£340m to Support Businesses in Latest COVID-19 Restrictions

04 Dec 2020

The Welsh Government is making a further £340m available through the Economic Resilience Fund to support businesses affected by the new changes to #COVID19 regulations. It will include a specific fund to support hospitality and tourism businesses. Support is split into two funds: a £160m Restrictions Business Fund and a…

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Electrical Safety Week 2020

30 Nov 2020

Electrical Safety Week Wales is 30th November – 6th December this year in Wales and research from consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First shows that three in five people in Wales plan to shop online for Christmas. The Charity is warning Welsh shoppers about the risks of buying electrical goods…

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New Rules for Hospitality Sector in Wales (December 2020)

30 Nov 2020

The First Minister has today announced new rules for the hospitality sector in Wales to help bring Coronavirus under control. The rules will apply nationwide and will come into force at 6pm this Friday. Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will have to close by 6pm and will not be allowed to…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism

26 Nov 2020

Wednesday 25th November was the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging data and reports have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. The UN describe this as a Shadow Pandemic…

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Albany Road Pop-Up Cycleway

19 Nov 2020

Plans for a proposed pop up cycleway along Albany Road are now out for public engagement. Since the start of the social distancing and lockdown provisions during the Covid-19 pandemic, the capacity of public transport has been severely limited. To facilitate and enable more journeys a temporary and safe series…

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Union Learning Fund

18 Nov 2020

The Union Learning Fund (ULF) was established in 1998 to promote activity by trade unions in support of the objective of creating a learning society. Its primary aim was to develop the capacity of trade unions and Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) to work with employers, employees and learning providers to…

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‘Fire and Re-hire’ tactics need to be outlawed

17 Nov 2020

The practice of ‘Fire and re-hire’ is when employers use, or threaten to use, weaknesses in the law that allow them to sack workers only to reemploy them on reduced terms. Sadly, fire and rehire is not a new phenomenon, but has gained prominence because of the high-profile controversy generated…

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Self-Isolation Support Payment – Live from 3pm today

16 Nov 2020

The self-isolation support payment goes live for applications from 3pm today, and can be backdated to October 23rd. The Self-isolation support scheme is for those on low income, who cannot work from home and must self-isolate. If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or have been formally told to self-isolate by…

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COVID-19 Survey

03 Nov 2020

The past Six months have been really tough for people in Cardiff Central and across the country. Each and every family and community has been affected by COVID-19, and even as we start to return to a more normal way of life, huge challenges remain. It’s more difficult than usual…

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New Post-Firebreak Rules From 9 November

02 Nov 2020

When the firebreak ends next Monday, there will be a new set of national measures, which will replace the previous local restrictions. From next Monday, two households will be able to join together to form a bubble – to help keep everyone as safe as possible at home, only people…

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Financial Support for Self-Isolation

30 Oct 2020

People on low incomes can apply to receive a £500 payment if they have tested positive for coronavirus or they are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test Trace Protect service because they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. And a new…

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Free school meals: How to apply

28 Oct 2020

Our Welsh Labour Welsh Government have ensured that free school meals will continue over this half-term. If you are yet to apply, but think your family may be eligible, go to the Cardiff Council website here to apply. Primary and secondary school pupils will get free school meals if their…

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Firebreak Lockdown: Support for businesses in Cardiff Central

28 Oct 2020

Applications for firebreak lockdown financial assistance open at 3pm *today*. A summary of the support available:   Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses who have been forced to close during the firebreak lockdown period occupying a property with a rateable value between £12,001 and £51,000, will be eligible for a £5,000…

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PubAid Community Pub Hero Competition

27 Oct 2020

Can you think of a Cardiff Central pub that’s gone above and beyond to support the community during lockdown?   PubAid has launched the Community Pub Hero Awards to celebrate licensees and teams who went the extra mile to help their communities through the pandemic. Maybe by offering vital supplies…

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Welsh Government Lockdown Business Fund

26 Oct 2020

Lockdown Business Fund This is a fund to provide financial assistance to businesses that are facing operational and financial challenges caused by the national lockdown announced for Wales as a result of COVID-19. The purpose of the fund is to support businesses with cash flow support to help them survive…

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Fire-break: List of Businesses to Close

23 Oct 2020

The regulations imposing the lockdown have been published this morning (please see here). Schedule 1, Part 1 lists all businesses and services which must close as of 6pm tomorrow: Any business selling goods or services for sale or hire in a shop, including— (a) homeware stores; (b) nail and beauty salons;…

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Supporting Cats Protection’s campaign for compulsory microchipping of pet cats

22 Oct 2020

On Tuesday I was pleased to join an online event to pledge support for Cats Protection’s campaign for compulsory microchipping of pet cats and to discuss how the measure could significantly improve feline welfare in the UK. Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat charity, is calling for microchipping to become compulsory…

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Health and Social Care During Fire-break Lockdown

21 Oct 2020

Can I still access health services? You can leave your home to access local health services, but you should phone beforehand. Please follow any guidance your local surgery or health service has put in place to protect you and staff, including the need to keep 2m away from other patients…

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Fire-break: Schools and Education

20 Oct 2020

Will primary schools remain open? Yes, primary schools will remain open other than during usual half term holidays.  The Welsh Government has said throughout that ensuring children can continue to be taught in school is a priority, and schools are also a safe environment. Will secondary schools remain open? Secondary…

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Fire-break lockdown: Working

20 Oct 2020

What are the rules about working from home? You must work from home if you can. However, people who are not able to work from home, but are able to work safely in their workplaces, can do so, provided their workplace remains open. WG guidance to employers is that employees…

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Fire-break lockdown: Childcare

20 Oct 2020

Are childcare providers still allowed to operate? Yes. Children can continue to access their usual childcare provider, and you can travel to provide, access or receive childcare. All childcare providers, including Flying Start childcare, can remain open and offer their normal services, including provision through the half term holidays.  This includes…

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