Contractor Bouygues UK, which is building zone 1 of Llanelli’s Pentre Awel development known as ‘Canolfan’, has worked with sub-contractors and its supply chain to achieve net zero on the construction project. This includes a more than 90% reduction on direct emissions of all fuels on the site as well as a 10% reduction in waste production, and energy and water consumption. Since the start of the project more than 450 tonnes of carbon emissions have been saved thanks to the initiative. By implementing energy, waste and resource-saving initiatives, including adopting sustainably-certified hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a fuel, as well as sourcing recycled and green materials, the project has reached the milestone of being net zero. Canolfan Pentre Awel is a multi-million-pound development which will bring together life science and business innovation, community healthcare and modern leisure facilities at the 83-acre Delta Lakes site on the Llanelli coastline. It is part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, which is contributing £40 million, and is the largest regeneration scheme in south west Wales. Due to the reduction in emissions from the use of HVO at Pentre Awel, Bouygues UK has made the commitment that all of its building sites across the UK will be powered by HVO. Its procured HVO fuel has received ISCC certification due to its traceable and deforestation-free supply chain. Partners include Green4Wales, Watson Fuels, New Era and CSS. The firm said the Canolfan Pentre Awel project team has “worked tirelessly” during the nearly two years on site to put carbon reduction at the heart of the development. It has targeted 24 specific initiatives to help reduce emissions, waste and energy on the project. Early into the development, solar-powered site offices and cabins were installed on site and when not powered by the sun those buildings were run by a HVO-powered generator. The site’s CCTV cameras were also powered by solar. Such was the success of the HVO generator, that early into the project the whole site was converted to HVO. Other initiatives such as working closely with its supply chain to source recycled building materials has also contributed to the project’s wider net zero journey. Such materials include using reinforced bars for the buildings’ foundations that are comprised of 98% recycling content, while the structural steel contained 80% recycled content. When excavating to lay the foundations, soil from the surface of the site was also taken to a local recycling facility where the material was segregated, treated and reused – reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. The team has partnered with Gaia, a Carmarthenshire-based company that helps to identify, monitor and reduce power consumption, using AI and a range of sensors. To date, the energy savings from using GAIA are around 47.9%.  The project also benefits from a carbon consultant who advises on identifying low carbon solutions throughout the construction phase and monitors carbon, waste, deliveries as well as upskilling of the workforce on climate and environmental topics. Peter Sharpe, Project Director at Pentre Awel, said: “We are immensely proud of this achievement. As well as building a state of the art, top quality facility, as a project team we set our minds to reducing as much of our carbon emissions as possible. We set out a plan and I’m so pleased to say that we have achieved it. “This would not have happened had it not been for the determination and support of not only the Bouygues UK staff here at Pentre Awel, but also our amazing sub-contractors and supply chain partners who came with us on this net zero journey.” Phillipe Bernard, Chair and CEO of Bouygues UK, said: “I commend the project team's efforts in significantly reducing carbon emissions at the Pentre Awel project. This achievement shows that sustainable construction can be achieved. “We are very proud that due to the success achieved with the use of HVO at Pentre Awel, we are now mandating the use of sustainably-certified HVO at all our sites across the UK.” and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond All About The Rock so I took a trip to Deeside to catch the almighty Pentre Fest If Facebook hasn’t plastered you with adverts for it it is a two-day Rock and metal festival held at Mcleans Pub one inside (for the heavier stuff) and one outside so if you’ve got any mini moshers they’ll love being able to experience live music Sporting some rather colorful leggings and some high heels for the duration of the entire 2 days the festival runs across This paired with how friendly everyone is made for an amazing atmosphere full of laughter and headbanging The festival had an amazing line-up this year with Saturday Headliners Collateral on the bill The other bands are all worth a listen too but my personal favourites include; Bad Earth I was only able to attend for a few hours on Saturday but here are the bands I did catch Dxrk Winter photo courtesy of Charlotte Ford for All About The Rock The first act I caught was Edd Case who I was expecting from the name to be a guy in a leather jacket with a big beard he was in a bright pink princess dress and bubblegum pink wig My stepdaughter has aptly named him “pink dress beard guy” and I can’t say she’s wrong The music was a nice chilled acoustic indie/rock style which was a nice intro whilst we got wristbanded and waited for the main stage to open Opening the main stage for the day was Dxrk Winter (and yes I spelled it wrong initially!) and for saying it was 2 pm on a Saturday they had some really good crowd participation Including some sore heads banging along to their heavy sound They don’t have a bassist but that didn’t stop their sound from shredding into the day and waking everyone up For saying these guys haven’t been together that long they did an incredible job and kicked the day off to a good start Next off Victim of Damp outside on the KeyMo Stage I wasn’t quite expecting what I got when I saw this artist Non-stop jokes and some well-thought-out songs and references which had me laughing for a solid 20 minutes Most noticeable were the songs aimed at one of the organizers Including “Fozzy’s van is full of shit” which I think means he has a very messy van Bad Earth photo courtesy of Charlotte Ford for All About The Rock The last band I managed to catch was Bad Earth I’ve been lucky enough to see them a few times They also definitely are not new to Pentre Fest & Mcleans as a venue – a point made clear by their introduction by