PaCE helps 1000th parent into employment
“I can’t thank the programme enough, it has given me the confidence needed to reach my goals”, Firefighter, Adele.
“I can finally provide my children with a life they deserve”, Morgan, mum of two.
“I couldn’t be prouder of what I’ve done for my daughter and I”, Chanelle, self-employed...Read More »
Over £260,000 to support ten more Business Improvement Districts
Once the BID is agreed via a legal ballot, each business contributes financially via a levy, which is then used to fund the agreed activities set out in their business plan. These could include marketing, promotion and events, car parking, tackling anti-social behaviour, improving access to towns, or work to...Read More »
Education Secretary thanks Student Loans Company staff for implementing new package of support for Welsh students
For the first time this academic year, all eligible Welsh undergraduate students starting university this year are able to apply for a new financial support package that will help address living costs. The first of its kind in the UK, it will support students when they most need it, recognising...Read More »
Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales determines an increase in councillors’ allowances this year
The financial constraint on the public sector and particularly local authorities has meant that the link with average Welsh earnings has not been maintained. The Panel considers that this has undervalued the worth of elected members. To avoid further erosion in relation to average earnings the Panel has...Read More »
Standards in Welsh social housing continue to rise
As of the end of March 2018, 91% of homes managed by local authorities and housing associations in Wales were compliant with Welsh Housing Quality Standards, an increase of five percentage points compared to a year earlier.
The Welsh Housing Quality Standards measure 42 elements across seven categories:
- In a good state...Read More »