Views are being sought on potential changes to local taxes which could be used by local authorities to tackle the effects that large numbers of second homes and commercial holiday lets can have in some parts of Wales.Welsh Government are also asking for views and evidence on the criteria used to define a property as self-catering accommodation for local tax purposes. Consultation ends 17 November 2021 https://gov.wales/local-taxes-second-homes-and-self-catering-accommodation
One Hundred Knights expands in an aim to become one of North Wales’s top leisure operators. The North Wales based hospitality and leisure operator is set for further expansion in 2021, with enabling works continuing at The Royal Hotel and plans to open a new restaurant this autumn. The business is responsible for the operations behind the historic wedding venue Tyn Dwr Hall – dating back to 1866, award-winning restaurant the Three Eagles Bar & Grill and The Royal Hotel, an acclaimed landmark dating back to 1752, all situated in the historic town of Llangollen. Knights Construction Group began restoration works at The Royal Hotel in July of this, starting […]
Have your say on the new cultural strategy for Conwy county. Creu Conwy – Creating the Spark; A Cultural Strategy for Conwy County 2021-2026 is the foundation of the City of Culture bid, and the Council are now embarking on a period of public consultation. Conwy County Council have been working on a new Cultural Strategy that will deliver their priority that Conwy is a County where culture, heritage and the Welsh language thrive. The ideas in the strategy have emerged from conversations with organisations and individuals across the region over the last two years, but it is very much a work in progress. Now it is the turn of […]
Please be advised that a series of ACTION CARDS have been published. These are quick summary guides to support various sectors and align to the universal guidance that is also published. Main Action Card “Homepage”: ENG: https://gov.wales/reasonable-measures-action-cards-businesses-and-organisations-coronavirus and CYM: https://llyw.cymru/cardiau-gweithredu-mesurau-rhesymol-ar-gyfer-busnesau-sefydliadau-coronafeirws They include: 1. Retail premises 2. Hospitality venues, 3. Events 4. Close Contact services, 5. Places of Worship 6. Tourism businesses such as accommodation, visitor attractions etc 7. Nightclubs music venues and adult entertainment venues Events: ENG: https://gov.wales/events-potential-reasonable-measures-action-card-coronavirus and CYM: https://llyw.cymru/digwyddiadau-cerdyn-gweithredu-mesurau-rhesymol-posibl-coronafeirws A reminder that the Core Universal Guidance which was published when Wales went into Alert Level Zero on Saturday 7th August 2021 is listed as below. These are all bilingual and printable. · Core Universal Guidance for Public: https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-guidance-public https://llyw.cymru/lefel-rhybudd-0-canllawiau-ir-cyhoedd · Core Universal Guidance for Businesses, Employers, Organisations, […]
Recommends how to safely re-open events during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://gov.wales/pilot-events-wales
What businesses, employers, organisations, activity and events organisers in Wales must do at alert level 0. Below is a summary of what this means for Tourism & Hospitality at alert level zero: All businesses and premises will be able to reopen, including nightclubs.No legal limits on the number of people who can meet, including in private homes, public places or at events.No legal requirement for 2m social distancing, table service or controlled entry and instead these are now some of the reasonable measures that a business should consider.Collecting details for Test, Trace, Protect in all businesses will also no longer be required by law and is instead a reasonable measure that should be considered […]
Guidance on how you can keep safe and what rules are in place to protect people at alert level 0. https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions
At alert level zero, all restrictions on meeting with others will be removed and all businesses will be able to open. But some important protections will continue to be in place to give everyone the confidence to enjoy the summer ahead. These include: Everyone must continue to isolate for 10 days if they have Covid-19 symptoms or if they have a positive test result.Face coverings will continue to be required in most indoor public places in Wales, including on public transport, in shops and in healthcare settings. There will be exemptions for people who cannot wear them, as there are currently.All those responsible for premises open to the public and […]
On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a PPDS Hub featuring useful information, go to the website below for further information: https://www.food.gov.uk/allergen-labelling-changes-for-prepacked-for-direct-sale-ppds-food
Luxurious 22-lodge park opens its doors as North Wales is named UK’s most popular staycation destination NORTH WALES: The picturesque market town of Llanrwst is welcoming the launch of ‘Rwst’, a luxurious new holiday lodge park. The £1.8million development opened its doors to its first guests earlier this week, just as North Wales topped the charts as the UK’s most popular staycation destination. Rwst occupies a prime location on the edge of the historic town, with scenic views across the River Conwy to the Gwydir Forest and Snowdonia mountains beyond. The park, which is a high-end redevelopment of the much-loved Trem Gwydir holiday village, includes twenty-two five-star holiday lodges, with […]