Welsh Government marks the launch of new Rural Education Plan with innovative ‘E-sgol’ project
Based on the successful ‘E-Sgoil’ initiative introduced by the Scottish Government in the Hebrides, ‘E-sgol’ will use video technology to connect classrooms. This means that pupils from one school can join classes at other schools remotely, and can access a greater range of subjects in both English and Welsh.
The project...Read More »
A55 works completed ahead of schedule
Work on the Kneeshaw Lupton underbridge near Junction 23 began on 17 September and the road will be fully re-opened on Friday 12 October, six days before it was originally due to.
Taking place on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis, the work on the Kneeshaw Lupton...Read More »
Multi-million pound investment to develop Urdd residential centres
The £5.5 million will enable Glan-llyn to develop a brand new Educational Centre and upgrade the Water Sports Training Centre, and Llangrannog will be able to implement the plans to transform key infrastructure.
Today 56% of all Welsh schools attend Urdd centres on residential courses, and of those who visited over...Read More »
Electric charging points on strategic road links in Wales given £2million funding boost
The £2million funding, secured as part of the two-year Budget agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, will be used to help create a publicly accessible national network of rapid charging points by 2020.
The funding will be focused on locations on or near strategic Welsh road networks, with a...Read More »
Purple Option for Third Menai Crossing
The Purple option would see a new bridge constructed to the east of the existing Britannia Bridge. Additional facilities for pedestrians and cyclists will be included as part of the scheme.
An appraisal of the options revealed the Purple option provides the highest economic benefits, offers ‘high’ value for money and...Read More »