his mother to sell the family’s treasured cow. Little does he know that swapping dear Daisy for a bag of magic beans will lead to an adventure he will…

During Volunteer’s Week (June 1st-7th), MonLife have been recognising and celebrating the contributions of residents who have been volunteering across the county. Events culminated in a celebratory event held at Caldicot Castle on Wednesday 8th June. MonLife has an enthusiastic and energetic workforce throughout the organisation, supported by an additional 217 volunteers. They are a vital asset for MonLife as they offer an opportunity for increased involvement and diversity within the organisation. Volunteers range from enthusiastic teenagers to experienced octogenarians who give their time, commitment, skills and life experience to add value to the council’s wide variety of attractions run…

Some of the most vulnerable households in Wales will receive further help with soaring energy bills, as Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt launched a £4m fuel voucher scheme. The extra help will be targeted towards people with pre-payment meters and households not connected to mains gas. It comes as figures show people on pre-payment meters in North Wales have been the hardest hit in the UK by rising standing charges, with costs increasing by 102%. Standing charges for people on pre-payment meters in South Wales have risen by 94% – the fourth highest in Britain. The £4m of new funding…

To avoid getting a counterfeit Rolex, buy one from a trustworthy vendor. Forged Rolex watches may cost anything from £20 to £600, depending on the quality and quantity of components used in their creation. It’s an example of how to spot a real Rolex because the price may be as low as £1000. Here are a few methods for determining if your Rolex is genuine or not: 1. Stamping of the Serial/Model Number Real – Between the Lugs, a genuine Rolex will have an excellent and sharp engraving of the model and serial number. Fake – A thick letter engraving…

WALES’ first physically disabled Mr Gay winner has opened up about the discrimination he faced when he was younger and how his career gave him the confidence and motivation to stand-up for those who are under-represented in society. Having always dreamt of a future in the creative industries, Paul Davies, originally from Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taf, started his career as the first disabled Redcoat entertainer with a physical impairment at Butlin’s. Paul said: “From a young age, I always knew I wanted to perform and have a career in showbiz. I loved acting, being creative and making people laugh -…