Author: Rhys Gregory

Powys County Council delivered a modest surplus budget for the last financial year despite the challenging economic environment, the Cabinet will be told. The council had a £1.8m underspend for the financial year 2023/24 which ended on March 31, after contributions to specific reserves, of £0.5 million against the £242.1 million budget – a 0.7% variance – excluding Schools and the Housing Revenue Account. Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Transformation, Cllr David Thomas said; “This year saw the Council successfully managing its budget in an extremely challenging economic environment. High inflation and pay awards have continued to impact costs…

The Year of Croeso – or ‘welcome’ – announced as part of Wales Tourism Week, aims to celebrate the distinct and varied ways in which people from across the UK and the world can feel welcomed when they holiday in Wales. The friendly welcome visitors get in Wales is a key reason for many choosing to return time and again, a testament to Wales’ culture and its people, and the primary influence for Visit Wales choosing the ‘Croeso’ theme for 2025. From mobility bikes for conquering mountains, to specially adapted changing facilities at iconic beaches, the Welsh Government has been…

A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts. Lisa Jones, who runs Y Diod café in Llandeilo, said the Childcare Offer was easy to apply for and has made a huge difference to her life. “Since we’ve had two children and learned about the 30 hours of funded childcare a week, it’s made a huge difference to our lives. “Being self-employed, it has made a massive difference ensuring I can return to the café sooner after giving birth. “I would urge people to sign up for it,…

North Wales Police are investigating a burglary and three attempted burglaries in Llanberis this week. Business and commercial premises were targeted overnight on Wednesday and Thursday. Following CCTV enquiries, we are seeking the identities of those in the below photos. PC Scott Jones said: “I am appealing to the community to help us to identify the people in the below photos who were seen in the area and may be able to assist our investigations. “There will be an increased police presence in the village today and over the weekend to provide reassurance to residents and business owners, as well…

Private landlords with properties in the Caerphilly borough can apply for free ‘green skills’ training. Caerphilly County Borough Council is offering training to help landlords implement green energy solutions, to enhance the environmental and economical performance of their properties. By taking advantage of this free training, landlords can: Gain in-depth insights into green energy technologies and sustainable practices. Learn how to reduce energy costs and improve the efficiency of properties. Stay ahead of regulatory changes and enhance the long-term value of their investments. Play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier environment. Landlords can find…

Flowers look pretty and appeal to our eyes, but did you know they are also a great source of therapy? Flowers brighten up our lives and help us feel better. They possess aromatherapy, which is used for healing. It is scientifically proven that they reduce the levels of stress and anxiety. Let’s explore aromatherapy more and discover which flowers heal and relax.  What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is a traditional way of relaxing our minds and bodies using the scent of flowers. When we smell something nice, the smell binds to our receptors and sends electrical signals to our brain via…

Working from home is a new dimension in this revolutionizing era where you have designed a place in your home as an office to execute your business operation in the comfort of your home. This blessing is the upcoming future to replace the conventional huge office setups. Everything is alright until the time comes to relocate to a new place and you need to move your home office too. Whether it is the files for yearly records of your job setup or the heavy computers, moving a home office is a big thing to accomplish. Let’s get started with this…

Unforeseen events are expected in every task even the moving one. When you are relocating to a new place, you need to adopt a realistic approach toward the possibility of the occurrence of such setbacks in your moving plans. Therefore, when you are making your moving arrangements, ensure that you have plenty of backup plans to streamline your move. Click here to consult with professional movers.  This blog post includes a strategic approach for the effective handling of such uncertainties. Continue reading for more details. Unexpected Moving Delays-m Unwinding the Reasons Moving delays can arise in several forms and one…

As the moving day is approaching, you would want to scratch off some items from your checklist to make it quick. However, the most time-consuming task, packing, is going to take most of your time leaving you in an overwhelming circle of never-ending tasks. To be honest, packing is not as stressful as many people tell you if you only leave it to pack the essentials and leave the unwanted belongings behind. This blog post outlines a strategic approach to get rid of all kinds of unwanted stuff to lessen the moving costs and streamline the moving process. Let’s get…

Hoarding is characterized by an obsessive drive to accumulate items in such a way that hoarders run out of enough space to organize that stuff. The hoarder’s embarrassment is a major hurdle for such psychologically ill people to reach out for help and they continue to suffer alone until their messy surroundings become a potential physical and mental health concern. Here professionals like benandjerry.org.uk step in to assist in managing this situation with their crucial waste management role which is the center of discussion in this blog. Let’s get started. Diagnosis of Hoarding Disorder Helping the hoarders involves the timely…