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Police and Crime Panel supports proposed 2023/24 precept

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Police and Crime Panel supports proposed 2023/24 precept

27 January 2023

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Members of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel have supported the Commissioner’s proposed precept increase of 7.75%.

During the panel’s first meeting in 2023, held on Friday January 27, members discussed the precept and scrutinised Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn’s budget plans for the coming year.

The panel is made up of members nominated by the four councils, in the force area, plus two independent members and has the power to approve or veto the proposed police precept.

Local policing is funded by a Home Office grant, as well as contributions from the public via the Council Tax, known as the police precept.

The precept accounts for approximately 50% of the total revenue available to the Commissioner. Combined with Home Office and Welsh Government funding this will provide the police budget for 2023/24.

Most of the budget is spent on staffing costs, predominantly those of warranted police officers, of which Dyfed Powys Police currently has a force of over 1,300 such officers. The force is projected to generate an underspend of approximately £800,000 against its planned budget for 2022/2023, due to efficiency measures already being implemented.

Whilst Dyfed Powys Police is affected by the same inflationary pressures as every other sector of society, it is particularly affected by increases in fuel costs and nationally agreed pay awards.

In scrutinising the Police and Crime Commissioner’s budget plans for the coming year, the Panel noted several factors that represents value for money from the precept, which include maintaining the historically high levels of warranted officers employed by the force; overall public satisfaction with the Dyfed Powys Police is high and that overall crime levels are low.

The current precept level in Dyfed-Powys remains the lowest in Wales.

Thanking the Commissioner and his Chief Financial Officer for their openness and transparency in their presentation, the Chair of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel, Professor Ian Roffe, said:

“Everybody is experiencing the effects of the current economic environment, including the police service. After constructive discussions between the Panel and the Police Commissioner, the Panel supports the 7.75% precept proposed by the Commissioner. This should allow sufficient resources for the Chief Constable to maintain an efficient and effective police force in Dyfed-Powys.”

The meetings are open to the press and public, and with the prior permission of the chair, people can ask questions or make a statement in relation to a matter being considered by the panel, with the exception of personnel matters.

Visit www.dppoliceandcrimepanel.wales for more information about the Panel, its membership, forthcoming meeting dates, agendas and webcasting links, as well as submitting questions for the Panel to put to the Commissioner.

Powys Public Service Board Well-being Plan Consultation Launched

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Powys Public Service Board Well-being Plan Consultation Launched

27 January 2023

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A consultation on the new Powys Well-being Plan is launched today (Friday 27 January) and runs until midnight on 19 April.

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, requires all Public Service Boards (PSBs) across Wales to prepare a local Well-being plan setting out plans to improve the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of our communities.

Powys PSB is responsible for developing a local Well-being Plan for the area to help the residents of Powys achieve their well-being goals. To achieve the ambition of a “Fair, Healthy and Sustainable Powys”, the objectives below have been set as the core aims of the plan:

  • People in Powys will live happy, healthy, and safe lives
  • Powys is a county of sustainable places and communities
  • An increasingly effective Public Service for the people of Powys

Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council and Chair of Powys PSB, said: “Following last year’s well-being assessment work, and associated engagement activities, we have developed a comprehensive picture of the well-being of local people and communities across Powys and have used it to produce an updated well-being plan.

“As a PSB, we are committed to taking proactive steps to support the county and its people that not only serve the needs of the current situation and population but that are relevant and appropriate to the needs and wishes of future generations. 

“I encourage everyone to read the updated well-being plan for Powys and complete the survey. Your views will help us to determine how well the new objectives and draft plan have been received, and what may need to be changed so that we can make sure that the final plan works for the people of Powys.”

Alongside this period of public engagement, the PSB has been engaging with schools to give the county’s young people an opportunity to support the development of the well-being plan by asking them to produce art or poetry based around the theme “What do you want the future of Powys to look like?”.

The work will be entered into a county-wide competition in the below categories:

  • Early Years and Primary Poetry 
  • Early Years and Primary Art
  • Secondary Poetry 
  • Secondary Art

Entries are welcomed from anyone who has yet to participate by posting to: Powys Public Service Board, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LG or by emailing [email protected].

There will be an overall winner (announced next month) for best poem and best artwork per category above, with overall winners being featured within the new Well-being Plan.

To respond to the consultation and for more information visit https://www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/powys-well-being-plan-survey or email [email protected].

