Author: Rhys Gregory

The latest in Neath Port Talbot Council’s growing network of Active Travel routes, it will take users from Bridge Street in Neath to a point next to Calor Gas in Tonna. The council commissioned contractors Jones Brothers (Henllan) Ltd to undertake the works on the Welsh Government funded scheme with works commencing in January of this year. By upgrading and creating new walking and cycling routes, Neath Port Talbot Council plans to make Active Travel the “normal” way to make local journeys, improving air quality, promoting healthier lifestyles and increasing the attractiveness of local communities as places to live and…

Wales will move into alert level two on Monday, the First Minister will confirm today as coronavirus levels remain low and vaccination rates remain the best in the UK. Indoor hospitality businesses will be able to re-open from Monday May 17; indoor entertainment venues will also re-open and there will be an increase in the number of people able to attend organised indoor and outdoor activities. The First Minister will also confirm international travel will resume from Monday but extra safeguards will be put in place for people returning from some countries to prevent coronavirus re-entering Wales. Earlier this week,…

Town and community councils have been updated on Bridgend County Borough Council’s decarbonisation strategy. At a meeting of the Town and Community Council Forum on Monday 10 May, members heard how the local authority is supporting Welsh Government’s commitment to achieving a net zero carbon public sector in Wales by 2030. The areas of focus are energy, transport, buildings, procurement and open spaces. This includes optimising the use of buildings, reducing energy use, designing new builds to the highest standards of energy efficiency, using open spaces to enhance biodiversity and tree planting, seeking out renewable energy opportunities, and buying better…

Climate change, new green jobs and recovery from the pandemic will be at the heart of the new Welsh Labour Government, as First Minister Mark Drakeford reveals his new Cabinet team. The new climate change ministry will bring together the environment, energy housing, planning and transport portfolios, led by Julie James. Lee Waters becomes Deputy Minister for Climate Change. Two-thirds of the new Cabinet are women. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “The environment will be at the heart of our decision-making. The climate change emergency has not gone away while we have been dealing with the pandemic. “Wales is a…

Caerphilly Council are pleased to announce from Monday 17th May, Library Services are welcoming back residents to Hubs and Town Libraries who wish to browse the shelves and select their own books. Residents can now directly contact one of the following libraries to pre-book a browsing appointment: Bargoed Blackwood Caerphilly Newbridge Rhymney Risca Ystrad Mynach What they are asking from residents Your experience at the library will be different to what you’re used to and our libraries will be limiting the number of browsers at each site.  Your safety remains important to us therefore we ask: Please do not visit…

We all tend to make mistakes. Making mistakes and learning from them present the natural cycle of human life. But sometimes, the cost of a mistake is too high. In such cases, we are willing to do our best to achieve perfection.  Any professional in their field always strives to double-check the quality of their work. They often turn to other specialists for help. For example, in any newspaper, before printing, the author of an article submits their text to the editor for review.  Editing services are needed in many industries. Therefore, today we will analyze the 12 types of…

Following the success of the first two series, Keeping Faith returns for its third instalment with the brilliant Eve Myles back as the eponymous lead for this six-part series and Celia Imrie (Mamma Mia 2, Patrick Melrose) joins the cast. The brand-new series aired earlier this month on BBC One and has also arrived on DVD and digital alongside Keeping Faith Complete 1 – 3 Box Set. The hit series broke new ground with the complete show filmed in two languages, Welsh as Un Bore Mercher and English as Keeping Faith, with the Welsh versions being aired on Welsh TV S4C, and iPlayer ahead of its national broadcasts. Production was halted…

Leading independent pensions and employee benefit advisors Quantum Advisory has addressed corporate members of Community Housing Cymru, highlighting the importance of reviewing their FRS 102 pension disclosures to potentially improve balance sheet positions, and providing an insight into current market trends in the major pension schemes used by the sector. Corporate pension actuaries at Quantum, Stuart Price and Adam Cottrell, spoke during the hour-long webinar on Friday 7 May, focussing on issues surrounding the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS). Providing a brief overview of the last 12 months, Adam said: “Corporate…

If you don’t automate some of your tasks, you might find yourself spending countless hours doing menial, repetitive work. You don’t want that, of course. After all, your time is better off spent doing critical business tasks that “moves the needle,” things like closing more deals, improving product designs, etc. The good news is, using modern automation tools can help eliminate or drastically reduce your manual processes and even streamline your operations. While not all tools are created equal, there are reliable automation solutions that can boost your productivity and efficiency. Continue reading to learn four of the best automation…

Leading Cardiff charity City Hospice has launched a new campaign to celebrate the lives of loved ones in a special way. Forever Flowers invites supporters to purchase a limited edition flower, designed and expertly crafted by the British Ironworks Centre, to remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones. A unique and lasting tribute, the Forever Flowers will be displayed in one of Cardiff’s most iconic locations, Cardiff Castle, from Saturday July 24 to Sunday August 8. The flowers, which are on sale for £18, will be available to collect during the final two days of the display and following…