Author: Rhys Gregory

Social care workers in the independent sector in Wales are to be given greater support to protect their well-being during the pandemic. The emotional support, including one-to-one counselling with the same counsellor, aims to provide easy access to well-being support for care workers who have been affected by their experiences working in the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic social care workers have continued to provide vital care and support for people who have been among the most vulnerable. Many have been exposed to higher levels of stress, longer working hours and higher than usual number of deaths of the people they…

First Minister Mark Drakeford is asking budding young artists to enter this year’s Christmas card competition. The winning design will be chosen by the First Minister and used as his official Christmas card. The First Minister sends his Christmas card to thousands of people around the world, including to the Queen and to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. While rainbows may not be traditionally associated with Christmas, the children, who must be aged seven to 11 to enter the competition, are being asked to pay tribute to the efforts of critical workers during…

The future of two important heritage buildings in Cardiff Bay will be safeguarded for future generations as Cardiff Council’s plans to secure ownership have been given the go-ahead. The Merchant Place/Cory’s Buildings occupy a prominent position in Cardiff Bay directly opposite the Wales Millennium Centre, but both have been empty and boarded up for over a decade. Cardiff Council plans to buy the Grade 2 listed buildings and will seek grant support to support the costs of refurbishment and regeneration. Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, Cllr Russell Goodway, said: “We’ve seen both of these important buildings lying empty for far too…

The final agreed scheme for Wellfield Road which includes a new one-way-system, a pop-up cycleway; improved facilities for pedestrians, as well as short stay parking, has been given the go-ahead with 74% of local residents surveyed supporting the new plans. Work will start on site on Sunday November 22ndand will take four weeks to complete. The impact on local traders will be minimal – with the road remaining open and pedestrian access being maintained on either side of the road throughout the works. The new scheme will make Wellfield Road a one-way-system northbound from Albany Road travelling up towards Pen-y-Lan…

Plans for a new bridge to provide a direct link from Llanrumney to the A48 at the Pentwyn junction have taken a step forward following private-sector bids to deliver the scheme. A report on the proposals – which form part of the East Cardiff Industrial Strategy – has been approved by Cardiff Council’s Cabinet yesterday, Thursday, November 19, where it will was agreed to sell land to help fund the development. The proposal will see a new bridge and road link built over the River Rhymney linking Llanrumney to the Park & Ride site and the A48. This will improve access…

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced plans to extend its book ordering service to all its 18 libraries. From Monday 23rd November Caerphilly Library service will accept applications from residents who wish to collect items from their nearest local library. Information on the Order and Collect scheme can be found at: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Services/Libraries/Order-and-collect Residents can also call their local library or email the Caerphilly Library service [email protected]

Swansea could go net carbon zero by the middle of the century under an ambitious vision agreed by the council’s Cabinet yesterda (November 19). Swansea Council has already set itself the target of being a net carbon zero council within the decade. Now Cabinet has agreed to get the ball rolling to see the target achieved for the whole city by 2050. The council will build on the carbon cuts achieved so far with an even greater use of renewals and further reduction in its energy consumption. It will also review its existing plans and strategies to identify further actions for…

Swansea Council’s Cabinet has agreed to offer new support to help Wales National Pool Swansea through the Covid-19 crisis. The backing will help ensure Wales’ national centre for swimming excellence is able to continue providing services to elite swimmers and community users alike. The pool is operated by Swansea University and funded jointly by the university and Swansea Council. Both organisations will be contributing to its upkeep during the pandemic. The move comes following similar support for the LC and other community leisure services announced by the council earlier this year. All these Swansea facilities were temporarily closed under government…

Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed a new Chief Executive to take over from Steve Phillips who is retiring from the role. Karen Jones, the Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Digital Officer, was appointed “from a very strong field of candidates”, said Council Leader, Cllr Rob Jones. He added: “We’re delighted to welcome Karen as our new Chief Executive officer following a rigorous and objective recruitment process. “It’s a robust appointment and we look forward to working with her in meeting the challenges and capitalising on the opportunities that lie ahead.” Karen Jones, who has two masters degrees in…

If you’re offering home and business signs fabrication, being a talented fabricator is no longer enough today. Looking at how tight the competition is, starting a metal shop business is still not enough. There are steps that you must take if you’re serious about entering this business to distinguish your metal shop from another one. This is where branding comes in. When you include branding in business, it will help you put your business out there. When done right, it can aid in making your target customers recognize your products, which is good in terms of exposure for your company.…