For more information about Powys PSB and the well-being plan, please visit the Well-being in Powys web page: https://en.powys.gov.uk/sustainability

Foster Wales ‘Time Is Right’ Launch

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Foster Wales ‘Time Is Right’ Launch

“There are lots of children who would benefit from your life experiences, whatever walk of life you are from.”

Relocating, retiring, re-marrying, or simply wanting to give back to the local community?

In a brand new series of vlogs, foster carers from across Wales have come together to explore the reasons, life experiences and changes that led to them becoming carers.

The six-episode series will allow potential Foster carers to recognise the valuable life experiences they already possess, which could help them become well-rounded and supportive foster carers in their communities.

The series has been produced by Foster Wales, the national network of not-for-profit fostering services, comprising the 22 local authority teams in Wales.

The episodes will be released weekly on the Foster Wales website, social media and You Tube channels, and capture an honest and open conversation between foster carers from all walks of life.

The conversations were recorded in December 2022, with experienced journalist and presenter Mai Davies hosting the chats.

In one particularly moving episode Cath from Denbighshire discusses her journey. Cath says she’s aware that some people have an idea in their head of what a foster carer looks like.

Cath says she’s aware that some people have an idea in their head of what a foster carer looks like.

“I think people’s perception of being a foster carer is something that they’re not.

“A lot of people say when you’re out and about, ‘I’d love to be a foster carer but I’m not sure’ and I always say, ring up and ask, nobody will ever knock on your door and ask if you want to be a foster carer.

“Some of these children have had experiences by the age of 5 that people will never have in their lives, and it’s just having that empathy, understanding and non-judgemental attitude really.”

Beth and James (both 51) from Carmarthenshire commented:

“Fostering is something we both wanted to do but full time work didn’t allow the time or energy that’s needed however we were able to proceed in 2017 when we moved back to Wales. We both have so much to give and feel investment is the key.  We also felt we could offer a long term forever home; it’s our opportunity to help a young person grow and develop offering stimulating and stabilising opportunities. It’s hard at times but overwhelmingly it’s the chance to embroider our experiences on to a young person’s tapestry in hope we help build resilience for their future”.

 

Meanwhile Jenny from Flintshire began fostering when she was 66 after her husband passed away, after initially thinking she may be too old. 

Now, Jenny thinks her age has advantages for fostering.

“Where I live, the children on the street will play with the children who come to me, and they’ll say, ‘is that your Nan?’ And course, they say yes because it’s easier, they then don’t have to explain and say well no actually it’s a foster carer looking after me because that’s awkward.

“They see me as a kind of grandma-type figure, and I do spoil them quite a bit because that’s what grandmas are for.”

Jenny also speaks warmly about the level of support available from the local authority and also the foster care community.

“People don’t understand the level of support, it’s not just about social workers supporting you, it’s about other foster carers supporting you because you make friends within the community.”

“Other people with different experiences will be able to advise you how to work with particular children because they’ve met similar children before.”

Roger, 70, lives in Ceredigion. He feels his adverse childhood experiences actually led him to want to help and care for foster children.

Roger said:

“I didn’t have a happy childhood, and I actually feel I’d like to help children who aren’t having a happy childhood, there is that empathy for them.”

As a single foster carer, Roger says that whilst it can be difficult at times, it can also have its advantages.

“There’s still some prejudice about men fostering on their own.

“In some ways, it’s easier fostering on your own as everything doesn’t have to be done by a two-person committee, you can just make the decisions and the responsibility obviously comes on to you, but it’s simpler.”

“It’s very much part of a team, I think as a single carer, without the team you couldn’t do it.”

Head of Foster Wales, Alastair Cope, said:

“We have foster carers from all walks of life caring for our children within Foster Wales.

“We need people from different backgrounds, cultures and with a variety of life experiences to foster because we have a diverse range of children needing that care, support and love within our local authorities- children who need the opportunity to thrive and stay in their own local communities. That’s what fostering for your local authority is all about.

 

Whether you’ve thought about fostering recently or for the last ten years we’d love to ask you to contact your local Foster Wales team. We’ll help you consider if the time is right for you and support you every step of the way throughout your fostering journey.”

 

To find out more about fostering in Carmarthenshire visit https://carmarthenshire.fosterwales.gov.wales/ or call 0800 093 3699.

Have your say on plan to boost South West Wales

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Have your say on plan to boost South West Wales
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The draft corporate plan developed by the Corporate Joint Committee for South West Wales sets out a vision for the region along with measures to best realise it in the coming years.

Among the measures are the production of regional transport and strategic development plans to better connect the region’s communities and maximise the potential of regional growth opportunities to leave a long-term legacy for future generations.

