Two electric bike loan schemes that have successfully encouraged more local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales will receive additional funding for a further year, the Welsh Government has announced. The E-Move scheme operated by Sustrans and Pedal Power’s ‘See Cycling Differently’ scheme have both been running successfully with the help of Welsh Government funding since 2021 and have seen significant numbers of people using their service. Sustrans, offers...
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A UK-wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April 2023. The test of the new Emergency Alerts system will see people receive a Message on 4G and 5G mobile phones, along with sound and vibration for up to 10 seconds. For the test, the public does not need to take any action - the sound and vibration will stop automatically after ten seconds. All people...
The Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, from 25 May to 4 June 2023, with more than 500 in-person events. The Hay Festival is the world’s leading festival of ideas, bringing readers and writers together in sustainable events to inspire, examine and entertain. Events begin with the free Programme for Schools before HAYDAYS and #HAYYA events for families encourage young readers to get creative throughout the half-term week...
A consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on proposed developments for a modernised food hygiene delivery model (FHDM). This consultation will be of most interest to: Competent Authorities - Local Authorities (LAs) food businesses and industry trade bodies third-party assurance organisations for food safety Professional awarding bodies for environmental health and trading standards professionals Trade Unions and expert groups may also have an interest. In September 2022 the Food Standards Agency Board endorsed the headline policy and...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has guidance on how to manage the risks to volunteers. The guidance explains how health and safety law applies to volunteering. There is also information on: when to report incidents involving volunteers including volunteers in your risk assessments The pages provide some specific advice for volunteers who manage non-domestic premises such as village and community halls, as well as guidance on charity retail and fundraising. For further information please...
More than half of women and two-thirds of LGBT people report experiencing workplace sexual harassment. But the problem is particularly acute in hospitality. The vast majority of bar and waiting staff say they have either experienced or witnessed inappropriate sexual behaviour. This can range from being asked whether they are ‘on the menu’ to full sexual assault. Last year, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched a practical resource Preventing Sexual Harassment - UKHospitality...
I love Wales and will continue to enter awards using only Welsh products. Since moving to Wales, renowned New York Cordon Bleu Trained Chef Nichola Ferron wanted to set up a business from home that combined her love of culinary skills and her love of art, whilst providing flexibility for her family. After receiving support from Business Wales, Nichola realised this ambition and launched Cake Academy Wales, a new cake school in Neath. Her Business...
Mobility Pathfinder Innovation Programme with funding of £50,000 to £70,000 available for inspirational, life-enhancing ideas, prototypes, or plans to reimagine how personal mobility options in the UK can better support a rapidly ageing population to stay connected, active, and independent for longer. Funded by the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, part of Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, Design Age Institute’s Mobility Pathfinder Innovation Programme invites innovators, businesses and entrepreneurs from across the UK to propose...
Registration is now open for the Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference (DPPC) 2023. You can expect inspirational keynote speakers and panels of experts to bring new perspectives on the topics that matter most to you. Plus a wide choice of practical workshops aimed to empower you through information. DPPC 2023 will take place digitally on Tuesday 3 October. Save the date and make sure you don't miss out on the FREE online data protection and information...
