World’s first semiconductor cluster comes to Wales thanks to Welsh Government
Originally built for LG Semiconductors, the Celtic Lakes development at Imperial Park in Newport was sold by the Welsh Government to City Deal Councils for a £38m make over.
As one of the premier business locations in South East Wales, its use as a compound semiconductor wafer foundry is...Read More »
New school guide for parents with adopted children launched
Created by Adoption UK Cymru, ‘Getting it right for every child: A parent’s guide to working with schools’, sets out the top things parents of adopted children should look for when choosing a school, how to work with staff at the school and gives advice on how attachment issues can...Read More »
Childcare Pilot projects underway
Five pilot projects are underway in parts of Swansea, Flintshire, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly, while a sixth will be joint project in Gwynedd and Anglesey. They will test all aspects of the new Childcare Offer for Wales to ensure it will be accessible to parents and sustainable...Read More »
Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill receives Royal Assent
Landfill disposals tax will replace the current landfill tax in Wales when it is devolved in April 2018. The revenue raised will help fund public services in Wales.
At an official sealing ceremony, the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill became an Act of the Assembly. It is the final of three...Read More »
Joint Statement from the Welsh Government, Flintshire County Council and Flintshire Town Council on Next steps for Flint Castle - Year of Legends Art Installations
However, work on Flint Castle and the foreshore masterplan will continue, with the pursuit of an alternative major art installation as a potential component of the investment.
As part of the review, Welsh Government officials met with Flintshire County Council, Flint Town Council and a number of local groups...Read More »