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Celebrating Ceredigion's Sporting Achievements at the Sports Awards 2024
On Friday, 05 July 2024, the Ceredigion Sports Awards 2024 took place at the Penmorfa Council Offices in Aberaeron. The event, hosted by Ceredigion Sports Council in partnership with Ceredigion Actif, celebrated the outstanding sporting achievements of people in the County and those who support them.26/07/2024
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Ceredigion’s Energy Efficiency work recognised at the Wales Energy Efficiency Awards Ceremony
Ceredigion County Council beat stiff competition by winning the Regional Council/Local Authority Body of the Year category at the Wales 2024 Energy Efficiency Awards, held at Cardiff Marriott Hotel on Friday 5 July 2024. This award was sponsored by Improveasy.25/07/2024
Local Places for Nature Funding Window opens
Ceredigion Nature Partnership have launched their Local Places for Nature grants scheme for 2024. At their quarterly meeting on Friday 29 July at the National Trust property Llanerchaeron, the Local Nature Partnership announced that they have £350,000 to distribute. The scheme is now inviting applications for projects worth up to £50,000 to apply for the Capital funding.25/07/2024
Celebrating Ceredigion’s young entrepreneurs: the ideal place to live and succeed
At the Royal Welsh Show on the afternoon of Wednesday 24 July, a panel of young entrepreneurs from Ceredigion discussed their ambitions under the leadership of Chairman Endaf Griffiths.24/07/2024
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Re-affirming UK Government commitments to grow the Mid Wales economy
On Monday, 22nd July at the Royal Welsh Showground, Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Wales Office, met with Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, and Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, to discuss progress being made to grow the Mid Wales economy.22/07/2024
Skills Partnership Unveils Update to their Employment & Skills Plan at Royal Welsh Show
On 22nd July at the Royal Welsh Show, the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) unveiled its update to the Employment and Skills Plan 2022-2025. It addresses the region’s evolving employment and skills needs, reflecting sector growth and economic demands.22/07/2024
Ceredigion County Council launches summer roadshows with free activities for children and families
This summer, various teams from Ceredigion County Council will provide free summer activities for children, young people, and their families at three locations within Ceredigion with funding support from Cynnal Y Cardi.22/07/2024
Innovation in the mid Wales economy
A joint event between Ceredigion County Council and Aberystwyth University was held at the Royal Welsh Showground on Monday 22 July. The event highlighted the importance of innovation to the mid Wales economy.22/07/2024
A welcome to the Royal Welsh Show
A ‘Welcome to the show’ event was held on Monday 22 July 2024 at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, as Ceredigion is this years feature county.22/07/2024
Farmer fined for not adhering to cattle regulations
On Wednesday 17 July 2024, at Aberystwyth Justice Centre, the Magistrates passed sentence on Mr. Gary Davies, of Bercoed Uchaf, Bangor Teifi, Llandysul.19/07/2024
Tenders invited for Cylch Caron
Following Cabinet’s approval on 17 July 2024, tenders are invited for a Delivery Partner who will work with the Council and Health Board to deliver a new fully-integrated health, social care and housing centre, Cylch Caron in Tregaron. It is expected that the Delivery Partner will be tendering a design and build contract during 2025.18/07/2024
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Aberystwyth resident offered employment following paid work opportunity
Harvey was offered secured employment in the construction industry, with help from Ceredigion County Council’s Employability Support Team.18/07/2024
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Share your views on the voting system at Ceredigion County Council elections
An opportunity has arisen for residents to share their views on the voting system at Ceredigion County Council elections.17/07/2024
Ysgol Rhydypennau Council launch “energy-free day” at school
School Councillors at Ysgol Rhydypennau, in Bow Street, came up with an original idea to raise awareness of their community’s effect on the environment.17/07/2024
Opening of Plascrug Leisure Centre’s all-weather pitch
Ceredigion County Council is proud to announce the completion and opening of the new all-weather pitch at Plascrug Leisure Centre. This top-notch facility is now available for use by the community.17/07/2024
Visit us at our stand at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show
There’s a warm welcome to everyone at our stall at the Royal Welsh Showground next week (stall 477-E on the map).16/07/2024
Economic Advisory Group Collaborates to Boost Regional Development
Existing and new members of the Growing Mid Wales Economic Advisory Group (EAG) recently met for the first time with the Leaders of Ceredigion and Powys County councils at the Elan Valley visitor centre to discuss the strategic initiatives of the Mid Wales Growth Deal and collaborate on advancing the region’s economic growth.15/07/2024
Ceredigion man to be sentenced for infringing Trademarks and selling counterfeit DVDs
