Plans for ‘nationally significant’ solar farm to be submitted to Neath Port Talbot Council
By Lewis Smith PROPOSALS for a ‘nationally significant’ solar farm with the potential to power more than 7,000 homes are being prepared for submission in Neath Port Talbot this month, for land based in the ward of Margam and Taibach….
Radnor Hills water bottling plant to harness solar energy
A FLOURISHING business will be able to harness energy from the sun to power its water bottling plant. Last year, Radnor Hills Ltd lodged plans with Powys County Council to build a ground mounted solar array that can produce 1,200…
Concerns over disruption to sex education meeting ‘over-egged’, claims councillor
CONCERNS over a meeting about sex education which saw police clear the public gallery after hecklers disrupted proceedings have been “over-egged”, claims a councillor. Louise Hughes acknowledged that members of the public had “objected loudly out of sheer frustration”, but…
Nearly £600K raised for new Skatepark in Barry
THE construction date of a highly-anticipated new skatepark in Barry is now in sight after tens of thousands of pounds was acquired for its design. Over £580,000 was raised through fundraising, grants and council funding for a replacement to the…
Trees felled in popular Cardiff park were allegedly providing cover for antisocial behaviour, Council claims
CARDIFF Council said that a number of conifer trees cut down at a popular park in the city had been providing cover for incidents of antisocial behaviour. Eight conifers were felled and removed from Alexandra Gardens on King Edward VII…
Fire Service recruits Trauma Teddies to help children at incidents
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews in Pembrokeshire will soon be joined by some very special helpers as they respond to incidents – a collection of handmade teddy bears with important roles to play! The crew…
£15,000 grants available for Healthy Heart community projects
Local charities in Wales that are helping local people look after their hearts can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000 from national charity Heart Research UK. Applications open on the 30th of March. The grant is available…
Freeport status welcomed by Plaid Cymru politicians
Ynys Môn MS Rhun ap Iorwerth and Cefin Campbell MS have welcomed freeport status for Anglesey and Pembrokeshire respectively. The UK and Welsh governments confirmed today that two Welsh freeports are to be created – Celtic Freeport, at Milford Haven…
Wales’ new freeports unveiled
Two new freeports set to be established in Wales – Celtic Freeport covering Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and Anglesey Freeport in North Wales. Both freeports aim to attract £4.9bn in public and private investments, with the potential to create…
Wildfires becoming increasing problem for North Wales firefighters, fire chief says
WILDFIRES, some caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change, are becoming an increasing problem for North Wales firefighters, a fire chief has said. Deputy chief fire officer Stewart Forshaw gave an update to members of the authority’s Executive…