Author: Rhys Gregory

The Cardiff Capital Region is looking for a visionary business leader to be Chair of the regional Business Council. The role is an opportunity for real influence on decision-making. Established for 3 years, the Business Council is ready to embark on a new journey, and is seeking a business leader, who through the work of the Business Council will help direct, inform and shape our future. It is an exciting time for the Cardiff Capital Region to fully engage the region’s businesses in the ongoing identification and development of the priorities facing the region. The CCR Business Council plays a…

Cooke & Arkwright has announced the promotion of Chris Hyde to Director of Land Agency in the firm’s Bridgend office. Chris joined the firm in 2005 and became Associate Director in 2014. Managing Director, Andrew Gardner said, “I congratulate Chris on his promotion and welcome him on to the Board of Directors. It is an entirely well-deserved reward for all the hard work, dedication and professionalism he has brought to his role over the years. “Rural practice remains as important to the firm as ever and Chris, with the support of his team, has the skill and energy to drive…

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is helping Wales keep cycling this winter by encouraging people to take on its virtual cycling challenge MyCycle. Cycling has never been more popular. Earlier this year Forbes revealed that between April and June 2020, bicycle sales increased by 63% year-on-year in the UK. This July, the Welsh Government announced £38 million grants to help make Wales a safer place to cycle, scoot and walk. But as the winter draws near how many of us will make our new hobby a healthy habit? BHF Cymru says that signing up for a challenge like MyCycle is…

A young swan found bloodied and grazed by fencing has been rescued at Montgomery canal, Berriew, near Welshpool. The swan was found at the canal near Brithdir locks at Brithdir Lane on 14 October by a dog walker – who alerted the RSPCA. RSPCA inspector Nayman Dunderdale said: “This swan was trapped in stock fencing in between brambles and had grazes and blood showing to both wings where it had struggled to get out. Inspector Dunderdale, who was able to cut the fence to free the swan, has now transferred the bird to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre for a…

Innovative housing solutions that will provide high quality, sustainable homes for families experiencing homelessness are on their way to Cardiff.  Cardiff Council is working with Beattie Passive to quickly increase the city’s supply of temporary accommodation with new high quality, high performance homes to cater for homeless families. Beattie Passive will be creating 48 new modular homes for the city, with their state of the art Haus4 builds at the Gasworks site in Grangetown. The scheme, which is subject to planning permission, will deliver 48 modular-build one, two and three-bedroom flats that will provide temporary homes for families while a…

The Welsh Government is doubling the third phase of its Economic Resilience Fund, making nearly £300m available to support businesses that continue to be affected by Covid-19. In September, the Economy Minister Ken Skates announced £140m would be made available under the third phase of the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund. However as a result of the “fire-break”, which will begin on Friday 23 October and continue until Monday 9 November and will require a range of businesses to temporarily close their doors or reduce their operations, the latest round of the fund will be more than doubled to ensure…

A new fund of over £1m to help Wales’ unpaid carers cope with the financial pressures of Covid-19 has been announced by the Deputy Health Minister. Open to carers across Wales, the Carers Support Fund will see grants of up to £300 made available for a range of essentials, including; food, household items such as furniture or white goods, or electronics such as a laptop for access to support and services. There are around 55,300 people in Wales who receive a carer’s allowance and recent research suggests that almost 40% of carers are worried about their financial situation. Today also…

Cardiff Capital Region’s Regional Cabinet on Monday (October 19 2020) approved a £10m Challenge Fund aimed at re-building local wealth through bringing innovative solutions to tackling some of the CCR’s most urgent societal problems. What is the Challenge Fund? Working in partnership with Cardiff University and YLab, the fund will invite our public sector bodies to develop challenges and connect with organisations that are able to provide innovative solutions to the challenges identified. This approach aims to draw on the region’s creativity and ingenuity and bring together the public and private sector in order to deliver novel solutions, where no…

The co-founder of the UK’s leading online accountancy firm for small and micro businesses is celebrating a win at a prestigious accountancy award ceremony. Mazuma co-founder Lucy Cohen was named Woman of the Year – Technician at the first ever Women in Accountancy and Finance Awards in London. The event, which was created held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, saw 200 accountancy and finance professionals nominated and 100 shortlisted in 22 categories. The awards aim to boost diversity in a still male-dominated industry, tell the stories of women breaking through despite disparities of opportunity, and celebrate the excellence of…

Welsh retail and hospitality businesses are being urged to explore new openings at one of the country’s highest profile regeneration schemes. There are now opportunities to discuss leases on commercial units at the £135m Swansea Central Phase One scheme. The city centre scheme links the city to the sea and, on opening next year, will have at its heart a 3,500-capacity arena and conference centre wrapped in an attention-grabbing skin of more than 77,000 programmable LED bulbs. The units on offer include a 129 sq m pavilion café-restaurant in expansive landscaped parkland next to the arena and a 113 sq…