Deputy Minister praises holiday ‘Experience Makers’ during Wales Tourism Week
Staff who work in Wales’ tourism industry play a vital role in ensuring visitors receive a big Welsh ‘croeso’ and return home with great memories of a wonderful experience, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden said today…
Planning to extend Gwynedd caravan site described as ‘an important provider for tourism’ given green-light
PROPOSALS to extend a Gwynedd caravan site described as an “important provider for tourism” has been given the green light by planners. Cyngor Gwynedd agreed to a full planning application for an extension at the Tyn Y Coed caravan park…
Small renewable energy scheme aims to contribute to local and national decarbonisation objectives
A SMALL scale renewable energy scheme with big aims to “contribute to local and national energy decarbonisation objectives” is to come before Gwynedd council planners. Cyngor Gwynedd’s planning department has received an application for a domestic 48sq metre solar array….
NSPCC Cymru urges Urdd Eisteddfod visitors to play their part in protecting children
NSPCC Cymru will be at the Urdd National Eisteddfod this year giving visitors the opportunity to find out more about the charity and encouraging them to take part in its annual Childhood Day on June 9. Staff and volunteers will…
Funding for projects to open up democracy to underrepresented groups
School children chatting with politicians and workshops for deaf people about how democracy can work better for them are just a few ways the Welsh Government is looking to get more people involved with politics. The Welsh Government is funding…
Welsh Water’s education programme reaches over 80,000 learners, marking a record-breaking year
Welsh Water has marked a ground-breaking year for its Education Programme, reaching over 80,000 learners between April 2022 and March 2023. This achievement marks a significant increase in pupils receiving an education experience from a Welsh Water teacher, compared to…
Cheshire cat lucky to survive after going into labour on roadside near rail tracks
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found giving birth on the side of a country road near Chester. The black long-haired cat was rushed to a local vet by the animal charity after she was spotted…
Lib Dems Secure Amendment to Welsh Agriculture Bill to Support Farmers Installing Renewables
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have secured a significant amendment to the Welsh Agriculture Bill in the Senedd today after members from all polticial parties backed proposals by Mid & West Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds. The amendment proposed by the…
Calls for urgent action on trunk road following tragic accident
A CALL for urgent action on road safety on the A477 trunk road will be heard tomorrow, following the death of a motorcyclist at a Pembrokeshire accident blackspot. 29-year-old Ashley Thomas Rogers, of Kilgetty, died at the scene on the…
Audit Wales report lays bare state of Powys Council’s planning department
A DAMNING report by Audit Wales lays bare the weaknesses of Powys County Council’s Planning department. Audit Wales is an organisation whose purpose is to assure and explain to the people of Wales that how public money is being used…