NRW refuses permit for waste facility

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has refused an environmental permit application for a waste treatment facility in south east Wales. NRW has decided that the activity at the proposed facility in Cwmfelinfach, near Caerphilly, could have a negative effect on local people’s health.   NRW has informed the operator, Hazrem Environmental Limited, of its decision.  …

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NFU Cymru welcomes new small grant scheme

NFU Cymru has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement of a £40m small grant scheme in Wales, following extensive lobbying by the Union. The scheme, announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths AM today, will be available to farmers to improve resilience and competitiveness and will distribute financial support of up…

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In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need social care workers – Western Mail column by Chief Executive Sue Evans

In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need social care workers, policemen, doctors, nurses, judges, lawyers, litter pickers, refuse workers, community development teams, town planners, regulators or inspectors. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world. People commit crimes, neglect and abuse the vulnerable, become ill or injured, make unwise lifestyle choices, drop litter and drive…

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