Minister for Health and Social Services thanks unions for attending talks
The Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan has thanked unions for attending talks Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: “I want to thank all the health unions for attending today’s meeting and for engaging in the discussion constructively. “We…
Wrexham Council called to take responsibility of care homes in light of Trewythen Hall closure
CALLS have been made for Wrexham Council to look at taking care homes back into its responsibility in light of the closure of Trewythen Hall. A struggle to recruit staff led to the recent closure of the 28-room privately-run Gresford-based…
Planning for Newport home rejected for a second time
A planning application for a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) in St Julians, has been rejected for the second time. Newport-based Dubhlinn Property proposed to turn a three-bedroom house into a HMO – which is accommodation run by a private…
Disappointment expressed over plans to redevelop hedgerow near historic site in Abermule
DISAPPOINTMENT was expressed that a hedgerow at a historic site in Abermule will be lost as plans to move the entrance and build a fence there are approved. Dolforwyn county councillor which includes Abermule, Gareth Pugh had applied for planning…
Councillor expresses ‘surprise’ at recall of development plan for former Travis Perkins site
A councillor expressed “surprise” that a planning application for apartments in Newtown was called in for a decision by Powys County Council’s Planning committee. All other associated applications for the former Travis Perkins site in Newtown had been dealt with…
Just over 2 weeks left to have your say on the Budget Consultation
There is only 2 weeks left to have your say on Carmarthenshire County Council’s Budget Consultation. Between December 21 and January 29, Carmarthenshire residents, businesses, community and voluntary organisations are invited to have their say on a wide range…
From the courts January 10th
The following people appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on the 10th of January 2023 21-year-old Thomas Bailey of Waterloo Road, Hakin The court heard that on 19/06/2022 at Pembrokeshire Bailey used a motor vehicle, on a road, or other public…
£5m fund to be created to support innovation in Further Education
A new £5m Innovation Fund is to be established to support Further Education (FE) colleges look at new ways to support learners, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has announced. The fund will invest in projects which…
Professor Jas Pal Badyal appointed Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales
An internationally recognised research chemist, Professor Jas Pal Badyal FRS, has been appointed as the Welsh Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser. As the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales, Professor Badyal will provide science advice to the First Minister and Welsh…
Police investigate graffiti daubed on office of Simon Hart MP
Police in Whitland are investigating after graffiti was written on the window of the offices of the MP, Simon Hart, in St John Street, Whitland. This occurred sometime overnight Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January 2023. Anyone with information that…