Beany (who was in his second t-shirt of the day whilst still in the heels and leggings!) Bad Earth is always an odd one for me as I always feel a bit like I’m watching a band with a similar sound to Clutch then they throw me a curveball and have the odd heavier song – which I of course have a little bop to They’re always good fun to watch and honestly the nicest blokes If I could I would’ve stayed all day to catch Stuntface & Collateral and the Bad Earth Acoustic set It’s really reasonably priced too with a day ticket for Saturday being just £20 for 10 hours of music They also have a food stall on-site & were giving out free jelly vodka shots at one point (not for the children!) You must be logged in to post a comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive The flag appears to be hanging from an electricity cable on Bailey Street in Ton Pentre South Wales Police confirmed they were called to reports of the flag on Friday morning had been arrested for racially aggravated public disorder "We can confirm a 52-year-old local man has been arrested for racially aggravated public disorder and is in police custody "We received a call about the flag just before 7 am today and can confirm it has now been removed." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy A festival focused on the future of digital construction as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project’s collaborative approach represents one of Carmarthenshire County Council’s most significant undertakings the project aims to integrate medical research with projections to generate approximately 1,800 jobs and bolster the local economy by £467m over the next 15 years Main contractor Bouygues UK has adopted an early engagement approach for zone one which includes facilities such as an eight-court sports hall particularly in coordinating service spacings structural steelwork and limited available space A detailed Builder’s Work in Connection (BWIC) schedule has become critical to managing these complexities. The schedule delineates responsibilities and requirements among all parties involved Quelfire has been selected as the passive fire protection system manufacturer Frequent workshops and meetings have proven essential to align expectations and share information increased collaboration has reduced confusion and supported the delivery of compliant solutions including tested firestopping solutions rather than relying on engineered judgements noted that Quelfire has proactively supported the Golden Thread initiative through information management platforms and provided technical insights that have improved processes The project underscores the value of early coordination and clear information management The centre will contain buildings up to nine storeys in height Plans designed by Gensler for a £1bn cancer research and treatment centre in south London have been submitted for planning by developers Aviva Capital Partners and Socius Proposed removal of medieval burial grounds said to harm setting of Roman Wall despite plans for public exhibit Neighbouring schemes at Shaftesbury Avenue signed off last night The firm has opened a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol Building sat down with Bernard Delvaux and John 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and books to help plan your visit to our National Park The eagerly awaited new SPAR store in Ton Pentre opened its doors on Thursday Located just across the road from the old site the new store promises a state-of-the-art shopping experience featuring a larger space of 200 square metres and an extended range of fresh and local produce There is also the exciting addition of a Greggs the first 100 customers will receive goody bags containing a selection of great value products and household favourites led by Local Councillor Norman Howell Morgan marked the beginning of a new era for SPAR Ton Pentre visitors could play the "Spin to Win" wheel where they could walk away with a selection of prizes including shopping vouchers and in-store products Face painting was also available to add a splash of fun for families from 9:00am-12:00pm The new SPAR Ton Pentre features a wide range of fresh food for now and food for later The store also boasts a ‘Passion for Local’ by incorporating a range of Welsh products from local suppliers customers can shop a wider range of fresh produce expressed excitement about the reopening: “The new store will support Ton Pentre and our surrounding towns with food for now and later “We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our new look store and to our Greggs outlet too.” He went on to say: “SPAR Ton Pentre is more than just a convenience store The new store offers greater variety and choice for our locals supporting local producers and offering exceptional value to customers.” The new store opening offered locals the opportunity to win fantastic prizes by playing SPAR’s new fun Scan-Match-Win game Customers can scan QR codes available in-store and play an online game for a chance to win monetary and product vouchers and even a grand prize of £1000 SPAR will be giving away £1000 every week until 28 August so don’t miss out on the opportunity to become a SPAR Champion SPAR continues to support local communities through tailored product ranges and active involvement in local charitable partnerships Join us on 15 August to celebrate the grand opening of the new SPAR Ton Pentre store and experience a new level of convenience and quality Back to news A.F. Blakemore announce Steven Nuttall as Chief Financial Officer Ballygally school boy’s sweet idea becomes new product sold in SPAR stores across UK MyHub is now live, so start exploring! Henry Riley is Leading Britain's Conversation Residents of the Welsh village of Ton Pentre awoke on Friday to find Hitler’s vile flag flying in their village The flag was raised on telephone lines next to St John the Baptist Church overnight Police promptly removed the fascist symbol earlier today Read more: Fury as Elon Musk appears to do 'Nazi salute' at Trump inauguration rally Read more: Letby lawyer says police have made 'huge mistake' as hospital staff open to gross negligence manslaughter charges "We received a report about the flag just before 7am today - contact has been made with the utility company to ensure its immediate removal,” a spokesperson for South Wales Police said "An investigation is now underway to identify who was responsible." A later statement read: "We can confirm a 52 year-old local man has been arrested for racially aggravated public