CAMPAIGN UPDATE The initial, introductory period for the new Relationships and Sex Education regulations has now been completed. We at School Gate Campaign are proud to have played our part in raising awareness of bad RSE and supporting parents with information and advice. Dialogue concerning RSE is now very much in the public domain, with…
Parents have one week after GCSE results day to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, to continue receiving ChildBenefit. Teenagers will find out their GCSE results this week and many will be considering theirfuture and whether to stay on in education. Child Benefit payments stop on 31…
Gavin Jones, aged 38 has been charged with possession with intent to supply class C drugs. This follows an investigation carried out by the Organised Crime Unit into Jones from Ferndale as a result of information received locally. He was been arrested, charged and remanded in custody following appearance at Merthyr Tydfil Youth Court earlier…
Welsh Conservatives Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS, has heard concerns from a firefighter over the impact of the Labour Government’s 20mph default speed limit. The retained firefighter highlighted that: – The 20mph default speed limit will delay firefighters getting to stations in their own vehicles. – Fire incidents will take longer to get…
South Wales Police has partnered with the Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services (CWVYS) to enhance the delivery of the force’s Police Youth Volunteers scheme and to open up new opportunities for young people. The four-year agreement is being funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner and marks an exciting new chapter for the Police Youth…
An all-Wales network for professionals and organisations to make health and care services “climate-smart” has had a significant rebrand. Green Health Wales, which launched its new website this week wants to bring together like-minded people who recognise that the climate and ecological emergency is also a health emergency. Some 4.4% of global carbon emissions are attributed to…
