We appreciate that it is an extremely difficult, worrying and complex time for many businesses and individuals across North Wales with the COVID-19 pandemic but as the situation evolves it’s important to know that we are here to support you. We continue to monitor reopening and assess which sectors remain disproportionately affected and what support needs to be extended in the coming winter months. Parliament is in recess and returns on 1 September, however, we have continued to engage with MPs throughout August. If you have any questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact us, by email (contacts below), social media channel, online chat on the Trade website or phone. […]
When: Friday, September 4, 2020 Where: Groundwork Training Suite, Plas Power, Tanyfron, Wrexham, LL11 5SZ This qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. https://www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk/training/book-a-course/bookable-courses/emergency-first-aid-1-day-4th-sept-2020/ Book: Please email training@groundworknorthwales.org.uk or call 01978 757 524
Free support to encourage Welsh language use in your business, including translation, text checking and general advice. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/do-you-have-staff-who-can-speak-or-are-learning-welsh
Welsh Government is planning to introduce new smoking legislation in Wales and would like to hear views on bringing the requirements into force on 1 January 2021. Enclosed or substantially enclosed workplaces and premises open to the public will remain largely smoke-free (as they are now) and signs will still need to be displayed. However, there are currently exemptions that allow smoking in self-contained holiday and temporary accommodation and for hotels, guesthouses, inns, hostels and members’ clubs to have smoking bedrooms. These exemptions will be removed 12 months after the legislation comes into force and after that time all of these types of accommodation will have to be smoke-free. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/introduction-new-smoke-free-requirements-legislation
The next non-domestic rates revaluation in Wales will take effect in 2023 and will be based on property values as at 1 April 2021. Postponing the revaluation to 2023 will mean that the rateable values on which rates bills are based will better reflect the impact of COVID-19. The change will also mean that the next revaluation in Wales takes effect at the same time as that in England, ensuring businesses and other ratepayers in Wales are not placed at a disadvantage compared to those elsewhere. Copy of the written statement is available on the link below: https://gov.wales/written-statement-non-domestic-rates-revaluation-wales
Please see message below and poster attached regarding the minor injury units currently open in Gwynedd and Anglesey. Local Health Service – Minor Injury Unit (MIU) Service Minor Injury Units (MIUs) can help with less serious injuries, and your nearest Minor Injury Unit is at: Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 2QAPhone number: 01407 766 000 Ysbyty Alltwen, Tremadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9AQ.Telephone number: 03000 852 406 The Minor Injury Unit at all other sites in Gwynedd and Anglesey are temporarily closed as part of NHS Wales’ response to COVID-19 in our communities. Your Nearest Emergency department is: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW For further information about the MIU at […]
Go-North-Wales-Tourism-August-Trade-News-1Download The Power of Audio Webinar With over 10 million people spending a combined 59 million hours a week listening to podcasts in the UK, the success of podcasting is undeniable.Join us on Tuesday 11th August at 10.30am, as we discuss how to harness the power of audio for the tourism and hospitality industry, creating an audio strategy to engage new and existing customers.The free webinar will cover: – Why are brands using podcasts? – Content – getting the message right – Relevance – examples of how branded content can work as a business to consumer channel – Reaching the right audience – distribution and discoverability – What’s all this […]
The Chancellor will make a statement to the House on Wednesday 8 July. He will outline plans to support the economy. The Chancellor’s statement is being labelled as a ‘summer economic update’. https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-8957/CBP-8957.pdf Plans include a new £2bn scheme to create thousands of job placements for young peopleThe chancellor announces a temporary change to stamp duty – immediately increasing the threshold to £500,000Temporary cut to VAT on food, accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5% is announcedChancellor announces new job retention bonus for employers who bring back furloughed staffA £2bn “green homes grant” to help make homes more energy efficient is also unveiled https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-53333253 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rishis-plan-for-jobs-will-help-britain-bounce-back
North Wales Tourism has always been about bringing people together, working together, consulting with our members, lobbying hard on your behalf and trying to carve a sensible path through the demands of the Welsh Government and the public sector. I hope you agree that our team led by Eirlys, our Commercial Director, have done a great job of keeping you updated. Over the last few months we have been called upon like never before. We have gathered a dossier of heart-breaking stories from across the board as you have struggled to adjust and cope through the Covid19 pandemic. We found it particularly unfair how a number of local authorities, guided […]
A Virtual Annual Trade ForumWednesday 1st July 2020 at 10am NWTs annual tourism business seminar held virtually with Guest Speaker to be confirmed. There will also be an Open Forum with the Board and Staff of NWT for you to share your concerns. We are in this together. We are also seeking to appoint 5 directors at our AGM to serve on the Board of North Wales Tourism. Below is a link to the nomination form which should be completed and returned to eirlys.jones@nwt.co.uk at North Wales Tourism no later than noon on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 To register for this event please email eirlys.jones@nwt.co.uk who will forward you the […]