The delivery of regional energy and economic development plans would also help further decarbonise the region, seeking to exploit the benefits of the emerging floating offshore wind sector and related developments in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies.

This has the potential to create thousands more green and secure jobs to benefit local people and local businesses.

The draft corporate plan and a series of questions are now available here for residents, businesses and other organisations in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and beyond to give feedback by Wednesday March 8.

Cllr Rob Stewart, Chairman of the Corporate Joint Committee for South West Wales, said: “Our goal is to create a decarbonised region that’s prosperous and well-connected with as many well-paid job opportunities as possible for local people.

“Building on City Deal investment in projects throughout South West Wales and the strong track record we have in partnership working, the vision and objectives outlined in this draft corporate plan are aimed at further boosting our region over the next decade or so.

“All residents and businesses across the region stand to benefit from the work on energy, economic development, strategic development and transport we’ll be carrying out, so it’s important we take people’s views on board before taking next steps.

“That’s why I’d encourage people to take a look at the consultation that’s now live and fill out the questionnaire that’s available to ensure all feedback is taken into account.”

All responses to the consultation will be considered before an updated draft plan goes to the Corporate Joint Committee for approval in March.

Formally constituted in January 2022, the Corporate Joint Committee for South West Wales includes the Leaders of Carmarthenshire Council, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire Council and Swansea Council, as well as senior representatives of The Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire National Park authorities.

Introduced by the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, it’s one of four such bodies established in Wales.

Are you eligible for a £200 winter fuel support payment?

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Are you eligible for a £200 winter fuel support payment?

But thousands more who are eligible for a £200 fuel support payment or a cost of living grant are being urged to get their applications in.

Last year the council has paid out almost £20m in grants to hard-pressed families and individuals, including more than 76,000 cost of living payments, a further 40,000 discretionary cost of living payments, 20,000 fuel payments and 4,500 unpaid carers’ payments.

The fuel payment scheme runs until 5pm on February 28 and the discretionary cost of living payments scheme closes at the end of March. Anyone who thinks they might be eligible but have not yet applied, should get their applications in soon.

The Welsh Government-funded support is in addition to any UK Government winter fuel payments made to pensioners via the Department for Work and Pensions.

Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council, said those eligible for the grant would be paid as quickly as possible.

He said: “The Cost of Living crisis is affecting everyone. It is awful that many householders are having to make difficult decisions about how to heat their homes and feed their families.

“That is why our teams are working hard to ensure tens of thousands of Swansea families have benefited from the scheme already. But with Christmas and colder winter weather coming, we want to make sure that everyone who is entitled to help gets it.”

Over the last few months the council’s Revenues and Benefits Team who are administering the Welsh Government grants scheme has sent out 21,000 letters to people eligible for the fuel support payment and around 20% of them have still to apply.

In addition the team has fielded more than 141,000 phone calls, emails and face-to-face meetings to help people get what they are entitled to.

Cllr Stewart said: “I want to thank the team for doing a great job supporting residents, it makes a difference in people’s lives every day. The team is still available and ready to step in to answer queries and support people through the process if they need it.

“It’s vital that people apply for the grants that are still on offer. If they don’t, they can’t be paid. We will also not be able to accept late applications.”

He added: “Throughout the pandemic Swansea Council was there for the people of Swansea and businesses communities, supporting them through unprecedented times.

“We will also be side-by-side with them through the cost of living crisis.”

Under the scheme, households eligible to apply are those where the person who has to pay for the fuel for their home, or their partner, is entitled to one or more of a range of benefits at any time between September 1, 2022, and January 31, 2023.

These include Income Support, Income-Based Job Seekers’ Allowance, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Pension Credit or Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance but there are other benefits that make people eligible. People may also be entitled if other adults or children living with them are receiving certain benefits.

More details about the schemes, the online application form and FAQs are on the Council’s website: www.swansea.gov.uk/fuelsupport . 

Anyone who is eligible to apply for a Winter Fuel Support Payment, whether they are sent an invitation to claim the payment or not, can use the form to apply. 

January 2023 press releases

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January 2023 press releases

Advancement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme

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Advancement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme

26 January 2023

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Following an initial piece of work that identified a need to develop additional employment sites across the region, further work has been completed to scope a proposed Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme.

Growing Mid Wales are now looking to develop a business case for this investment, implementing sustainable development projects that will help meet the identified local market demand for employment premises.

