Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Energy efficient social housing given green light
An energy efficient housing development will provide 50 new homes in Cardiff for an affordable social rent.
Wales & West Housing’s Colchester Avenue development will see a mix of 50 new modern and energy efficient one-and two-bedroom flats in Penylan, Cardiff.
The accommodation will provide social housing and contribute towards the Welsh Government’s goal of building 20,000 social homes by 2026.
The site includes a ground floor retail store as well as car parking, bike stores and outdoor communal amenity space for residents.
Julie James, minister for climate change, said that affordable social housing remains "a key priority" for the Welsh government.
"This new development will provide much needed social housing for residents in Cardiff as well as encouraging active travel and helping people and families save money on their energy bills," she said.
Wales & West Housing has received more than £5m in Social Housing Grant funding from the Welsh Government towards the development.
The grant is used to fund affordable housing schemes identified by local authorities and build new social homes towards the target for this governmental term.
Anne Hinchey, group chief executive at Wales & West Housing Group, said: "All our new homes are built without the need for fossil fuels, making them more comfortable and affordable for our residents, as well as having low carbon emissions."
She added that the homes are highly insulated and fitted with air source water heating and the latest ventilation (MVHR) systems that circulate warm, fresh air and reduce condensation.
"They are some of the warmest new homes we have built and contribute to setting the standard for our future homes,” she said.
Latest News
26/04/2024 - 12:12
New planning powers come into effect today giving local councils more tools to hold rogue developers to account as part of the government’s Levelling-up and Regeneration Act.
26/04/2024 - 11:13
Sport England has published a report which reveals a long-term increase in activity levels among adults, but also highlights further action is need
25/04/2024 - 12:28
The Welsh government will work with councils to set out a three-phase plan to implement a 20mph limit.
25/04/2024 - 11:56
£11 million of grant funding has been confirmed for public sector bodies in Scotland.
25/04/2024 - 10:32
The Labour Party has announced that it would renationalise most passenger rail services within five years.
Company Focus
Located in Bromley, Japanese Knotweed Eradication Ltd has been providing solutions in the treatment and removal of Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia Japonica) for over a decade. During this time we have mastered a repertoire of methods, from herbicidal treatments to landscaping solutions, tailored to address the unique challenges our clients face with this pervasive weed.
Event Diary
UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.
The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.
Supplier Profiles
At GeoEnergy Design, we're on a mission to disrupt the traditional way heating and cooling ha
Latest Features
Professor Harith Alani, director of the Knowledge Management Institute at the Open University explains how AI can be used for good and bad.
Alex Lawrence, head of health & social care, techUK sets out techUK’s Five Point Plan for CareTech.
