Having spent 29 years on the Dyfed Powys force, Des also successfully campaigned to scrap the double jeopardy law and persuaded then Home Secretary, Michael Howard to introduce the paedophile register. UKIP Wales Leader Nathan Gill said “Having a candidate like Des representing us is phenomenally exciting. His calibre and experience are second to none. He’s the obvious choice for…
Local authorities and health boards in Wales are to be required to come together in new statutory partnerships to drive integration, innovation and service change, under social services legislation that has come into force this week. The Welsh Government said the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 was aimed at transforming the way social…
We are launching a new app tomorrow at an event being run by the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Wales in Cardiff, but I wanted to share it with you first. The Politically Correct app has been developed as part of the Appening Rhondda initiative and is aimed at getting more young people engaged in the political process. With Welsh…
Language Company Wolfestone hosts Bake Off in Aid of Local Cancer Charity Swansea, Wales Wolfestone, an award-winning language company, has entered its 10th year in business and celebrates the success with a series of 10 events to raise £10,000 for the local charity Tenovus Cancer Care.The different fundraising events held in 2016 include team members bravely running…
What: Macmillan Cancer Support’s brand new fundraiser ‘Summer Lights’ When: Saturday 25 June 2016 Where: Wales / UK Celebrate the people who light up your life by holding a Summer Lights get together for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday 25 June A brand new fundraising event, the idea is simple – invite your loved ones round to enjoy nibbles,…
On the eve of World Health Day (Thursday, April 7), which is this year focusing on diabetes, a leading health charity is calling on men of all ages to go online to find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK Cymru is urging more men in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil to…
We have unveiled our 12-point action plan for the new National Assembly for Wales. We call on election candidates to lobby for a better deal for green spaces and public paths. Our Action Plan for Wales chimes with the seven principles in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Open spaces and paths are…
Popular local Caerphilly businessman to build on General Election vote. UKIP has announced party campaign manager Sam Gould as their Welsh Assembly Election candidate for Caerphilly. Mr Gould, a father of three, who lives in Caerphilly, was born in the Welsh valleys and runs two business in the local area. A graduate of Cardiff University,…
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, a new law that will give you more of a say in the care and support you receive, will come in to force tomorrow. Under the new legislation, you will make decisions about your care in partnership with professionals, who will support you to achieve well-being. To help you to…
A scheme which helps people in Rhondda Cynon Taf get onto the property ladder has been hailed a huge success.Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has been running its Homestep initiative since 2007 to give people a helping hand into home ownership.The council works with big name house builders like Persimmon Homes East Wales to…