disorder and is in police custody "The flag has now been removed." Local MP Chris Bryant told the Daily Mirror: “God knows what gets into some people’s minds Just when we’re coming up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day this is sick and perverted." It comes as a wave of far-right support sweeps Western politics with billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk appearing to perform two Nazi salutes at the president’s inauguration earlier this year and a number of hard-right parties experiencing success in European elections See more Latest News See more World News See more More Topics Aspects on each remaining phases of the project will now be revealed in stages over the next five years By Ian Lewis · 13 September 2024 Above: Construction on phase one of Pentre Awel (Image: Bouygues UK) A further five years has been given to prepare detailed plans linked to the remaining three phases of work at Llanelli's multi-million pound Pentre Awel project Pentre Awel will comprise four phases and is one of nine city deal projects for the Swansea Bay City Region Outline planning permission for the entire £200m health leisure and life science complex was approved in 2019 and the first phase includes a new Llanelli leisure centre it will bring together life science and business innovation community healthcare and modern leisure facilities at the 83-acre Delta Lakes site on the Llanelli coastline However, opening of the first phase has been delayed by three months due to bad weather which is spearheading and part-funding the project has now approved a longer window of time in relation to what are known as reserved matters for the outstanding phases Originally there was only a three-year window for reserved matters to be submitted These are often details that are left out of an outline planning application and are considered later in a dedicated reserved matters application It means as the next construction phases of the scheme are nearly ready to start their reserved matters can be lodged and considered by the council planning committee The granted extension takes the deadline for reserved matters to 2029 To date only phase one reserved matters have been lodged and were approved two years ago Phases two and three will include up to 370 assisted living units for people with differing care needs while phase four will feature housing and a hotel In a report presented to the council's planning committee by planning officer Robert Davies he said: "The purpose of the application is to allow a further five years for the submission of reserved matters on future phases The proposed development has already been established by virtue of the previous outline planning permission granted The principle of development would remain unaltered and would continue to bring forward the comprehensive mixed use development in a four-phase programme following the recent approval of phase one reserved matters." He added: "Since the reserved matters for phase one were approved in June 2022 a start on site has subsequently been made showing a clear evidenced intent to progress with this welcomed scheme Construction works on phase one are now significantly advanced." Mr Davies said granting permission to extend the timeframe for reserved matters "would enable the reserved matters for future phases to come forward in a timely manner and would ensure the continued deliverability and comprehensive redevelopment of this strategic site." Councillors on the planning committee voted unanimously to approve the revised time scale LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Wales Community and Business News from Need To See it NEW SITE FEATURES GREGGS AND AN EXTENDED RANGE OF FRESH AND LOCAL PRODUCE Hundreds of customers attended the opening The eagerly awaited new SPAR Ton Pentre has opened its doors with a new state of the art shopping experience last week local Welsh suppliers as well as the exciting addition of a Greggs The new larger store has been designed to meet the needs of the local community offering value on the doorstep so you don’t have to travel elsewhere The addition of a larger County Bridge meat range ensures that there is always a meal solution for tonight’s tea and SPAR are proud to support local farmers and producers with BLAS Village and Edwards products now available in store Local Councillor Norman Howell Morgan officially opened the store recognising SPAR’s contribution to the Ton Pentre community for almost 50 years Store Manager Matthew Jones thanked the crowd of locals who gathered for the opening and welcomed them into the new store the first 100 customers received a goodie bag containing a selection of great value SPAR brand products offering all round value for everyone Many walked away with shopping vouchers and free product Store Manager Matthew Jones said: “We are delighted to see so many people at the opening this morning We offer exceptional value whether you shop with us a little bit and we are proud to serve our neighbourhood with fresh From the forgotten ingredients to tonight’s tea “We are especially proud that our team is embedded in the heart of the community making it particularly meaningful to recognise our colleague Ceri with an award customers can browse a wider range of fresh produce award winning SPAR brand wines and ensure they are always getting great value everyday store cupboard staples through the Tesco Price Match The new store opening offered locals the opportunity to win fantastic prizes by playing SPAR’s new fun Scratch-Match-Win game Customers can scan QR codes available in-store and play an online game for a chance to win money off free product and SPAR will be giving away £1000 every week until 28 August we do not ‘recommend’ or endorse any business or products shown on this site We would like to thank our image providers: Canva Storyblocks Deposit Photos Freepik Pixabay Pexels Unsplash As well as the many talented photographers whose work is shared by storytellers and credited in the story Want us to cover your news?  We ask for a small admin fee to cover our costs.  