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...
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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...
Advice for HR professionals, line managers and colleagues to support employees with long COVID. An estimated 1.3 million people in the UK were experiencing long COVID as at January 2022. Supporting employees with long COVID to return to and stay in work is important for their recovery and for your organisation. Drawing on the CIPD research, involving returning workers, line managers, occupational health, employment advisers, and rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals and the Long Covid Support...
Helping ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, accelerating business growth. Up to 15 high-growth innovative businesses are supported during each Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). They explore and exploit the collaboration, growth and innovation opportunities that exist in a specific business market around a specific theme, from Agritech to AI. The GBIP provides detailed market knowledge, introductions and cultural insight that SMEs would find difficult to obtain themselves. A GBIP has three...
Our country, our climate, our collective responsibility. This year’s event will take place immediately after COP27 (the next ‘Conference of the Parties’ global climate summit to be held in Egypt between 6 to 18 November 2022). Wales Climate Week 2022, 21 to 25 November, is a combination of virtual and face-to-face events, organised to share best practice and support Wales’ ongoing commitment to climate change action. It is also an opportunity to explore what we...
Employers have the same responsibilities for the health and safety of older workers as they have for all workers. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) older workers webpage offers advice on what you need to consider, as well as linking to relevant information on: the law worker responsibilities equality law The HSE’s website has advice and guidance on how to protect other vulnerable workers, for further information please select the following link Vulnerable workers -...
The Football Association of Wales has launched its first ever sustainability strategy, ‘Cymru, well-being and the world’ outlining its vision for a ‘global, local Cymru’, using the power of football to improve the nation’s well-being. With the men’s national team heading to their first World Cup in 64 years, chief executive, Noel Mooney, said the organisation will put sustainability at the heart of all its decisions, encouraging the whole football ecosystem - and the rest...