A programme board has already been established to oversee development and delivery of the Programme, and dedicated Growth Deal resources are in place to drive this forward. Over the coming months real estate advisers, Savills, will be working with the team to consider the planning, economic and development viability of a shortlist of strategic employment sites, the next important step towards formulating a deliverable Programme. 

Nick Bennett, Head of Savills Economics team, based in Cardiff, said: ‘We are delighted to be appointed to support this exciting new partnership, which has the potential to transform the regional economy. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to ensuring the strategic site offer for mid Wales is as good as it can be, helping to unlock jobs growth and stem youth depopulation.”

The Mid Wales Growth Deal, set within the broader Vision for Growing Mid Wales, is a long-term investment, with a combined commitment of £110m from UK and Welsh Governments, providing capital funding to support regionally significant economic infrastructure. This funding will be a catalyst to leverage wider investment from the private sector to stimulate growth across the region over the next 10 to 15 years.

Growing Mid Wales Board Chairs, Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, jointly said: “Growing Mid Wales continues to build upon work carried out so far with the Sites and Premises programme to promote and implement key developments across the region.”

Welsh Government is supporting the programme directly with revenue funding for this particular work to progress site identification and development.

The Chairs continued: “We look forward to working with both Savills and the Welsh Government in realising and unlocking development opportunities, responding positively to market demand and stimulating wider investment and interest for the region.” 

Welsh Government Economy Minister Vaughan Gething added: “I am pleased this important area of work is now underway, with support from the Welsh Government enabling our regional partners to enlist technical expertise to develop a detailed programme of property-related interventions.

“We recognise the provision of a portfolio of sites and premises across mid Wales is a pre-requisite for both home-grown and inward investing businesses, and a critical enabler for economic growth. The Welsh Government remains committed to working alongside both local authorities and the private sector to meet growing demand, and support the development of a suite of key employment sites and the provision of new and sustainable commercial property which promotes a more equal, prosperous and greener Wales.”

To read more on the Mid Wales Growth Deal, visit the Growing Mid Wales website: www.growingmid.wales

Road resurfacing schemes help keep city on the move

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Road resurfacing schemes help keep city on the move

Weather permitting, the project in Townhill Road, Mayhill, will start on Sunday night as the major resurfacing scheme on the busy Carmarthen Road comes to an end.

In addition, further resurfacing work will also be completed along the main road through Birchgrove (Birchgrove Road). A 600m section will get a new road surface between the junctions of Heol Las and Heol Dulais. The works follow on from resurfacing along other sections of the road in recent weeks.

All  are on the back of plans for more than 2.5km of road resurfacing planned for the coming weeks.

Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure said: “Last month Cabinet agreed to spend an extra £1m this year as part of our plans to invest £5m extra in the city’s network over the next three years.

“Carmarthen Road is one of our busiest arterial roads and, despite the wintry and wet weather we’ve had recently, resurfacing there should be complete within the next week or so.

“We’re also getting in touch with residents in Townhill Road, Mayhill, this week to let them know resurfacing work there is expected to start, weather permitting, on January 29.

“Townhill Road residents have been asking for the work to be done for a while and although some disruption is inevitable, our contractors will be doing all they can to keep it to a minimum.”

The upgrades are on top of the council’s pothole pledge which saw extra staff drafted in so that more than 750 potholes caused by severe wintry and wet weather were filled in during the first two weeks of January. 

The overall investment will mean that in 2022/23 an extra £1million will be spent on highway maintenance, including repairs to pavements and also tackling drainage and flooding issues in parts of the city.

£2 million will be added to future approved highway maintenance budgets in 2023/24 and 2024/25.

Cllr Stevens said: “We’ve already committed to investing nearly £3.5 million into roads and pavements in Swansea this year.

“The extra money we want to invest will help us improve our roads and tackle flooding issues we have witnessed this year when severe weather has occurred.”

“Motorists and residents want to see us invest in our highway network so they can go about their lives and not be affected by issues such as flooding to properties or damage to vehicles.

“We’ve already got an excellent highway maintenance programme in place which means our teams are out every week repairing roads and responding to calls from the public.

“I’m confident this extra funding will enable us to carry out even more repairs and maintenance during the next three years.”

The additional funding will be provided via the Council’s Economic Recovery fund (ERF) and from its Insurance Reserves.

The Council recently reported improvements to major routes in the city with almost three kilometres of new road surfaces along Pentregethin Road in Cwmbwrla, Castle Street in Loughor, Pentre Road in Pontarddulais and Coalbrook Road, Grovesend.

