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Business News Wales
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Record £107m Grant Funding for Energy-saving Public Sector Projects
Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, visits Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Denbighshire. The Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) has provided a record £107.7 million in grant funding to help public sector organisations deliver energy efficient projects across Wales. WGES ensures that public sector organisations in Wales are leading the charge on the journey to net zero by providing grant funding through a number of schemes to help reduce the cost of energy efficiency projects. The record level of investment was announced in the Energy Service 2024-25 annual report, with WGES providing grant funding to support 233 projects across 45 organisations, including local authorities, health boards, universities, fire services and national cultural institutions. Projects include the installation of air source heat pumps, electric fleet vehicles and charging points, rooftop solar panels and energy efficient lighting. The Welsh Government said that the investment represents a step-change in Wales' clean energy ambitions and will deliver substantial environmental benefits, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 28,487 tonnes of CO2e – equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of approximately 10,000 UK homes. Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, visited Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Denbighshire. The school received more than £185,000 in grant funding through the Welsh Government's Low Carbon Heat Grant in 2023 to install heat pumps and solar panels, saving the school an estimated 28 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The Deputy First Minister said: 'Ysgol Brynhyfryd's impressive journey towards net zero deserves to be championed. This exemplary project showcases the power of collaboration between the school, Denbighshire Council and the Welsh Government Energy Service, and demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together with clear purpose and determination. 'It's encouraging to see the impact our grant funding is having across the public sector. We're committed to building on this momentum – not only with renewable energy and building efficiency improvements like heat pumps and solar panels, but also in areas such as sustainable transport.' Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said: 'I'm thrilled to see our public sector organisations in Wales leading the charge in cutting carbon emissions while also making such significant cost savings for taxpayers. 'This record level of investment demonstrates our commitment to building a cleaner, more resilient Wales for generations to come.'
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Urdd Eisteddfod 2025: Second day winner announced
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The winner of Drama Medal at the 2025 Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a'r Fro, was announced yesterday (Tuesday May 27.) And the prize was won by Elin Undeg Williams from Betws Gwerfil Goch, Denbighshire It is exactly fifty years since the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Drama Medal was introduced as one of the main ceremonies - at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Llanelli in 1975. This year the competitors were required to write a play or monologue suitable for performance for any medium for no more than two actors, and no longer than 15 minutes. According to the judges, Heiddwen Tomos and Sêra Moore Williams, 14 plays were received in a 'very high standard' competition, with both judges 'very pleased with the promise and confidence show in all the plays.' Elin is 18 years old and studying Welsh, History and Religious Education at Ysgol Brynhyfryd. She plans on studying Law and Professional Welsh at Aberystwyth University in September. She is a keen member of Uwchaled Young Farmers Club and is looking forward to competing as a member of Aelwyd Llangwm at the Eisteddfod the end of the week. Elin would like to thank her teachers in the Welsh Language Department at Ysgol Brynhyfryd for being so supportive and thank her family for everything. The judges said: 'This is a timely play with clever dialogue around a difficult situation. From the first reading we both loved the play. There are special moments that really touch the heart. The writing is special and captivates the reader. "There is a real depth and understanding of characters that could easily be identified with. The message is gripping and the tenderness between the two characters sustains the play.' Second in the competition was Ffred Hayes from Cardiff, and Mali Grigg from Bangor in third place. Both are members of the latest Cwmni Theatr yr Urdd (Urdd's Youth Theatre Company) production Ceridwen . Elin will be given the opportunity to spend some time with Theatr Cymru and receive further training with the BBC. Elin received a special medal created by jeweller Rhiannon from Tregaron. The drama Medal is given by The Welsh Drama Society. Elin's work will be published by Cyhoeddiadau'r Stamp Publications immediately after the ceremony. It will be available to buy in pamphlet format at the Eisteddfod or from local bookshops across Wales. Owain Sparnon has created the artwork for the cover; he's local to the Eisteddfod area and was one judges in the main art awards this year. The first, second and third in the competition will have the opportunity to attend the Olwen Course at Canolfan Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre in memory of Olwen Dafydd, thanks to the Olwen Griffith Trust. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Urdd Eisteddfod 2025: Second day winner announced
The winner of Drama Medal at the 2025 Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a'r Fro, was announced yesterday (Tuesday May 27.) And the prize was won by Elin Undeg Williams from Betws Gwerfil Goch, Denbighshire It is exactly fifty years since the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Drama Medal was introduced as one of the main ceremonies - at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Llanelli in 1975. This year the competitors were required to write a play or monologue suitable for performance for any medium for no more than two actors, and no longer than 15 minutes. According to the judges, Heiddwen Tomos and Sêra Moore Williams, 14 plays were received in a 'very high standard' competition, with both judges 'very pleased with the promise and confidence show in all the plays.' Elin is 18 years old and studying Welsh, History and Religious Education at Ysgol Brynhyfryd. She plans on studying Law and Professional Welsh at Aberystwyth University in September. She is a keen member of Uwchaled Young Farmers Club and is looking forward to competing as a member of Aelwyd Llangwm at the Eisteddfod the end of the week. Elin would like to thank her teachers in the Welsh Language Department at Ysgol Brynhyfryd for being so supportive and thank her family for everything. The judges said: 'This is a timely play with clever dialogue around a difficult situation. From the first reading we both loved the play. There are special moments that really touch the heart. The writing is special and captivates the reader. "There is a real depth and understanding of characters that could easily be identified with. The message is gripping and the tenderness between the two characters sustains the play.' Second in the competition was Ffred Hayes from Cardiff, and Mali Grigg from Bangor in third place. Both are members of the latest Cwmni Theatr yr Urdd (Urdd's Youth Theatre Company) production Ceridwen. Elin will be given the opportunity to spend some time with Theatr Cymru and receive further training with the BBC. Elin received a special medal created by jeweller Rhiannon from Tregaron. The drama Medal is given by The Welsh Drama Society. Elin's work will be published by Cyhoeddiadau'r Stamp Publications immediately after the ceremony. It will be available to buy in pamphlet format at the Eisteddfod or from local bookshops across Wales. Owain Sparnon has created the artwork for the cover; he's local to the Eisteddfod area and was one judges in the main art awards this year. The first, second and third in the competition will have the opportunity to attend the Olwen Course at Canolfan Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre in memory of Olwen Dafydd, thanks to the Olwen Griffith Trust.