Please email: laura.lewis@newsfromwales.com For advertorial or guest post services, please contact: guestpostservices@newsfromwales.com You are welcome to send news releases to news@newsfromwales.com If you need to contact our admin/management team about something other than news, please email premium@newsfromwales.com The information provided by this news site is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for appropriate professional or legal advice All information on the Site is provided in good faith however we make no representation or warranty of any kind availability or completeness of any information on the Site by | Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 | Pubs and Bars News Many facilities within the former coal mining village have closed down in the last 20 years Publicans Denise Roberts and Helen Roderick have run Pentre Comrades Club for 30 years with an aim of tackling this lack of local services while helping to bring back those community connections.  The community shop provides local essentials at an affordable price enabling people to make their money go further and tackle food poverty with the cost-of-living crisis.  Sustainability is a major ethos of the business with the village store enabling people to refill their own containers by weight cutting the use of plastic and helping the environment The shop also offers eggs from a local farmer and there are plans to extend its offer of local produce.  the club provides a safe environment for customers to come together to help tackle social isolation and engage with different people across the community.  Expert help and two Community Services Fund grants from Pub is The Hub were provided to help with the opening of both the community shop and café. Pub is the Hub has been supporting projects in rural areas across Wales after receiving a grant of £25,000 from The Royal Countryside Fund “We know that people want to belong and we know that our community is still very close knit and connected so we want to provide a resource for them which can replace those missing amenities and provide a place for that community engagement,” said Denise We have had great support from people living in the local community and we want to help educate them on the benefits of sustainable living as well as providing a space for them to socialise.” added: “The Pentre Comrades Club is an example of great publicans focusing on what their local rural community needs This is really the hub of its local area.” but is open seven days a week offering the village store Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to 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project Pentre Awel at two drop-in sessions in the town on Wednesday Two sessions will be held at the Antioch Centre in Copperworks Road Carmarthenshire Council officers will be on hand to answer any questions and show some up-to-date images of the development work and what to expect in readiness for the first part of it opening in spring The county-council-led project at Delta Lakes will comprise four different zones Canolfan will consist of a new leisure centre including a sports hall and fitness studios and a health and well-being academy with a range of clinical rooms run by Swansea University Later in the year Hywel Dda University Board will begin occupation of a clinical delivery centre providing therapies such as speech and language A clinical research hub will also be based there Canolfan will have rental space for private Canolfan has a £96m price tag and is being funded via the city deal for the Swansea Bay City Region by the council Contractor Bouygues UK began piling work in early 2023 and has been onsite since dealing with a run of extreme weather which set construction back by three months Carmarthenshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration Cllr Hazel Evans said: "Anyone who has a vested interest in Pentre Awel should attend one of the drop-in sessions and speak to the team Engaging with the public is essential to the Pentre Awel project to ensure that the local community continues to be at the heart of this innovative Carmarthenshire News Online Local and National News for Carmarthenshire Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email As part of Welsh Government’s Period Dignity scheme Carmarthenshire County Council has teamed up with award-winning UK-based period product company… THE Welsh Government is introducing a Fuel Support Scheme Eligible households can claim a one-off £200 payment to provide support… Carmarthenshire County Council continues to tackle environmental issues including fly-tipping litter and dog fouling with a total of 29 fixed… A debate is set to take place over the Welsh form of a village’s name amid concerns over its English translation is known locally in Welsh as Pentre Cythraul but the place-name has never been formally recognised Residents launched a bid in 2019 to have it included on an official list of names published by the Welsh Language Commissioner Concerns were raised by some villagers during a consultation on the plans as Pentre Cythraul roughly translates as “The Devil’s Village” in English The village is believed to have originally been named Pentre Catherall after industrialist Josiah Catherall who built the village’s first houses in the 19th Century backbench councillors in Flintshire will be asked this week to support commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones’s suggestion for it to be known as Pentre Cythrel in future Flintshire Council’s chief officer for education and youth said in a report this was due to the negative connotations associated with Pentre Cythraul She said: “The commissioner has indicated support for the use of an official Welsh form of New Brighton as the name is an oral development of ‘Catherall’ and reflects how the name is pronounced locally “Using ‘cythraul’ would be a further step away from the original colloquial name “Local residents who use the Welsh name Pentre Cythraul are supportive of the panel’s suggestion of Pentre Cythrel “The Welsh name Pentre Cythrel will also address the objections raised in the consultation and the negative association of Pentre Cythraul (Devil’s Village).” Pentre Cythraul has been used locally as the Welsh form of New Brighton for many years and is included on driving licences issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) It also features on several signs in the village including one attached to New Brighton Community Centre Ms Homard said the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) would need to be updated to reflect any changes and notify bodies such as Ordnance Survey and Royal Mail She added: “Formally recognising a Welsh form of New Brighton will support the council’s Welsh language promotion strategy by raising the visibility of the language It also ensures Welsh is treated equal to English “Adopting a Welsh name would not incur any additional costs as signage can be changed as and when it is renewed.” Members of Flintshire’s