The Welsh Government’s National Procurement Service has started the procurement of a new framework agreement for the provision of solicitors services to the Welsh public sector. The Service said it was anticipated that the framework agreement would cover the following subject area packages: Adult Social Services; Child Social Services; Civil Litigation; Corporate Governance and Ethical…
Hi, We’ve just released a book called Everyone’s Got A Story To Tell which is a collection of stories by ordinary people from towns and cities all over the UK (and abroad too) however their stories are far from ordinary. And we thought it may be of interest to you as more than likely one…
A WALES home care provider says care roles represent jobs for life in economically uncertain times and with the threat of a recession following in the aftermath of COVID-19 (July, 2020). According to experts, unemployment figures will continue to rise with the young and those who work for non-essential retailers and in tourism, catering…
Shadow Covid Recovery Minister Darren Millar MS has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that face coverings will become mandatory from July 27 – a move Welsh Conservatives have repeatedly called for – but questioned why it is not being introduced immediately. Mr Millar said: “The mandatory wearing of face coverings on public transport and in…
The Leader of the Council has made a statement about the intention to re-open the next stage of the Council’s library services – extending to three further branches on Thursday, July 16. Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “As Council services begin to come back online and gradually operate under a ‘new…
Following the announcement today (July 10) ending the latest three-week period of lockdown caused by the Covid pandemic, Paul Davies MS – Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament – said: “Yesterday we published a list of 10 things we wanted the Welsh Government to deliver as part of its coronavirus restrictions review; today…
Police in Aberdare seized lock knives from a man who they stopped on the A4059 in the early hours of this morning.Officers were patrolling when they noticed a car veering across the centre line of the A4059 so they pulled the driver over.Cannabis along with three small knives were seized following a search.A man, who…
I would like to thank all education professionals for your great work during this difficult time. Our overriding aim as an inspectorate now is to support the Welsh education system and to provide government Ministers with independent and objective evidence and advice. We suspended all core inspection and other visits as soon as practicable. Currently,…
The Council Leader has made a statement in relation to the reopening of children’s play areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, following the First Minister’s announcement earlier today. Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “Following the First Minister’s announcement earlier today, I can confirm that play areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf will…
UK’s leading stroke charity warns research faces long-term threat due to coronavirus pandemic Almost three quarters (74%) of stroke research projects funded by the Stroke Association have been suspended because ofthe coronavirus pandemic. (i) Moreover, the UK’s leading stroke charity anticipates a shortfall of £1.5 million in its funding programme this year, to resume current research and support vital new projects. The charity warns of a catastrophic knock on effect for stroke research which could delay access to important new life-changing treatments…
