Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers have been recognised at the National Volunteer Awards 2026. This year’s National Volunteer Awards, held at the International Convention Centre, Newport, on 17th October, saw several volunteers from the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) receiving awards. The ceremony was held as part of the WAST’s National Volunteer Conference, celebrating the…
The Upper Tribunal has allowed an appeal brought by a local authority, after finding the Education Tribunal for Wales “materially erred in law” in the way in which it dealt with expert evidence. The case in Swansea City And County Council v DE [2026] UKUT 398 (AAC) (19 October 2026) concerned a teenage child with…
NRW is inviting people to have their say on the future management of Afan Forest. The draft Forest Resource Plan (FRP) outlines how NRW proposes to manage Afan Forest over the next 10 years, balancing sustainable timber production with nature recovery, climate resilience and recreation. It covers the Afan, Pelenna, Corrwg and Drysiog catchments and…
Residents will soon have the opportunity to take part in Phase One of the Council’s annual consultation for next year’s Budget (2027/28). This phase of the process during autumn will focus on investment priorities – and residents will be able to take part online, via post, and at face-to-face local events. Each year, the Council…
