From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits across Wales will change to 20mph. The change comes after four years of work with local authorities, police and road safety experts to design a change in law, making Wales the first UK nation to reset the default speed limit for local roads. #ReadyFor20mph. For further information visit: • Introducing default 20mph speed limits | GOV.WALES • 20mph speed limits | Sub-topic | GOV.WALES
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The Go North Wales Tourism awards give us the chance to celebrate North Wales’ best tourism and hospitality businesses and the valuable contribution they make to the growing visitor economy. If you are involved in the region’s tourism industry, then these awards are for you! This year’s categories are: Large Hotel of the Year (50+ rooms) Go Small Hotel of the Year (50 rooms or less) Go B&B, Inn and Guest House of the Year...
Tourism projects across Wales have won a share of the Welsh Government’s £5 million Brilliant Basics Fund to help deliver a first-class holiday experience, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Dawn Bowden has confirmed today (3 August 2023). 29 tourism infrastructure projects in north, mid and south west and south east Wales have received investment from the fund, which helps deliver small-scale tourism infrastructure improvements. The fund, which is open to local authorities and...
If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of September, allow plenty of time before your deadline. All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver annual accounts each year. This includes dormant companies. Directors have lots of responsibilities including keeping company records up-to-date and making sure they’re filed on time. You need to understand your role as a director, the importance of remaining compliant and how late filing could...
A scheme to support local projects in coastal areas of Wales in tackling the climate emergency will benefit from funding from the Welsh Government. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Coastal Capacity Building Fund will be important in helping coastal communities improve environmental outcomes. The fund aims to build capacity, helping communities to deliver sustainable action which supports growth and recovery in local marine and coastal areas. The types of projects the fund could...
The Business Wales website is undergoing a design refresh to improve the user experience, accessibility and ensure consistency across the Welsh Government’s online platforms. The new Business Wales BETA site will be available soon Supporting businesses in Wales | Business Wales (gov.wales)
The Media Cymru Development Fund offers up to £50,000 for Wales based individuals and businesses to research and develop (R&D) innovation-driven projects that demonstrate clear potential for a tangible product, experience or service in the media sector. Media Cymru is looking for ideas that have long term economic benefits for the media sector in the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) or Wales. And are particularly interested in projects which focus on: Virtual production Placemaking and tourism...
New £455,000 Welsh Government Grant Scheme to support Black, Asian and minority Ethnic community-led and grassroots cultural activities. Diverse Cymru is delighted to announce that they are managing the Welsh Government’s Culture Grant Scheme for Grassroot Organisations and that the scheme will be open for applications in mid-August 2023. The Welsh Government’s Culture Grant Scheme for Grassroot Organisations is one of a range of activities taking place that will support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic...
Google have launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) focused on-line training for people and businesses to help capture the benefits of AI, whether it’s to save time, get a new job or grow your business. The easy-to-follow modules are packed with practical advice and tips focused on essential AI skills including: Grow Your Productivity with AI Understanding Machine Learning For further information please select the following link Offering free AI training for everyone in the UK (blog.google)...
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was established to enable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by 31 December 2020, and their family members, to get the immigration status they need to continue to live, work, study and access benefits and services, such as healthcare, in the UK after 30 June 2021. The UK government have updated their EU Settlement Scheme guidance. To read the guidance please select the following link EU Settlement...