Following a complex investigation by Ceredigion County Council Public Protection’s Trading Standards Team, supported by the Council’s legal team, David R Thomas, 47, of Sarnau Ceredigion appeared in Swansea Crown Court on Friday 05 July 2024, and pleaded guilty to trademark offences.11/07/2024
Celebrate the wonders of Waunfawr wildlife: a free event in honour of UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere
Everyone is invited to The Wonders of Waunfawr Wildlife, a free event at Waunfawr Community Hall on Friday 12 July between 17:00 and 19:00 to explore, identify and record the wildlife around us with storytelling from Milly Jackdaw, children’s activities and a wildlife safari.11/07/2024
Hafan y Waun care home to provide support during hospital roof repairs
Hywel Dda University Health Board is working with Ceredigion County Council to provide care for patients due to the temporary closure of Meurig Ward at Bronglais Hospital while emergency repairs are made to the ward roof.11/07/2024
Ben Lake elected as Member of Parliament for the Ceredigion Preseli constituency
The Member of Parliament for the Ceredigion Preseli constituency is Ben Lake, Plaid Cymru.05/07/2024
Residents reminded to bring a photo ID to vote on Thursday
The UK Parliament Election for the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli Constituency will be held on Thursday 04 July 2024.01/07/2024
Ceredigion County Council celebrates Youth Work Week 2024
This year, Youth Work Week is celebrated from 23 - 30 June 2024. It is an opportunity to celebrate the positive stories and successes from the last 12 months, highlighting the innovation, resilience and resourcefulness that the sector has shown during the last year.26/06/2024
Ceredigion proud to be the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show’s Feature County for 2024
Ceredigion is the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show’s Feature County this year. Each year, the Show chooses a different Feature County; this dates back to the Show’s early origins, when its location changed yearly from county to county in Wales.25/06/2024
Penweddig wins first prize in the UK Youth Enterprise Competition
There were celebrations at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Penweddig as a result of winning first place throughout the whole of the UK among the 13 finalists in a Young Enterprise business development competition. Winning two awards for the ‘Best use of Technology and Innovation’ and ‘Company of the Year’.14/06/2024
Dementia bus visits Ceredigion
A Dementia Bus will be arriving in Ceredigion in August 2024 to give residents a better understanding of the daily challenges faced by those living with dementia.14/06/2024
Residents reminded to bring a photo ID to vote in UK Parliament Election
The UK Parliament Election for the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli Constituency will be held on Thursday 04 July, 2024.13/06/2024
Groundbreaking Mobile Mapping Project Launched to Identify 'Mobile Not-Spots' in Mid Wales
Growing Mid Wales (GMW) has initiated an innovative mobile mapping project to enhance digital infrastructure in Mid Wales.12/06/2024
Ceredigion wins most medals in Urdd Eisteddfod 2024
Ceredigion has secured the highest number of medals in this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod, taking home a total of 135 awards.06/06/2024
Ceredigion County Council approves Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028
On 19 March 2024, Cabinet approved Ceredigion County Council’s Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028. This is the Council’s fourth Strategic Equality Plan; it describes how it will continue towards the aim to meet its commitment to equality and how it will meet its duties set out in the Equality Act 2010.03/06/2024
Progress on iconic regeneration scheme in Aberystwyth
In late 2021, UK Government confirmed that Ceredigion County Council was successful in the £10.8 million bid for Levelling Up Fund (Round 1) funding to revitalise a key part of Aberystwyth to boost the town and the county’s economy.03/06/2024
Betws Ifan man fined for failing to prevent night-time cockerel noise
Betws Ifan man has been fined for failing to comply with the requirements of a Noise Abatement Notice served to him relating to night-time cockerel noise keeping his neighbours awake.31/05/2024
SBARC Ceredigion boosts entrepreneurship and confidence in Ceredigion
Several people across the County have benefited from the SBARC Ceredigion project, which is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is administrated by the Cynnal y Cardi team, in Ceredigion County Council.30/05/2024
Ceredigion communities encouraged to “adopt” their local rivers
Communities across Ceredigion are being invited to “adopt” streams to improve biodiversity and community connection to their local river, in an initiative led by West Wales Rivers Trust (WWRT).30/05/2024
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Boosts Innovation and Social Enterprise in Mid Wales
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) has been awarded to seven pivotal regional projects in Mid Wales, accelerating economic development and social entrepreneurship in the region. The projects, which span across Ceredigion and Powys, aim to foster economic growth, sustainability, and community engagement.24/05/2024
Have your say on Aberaeron Library
There is an opportunity for residents to share their views on the possible relocation of Library and face-to-face customer services in Aberaeron.23/05/2024
Do you need support to expand commercial premises?
The Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme is publishing a survey to better understand the future growth plans of businesses across the region and their need for commercial premises.22/05/2024
Ceredigion Actif helps young woman overcome her mental health challenges
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, here is the story of a Ceredigion resident who received support from Ceredigion County Council services to combat her mental health challenges.20/05/2024
Official opening of Parc Natur Penglais new path
A new path has been created in Parc Natur Penglais following funding from the Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership.17/05/2024
New Chairman elected for Ceredigion County Council for 2024-25
Councillor Keith Evans has been elected as Chairman of Ceredigion County Council for 2024-2025 during an Annual General Meeting held on Friday 17 May 2024.17/05/2024
Encouraging the people of Ceredigion to become foster carers
This Foster Care Fortnight, Foster Wales Ceredigion is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local young people in need.17/05/2024
Vaping Awareness film launched in Ceredigion
A Vaping Awareness film has been launched in Ceredigion to raise awareness of the potential dangers and harms of vaping.16/05/2024
Young people from post-16 Inspire Group donate benches to Ceredigion communities
Young people from the group Inspire have developed a new project to create community benches and locate them across the County as part of a mental health campaign stemming from the TV programme ‘After Life’, created by actor Ricky Gervais.15/05/2024
Hopes for economic boost as ARFOR fund reaches £2million milestone
Thirty innovative projects across north and west Wales have secured funding totalling over £2 million through the ARFOR Challenge Fund.15/05/2024
New ‘Digitally Confident Ceredigion’ strategy welcomes views
Ceredigion residents, businesses and visitors have an opportunity to share their views on Ceredigion’s new Digital Strategy.15/05/2024
Ceredigion beaches win Coastal Awards again in 2024
Blue flags will once again be flown at four of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches this year: in Borth, Aberystwyth South, Llangrannog and Tresaith.14/05/2024
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New Active Travel route to Comins Coch completed
After six months of hard work during poor winter weather conditions, local contractors working on behalf of Ceredigion County Council completed construction of the new path in early April.13/05/2024
Council and Health Board sign agreement for provision of Bronglais Hospital staff
From 13 May 2024, Hywel Dda University Health Board officers will use part of Canolfan Rheidol, the Council’s office in Aberystywth.13/05/2024
Small Grants scheme enhances Welsh-medium Youth Work opportunities in Ceredigion
Over 1,000 young people in Ceredigion have benefitted from Welsh Government’s Small Grants Scheme, which is aimed at enhancing Welsh-Medium Youth Work opportunities for young people aged between 11 and 25.13/05/2024
Ceredigion food and drink producers at the top at the Welsh Food and Drink Awards 2024
Several food and drink producers in Ceredigion have come out on top at the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2024 that was held in Swansea on Thursday 09 May.10/05/2024
Young people given opportunity to apply for £1,500 bursary
Following success in previous years, Ceredigion’s Youth Work and Engagement Service is fortunate enough to accept another opportunity generously provided by West Wales Holiday Cottages to support young people with a cash bursary again this year.09/05/2024
Ceredigion young people take part in the Rhoi dy Farn ballot 2024
More than 2,000 young people in Ceredigion have voted for the topics that they consider are most important to them.08/05/2024
Ceredigion couple face fines and forfeiture order for counterfeit clothing
A Ceredigion couple who sold counterfeit clothing, footwear, and fragrances on local online marketplaces on social media have been fined by Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court after an investigation by Ceredigion County Council’s Trading Standards Officers.08/05/2024
Helping you to live independently in Ceredigion
Are you looking for support to live independently?26/04/2024