Survivors of ‘conversion therapy’ among expert group helping advise Welsh Government on actions to ban “abhorrent” practice in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn, has today (Tuesday, January 17) announced a group of experts will work together to advise Welsh Government on actions to ban conversion practices in Wales for all LGBTQ+ people. It fulfils a…
Plaid Cymru call on Labour government to present improved pay offer using reserve and unallocated funding
Plaid Cymru has called on the Labour Government in Wales to “show real leadership” on the pay disputes after both teachers and nurses today announced further strike action in Wales. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales said 12-hour walkouts…
Merthyr Council approves Flying Start free childcare programme
By Anthony Lewis Free childcare will soon be available for nearly 90 more two to three year olds in Merthyr Tydfil. At full council on Wednesday, January 11, councillors approved an expansion to the Welsh Government’s Flying Start programme in…
Senior Denbighshire Councillors called to resign over low care home fees
By Richard Evans Senior councillors have been accused of shameful secrecy for planning to meet behind closed doors to look again at “unfair and irresponsibly low” care home fees. According to Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales…
Powys Council approves solar array outside Rhayader
PLANS for a solar array to be built just off the A470 trunk road outside Rhayader have been given the green light by Powys County Council’s Planning committee. At their meeting on Thursday, January 12 councillors discussed the solar array…
Gwent Council considers freeze to licence fees
CONCERNS have been expressed that taxi drivers could pop over to neighbouring local authorities to get a Taxi Licence that costs less. On Monday, January 10 at meetings of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s General and Statutory licensing committees councillors…
Health board recognised for staff health and well-being approach
Hywel Dda University Health Board has been recognised for supporting and promoting the health and well-being of its staff through the Healthy Working Wales programme The programme’s award scheme is recognised as the national quality mark for health and well-being…
Bwrdd iechyd yn cael ei gydnabod am ei agwedd tuag at iechyd a llesiant staff
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda wedi cael ei gydnabod am gefnogi a hybu iechyd a lles ei staff drwy raglen Cymru Iach ar Waith Mae cynllun gwobrau’r rhaglen yn cael ei gydnabod fel y nod ansawdd cenedlaethol ar gyfer…
Branching out: the unique outdoor office space now available to book in Carmarthenshire
This Blue Monday (16 January), a new Wellbeing Workhub has been unveiled at Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, Carmarthenshire — offering a unique, tranquil working space surrounded by nature. Developed and funded through the Valleys Regional Park — a partnership…
Volunteer opportunity / Cyfle gwirfoddoli
Dyfed-Powys Police are looking for an enthusiastic and focused individual to sit as an independent member on our Joint Audit Committee (JAC). The committee reviews and scrutinises the affairs of Dyfed-Powys Police, and the Office of the Police and Crime…