Cardiff Capital Region is a regional body (also known as a Corporate Joint Committee) made up of the 10 councils across South East Wales We’ve been working together successfully as a partnership since 2017 Our investments and wider activity has already created and safeguarded more than 3,000 jobs across our region; we’ve supported over 200 businesses and invested millions in our Metro transport system CCR a new Joint Venture that is acquiring the site which once paid back will be reinvested within the Region is being used for site acquisition of the 168,244 sq ft premises in Crown Business Park The refurbishment will improve the environmental performance of the premises and will introduce on-site renewables in the form of rooftop solar panels and a 250KW wind turbine. The new owner of the site is also contributing funds alongside CCR’s investment “CBRE Lending has its roots in impact fund lending, and so is particularly proud of the benefit to the region that is being achieved with this investment by the Cardiff Capital Region Strategic Premises Fund The transaction demonstrates the value of strategic lending in job preservation skills development and driving sustainable improvements – a core principle of CBRE Lending’s approach.” Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and Portfolio Lead for the Strategic Premises Fund I am hugely encouraged that this Blaenau Gwent-based site is a recipient of our Strategic Premises Fund. A core commitment and priority of CCR is our drive for sustainable growth, job creation and talent retention within the region, and this investment delivers on all of these objectives.” Cllr Stephen Thomas, Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, further added:  “We’re delighted to see how investments like this bring real long-term economic benefits to Blaenau Gwent through job retention and apprenticeship opportunities which offer residents the chance to forge career pathways in unique and innovative businesses.” 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 Blaenau Gwent in the north Gwent valleys includes the towns of Ebbw Vale, Abertillery, Brynmawr, Tredegar, Nantyglo and Blaina. It was the home county of Aneurin Bevan, who was born in Tredegar, and the town’s Tredegar Medical Aid Society was considered a forerunner to the NHS. You can have your say on stories by signing in here Tredegar Band has announced the death of its popular and respected baritone player Jonathan Bound Tredegar Band is mourning the loss of its baritone player Jonathan Bound The 48-year-old passed away unexpectedly over the weekend A major part of the band's success since 2007 he combined a hugely successful professional career as a Director of the accountancy firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers alongside his passion for brass banding and Formula 1 racing He had returned from a trip to enjoy the recent Grand Prix in Texas to take part in the band's concert performance in Swansea The band was informed of his passing at rehearsal on Monday evening The Oxford University physics graduate was one of Ian Porthouse's first signings and soon became an integral part in its success both on and off the concert and contest platform as a player and band treasurer A band spokesperson told 4BR: "His passing has come as a huge shock Jon was equally at home enjoying his playing on second baritone or sorting out the many financial challenges of running a top level band He was held in great respect professionally and huge affection personally." Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse told 4BR: "Jon was one of the first people I brought to the band and his value as a player and an administrator quickly became obvious Given his professional career his dedication and commitment to Tredegar Band was huge and I for one will always be grateful for his clear thinking in stressful situations Ian added: "Jon was also immensely popular with everyone in the Welsh banding community and the life and soul of any party His contributions from cowbell playing and very occasional vocalist to being able to plan the financial future for the band made him invaluable Our thoughts are now with his extended family who have lost a beloved son The band stated that it is thankful for all the messages of condolences and support which will also be passed on to the family TAGS: Tredegar Band 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month May 5 • 60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool May 5 • There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff May 5 • Granite City Brass will celebrate its 175th anniversary thanks to sponsorship from leading vehicle assessor and towbar specialists Mototech Aberdeen May 5 • The Onyx Brass quintet will join forces with Hammonds and Amersham Bands for a musical soundscape of the Halocene epoch as part of the New Music Biennial 2025 Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex May 5 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for our Principal Cornet position as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond May 4 • Following a successful start to our 2025 contest season Rode Hall Band are looking for a good FRONT ROW CORNET player to join this enthusiastic friendly and progressive 3rd section band based on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border Rode Hall Band are looking for a good SOPRANO CORNET player to join this enthusiastic CloseResidents of one south Wales town say they feel it is only a matter of time before a death as "dangerous" e-motorbike riders speed through streets have said they are thinking of leaving because of the problem "I don't know my miles per hour but they whizz past here," said restaurant supervisor Michelle Grierson Councillor Haydn Trollope added: "I believe somebody's going to get killed." 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