corporate resources scrutiny committee will be asked to approve the new Welsh name for New Brighton at a meeting on Thursday (October 10 It will then go to the council’s cabinet for a final decision before the commissioner can be informed to include it on the official list of place-names Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Beth am “Hofe mewn gwirionedd” The saying ‘Cythraul o le’ in Welsh translates as ‘A monster of a place’ in English I wonder if the village has a twin and where it might be and what it is called  I wonder if the village has a twin and where it might be and what it is called This isn’t the only village in Flintshire with a debatably idiosyncratic name When my other half and I first moved here in the north-east I was intrigued by the village named Lixwm – rendered So I did a bit of delving and came across the theory that the name had arisen as a consequence of an influx of miners from south Derbyshire who arrived in the area in the early 19th century because their employer was opening up new pits in the area Nothing ‘”improbable” about the the Welsh translation being ‘Licswm’ ‘-cs’ is the standard equivalent of ‘-x’ Fair comment – my post was just prompted by the fact that Licswm clearly isn’t authentically a Welsh name with ‘Wrecsam’ which just baptizes an old English placename with a Welsh spelling Welsh has an interesting ability to borrow an English word or place name and to adapt it to Welsh orthography while keeping the same sound with ‘cwm’ and ‘coombe’ and ‘craig’ and ‘crag’ where ancient associations seem to particularly persist where there is a river called the Gowy and even a village still called ‘Bryn’ What’s the betting that those opposed to the official use of the name Pentre Cythraul have no problem referring to Pontarfynach as Devil’s Bridge Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to 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Plans to formally adopt a Welsh name for a Flintshire village have split the community harking back to Northop Hall’s historic origins Old maps show the village expanded from an area with several pig holdings Since around 1530 it’s been referred to as Pentre-moch The Anglicised version has also been around for a long time emanating from the 13th-century manor house that was home to the Evans family The preferred Welsh name has been put forward by Northop Hall Community Council for possible adoption following a local consultation While some of its 1,500 residents like the distinctive name others are appalled by the idea of their serene village being associated with porkers and grunters the whole exercise has been labelled “bloody crazy” and “unbelievable wokeness” Other options on the table include Neuadd Llaneurgain, the nearest literal translation of Northop Hall. Although in use by some organisations, including Flintshire Council this idea has been rejected as it is a “recent translation with no historical basis” Alternative suggestions range from Llyseurgain - a name also given to the mansion - and even Dre Mwnci (Monkey Town) owing to occasional references to the village by this name It’s not the first time the community council has been asked to adopt a Welsh name but previous attempts have come to nothing Following consultation with the Welsh Language Commissioner its place-names standardisation panel favours Pentre-moch and has already published this name in its directory the community council said Pentre-moch is embedded culturally and is nationally recognised as the Welsh place name for the village It added: “Many other settlements in Wales make reference to moch and they reflect their key status in the agricultural economy of the Middle Ages “The name Pentre-moch is still used today, both in written form and in conversation. It is in current use as it has been put down on the home address on birth registrations in the same way it was recorded on birth registrations in the 1800s." Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community Some older residents are not keen on the idea “I was born and raised in Northop Hall 75 years (ago),” said one man on social media why not now?" A woman added: “I am 95 and lived in the village for 66 years The adopted Welsh name will not replace Northop Hall but will sit alongside and compliment the village’s commonly used name Signage will include both names only when existing ones have expired and residents will not need to update their addresses “Why the hell would we want to be called Pig Village,” stormed one woman “I know that a lot of the houses on the main road had kept pigs many moons ago but “Not sure 'Pig Village' sounds an attractive name for our beautiful village,” she said A man said the exercise was “ridiculous” and a “total waste of time and money” He fumed: “Surely the village council needs to be disbanded if all they have left to do is worry about the village having a Welsh name?” a name used by local people for generations one woman said online: “Pentremoch was the name of the original settlement The village grew and the people who lived in this special place This is an opportunity to give them their name back “I think in isolation pig village may sound unattractive but it’s what the village was - as I understand it The proposal does not ask us not make up a new name but to give the village a Welsh name that provides it with a bilingual identity A Welsh translation of an imposed English name doesn’t quite do it.” Northop Hall grew out of the need to house coal miners expanding in a ribbon development from Pentremoch Farm Until the early 2000s there were two pubs in the village with multiple names locally known as the Top Monkey (Boars Head/Top House) and the now-closed Bottom Monkey (Black Lion/Bottom House) The Boar’s Head was the coat of arms of the Evans family of Northop Hall further cementing the village’s porcine links These range from the pubs having pet monkeys to the name of breaking gears on mining wagons that once traversed the village The name could also relate to old monkey tail window fasteners the Top Monkey pub formally adopted the name in 2016 Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Carmarthenshire Council and contractors were joined by St John Lloyd Catholic School By Ian Lewis · 20 December 2024 It was a case of Awel in a manger as pupils from St John Lloyd Catholic School and Carmarthenshire Music Services performed carols for guests to spread some festive cheer at Llanelli’s multi-million pound Pentre Awel project Pentre Awel will comprise four phases and is one of nine City Deal projects for the Swansea Bay City Region Guests at the carol service included members of Carmarthenshire Council its chair Cllr Handel Davies and local councillors Louvain Roberts and Sean Rees as well as representatives from contractor Bouygues UK's local suppliers They enjoyed performances of carols and festive treats with all monies raised being donated to the Welsh children’s cancer charity Latch Bouygues UK’s social advisor for Pentre Awel said: "What better way to celebrate our collaborative approach with our partners and the community than singing some much-loved carols On behalf of the whole Pentre Awel project team said: "Thank you to Bouygues UK for organising the event this afternoon I thoroughly enjoyed the performances and the opportunity to raise money for Latch Welsh Children’s Cancer charity which will contribute to supporting children and their families through treatment." To find out more or donate to Latch, visit the website here.  