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. …
A wind turbine at the Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works on Fabian Way is playing an important role in helping Welsh Water to reduce its carbon footprint by creating its own renewable energy on site. The turbine, which stands at 77 metres at its highest point and has a rotor diameter of 54…
NFU Vice President Guy Smith told NFU Cymru members attending the annual Anglesey County Conference that Brexit presents ‘an opportunity rather than a threat’. Members at the Thursday 5th January meeting held at Cartio Môn on Anglesey heard that the NFU was ready for the challenge Brexit poses for the farming industry. Speaking during the…
The winners of the Dahlightful Stories Competition were announced by Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, at an event held in the Senedd that showcased the highlights of the vibrant Roald Dahl 100 Wales celebrations throughout 2016. The competition was organised by the Welsh Books Council on behalf of the Welsh Government,…
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…
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…
A £10 million increase in funding for social care has been described as a "sticking plaster" that won't cover a massive funding gap. The additional money for the sector was announced by Rebecca Evans, AM, the Welsh Government's Minister for Social Services and Public Health. The announcement was welcomed by Care Forum Wales chairman Mario…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is urging people to remain wary over the next coming weeks after a number of deliberate fires have been set in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Cardiff. In the past week, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been called out to attend 45 deliberate fire incidents which have…
Welsh Conservatives have welcomed the Welsh Government’s £10m boost to social care funding, but said it “exposed the inadequacy” of the original budget allocation. Suzy Davies AM, Shadow Secretary for Social Services, reacted to the Minister for Social Service’s announcement questioning whether the extra money would be sufficient in putting to bed any threats of…
Welsh Conservatives have reacted to Estyn’s report on absence cover in Welsh schools, slamming the Welsh Labour Government’s failure to properly communicate official guidance to head teachers. In its report, Estyn says nearly all primary schools have experienced difficulties arranging suitable cover for absent class teachers. Inspectors found in the majority of schools, supply teachers use…
