Customer News
Our customers are many and varied. Here are a selection of stories crafted and published via our Integrated Newsrooms
Mental health training extended to rugby clubs in Wales
Mental health awareness training is being rolled out to rugby clubs across Wales as concerns grow about the rising number of men struggling in silence.
From boxing to bowls - energy savings granting a greener future for sports
An energy saving grant scheme has invested over £5.4million to help sports clubs across Wales make improvements that lower energy costs and make their buildings more efficient.
Council Leader takes on Armed Forces Champion role
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Andy Graham, has taken on the role of the Council’s Armed Forces Champion.
Accessibility and safety boost for Prestatyn community as work set to begin on new station footbridge
The new footbridge at Prestatyn Station, on the North Wales Coast Line, will provide a safe, step-free route across the railway for residents and visitors.
Road layout change proposed for key central Reading route
- Additional vehicle capacity planned for Sidmouth Street to pave way for introduction of new London Road bus lane
- Cycle facilities would be rearranged to reflect demand on the local transport network
Mayor welcomes ‘generational reforms’ to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Mayor Caroline Woodley welcome the Government’s publication of the SEND White Paper
First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub
Heritage-themed venue, The Scott & Brassey, opens at Carlisle station following careful renovation with railway funding.
Work set to begin to remove diseased larch trees near Whitworth and Bacup
Work is set to begin later this month to remove hundreds of larch trees that must be felled due to an incurable disease, near Whitworth and Bacup.
Sculpture installed into the façade of the Civic Centre redevelopment
- Cartwheeling boys hoisted into new location
- Damaged by Storm Eunice in 2022
- New home is part of the Civic Centre redevelopment
Progress on Buckie Harbour Masterplan as Council backs next stage of development
Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.
Moray Council not to recognise Monday 15 June as additional bank holiday
Moray Council has agreed not to recognise Monday 15 June 2026 as an additional local public holiday.
Moray Council confirms Council Tax rates for 2026/27
Moray Council has confirmed its 2026/27 Council Tax after agreeing indicative Council Tax rates until 2028 last year, to assist with more sustainable financial planning.
Forres Academy relocation approved by Full Council
Moray Council has today (Wednesday 25 February) unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site.
Moray Council sets Housing budget for 2026/27
Moray Council has agreed its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, confirming investment in council housing, progress on national housing standards, and the second year of its three‑year rent strategy.
Moray Council sets balanced budget for 2026/27 amid significant financial pressures
Moray Council has agreed its £311.98m budget for 2026/27 and outlined a three-year financial plan that responds to continuing economic uncertainty, rising service costs and increasing demand for support across local communities.
The Mortgage Works cuts rates for limited company landlords
The Mortgage Works is cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected two and five-year fixed rate products for new and existing customers across its limited company buy-to-let range. The new rates will be effective from tomorrow, Thursday 26 February.
Welsh rarebit, male voice choir and Welsh cakes
Passengers across Wales will be treated to a range of St David’s Day celebrations as Transport for Wales (TfW) marks the occasion with food, music and community spirit.
Targeted data-driven support puts money back into the pockets of Cotswold residents
An innovative tool designed to identify households in need and put money back in their pocket has already helped thousands of Cotswold residents, new figures have revealed one year on from its launch.
New online reporting service for victims of intimate image abuse
A new online reporting service has launched in England and Wales to support people affected by intimate image abuse (also sometimes known as ‘revenge porn’).
National oversight of maternity services to be strengthened across Wales
A programme to improve maternity and neonatal services is being launched as the Welsh Government accepted the recommendations of a major assessment of services.