182 day threshold, School Holiday Consultation and 20mph impact poll to assist lobbying efforts

Please can you take part in this survey, to help the programme of activities that PASC UK and WTA are co-ordinating to try and persuade the Welsh Government to look again on the proposed changes to the School Holidays and enable ongoing work on the 182 day threshold and the impact of the 20mph speed limits. Thank you for your support. Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKVRVRH

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. You must be at least: school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage aged 23 to get the National Living Wage – the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 22 and under These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year. 23 and over21 to 2218 to 20Under 18ApprenticeApril 2023 (current rate)£10.42£10.18£7.49£5.28£5.28 From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National […]

Wrap Cymru – Waste Regulations Webinars

Join us in navigating the future: Understand the upcoming legislative changes in Wales that will mandate all workplaces, including businesses, public bodies, and the third sector, to separate recyclable materials from general waste. To assist your organisation in seamlessly transitioning, we’re pleased to announce a series of sector-specific webinars. Feel free to attend as many webinars as you find relevant to your business, as some may overlap. The valuable insights from guest speakers sharing their experiences in implementing separate collections in their premises will offer practical guidance. Webinar Recordings: Can’t make it to a live session? No worries! All webinar recordings will be accessible on the Business of Recycling Wales […]

Virgin Experience Days

Virgin Experience Days are currently on the lookout for the most extraordinary experiences in North Wales to add to our platform. We would be really interested in promoting and selling your accommodation experiences via the Virgin Experience Days website. If you think this could be of interest to you, please see the below for further information on the way that we operate, the channels we work with and how we can promote your experience: Virgin is one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted brands and we would like to work with you to promote your products that would; Generate incremental business and increase footfall Reach a wider audience Increase […]

Reach 000’s of visitors over Easter Bank Holiday weekend

With Easter falling early this year Heart North and Mid Wales/Communicorp UK have their next generation iVan out in Towyn over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. This is an opportunity to target both North Wales residents and tourists during one of the busiest weekends of the year in North Wales with prime positioning on the Towyn ‘strip’. Ivans can play either static images or video and even have full audio and have the latest facial detection technology also meaning that at the end of the campaign, we’ll provide you with a full report to highlight just how many people have seen your message including a breakdown of demographics too! Included […]

Development Bank of Wales inquiry – Short deadline 4th January

The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee is issuing a call for written evidence for its inquiry into the Development Bank of Wales. The Committee is  seeking views on any or all of the issues covered in the terms of reference below: The overall performance of the Development Bank of Wales since it was established in 2017, including areas of success as well as any areas of under-performance. The extent to which the Development Bank has met the specific objectives as set out in The Development Bank of Wales – a strategic asset for a more prosperous Wales, published in July 2017 and in the ‘Term of Government remit letter’ for the Development Bank published […]

Wales Tourism Accommodation Occupancy Surveys: July to September 2023

This Accommodation Occupancy report provides information on the occupancy levels of serviced and self-catering accommodation, as well as hostels and camping/caravan sites. There is also third-party data from Transparent (short term lets), and STR Global (large hotel chains). Serviced Accommodation Occupancy has risen steadily throughout 2023, peaking in August and starting to decline in September. Regional occupancy continues to hold a similar pattern with North Wales having the highest occupancy levels (80%). STR Occupancy data from STR continues to show parity or slight underperformance year on year compared with 2022. Self Catering Unit occupancy rose 19% from Q2 to Q3 (85% occupancy) During Q3 South West data, a key contributor (92%), did […]

Go North Wales Tourism December Trade News

North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. We are in constant contact with the local MSs and MPs on these issues and are also lobbying side by side and working closely with the Wales Tourism Alliance to drive forward the importance of the industry to the economy of Wales and the effects and implications of these issues on the businesses and industry as a whole. We are also working closely with the local press and media to raise the issues affecting us to make sure the voice of our valuable industry is heard. Amongst the issues we […]

Workplace Recycling Regulations

The Workplace Recycling Regulations were approved by the Senedd on the 28 November and will come into force on 6 April 2024. This represents a significant next step on Wales’ journey as a world-leading recycling nation and is a critical action to tackle the climate and nature emergency, and make progress towards a stronger, greener economy as committed to within our Programme for Government. The regulations will mean that all business, public and third sector workplaces will be required to separate key recyclable materials in the same way households already do across most of Wales. This will reduce the amount of waste we send to incineration and landfill and increase […]

The Structure of the School Year

Welsh Government (WG) want your views on proposals to amend school term dates. So that terms are more equal in length, with more evenly distributed breaks, for maintained schools in Wales. WG are consulting on 3 matters: The principle of modifying the school year Options for implementing changes to the school year including being made in the 2025 to 2026 school year Suggested term dates for 2025 to 2026 school year Deadline to submit your responses – 12 February 2024 https://www.gov.wales/structure-school-year structure-school-yearDownload structure-of-the-school-year-consultation-easy-readDownload structure-of-the-school-year-annex-aDownload