Author: Rhys Gregory

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that 1 September 2026 will be the revised delivery date for Coety Primary School’s extension, which will coincide with the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Following a consultation process, plans were confirmed to increase the school’s capacity from 420 to 525 places for pupils aged four to eleven years, with some of the features of the expansion to include a four-classroom extension, additional facilities such as toilets, cloakrooms and storage space. A multi-disciplinary design team led by Powell Dobson Architects has been appointed to take forward the concept design through the following…

Work on the modernisation of the Hall wing at Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant in Rhyl is progressing well. Built in the mid-1960s, the Hall wing is seeing improvement works and upgrades which will see the wing transformed and modernised. The works that are currently being undertaken will ensure its continued suitability and adequacy for educational purposes, and its use by the wider community. The renovation, which began at the start of the year, includes upgrading the insulation and energy efficiency of the building, which will not only enhance the comfort for the pupils, but also help to reduce the school’s…

Cardiff Council is announcing a major change in its waste management services – the resumption of fortnightly garden waste collections will now be year-round. Garden waste collections across the city began again this week following the winter break, but now residents will be able to have their garden waste collected every fortnight for 50 weeks of the year. That’s 25 garden waste collections a year – up from 18 a year. The service will pause for two weeks over Christmas to redirect resources and manage the increased amount of recycling caused by the festive season. Councillor Norma Mackie, Cabinet Member…

World-famous RAF team The Red Arrows are set to thrill crowds at Swansea’s Wales National Airshow this summer. They are the first big name to be confirmed for the free-entry spectacular, due to take place over Swansea Bay on Saturday 5 July, and Sunday 6 July. The annual show, which takes place over the bay using its 4 miles of coastline and attracts over 200,000 residents and visitors from across Wales and the UK, is organised by Swansea Council. The Red Arrows, renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays and precision flying, will perform on both Saturday and Sunday this year,…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is asking members of the local community to give their views on proposals to develop affordable homes on an unused site in the Risca area. Caerphilly Homes, the Council’s housing division, is proposing to redevelop the former library and community centre site at Brookland Road, Pontymister into up to 23 affordable energy efficient homes across a mix of apartments, houses and later living properties. The plans also include public green spaces, landscaping, sustainable drainage, and car parking for residents. These plans will breathe new life into the presently vacant site, whilst helping to meet ever increasing…

Later today, the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent. In a UK first, the Act will end private profits being made in looked after children’s care, in the future. Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden will say: “This landmark law represents a fundamental shift in how we care for our most vulnerable people in Wales, whose voices have been central in our decisions. “By removing profit from the care of looked after children, we’re ensuring that funding goes towards improving outcomes for young people and I’m proud that we’re the first UK…

One of the UK’s longest standing initiatives connecting businesses and organisations with academia is celebrating 50 years of delivering value to the Welsh economy. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme drives growth and innovation by solving real world ‘business’ challenges in partnership with academics across Wales and the UK. The resulting partnerships are focused on creating solutions that deliver innovation, economic growth and social or environmental benefits, leading to changes that improve people’s lives. Over the last few years alone, Welsh KTP projects have resulted in 78 new jobs, and a £6.5m investment in innovation – including £1.8m in funding…

Previously a space for workshops and car showrooms, the iconic Automobile Palace has been transformed into a state-of-the-art business centre. Powys County Council received more than £1.5m from the Welsh Government to help acquire and restore the building sympathetically, in keeping with its history and original architecture. Another key consideration of the redevelopment was ensuring the National Cycle Museum could remain in the building. 11 lettable business units have been created, supporting the competition and sustainability of the local economy, creating employment opportunities and encouraging rural entrepreneurship. Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said: “It was wonderful to…

The UK is perfectly built for cyclists. Not only is it compact enough that you’ll never truly feel lost but there’s a deceptive amount of diversity to its landscapes. We’ve got everything from towering hills and valleys to gentle coastal trails. As such, cycling in the UK has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly after the pandemic, with all of us so eager to get out and explore. However, with more bikes on the road, accidents remain a serious concern. Thousands of cyclists are injured or killed on UK roads every year and while not every cycling…

COLEG CAMBRIA is hungry for success in a prestigious national food and drink competition. Despite an “overwhelming” number of entries, the college – based in Wrexham, Llysfasi, Deeside and Northop – has four finalists in two categories at this year’s Wales Food and Drink Awards. Iâl Bakery apprentices Naomi Spaven and Ella Muddiman, and Maelor Foods’ Belinda Rossouw, are nominees in the Rising Star section, while Niki Culkin, a Quality Manager at Knolton Farmhouse Cheese in Wrexham, will vie for the Apprentice of the Year title. Work-based Learning Manager Kate Muddiman congratulated the quartet and said: “I am absolutely delighted…