Welsh Government confirms £30m programme aimed at tackling fuel poverty
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Welsh Government confirmed a new £30m programme aimed at tackling fuel poverty will not be in place until after winter ends. Julie James, Wales’ climate change minister, told the Senedd the new…
Animal Welfare Teams delivering across Wales
Award-winning teams of animal licensing and enforcement officers are making a difference across Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s plans to improve animal welfare, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said today. The Animal Licensing Wales project, which initially focussed…
Up to 2,500 businesses to benefit from Welsh Government future proofing fund
Hundreds of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Wales will soon be able to apply for Welsh Government funding designed to help them to reduce their running costs. Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 will be available to eligible businesses…
Bursary Award open to agricultural and veterinarian students in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s £1,000 Bursary Award is now open for applications from students studying agriculture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry or other subjects allied to agriculture. The Student Bursary Award 2024 is available to students, from Pembrokeshire, who…
Town centres in need of regeneration after impact left by Covid, Senedd hears
MORE must be done to regenerate Wales’ town centres due to the impact of the pandemic, out-of-town developments and changing shopping habits, the Senedd heard. Mark Isherwood led a debate in the Senedd on a public accounts committee report following…
A young person’s guide to all things Budget
An innovative animation on public spending, co-produced by young people for young people has been published by the Welsh Government. The animation and accompanying leaflet were created by a group of 11 to 25 year-olds from across Wales and aims…
Rural Conservation Section undertakes work to restore valuable raised peat bog in Llanfynydd
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Rural Conservation Section has undertaken important work to help restore a valuable raised peat bog in Carmarthenshire. Water has been seeping out of the bog on Figyn Common near Llanfynydd, therefore specialist contractors were commissioned to…
New expectations of health boards to improve experience, speed up access and reduce emissions in emergency departments
Evidence-based approaches to speed up assessment times, reducing the time people wait to be admitted to hospital and a focus on sustainability are some of the ways new quality standards will help to improve Wales’ emergency departments. Health boards will…
Council create 20 new homes to accommodate up to 60 people in Carmarthen and Llanelli
Carmarthenshire County Council has created 20 new homes in Carmarthen and Llanelli which will provide accommodation for up to 60 people. The new development at 5-8 Spillman Street in Carmarthen features two x four person, two bedroom apartments and 10…
Council tackles environmental offences with £4,875 of fines issued in February
Carmarthenshire County Council continues to tackle environmental issues including fly-tipping, litter and dog fouling with a total of 29 fixed penalty notices issued during February totalling £4,875. 14 notices under the Environment Protection Act 1990 were also issued. The…