Despite soaring energy costs, inflation-related pay pressures and unprecedented demands on services, Neath Port Talbot Council hopes to deliver a balanced 2024/25 budget with no significant cuts to services and no substantial staff job losses.
In setti…
Representatives of GMB, Unite and Community[1] appeared before the economy committee after Tata Steel was expected to announce a consultation on job cuts earlier in November.
Alasdair McDiarmid, assistant general secretary of Community, told MSs that T…
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Trade unions gave evidence to a Senedd committee about the future of Welsh steelmaking amid concerns for 3,000 jobs in Port Talbot.
Representatives of GMB, Unite and Community appeared before the economy committee after Tata Steel was e…
Discussions about electrifying the rail mainline between Cardiff and Swansea are “back on the table”, the leader of Swansea[1] Council said. Cllr Rob Stewart made the remark at a green economy conference in Swansea.
The UK’s Department for Transport ha…
RailDISCUSSIONS about electrifying the mainline between Cardiff and Swansea are reportedly “back on the table”.Swansea Council leader Cllr Rob Stewart made the remark at a green economy conference in the city.The UK’s Department for Transport has not c…
SPEAKING in the opening session at the inaugural Green Economy Conference in Swansea on Wednesday, Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change at Pembrokeshire County Council, highlighted the importance o…
Port Talbot. Photo by Chris Shaw is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Seven projects have been allocated £111 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help create jobs, drive economic growth in historically overlooked areas in Wales.
A total o…
If you’re unfortunate enough to need to drive down this road on the outskirts of Cardiff[1], you’ll need to take a few things into account before you plan how long it’s going to take you: is it rush hour? Is it school[2] drop-off or pick-up time? Are C…
A ‘Team Wales’ approach is needed to deliver the renewable energy advances promised by the Celtic Freeport, according to the chief executive of the Port of Milford Haven.
The Celtic Freeport, due to be formally designated by the Welsh and UK Governmen…
A “TEAM WALES” approach is needed to deliver the renewable energy advances promised by the Celtic Freeport, according to Tom Sawyer, CEO of Port of Milford Haven and Celtic Freeport executive member.
The Celtic Freeport, due to be formally designated b…
Footage shows moment driver forced way between cars on M4
Dash cam footage has shown the unbelievable moment a dangerous driver forced his way between two vehicles in anger on the M4 motorway. Ceiron Lewis Allan Evans forced his Volkswagen Crafter van …
Two investment zones should be set up in Wales to drive economic growth and job creation, believes Economy Minister Vaughan Gething.
Mr Gething said the Welsh Government wants to see zones in the south-east and north-east of the country focused on semi…
Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new chapter in its development journey with a re-launch of its latest Local Development Plan (LDP).
The LDP is a crucial roadmap in the sustainable and responsible use of land, allocating areas for development …
Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new chapter in its development journey with a re-launch of its latest Local Development Plan (LDP).
The LDP is a crucial roadmap in the sustainable and responsible use of land, allocating areas for development …