Author: Rhys Gregory

Due to a national shortage of drivers, Bridgend County Borough Council has warned it is experiencing some difficulties with home-to-school transport. Although the impact on school transport in the county borough is currently minimal, affecting a small number of pupils only, any further staff shortages may impact upon the local authority’s ability to transport some pupils in the future. The local authority is making every effort to ensure school transport services continue as normal but in the event of any changes, we will let parents know as soon as we are made aware of the situation. We appreciate this will…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Environmental Health team is issuing some general advice to residents, following confirmation of potentially harmful blue-green algae in Pen y Fan Pond. The algae produces toxins which can be harmful to both humans and animals. Residents are advised to ensure pets, particularly dogs, do not enter the water of the Pond – should pets come in contact with the water, owners are advised to thoroughly wash the animal with clean water and seek precautionary advice from a qualified vet. In humans, the toxins can cause rashes after skin contact and illnesses if swallowed. Cllr Nigel George,…

Over 80,000 people have so far visited the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, in 2021 – making this the second busiest year at the much-loved facility since it reopened in 2015, despite the public health restrictions which have remained in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Following the incredible demand for places, the Council last month announced that the Lido’s summer season would be extended until Sunday, October 3rd in order to give as many people as possible the chance to enjoy using the facility.  The extension of the season commenced on Monday, 6th September, and public sessions…

The delivery of the new 15,000-capacity Indoor Arena at Atlantic Wharf has taken another step forward today, following the completion of the Full Business Case, and a report to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet to appoint the consortium of Live Nation, Oak View Group as operators and Robertson as developer – as the successful bidder. The new indoor arena will create a premier, UK-visitor destination, which could attract one million visitors every year and bring more than £100m per annum into the local economy. The report to cabinet seeks approval on the Full Business Case, the Development Agreement and associated legal documents…

rontline NHS staff working in North Wales have become the first people in Wales to receive their Covid-19 booster vaccines, as the programme started in Wales yesterday [Thursday 16 September]. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board began to offer its staff the booster vaccine just days after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) issued its final advice about the autumn booster programme. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will begin its booster vaccination programme on Saturday, starting with care home residents. Swansea Bay, Hywel Da, Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale and Powys health boards have all confirmed they will…

A2B Active CIC in partnership with Aspire 2Be are announcing the launch of the PT Arts Cafe, a virtual, creative, social and collaborative space for Port Talbot’s artistic community to share performance, art and music. The project was made possible by funding through the National Lottery, along with the support of local MP Stephen Kinnock and Senedd Member for Aberavon David Rees. The arts community was hit hard by the COVID pandemic and this new initiative has been established in response, with the aim of assisting the rehabilitation and growth of local art and performance in a positive environment. The PT…

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Communities across Wales will be coming together next week to show their support for Great Big Green Week, a UK-wide celebration of climate action. More than 4,500 events are happening up and down the country, giving people the opportunity to stand up against the effects of climate change and show their support for taking urgent action to help protect people, nature and places across the world. Opportunities for people from Wales to lend their support include: ·      St David’s Peninsula Great Big Green Week, 18 – 24 September, St David’s Peninsula: among the events planned are an EcoDewi Courtyard Takeover…

A 25-year-old from Blaenafon in Torfaen has launched a lifestyle business combining fitness coaching and an active wear brand, inspired by her own love of dance. Georgina James, who works fulltime for a housing association in Wales, has used her free time to set up GEEJ, a coaching platform that offers dance fitness classes to young women across Wales with the aim of leaving them feeling empowered. The classes are targeted to women aged 16+, with Georgina already having around 80 regular attendees each week. Georgina started her business with the help of Big Ideas Wales, part of Business Wales…