Author: Rhys Gregory

One of the most popular sections of coast path on Gower is being re-routed to protect the route from coastal erosion. The existing stretch of path which provides fantastic views between Limeslade and Rotherslade is being threatened by coastal erosion, which Swansea Council has identified during an inspection late last year. The Council’s countryside access team has now applied for funding to build a new section further inland to ensure the thousands of walkers using it each year can continue enjoying the popular outdoor attraction. Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment Enhancement & Infrastructure Management said: “The new path we…

Nine communities across Swansea are seeing new or refurbished children’s play areas being built this month as part of a £2m package of investment by Swansea Council This year each ward in Swansea is being given at least £36,000 to invest in new play equipment or to carry out repairs to existing facilities. With further funding expected through existing planning agreements, local councillors using money from their environment budgets and other contributions the total investment during 2021 is expected to be more than £2m. Upgrades have been starting this month at places like Parc y Helig,Parc Williams, Montana Park, Weigfawr,…

The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre has been closed since December 2019 due to water leaks affecting the concrete and causing tiles to lift off. Early in 2020, as building owner, the County Borough Council commissioned a number of surveys to try to find the root cause of the issue.  Once the Council were told what work needed to take place, Wellbeing@Merthyr (Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust) – which leases the centre from the Council – made the Council aware of their plans to potentially redevelop the entire leisure centre, including the pools. In the meantime, the first national…

Plans to carry out consultation on proposed changes to Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in the Caerphilly county borough have been endorsed. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Environment and Sustainability Scrutiny Committee endorsed plans to undertake a public consultation, during its remote meeting held on 22nd June. There are currently a number of PSPOs throughout the county borough to address anti-social behaviour and drinking alcohol in a public place. As part of the consultation, members of the public will be asked to give their views on proposals for the next three years for current PSPOs.  It also includes proposals to vary…

A joint bid to secure funding for measures that will help make Cardiff streets safer places has been successful. The Cardiff Community Safety Partnership, which comprises of organisations including Cardiff Council, South Wales Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner and other key statutory and third sector partners, has been awarded £432,000 from the Home Office’s Safer Streets fund, part of an £18.4m funding announcement for schemes across Wales and England that seek to  crack down on neighbourhood crimes like burglary, vehicle theft and robbery. The money will be spent in Cardiff to deliver a number of new measures including additional…

The Welsh Government supported Food and Drink Wales Export Club has reached and surpassed its 100-member milestone following a 56 percent increase in applications since March 2020 and the outbreak of COVID-19 The Export Club, formed in 2016, brings food and drink businesses together as they look to export more and access new markets. More than 30 online events have taken place over the past year through the export club and virtual visits have been made to 12 markets around the world including Singapore, Australia, Switzerland and Canada. The 100th member to join the Export Club was Tan Y Castell…

The economy of North Wales can look ahead to a stronger future, Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething said today on visit to the region. The Minister visited Airbus in Broughton and Toyota in Deeside.  Both companies are key employers in the region, and provide skilled job opportunities. He visited the A320 production facility at Airbus with Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths, before calling at Toyota which has recently benefited from Welsh Government funding towards plans to invest in new aluminium smelting furnaces which are more energy efficient, reduce waste and help cut carbon emissions. Economy…

Welsh Government Ministers visited Wrexham-based Wockhardt today to praise the workforce’s crucial role in manufacturing the Astra Zeneca vaccine, which is playing a major part in Wales’ highly successful Covid vaccine programme. Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, who has Cabinet-level responsibility for science in the Welsh Government, joined Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, on a visit to the Wrexham site to see the vaccine being manufactured first-hand. Wockhardt is manufacturing the Astra Zeneca vaccine for use across the UK. The company currently employs around 500 staff in Wrexham. It is the fourth largest generic pharmaceutical…

Moving home can create a lot of upheaval in your life, and never more so than when moving home with kids. Getting your home ready to sell can often feel like a full-time job, and add onto that finding a new home, organising a mortgage and managing the children throughout, the entire process can feel daunting in the extreme. As with any move, organisation is key to making the process a smooth and efficient one. Here are some of our top tips to make moving house a breeze. Discuss The Move With Your Kids It is important to have open…

Humanity has been dating and using tools to communicate love for hundreds of years. According to Betway online casino, the first lonely hearts ad was recorded in 1695, just five years after the newspaper was first invented! Which apps are the most popular? The app that wears the crown is, of course, Tinder. Tinder is the highest-rated dating app in the iOS store in 86 percent of the 165 countries profiled. Badoo comes in a distant second with 7%, however in terms of actual users it is the most popular with 500m users – according to its own website. Bumble…