Welsh Government commits to promises to looked-after children
First Minister Mark Drakeford has today signed the new Corporate Parenting Charter, committing the Welsh Government to nine promises when working with care-experienced children and young people. The Charter sets out principles that all public bodies and their leaders should…
Organisations and community groups encouraged to apply for the Community Ownership Fund
The UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund has awarded £4 million to 18 projects in Wales in their latest round of applications, with one organisation in particular from Ceredigion receiving £300,000 from the Fund. Tafarn Cymunedol Dyffryn Aeron was awarded £300,000…
NHS charity funds £4K refurbishment of Glangwili staff room
THANKS to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase furniture and artwork worth over £4,000 for the staff room in Gwenllian Ward at Glangwili Hospital. Gwenllian Ward…
Recommendation to raise fee for taxi licences approved by North Wales council
A NORTH Wales council has approved a recommendation to raise the fee for taxi licences by 12 percent. It has sparked fears that the cost of cab rides could increase, leaving more people isolated and fewer people applying to be…
Full facts wanted over secret farm sale near Welshpool
OPPOSITION councillors want “the full facts” to be discussed in public on a potential land sale near Welshpool that could bring £5 million to Powys County Council coffers. It has emerged at their Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, September 19, senior…
Police and Crime Commissioner publishes report on handling of stalking and harassment by Dyfed-Powys Police
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has today published a report on a Deep Dive review his Office has undertaken which scrutinises how Dyfed-Powys Police manages perpetrators of stalking and harassment. The report includes several key recommendations for the Force…
Welsh Gov cabinet statement on World Tourism Day
WEDNESDAY is designated World Tourism Day by the United Nations and it has adopted the theme “Tourism and green investment” this year. The campaign highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and…
Business views sought on skills landscape of Mid Wales
THE Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) is interested in what you have to say about the challenges you face as a business and is currently running a short, 5-minute survey to find out more about these challenges, especially around…
Bold new strategies unveiled for cultural transformation of Neath Port Talbot by 2030
THREE dynamic new strategies have been unveiled with the aim of making Neath Port Talbot a nationally recognised destination with a high-quality, accessible offer of sport, heritage, arts and culture. The Neath Port Talbot Culture Strategy, Draft Heritage Strategy, and…
Welsh Government responds to latest NHS performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (September 21st). A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “Our hard-working NHS staff continue to operate amid high and increasing levels of demand. At least 2 million contacts are…