Author: Rhys Gregory

Businesses in Denbighshire are being urged to bid for a slice of a massive £1 million fund that’s just gone live. It’s a second helping of the Prosperous Denbighshire Business Fund being distributed by regeneration agency Cadwyn Clwyd and follows an initial fund worth £1.3 million that benefited almost 100 companies across the county. Now an extra £1 million is up for grabs in grants of up to £35,000 with the closing date for applications on Thursday, July 31. Smaller grants of up to £2,000 are also available and Cadwyn Clwyd are expecting a similarly high level of interest this…

An aid worker who survived a devastating missile attack in Ukraine says the donation of a fire engine to his charity by a North Wales business will save lives. Karol Swiacki, who is founder of Bournemouth-based charity Ukraine Relief, headed to Flintshire for the handover of the fully operational fire truck which has been donated by Port of Mostyn managing director Jim O’Toole. It was inherited by the Port of Mostyn when the company bought the adjoining 45-acre former Warwick International site as part of its expansion plan to build a new berth to cater for the next generation of…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Mountains Care Home in Powys. The Mountains Care Home is a converted property providing specialist nursing care for up 56 clients with dementia and mental illness, set in the beautiful countryside close to Brecon. Previously owned by Milkwood Care, The Mountains Care Home was brought to market as part of a strategic divestment, with the remainder of their portfolio being retained and located in England. Following a confidential and targeted sales process with Rob Kinsman from Christie & Co, the home has been sold to My Choice…

BUSINESS owners, politicians, third-sector groups, charities, council officers, health representatives and more came together to begin shaping a £20m strategy for a cherished seaside resort. Rhyl Neighbourhood Board held its first ‘thematic workshop’ at the town’s rugby club, uniting up to 40 leading figures and stakeholders to identify areas for investment and development over the coming decade. Among them were West Rhyl Young People’s Project, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Denbighshire County Council, Clwyd North MP Gill German and Vale of Clwyd MS Gareth Davies, the Citizens Advice Bureau, Willow Collective, DVSC (Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council), Rhyl City Strategy, FSB,…

A PROMINENT business school achieved prestigious status for its delivery of professional programmes. Cambria Business School in Northop is now an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) qualifications. Platinum Centre status recognises consistent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD’s standards for marking, assessment and membership; they have robust Centre administration and operations in place; whilst demonstrating high levels of learner satisfaction. Jane Keys, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement, said: “We are incredibly proud to be an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD courses. “This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the wealth…

A recent study commissioned by social enterprise, Menter Môn and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has identified a range of opportunities to improve landscapes and ecosystems along a proposed new green corridor across the island. Known as Glasffordd Môn, it will be an off-road walking and cycling route that will stretch from Niwbwrch (Newborough) in the south of Anglesey to Amlwch in the north. The project aims to support wildlife, improve habitats, and enrich the natural environment across Ynys Môn. The study, which focused on the southern section of Glasffordd Môn, revealed a diverse range of habitats along the route, including…

ANWYL Homes has broken ground on a development of 235 new homes in Mold. The Ewloe-based family-run homebuilder is set to create an attractive community named Dol Derwen on the edge of the town. A new road will also be formed through the site linking Gwernaffield Road to Denbigh Road. The development is set to offer an attractive semi-rural location for homebuyers, within walking distance of the amenities of Mold. Interspersed with green spaces and play areas, the homes will blend into their semi-rural location. Graeme Gibb, sales director at Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales said: “This location offers…

A vibrant new waterfront initiative has been launched by the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team to provide Porthcawl-based entrepreneurs with flexible short-term retail opportunities. Located in Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl, the development consists of five shipping containers that have been converted for retail use. The units will provide a low-risk opportunity for small businesses to take their first step into the commercial rental market. Business owners who are interested in renting the pop-up space must meet selective criteria including providing evidence that their business can act as an attractor throughout the year for visitors from outside Porthcawl to…

An improved neighbourhood skate park is now open for use at Parc Melin Mynach in Gorseinon. Ramps, banks and a quarter pipe form part of the upgraded facility, which is part of a £2.8m Swansea Council investment in wheel sports across the city. The completion follows-on from the introduction of an improved neighbourhood skate park at Coed Bach Park in Pontarddulais a few months ago. Landscaping has taken place too and grassed spaces will develop in the coming months. Many other wheel sports sites throughout Swansea will also benefit from improvements. Working closely alongside experts at Curve Studio, the plans…

A man who responded to a Facebook post asking licensed waste carriers to move waste but – checks found – didn’t have a license to do so, later failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) issued to him, Swansea Magistrates have been told. Unknown to James Joyce, 45, of Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, the Facebook post was part of Operation Walt – a joint “test purchase” operation to combat unlicensed waste carriers by Neath Port Talbot Council with partners South Wales Police. After Mr Joyce responded to the social media post, he removed the waste advertised for £40 from Lonlas…