Author: Rhys Gregory

The South Wales Chamber of Commerce is putting out a final call for signatures on their petition calling on the Welsh Government to press ahead with the construction of the M4 Relief Road around Newport. [aoa id=”1″]The petition is published on the Assembly’s website and is a chance for people across South Wales to stand up and show their support for this vital piece of infrastructure being built. The petition is open for everyone to sign and will be considered by Assembly members if enough people sign it. Those wishing to sign the petition have until midday on Friday 28thSeptember…

Eight innovative social enterprises which have made an “outstanding impact across Wales” have been recognised at this year’s Social Business Wales Awards. A thriving community leisure centre, a zero-waste shop, and an environmental monitoring company are among the diverse businesses to be awarded at the ceremony in Cardiff’s City Hall on Wednesday night. The evening, delivered by Social Business Wales, brought together over 220 of Wales’s leading figures from the social business sector, to celebrate the positive impact that social enterprises, co-operatives, and employee-owned businesses are having across Wales. During the night, hosted by Welsh TV star and tenor Wynne…

Canary Designs is aiming to unite company owners, architects, product designers, industrial designers, engineers, HR, software developers, project managers and other professionals who have an impact on office and workplace environments. [aoa id=”1″] Director John Lovegrove says the Hwb Ergonomeg (Ergonomics Hub) will feature presentations, network events, workshops and sharing best practice at his firm’s St Asaph headquarters, where there will be a free launch event on October 25. The 40 year-old – who last month gave a presentation on work-life balance to representatives from 87 nations at the International Ergonomic Association 20th Congress in Florence – is confident by…

Businesses looking to recruit apprentices or use the Apprenticeships Programme in Wales to upskill their workforce can now access a new service for employers. [aoa id=”1″] The National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), which represents more than 100 learning providers across Wales, has appointed a team of specialists to make it easier for employers to engage with the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme. The NTfW Apprenticeships Team’s mission is to increase the number of employers recruiting apprentices, whilst also encouraging the recruitment of young people into employment sectors of national or regional importance. [/aoa] Funded by the Welsh Government with support…

Twenty years on from the Government of Wales Act 1998, leading members of the judiciary, legal practitioners and academics throughout Wales are set to meet at Aberystwyth University to consider the challenges and opportunities created by devolution. [aoa id=”1″] On Friday 12 October the University’s Department of Law and Criminology hosts the prestigious Annual Legal Wales Conference which is organised under the auspices of the Legal Wales Foundation. Chaired by the recently appointed Aberystwyth University Fellow, His Honour Judge Milwyn Jarman QC, the conference will feature a session on the work of the Thomas Commission which is reviewing the justice…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sale of a former supermarket located in the market town of Cardigan in Ceredigion. [aoa id=”1″]The former supermarket comprises a main ground floor trading area of approximately 7,580 sq ft, a small office and large storage areas on the ground and first floors. Occupying a prominent corner location in the town centre, adjacent to one of the town’s main parking facilities and near Cardigan Castle, the site benefits from good levels of footfall.[/aoa] Previously owned by Mrs Sneh Patel of Sabretown Properties Limited for over 30 years, the property…

Following the success of ‘Incredible Iceland’ breaks last winter, short-break specialist Super Break has announced an expanded programme of getaways to North Iceland from Cardiff Airport, departing in December 2018 and in January 2019. [aoa id=”1″]Super Break has added a choice of three or four night packages to its winter program, offering Welsh holidaymakers the opportunity to go off the beaten track and experience Iceland’s breath-taking scenery and vibrant culture. Currently the only tour operator to fly direct to North Iceland, Super Break offers three or four night packages that provide customers with a diverse choice of accommodation and activities…

Welsh family business Proline Skates has opened the doors of its new store in St David’s Cardiff, Wales’ leading shopping and leisure destination, adding to the thriving sporting offer in the centre. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Established 30 years ago in the Welsh capital, Proline Skates offers a wide range of sports equipment and clothing with acclaimed brands at guaranteed low prices, catering to different levels of expertise and age groups. The company specialises in ice hockey and roller hockey equipment, Heely’s, skateboards, longboards, scooters and apparel, and stocks brands unique to Cardiff including Bauer, Madd Gear and Rio Roller. Ceri Williams,…

Earlier this month, South Wales Chamber of Commerce opened nominations for its widely anticipated Welsh Business Awards, providing businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for a place on the ballot of one of the region’s most prestigious accolades. [aoa id=”1″] A celebration of innovation, growth and success within Welsh industry, this glitzy award gala dinner is set to be held at City Hall on 21st February 2019. The application process launched on 10th September and will close on 7th December, with the finalists set to be announced on 21st January. [/aoa] Harri Lloyd-Davies, President of the South…

The north east Wales college welcomed 400 higher education students through the doors this September, in comparison with 230 in 2016/17. [aoa id=”1″] New Director of HE Jackie Doodson says key partnerships with universities including Chester, Aberystwyth, Wrexham Glyndwr and Swansea have attracted cohorts to a portfolio of 21 degree-level programmes. Among the subjects new for this year are Offender Management, Criminal and Social Justice, Agriculture, Animal Management Care, Sports Coaching, and Hospitality Management. [/aoa] Mrs Doodson says work is already underway on further development of the college’s HE provision and higher apprenticeships, which have also seen significant growth. She believes…