The opening of the first phase of a £200m health leisure and life science complex will be delayed by three months which is spearheading and part-funding the Pentre Awel project on the outskirts of Llanelli Pentre Awel will comprise four phases – or zones – and is one of nine city deal projects for the Swansea Bay city region The first zone will include a new Llanelli leisure centre said: “We are eagerly looking forward to the phased opening of Pentre Awel to the public which will start in the spring of next year and begin with its leisure facilities including hydrotherapy pool café and Swansea University’s health and well-being academy the construction on site has been delayed by three months “This length of delay is minimal for a construction project of this size and scale and we are on track for the hand over of the site from Bouygues UK to the county council at the beginning of next year we will be furnishing zone one in anticipation of its opening in the spring “Further information will be communicated in the lead-up to the handover of the building and the official opening.” said the company was on track to meet zone one’s 89-week completion target but he stressed how bad the winter weather had been He said cranes couldn’t operate for safety reasons when wind speeds exceeded 23mph and there had been 10 named storms all told Zones two and three of Pentre Awel will include up to 370 assisted living units for people with differing care needs Zone four will feature housing and a hotel The complex is on a site the size of 40 rugby pitches and will also accommodate a nursing home Funding for Pentre Awel is coming from the council Plans to rename a small Welsh village ‘Pig Village’ have stirred up controversy amongst local residents As part of an initiative to promote Welsh place names on road signs residents are being urged to adopt the name Pentre-moch — which translates to 'Pig Village' was once home to famed author George Eliot the proposed name change has left residents divided Proponents of the idea argue the name is historically accurate noting that old maps show the Flintshire village grew from an area with several pig holdings But while some of Northop Hall’s 1,500 residents appreciate the unique name others are appalled at the thought of their tranquil village being linked to pigs Read more: Horror in the Hudson: Tourist helicopter plunges into river killing pilot and family of five - including three children Read more: British businessman, 47, mysteriously dies while on holiday in Morocco with his 25-year-old girlfriend The proposed name change by Northop Hall Community Council is comprised of pentre - meaning 'village’ - and moch - meaning ‘pig’ Residents are now being asked their views on the change under a council consultation the village is referred to as Neuadd Llaneurgain - the nearest translation from Welsh being Northop Hall Those who object to the proposals have labelled the renaming "bloody crazy" and "unbelievable wokeness" The renaming follows a string of proposed name changes in a bid to reflect the Welsh language and history Recent months have seen the controversial renaming of beauty spots Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons branded "bonkers" by those opposing the idea was praised by many Welsh language purists It led some to claim English spellings reflected the "cultural oppression historically inflicted on Wales" has built two multi-purpose pools at Llanelli’s Pentre Awel The pools offer world-class leisure facilities for the local community being delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council houses a centrepiece 25-metre competition pool featuring a full Ardex proprietary waterproof render and screed system The world-class Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis Paris project was developed by Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France and Bouygues Travaux Publics due to the close similarity to the frame structure advanced filtration systems and construction process for the Pentre Awel pools Bouygues UK took lessons from the Paris build to enhance the quality of the multi-use pools in Llanelli The Pentre Awel development’s main pool has eight lanes along with top-edge markings and a designated non-swimmer area It is designed with a double overflow channel system which separates pool water from poolside water with tiled sectional pieces It will also boast a state-of-the-art timing system and the latest assisted access equipment from PoolPod Adjacent to the main pool is the learner pool designed to mirror the width of the competition pool It will serve as an ideal space for swimming lessons for both juniors and adults The learner pool features the same high-quality design finishes as the main pool ensuring the look of the facility remains consistent said: “These pools offer the local community a fantastic facility Working collaboratively alongside Buckingham Pools means the community of Carmarthenshire County will have a world-class leisure centre on its doorstep The project team visited the Paris Olympic pool to ensure that we incorporated best practices precise detailing and strong specifications with a focus on delivering a competitive pool in a challenging environment.” Contracts Manager at Buckingham Pools added: “Being appointed by Bouygues UK reflects the trust in Buckingham Pools’ quality and reliability Bouygues UK is renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainability—values that align closely with our own The Pentre Awel project is more than just a construction initiative; it represents a vision of community wellness and engagement each featuring high design specifications and different usage requirements the project demanded meticulous attention to detail and time management One of the main challenges has been adhering to the tight construction programme and adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted other trades causing a domino effect on our work schedule we have adapted and maintained progress through careful planning and flexibility.” Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration Cllr Hazel Evans commented: “The new leisure facilities at Pentre Awel will significantly improve user experience providing them with high quality swimming pools These improvements have been made with the community in mind and the Council is proud they can deliver on something that will positively impact local communities” multi-million-pound Pentre Awel development will bring together life science and business innovation It is part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal (£40million) and is the largest regeneration scheme in south west Wales A new circular bus service will offer more travel times for passengers from January By Ian Lewis · 27 December 2024 Llanelli town centre will benefit from an improved bus route and timetables from January 6 Changes will provide a more convenient and accessible public transport option for residents and visitors service L1 runs four times a day between the town centre and a stop near the railway station at Astoria While the L2 service also operates four times daily The changes will combine the existing L1 and L2 routes allowing passengers to travel seamlessly between locations without needing to change buses at Llanelli bus station Both services currently operate between 8.15am and 3.25pm but under the new timetable, buses will run continuously from 8.20am to 5.57pm A key feature of the enhanced service is its integration with the upcoming Pentre Awel development which has been instrumental in funding the changes the new route will include a dedicated stop at Pentre Awel reflecting its role as a catalyst for improved public transport in the town Carmarthenshire Council said extending the bus service operating hours will ensure residents can access key destinations more easily and reliably welcomed the improvements and said: "The enhanced Llanelli town bus service is a great step forward in improving public transport for our residents and visitors "By extending operating hours and connecting key locations including the upcoming Pentre Awel development we’re making it easier for people to travel sustainably and access essential services This is a clear example of how we are investing in Llanelli’s future and ensuring that public transport plays a central role in connecting our communities." Independent county councillor for Glanymor Ward said: "I've been working with council officers on developing this new circular bus service route which will now lead to an increase in services for the Seaside It will give residents in Machynys access to public transport via a designated bus stop at the entrance of Pentre Awel once phase one of that project is completed shortly.  The new service also provides a direct link for residents to be able to access the town centre I know this positive news will be warmly welcomed by all in our community." PCarmarthenshire Christmas came early at Llanelli’s state-of-the-art Pentre Awel as a local school and Carmarthenshire Music Services performed carols for guests to spread some festive cheer ahead of the holidays Guests included members of Carmarthenshire County Council Chair Cllr Louvain Roberts and Cllr Sean Rees as well as Bouygues UK team members and local supply chain partners Come All Ye Faithful in Pentre Awel’s atrium and festive treats with all monies raised being donated to LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity “Social value is really important to us at Bouygues UK and what better way to celebrate our collaborative approach with our partners and the community than singing some much-loved carols “Thank you to Bouygues UK for organising the event this afternoon I thoroughly enjoyed the performances and the opportunity to raise money for LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer charity which will contribute to supporting children and their families through treatment.” Pentre Awel is a collaborative scheme being delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board universities and colleges and is part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal (£40 million) It aims to create around 1,800 jobs over 15 years and boost the local economy by more than £450 million The development will include a new state-of-the-art leisure centre and hydrotherapy pool together with education research and business development space; a clinical research and delivery centre; and a well-being skills centre Pentre Awel will enjoy landscaped outdoor public spaces for recreation To find out more or donate to LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, please visit the website. The company achieved more than a 90% reduction in direct emissions from all fuels used on-site a construction and property development company has achieved a net-zero milestone in the construction of building zone 1 of Canolfan This achievement comes as a result of a significant reduction in emissions and water consumption throughout the 24-month build period working alongside subcontractors and its supply chain has achieved more than a 90% reduction in direct emissions from all fuels used on-site and a 10% reduction in waste production These efforts have resulted in saving more than 450 tonnes of carbon emissions since the project’s inception Bouygues UK chair and CEO Phillipe Bernard said: “I commend the project team’s efforts in significantly reducing carbon emissions at the Pentre Awel project This achievement shows that sustainable construction can be achieved “We are very proud that due to the success achieved with the use of [hydrotreated vegetable oil] at Pentre Awel we are now mandating the use of sustainably certified HVO at all our sites across the UK.