Author: Rhys Gregory

Craig Y Parc School has opened a unique course for wheelchair users to learn road safety. At a special event, Councillor Daniel De’Ath, Lord Mayor of Cardiff visited the school to officially declare the facility open before taking a spin around the course in a motorised electric wheelchair. The wheelchair driving school was designed and constructed by Luke Bacchetta and Nia Roberts from the assistive technology and occupational therapy teams at Craig Y Parc School. By speaking to students, parents and observing community visits, they were able to design the space, which allows wheelchair users to overcome some of the…

Multi-million pound plans to tackle fuel poverty while equipping over 10,000 homes across South West Wales with energy efficiency technology could soon take a major step forward. Each local authority in the Swansea Bay City Region is being asked to approve the submission of a Homes as Power Stations project business case to the City Deal’s Joint Committee for decision. Subject to approvals, the business case will then go to the UK Government and Welsh Government for final sign-off. Energy efficiency technology will be retro-fitted to 7,000 homes throughout the Swansea Bay City Region as part of the project, with…

Fourteen progressive businesses and individuals “at the forefront of innovation” across Cardiff have been shortlisted for the inaugural Wales STEM Awards. Organisations including the Welsh Contact Centre, Natural Resources Wales, EKF Diagnostics and the University of South Wales, are among 42 innovative companies to be named finalists in this year’s highly anticipated awards. The awards are a celebration of those making a difference to, and championing, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) in Wales. They were launched last year in a bid to recognise the innovative STEM work being undertaken in Wales, address the diversity gap and skills shortage, and…

The South Wales Law Awards is making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday 20th March 2020. The South Wales Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community, at a black-tie gala dinner on Friday 17th April 2020 at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Law Awards. The categories for applications are: Commercial Law Services of the Year Employment Law Services of the Year Family Law Services of the Year Personal Injury Law Services of the Year Residential…

Caerphilly county borough council has appointed Christina Harrhy as its permanent Chief Executive and she is pledging to work with the new Leader of Council to help create a ‘bright new chapter’ in the history of the organisation.   Christina Harrhy was appointed as the permanent Chief Executive earlier this week at a Special Meeting of Council and is determined to help the organisation move forward following the turbulence and uncertainty it has experienced over recent years. Christina and the Leader of Council, Cllr Philippa Marsden, have a shared ambition to transform the authority in order to better meet the growing…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s incredibly successful Jobs Fair has broken attendance records for the third year in a row. Over 2,100 people attended the RCT Jobs Fair at the new 3 Llys Cadwyn in the heart of Pontypridd, and with over 40 employers present, all with job opportunities, apprentice schemes, and graduate programmes, it was a huge hit with those that visited. 3 Llys Cadwyn – the Council’s flagship development in Pontypridd, forms part of the regeneration of the old Taff Vale Precinct. The development will include the Transport for Wales HQ, Grade A office floorspace, and a food/drink unit,…

To mark British Science Week, a programme to attract young people into engineering careers is being extended to primary schools, Education Minister Kirsty Williams has been announced. The Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) currently undertakes activities to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers to high school students. The scheme is being made available to children under 11 and at schools in East Wales. The activities for young people include developing skills in software design and digital manufacturing and meeting industry role models to encourage children to pursue science qualifications. The scheme also includes activities which promote…

The Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething has approved the national roll-out of video health consultations, as part of Welsh Government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. The web-based service will allow people to speak to NHS professionals by video without having to visit a GP or healthcare centre. This will help those who are self-isolating due to coronavirus to have face-to-face care and advice from their GP from their own home. People will need a smartphone, tablet or computer with a webcam running Chrome or Safari browsers to use the service. The consultation leaves no digital footprint and all…

High energy costs are one of the typical financial issues in every business. For more developed countries, companies usually incorporate smart electronic devices, such as a smart thermostat or smart LED lights, to conserve energy. While these smart gadgets can reduce energy costs, they can be quite costly for some business owners. There are, however, cost-effective and almost no-cost measures in dealing with high business energy bills. Check them out here: Make Use of Natural Lights Why opt for artificial lights that can spike electricity prices when the light from the sky is entirely free and unlimited? The Institute of…

Colwyn Bay’s Welsh Mountain Zoo is showing its support for a Welsh Government campaign designed to challenge stereotypes and encourage employers to build a multigenerational workforce across Wales. By 2022, one in three people of working age in Wales will be age 50 and over. Despite this, 28% of people aged 50-64 years in the UK are not actually in work. The ‘People Don’t Have a Best Before Date’ campaign highlights the valuable contribution older workers bring to businesses across Wales as well as the wider economy, while also encouraging employers to recruit, retain and train their employees who are…