Literature Wales has today announced its investment in new writing and literary talent with its list of 2019 Writers’ Bursaries and Mentoring Scheme recipients. In announcing the names of 26 writers who will be supported this year, Literature Wales has strengthened its commitment to supporting early career writers in Wales while also enabling some of…
With the winter months now well and truly upon us, don’t get caught out by severe weather. With a drop in temperature and the arrival of sub-zero conditions, particularly into the evenings and late at night, it is vital to plan ahead and prepare for all eventualities. Last winter, the County Borough experienced two periods…
The Local Government Association and Shelter have called for an independent review of the impacts of permitted development rights allowing change of use into residential homes. In an open letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the two organisations claimed permitted development rights had caused extensive problems. “Therefore, we consider that the…
The Information Commissioner has called for the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) to be updated to include organisations providing a public function. In a report to Parliament, 'Outsourcing Oversight? The case for reforming access to information law', Elizabeth Denham said: “In the modern age, public services are…
A conference looking at how drone technology can protect and enhance the environment will bring experts from the UK, Ireland and Europe to North Wales. Environmental agencies increasingly use drones to help manage incidents, tackle waste crime, inspect assets or to monitor the environment. Now, over two days, experts will discuss best practice and…
