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South Wales Guardian
04-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
River Tywi, Teifi and Cleddau phosphorus pollution tackled
A new website has been launched to highlight collaborative efforts across west Wales to restore the health of its rivers, focusing on the Tywi, Teifi, and Cleddau catchments. The site, details the work of the West Wales Nutrient Management Boards (NMBs), which aim to tackle phosphorus pollution in these Special Areas of Conservation. Gail Pearce-Taylor, programme manager for the Tywi, Teifi, and Cleddau NMBs, said: "This website is our way of sharing everything we've learned so far and bringing people with us as we build nutrient management plans for the future. "The challenge of phosphorus pollution can only be tackled by working together – and that's what makes these boards so special." The boards are funded by the Welsh Government and led by local authorities in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire. They bring together public bodies, utilities, environmental groups, and local communities to develop long-term water quality solutions that support sustainable development. The new website offers GIS-mapped data, non-technical summaries, resources for landowners and developers, and findings from citizen science projects. It also provides information on joining stakeholder groups or taking part in consultations. The chairs of the three river boards, Cllr Clive Davies of Ceredigion (Teifi), Cllr Carys Jones of Carmarthenshire (Tywi), and Cllr Jacob Williams of Pembrokeshire (Cleddau), issued a joint statement. They said: "The health of our rivers underpins everything – our wildlife, our economy, and our communities. "It's vital that we take a proactive and collaborative approach. "This new website gives people the tools and knowledge to be part of the solution." The boards will be present at several events over the summer, including the Tywi River Festival on July 19, the Royal Welsh Show on July 21, and the Pembrokeshire County Show (FUW Stand) on August 20 and 21. Organisers are keen to raise awareness of the boards' work and encourage farmers, landowners, developers, and young people to engage with the site, learn about the issues, and share feedback.
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Three Ceredigion beaches to fly Blue Flags this year
Three Ceredigion beaches will fly Blue Flags in 2025. Borth, Llangrannog, and Tresaith have been recognised for their 'excellent' water quality, facilities, and safety provisions. In addition to the Blue Flags, six other beaches have been given Seaside Awards, and four have received the rural Green Coast Award. The Seaside Award is given to beaches that meet recognised water quality standards and have adequate public facilities, safety provisions, and management. Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion County Council's cabinet member for the economy and regeneration, said: "I am delighted to see that Blue, Green, and Seaside Award flags/plaques will be erected at Ceredigion's most popular bathing beaches in 2025, and we are fully expecting to see many visitors and locals alike enjoying themselves on beaches along the Ceredigion coast this summer." He also expressed his gratitude to the individuals, groups, organisations, and businesses that have volunteered their time to support the Caru Ceredigion initiative. This includes regular litter picks and the promotion of environmental conservation, wildlife education, and beach/water safety activities. Mr Davies said: "Without this long-standing support, we would not be able to put forward so many of our beaches and successfully obtain these prestigious coastal awards, which places Ceredigion beaches amongst the very best of coastal destinations in Wales and the UK whilst acting as a key driver for the Ceredigion economy." The beaches that have achieved prestigious coastal awards in 2025 are: Blue Flag (Overall excellent water quality standard): Borth, Llangrannog, and Tresaith. Seaside Award (Overall good or sufficient water quality standard): Clarach, Aberystwyth North, Aberystwyth South, New Quay Harbour, New Quay Dolau/North, and Aberporth. Green Coast Award (Overall excellent water quality standard): Llanrhystud, Cilborth-Llangrannog, Penbryn, and Mwnt. Beachgoers are advised to swim at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags, which denote the designated swimming areas patrolled by RNLI Lifeguards at Borth, Clarach, Aberystwyth North, Aberystwyth South, New Quay Harbour, Llangrannog, Tresaith, and Aberporth beaches.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- BBC News
Ceredigion: Man admits trying to kill infant
A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of an infant. Rhydian Jamieson from Cwm-Cou, Ceredigion, left a young child with "catastrophic" injuries, Swansea Crown Court was arrested after police were called to a property in the village of Y Ferwig, in Ceredigion, at about 22:15 GMT on 15 January, following a report of concerns for an infant's Police said the child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Ceredigion councillor Clive Davies said at the time the incident had been a "shock" for the community and his thoughts were with the will be sentenced at Swansea Crown court on 27 May.
