Author: Rhys Gregory

Work is ongoing to connect a local Rhyl community with the wellbeing benefits of a new nature site. Development of the new Community Nature Space adjacent to Ffordd Elan Park at Llys Brenig on the Park View Estate is continuing this summer ready for project completion by December. This work accompanies three other Community Nature Spaces being established by the Council this year at St Asaph, Henllan and Clocaenog. The Community Nature Spaces Project has received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. A new wetland area was created at the site earlier this year and has already shown welcome…

Cardiff Council has earmarked 71 existing and former pubs, clubs and social or cultural venues for inclusion on the city’s Local Heritage List. The move seeks to recognise and preserve these buildings for their positive contribution to the city’s culture and visual distinctiveness. Among the pubs put forward for inclusion are:  The Butchers Arms in Rhiwbina The Albany in Plasnewydd The Cottage in Splott The Cornwall in Grangetown The Pineapple in Llandaff North, and The Halfway in Riverside Cllr Dan De’Ath, the Council’s Cabinet member responsible for Strategic Planning, said the proposal to add the buildings to the Local Heritage…

Work is due to begin on an ambitious £12m project to modernise visitor facilities and restore historic features at Neath Port Talbot Council’s much loved Gnoll Estate Country Park attraction. The work, which will take approximately a year to complete, is designed to enhance facilities within the park for regular visitors, bring out the historic significance of the park and attract visitors from further afield. Paid for by UK Government funding for the Vale of Neath, the work at the park will see: The demolition of the current ageing visitor centre A new fully accessible two storey visitor centre encompassing…

The first phase of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Glasfryn housing development in St Davids is progressing well with the second phase also underway. The development being built by GRD Homes Ltd, began in November 2023, with a first phase completion date of Winter 2024 looking hopeful, ahead of the scheduled plans. The first phase consists of seven properties, including a mixture of one and two bedroom bungalows As completion draws closer the properties will be advertised via Pembrokeshire Choice Homes. Ahead of this, the Council’s housing team will be holding community engagement on the 13th August 2024 at the Ty’r Pererin…

RCT’s cabinet  has received a progress report on the redevelopment of the Marks and Spencer site in Pontypridd Town Centre, following its recent demolition. Members considered the latest progress on developing the overall plan for the site, and approved the next stages of the scheme. As part of the Council’s Pontypridd Town Centre Placemaking Plan that was agreed in 2022, the former Marks and Spencer/Dorothy Perkins site at 97-102 Taff Street has been earmarked for development – as part of a new Southern Gateway to Pontypridd. A ‘riverside plaza’ has been formally proposed for the site, to improve the public…

Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) in Pontypridd has reopened to two-way traffic and pedestrians following major repairs to the Listed structure. The Council’s most recent update on July 12 confirmed that the scheme had entered its final stages. In recent days, final resurfacing and white lining work has been completed on the bridge, while the installation of an illuminated handrail providing streetlighting has been installed. Resurfacing work nearby at The Parade has also progressed, with the completion of the two schemes being coordinated to avoid further disruption in the future. White Bridge has now reopened to two-way traffic and pedestrians…

After months of work, Newport City Council can confirm that the first phase of improvements at Tredegar Park, a new water play zone, Splash ‘Port, and an upgraded play area, are nearing completion. The council is currently in the final stages of construction and testing all of the new equipment to ensure it is working as expected – you may even see some of this testing taking place if you are in the park over the next couple of weeks. Providing everything goes as planned (and the great Welsh summer weather allowing), Newport Council will be hosting an opening event…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Engineering Projects Group will be removing Caerphilly Station Footbridge on the 28th July 2024. The enabling works prior to the bridge removal will commence on Friday the 26th July from 19:00. This will comprise closing Station Terrace Pay and Display carpark until the afternoon of Sunday the 28th July 2024. Caerphilly Station Park and Ride will be closed to inward bound traffic from 19:00 on Saturday the 27th July 2024. Parked vehicles will be allowed to leave up until 23:59 after which the Carpark will be closed to all vehicles until 14:00 on Sunday the 28th…

On a mountain top in Ebbw Vale, a dedicated team of volunteers are busily preparing for the opening weekend of the Steelhouse Rock Festival. The festival, now in its 14th year, is an annual 3-day event attracting over 16,000 visitors and an extensive team of devoted volunteers. The volunteer programme sees over 100 people supporting the event each year, with many finding it the perfect stage to gain experiences which have allowed them pursue careers in events and creative industries. 21-year-old Aeddan Shipp has been coming to Steelhouse Festival with his family since he was 8. As he got older,…

Charity volunteer Colin Fleming will remember his wife with a Remember Me Rose this summer as he supports City Hospice’s Forever Flowers. Forever Flowers is an award-winning, annual campaign which invites supporters to remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and loved ones with a unique and lasting tribute. The limited edition flowers will feature in a special display in the grounds of Cardiff Castle from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 August. This year’s choice of flower is a rose, symbolising love, affection and respect while also paying tribute to the charity which is marking its ruby anniversary this year. Colin…