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis By adopting sustainable practices such as using HVO for fuel and sourcing recycled and green materials the company claims that the Pentre Awel project has been able to reach this pivotal net-zero milestone The HVO fuel used by Bouygues UK is International Sustainability and Carbon Certification certified ensuring a traceable and deforestation-free supply chain The project team has been targeting 24 specific initiatives to reduce emissions supported by an HVO-powered generator when solar power was not available In August 2024, Bouygues UK was appointed by the UK’s Department for Education as the lead contractor for the construction of Stanmore College in Harrow Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network 10 Sep 2024 By “Unprecedented severe weather” has delayed a Bouygues health innovation campus by three months The facility was due to be completed by this summer as the first phase of Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pentre Awel a £200m health and wellbeing village in Llanelli site progress has stalled by three months due to “unprecedented severe weather” county councillor Hazel Evans said in a statement to Construction News She added: “This length of delay is minimal for a construction project of this size and scale and we are on track for the handover of the site from Bouygues UK to the county council at the beginning of next year.” The council is partnering with Hywel Dda University Health Board to regenerate 83 acres of former industrial land The scheme is split into four zones that will be built in phases Bouygues started building the first zone in March 2023 after it was plucked from the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework brings together a £27m leisure centre with spaces to support healthcare innovation The leisure centre features a 25 metre swimming pool The first zone also includes incubation spaces for healthcare technology businesses and a Swansea University training centre offering health and care courses meeting areas and landscaped outdoor public space assisted living accommodation and an extra-care facility The site formerly hosted two tinplate mills Bouygues contracted south Wales firms Dyfed Steels and Shufflebottom for the foundation reinforcement bar and structural steel respectively The project is one of nine major programmes in the Swansea Bay City Deal a public-private investment of up to £1.3bn for projects in Swansea and the surrounding region This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth?… Construction on the redevelopment of Leeds United FC’s Elland Road Stadium could… This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth McLaren Construction Midlands… Three people have been arrested as part of a Serious Fraud Office… Bam has apologised for “technical issues” that have delayed the opening of… This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Bouygues UK and Acorn by Synergie’s Pentre Awel employment hub has created several career opportunities within construction on the landmark project in Carmarthenshire is the largest regeneration scheme in South West Wales The employment hub has provided local people the chance to find out about potential construction trade jobs at the site as well as supporting them with training and skills Client Development Director for Acorn by Synergie allowing unemployed people from the local community to come along and find out more about Pentre Awel: “The employment hub gives people out of work the chance to come and see what the site is like and see if there may be any opportunities that might interest them within the various trades present on site “Pentre Awel is a huge site and coming here gives people a real taste of what a career in construction might look like is very informal and relaxed and is the perfect opportunity for people who think they might enjoy working on site to come and see it for themselves.” Lawrence added: “We run two-to-three-hour question and answer sessions which not only give people the chance to learn about all the different trades on a site but also gives us an idea of what might suit that person too so we can try and match the right people to the right trades Llanelli is working as a site labourer for supply chain partners Massey Cladding Solutions at Pentre Awel and she has recently been awarded Operative of the Month for her efforts She was interested in working in construction so attended the employment hub and found it very welcoming which I like because I like to be busy and I enjoy working for Masseys and their site team (managers and operatives) There is a really good working environment and everyone treats me with respect It was also lovely to receive the health and safety award for the month which I’ve never had before.” Bouygues UK social value advisor Nina Williams said of the hub: “The employment hub has been a crucial tool to help us engage with local people who are looking for work or those who are interested in entering the industry Giving people the chance to come on site means they can really get a sense of how things work here and whether construction is something that appeals to them It’s great to see how well Geraldine is doing and how she has integrated herself into the team.” As well as supporting local employment opportunities through the employment hub Bouygues UK is also supporting apprenticeship opportunities in partnership with the Coleg Sir Gar and Cyfle Building Skills Shared Apprenticeship Scheme Bouygues UK and Whiteheads Building Services are supporting 10 electrical and plumbing apprenticeships which will allow more apprentices to enter the industry and work with a number of different local employers a Cyfle Technical apprentice who is currently on long-term placement with Bouygues UK at Pentre Awel said: “Doing an apprenticeship is an ideal way to get a start in the industry and it has been amazing working on such a prestigious scheme.  I really love being part of the team on site and learning everything I can about how a site works and the work that goes into building a major project I would encourage anyone thinking about a career in construction to consider an apprenticeship.” Cllr Hazel Evans commented: “Increasing employment is a key objective of the County Council and a significant driver for this phase of the Pentre Awel development We are pleased that the Employment Hwb has been successful in engaging with local people who have interest in the industry and hope that this gives local people an idea of how Pentre Awel can benefit them in the future.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals A Building Magazine Leading in the field of building news reporting Building Design & Construction Magazine is one of the most respected and referenced sources of building news enquiries@bdcmagazine.co.uk+44 1484 437312 Subscribe our newsletter to get the best stories into your inbox © 2025 BDC Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals