Major school refurbishment projects could get under way in Neath Port Talbot
A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin. On November 20th,…
Animal abandonment soaring in Wales
ANIMAL abandonments incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns unwanted pets face a bleak winter – with incidents in Wales contributing to the crisis. The animal welfare charity has today (22 November) released shocking…
Port Talbot receive over £27million as part of Levelling Up fund
PORT Talbot has received just over £27m in the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up funding. It has been announced £14,835,600 has been awarded to regenerate Port Talbot town centre, with improvements to the town’s Civic Square, the refurbishment…
Transport for Wales representatives questioned at Senedd
MSs questioned representatives of Transport for Wales about passenger numbers, new trains and a review of timetables. The Senedd’s climate change committee took evidence from James Price, chief executive, as part of its annual scrutiny of Transport for Wales (TfW)….
Drivers could face pollution charges on roads in Wales
Drivers could face pollution charges on the M4 and major A roads in future after a proposed clean air law was backed by the Senedd. Julie James, Wales’ climate change minister, stressed that the Welsh Government currently has no plans…
Proposed new law could mean higher taxes in Wales
A proposed new law would amount to the most radical and progressive reforms of local government finances in the devolution era, the Senedd heard. The Welsh Government has introduced the Local Government Finance bill which would reform business rates…
Couple have lucky escape after tree falls on car on A484
A couple had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their car as they were travelling along the A484 just after Bronwydd. The car was flattened by the weight of the tree but incredibly the two motorists a man…
Children as young as three-years-old are involved in racism with prejudice on the rise in Wales
Children as young as three-years-old are involved in racism with prejudice on the rise in Wales’ schools, MSs heard. The Senedd’s equality committee took evidence from Race Council Cymru and Cardiff University as part of an inquiry on the Welsh…
Welsh Government wants your views on the school calendar
A consultation will open on 21 November on changing the school calendar, so breaks are spread out more evenly, including a 2-week half term autumn break. The current school calendar means that the autumn term is longer than others. Research…
School summer holidays will be cut by a week and could be shortened to four weeks under plans to reform the academic year in Wales.
School summer holidays will be cut by a week and could eventually be shortened to four weeks under plans to reform the academic year in Wales. The Welsh Government has announced a consultation on changing the school year, so breaks…