Author: Rhys Gregory

Pembrokeshire County Council is pleased to confirm the award of a Pre-Construction Service Agreement for the Brynhir housing development in Tenby. Morgan Construction of Carmarthen has been appointed following the evaluation of a two-stage tender. Morgan Construction is currently due to begin work on the site in summer 2025. This will be subject to discharging planning conditions, consideration to ecology periods and minimising disruption during the height of the tourist season. Eight phases are currently planned, allowing for homes to be available sooner. It is expected that the development will be completed in 2029. In total, 125 homes will be constructed…

Following a huge effort from workers at Lido Ponty, we are pleased to confirm Lido Ponty will be ready for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day swims 2024 and tickets go on sale 9am, Tuesday, December 17. It’s been a challenging few weeks at the beloved attraction, which was damaged in Storm Bert. Repair and restoration work was further affected by Storm Darragh. However, thanks to the dedication of Lido Ponty staff, it’s business as usual. Join us on December 26 – Santa hats are a must – for a heated swim (28 degrees) and a festive hot chocolate…

A new Sport Wales Storm Damage Fund has been launched to support local sports clubs and not-for-profit community organisations affected by recent storm damage. Following discussions with the Welsh Government, Sport Wales has secured additional funding to help clubs recover, with grants available for amounts ranging from £300 up to £5,000. Applications will opened at 9am on Tuesday 10th December and will close promptly at 4pm on Tuesday 17th December, providing a short but vital window for clubs to apply for much-needed support. The fund can be used to cover essential recovery costs, including repairs to facilities, clubhouses, and infrastructure,…

The much-anticipated Jacob’s Fish and Chips Shop officially opened its doors in March 2024, bringing a delightful dining and takeway experience to the community of Cefn Fforest. Supported by a £30,000 grant from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and facilitated by Caerphilly County Borough Council, the restaurant is dedicated to the memory of owner Ross Turner’s late son, Jacob. The location was previously an unused building in a state of disrepair, but with grant support, it has been transformed into a welcoming restaurant equipped with state-of-the-art fryers, including five separate fryers for fish, gluten-free options,…

A serial fly-tipper has been handed a suspended prison sentence following action taken by three Gwent councils. Stewart Evans, of Newport, had pleaded guilty to twelve counts of fly-tipping between January 2023 and May 2024. Evans was previously convicted of fly-tipping offences in 2022, after which he lost his waste carriers licence. Newport City Council led a joint operation along with Torfaen County Borough Council and Monmouthshire County Council into Mr Evans’s offences, which included: Dumping household waste and fridge freezers in Wentwood forest Dumping large amounts of household waste at locations in New Inn, Abersychan, Pwll Ddu Mountain, and Ringland…

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral. The installation, consisting of 500 solar panels spread across three flat roofs, demonstrates the school and the Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and creating a sustainable future. This project represents collaboration between MTCBC, Afon Taf High School, and H Factor, a not-for-profit enterprise established in 2016. Funding for the initiative was provided by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO), whose mission is…

Haush Ltd plans to be the first of its kind to offer green hydrogen to decarbonise land, sea and air transportation as well as fuel exports to Europe. Haush Ltd, a green energy and technology company specialising in green hydrogen, has today officially announced Milford Haven as their new HQ as they press ahead with plans to make the area a green hydrogen powerhouse. Work on their Fleet Surgeons House HQ will now commence imminently, with the immediate creation of the first jobs and plans to develop an education centre. Welsh Government is supporting Haush through the HYBRID SBRI Hydrogen…

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has visited Wrexham to hear about the progress the local authority has made as they launch their consultation of 20mph roads that may change back to 30mph. Wrexham Council has assessed the 20mph roads suggested for review to see which are eligible to be considered for change and will now launch a public consultation as part of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process. The consultation begins today, Friday, December 13. The Cabinet Secretary met Councillor Bithell, Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change on Chester Road, one of the 52…

The education sector is set to benefit from £225.5m in funding, with schools, colleges and other settings receiving funding to help meet the needs of learners across Wales. The funding will be made up of £114m additional in year funding for 2024-25 and £111.5m allocated in the draft 2025-26 budget. This is in addition to the proposed increase of £253m (4.3%) to the Local Government settlement in 2025-26. As outlined in the Draft Budget for 2025-26 this week (10th December), education is set to receive an additional £83.5m revenue funding (4.9%) and £28m of capital funding (8.1%). The money will be used to…

Scarlett Jack Hairaitage Founder Anastasia Cameron joins forces with Lisa Brown owner of Pinkspiration and Lime Green, a leading plumbing and fireplace specialist in Cardiff, to launch a business community led a breast cancer awareness campaign. During October’s breast cancer awareness month, Scarlett Jack Hairaitage a specialist clinic and salon dedicated to hair loss solutions for adults and children has turned pink to raise awareness about breast cancer, whilst supporting charities such as Tenovus, and Breast Cancer Now in their campaigns. Over the course of such a hugely important month for breast cancer, Scarlett Jack Hairaitage created its very own t-shirt line…