The Welsh Government is working on proposals that will give local authorities powers to introduce a visitor levy. This will generate revenue to support investment in the tourism industry in their areas. Introducing a visitor levy is a Welsh Government Programme for Government commitment. The work is being carried out in collaboration with Plaid Cymru and is part of the Co-operation Agreement. The consultation is now open and Welsh Government want to hear your views...
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BSI has published a pioneering national standard, giving organisations’ guidance on how to manage modern slavery risks in their operations, supply chains and wider operating environment. BS 25700 provides organisations with guidance for addressing the risk of modern slavery, including prevention, identification, response, remediation, mitigation, and reporting. The benefits to businesses include: Effective management of the risk of modern slavery in a way that supports human rights due diligence Positive business reputation Increased sales and...
Use them up by 31 January 2023 or swap them out. The Royal Mail are adding barcodes to their regular stamps. After 31 January 2023, regular stamps without a barcode will no longer be valid. You can either use up these stamps before this deadline or swap them for the new barcoded ones. The stamps that are changing are the stamps that will be very familiar to you. They feature the profile of Her Late...
The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) online survey has been extended to 21 November 2022 to ensure people have enough time to provide their valuable feedback on the proposed actions and processes of the scheme. Actions to support the sustainable production of food, improve biodiversity, and strengthen the rural economy are part of proposals which outline the next steps in designing Wales’ landmark future farm support scheme. The SFS signifies a major change and will be...
Enterprise Nation, Uber and Be Inclusive Hospitality are joining forces to support firms through the Black Business Fund. The fund will distribute £250,000 to Black-owned firms in the catering industry that are still struggling to recover from the pandemic and now face the energy and cost of living crises. Black-owned restaurants with fewer than five locations can apply to the fund for a grant. Twenty-five restaurants will each receive £10,000, as well as access to...
The Welsh Government has proposed that more categories of properties will be excepted from paying the council tax premium on second homes, managing the impact of new local tax rules to distinguish between second homes and self-catering accommodation. There will also be additional guidance on the discretion local authorities will have in the application of the premiums. It follows ongoing discussion and engagement with councils, communities and the tourism industry. The tax changes, which will...
On 19 November 2022 International Men’s Day (IMD) celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. The day highlights positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. At a local level, the areas, issues and activities people, charities, employers and organisations choose to mark International Men’s Day is entirely up to them. To help with ideas many people looked at what others were doing in 2021. For further...
Are you a green start-up or eco-entrepreneur with a brilliant idea in the green and circular economy sector? The Green Alley Award is Europe's first start-up competition focused on the circular economy. Green Alley is looking for great green ideas, new services, products and technologies that can turn waste into a resource. In return, they offer strategic support, networking opportunities and expertise in entering the circular economy across Europe and a prize of €25,000. Startups...
The Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities was set up by the Welsh Government to make recommendations on how to help make sure all our Welsh-speaking communities can thrive. They are looking to hear from members of the public and organisations on all kinds of issues affecting Welsh-speaking communities, from housing and education to community development and regeneration. Submit your comments by 13 January 2023. For further information please select the following link The future of Welsh-speaking...
Wales has long been a stand-out performer in the UK when it comes to recycling rates and the new stats published today (10 November 2022) show that the national recycling rate has exceeded the statutory target of 64%, with a rate of 65.2%. The Welsh Government’s £1billion investment since devolution in municipal recycling has helped see rates catapult from just 4.8% in 1998-1999, to more than 65% today. In 2024-25, the statutory target will be...