Proposals welcomed to create pathway to home ownership in Ceredigion
Proposals will be considered to introduce a Community Housing Scheme that will provide younger generations with a better pathway to home ownership in Ceredigion. During a Council meeting held virtually on 03 March 2022, Councillors acknowledged the difficulty facing young…
Employee support service expansion ‘vital’ to helping ease pressure on region
The implementation of a scheme in West Wales helping employees who are absent or at risk of becoming absent from work return to their roles with ease will boost the area’s productivity, according to one Carmarthenshire mental health practitioner. Community…
Tir Coed launches six-year land skills training scheme
Mid and West Wales outdoor learning and wellbeing charity Tir Coed has launched an ambitious six-year project to engage 17,000 disadvantaged people in a host of land-based skills, ranging from basic food growing to traditional heritage crafts, after receiving financial…
Ceredigion wants to bring streets back to life
Ceredigion County Council wants to bring streets back to life in the county. A council spokesperson said: Local businesses are invited to submit applications if they wish to trade outdoors in the towns of Ceredigion as we look ahead to…
Digital Assessments extended to Long Covid service
Hywel Dda University Health Board has extended its Digital Assessments online services for suitable patients using its Long Covid services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Digital Assessments help patients to inform their clinical team about their health in-between appointments. They…
Joint Fire Control receives 100 flooding calls in 24-hours
During a 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday, 07:00am to 07:00am 20th and 21st February 2022, Joint Fire Control received 100 calls of flooding within the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service area, with the majority of incidents…
Ceredigion County Council recruiting Trainee Social Workers
We are offering the opportunity to ‘earn as you learn’ as a Trainee Social Worker. The scheme has been established to offer a sponsorship route to becoming a Social Worker. Geraint Edwards, Ceredigion County Council’s Corporate Lead Officer for People…
COVID-19 mobile testing units and mass vaccination centres closed due to Storm Eunice
In response to a “stay indoors” warning issued by the Met Office ahead of Storm Eunice, Hywel Dda UHB has made the decision to close mass vaccination centres and mobile COVID-19 testing sites on Friday 18 February. COVID-19 mobile testing…
Wales braced for Storm Eunice
Council Services have been suspended in Ceredigion on Friday following an Amber Weather Warning. Schools in Carmarthenshire have also switched to remote learning for Friday. There will be disruptions to travel and the First Minister for Wales Mark Drakeford issued…
Amber weather warning for high winds as Storm Eunice set to hit Ceredigion
There is currently significant concern regarding the risks that are posed as high winds are expected on Friday as Storm Eunice hits parts of Wales, including Ceredigion. An Amber Weather Warning has been issued by the Met Office and is…