Theatrau Sir Gâr’s first home grown production to tour Wales this spring

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Theatrau Sir Gâr is set to produce its first full in-house production which will tour to venues across Wales in spring 2023.

Set at the time of the plague, Golygfeydd o’r Pla Du, is described as a mischievous, black (death) comedy, packed with scandal and songs which pokes fun at those who seek to gain from crisis.

This Welsh language comedy is written and directed by Chris Harris, a dramatist and translator from Cwmbrân, living in Bridgend. The play has been in development with Theatrau Sir Gâr, part of Carmarthenshire County Council, for the past two years.

Golygfeydd o’r Pla Du will open in the Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli on May 4th before touring to venues across Wales. The tour will close in another Theatrau Sir Gâr venue, The Lyric in Carmarthen on May 26th.

Cabinet Member Councillor Gareth John said: “We’re delighted that Golygfeydd o’r Pla Du will be the very first home-grown production for Theatrau Sir Gâr. This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Ffwrnes Theatre so it’s especially exciting that this new production will open at the Ffwrnes. It’s been two years in development which has been challenging at times due to the pandemic, but the creative team has pulled together and succeeded in creating something really special. We can’t wait to share this with audiences across Wales.”

The play’s writer and director, Chris Harris says: “I’m very excited to be presenting a dark comedy with a subtle underbelly rooted in our changing behaviour during the pandemic. But the key argument must not be lost– that when crisis calls, there are individuals that gain from the misfortune of others. The play will speak to audiences – figuratively and literally! We will give the audience an outrageous experience – one that takes them to a completely different world in order to reflect – as well as laugh – at ourselves and our changing behaviour over the past two years.”

Golygfeydd o’r Pla Du has received funding from Arts Council Wales and is supported by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.

Auditions are taking place this month with the cast due to be announced in early February.

Golygfeydd o’r Pla Du is a Welsh language production, suitable for ages 14+. Theatr Genedlathol Cymru’s Welsh language access app, Sibrwd, will be available at every performance, meaning audiences can enjoy this performance regardless their level of fluency in Welsh.

Tickets for all dates on the tour are on sale now, details of all venues on the tour can be found below and by visiting the Theatrau Sir Gâr website here: https://www.theatrausirgar.co.uk/en/golygfeydd-or-pla-du-on-tour

Tour dates

4 & 5* May, Ffwrnes, Llanelli (*BSL interpreted)

10 May, Borough Theatre, Abergavenny

11 May, Parc and Dare, Treorchy

12 May, Porthcawl Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl

16 May, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

17 May, Pontardawe Art Centre, Pontardawe

18 May, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Blackwood – BSL interpreted

19 May, Barry Memo, Barry

23 May, Pontio, Bangor – BSL interpreted

24 May, Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli

25 May, Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan

26 May, Lyric, Carmarthen

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New Requirements for bird keepers in Wales

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Denbigshire Council is urging people to be aware that new compulsory housing requirements have been introduced for poultry and captive birds in Wales.

It is now a legal requirement for all keepers to keep their birds indoors or otherwise separated from wild birds. Bird keepers are encouraged to prepare for the new measures, making sure housing is suitable, with the housed environment enhanced to help protect bird welfare.

Keepers should consult their vet for advice where needed and are being encouraged to register their birds with the proper authorities.

Councillor Win Mullen-James, Lead Member for Local Development and Planning said: “These measures are crucially important to help prevent the spread. We encourage bird keepers to read up on the latest guidance to keep their flock and others safe this Winter.

“Registering your birds is vital, even if you keep only a small flock”.

There is a self-assessment checklist that poultry keepers can undertake themselves to check what they have in place and you can download it here.

To register your birds, go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/poultry-registration or call the GB Poultry register Helpline on 0800 634 1112.

To report and dispose of dead birds, please call the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77 if you find one or more dead bird of prey or owl; three or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks) or five or more dead birds of any specifies.

Please also contact the Natural Resources Wales helpline on 0300 065 3000.  People are advised not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick wild birds they find.  Any sick or injured birds found should be reported to the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 who may be able to offer assistance.

Above post from Denbighshire Council. Below is further information obtained from www.gov.wales:

Interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Gavin Watkins, said these steps were being taken now to get ahead of a possible increased level of avian influenza virus in the environment and build extra resilience to the important measures introduced in October through the Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.

These will come into force across Wales on Friday, 2 December.

From this date, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors or otherwise separated from wild birds. Keepers must also complete and act upon a bespoke biosecurity review of the premises where birds are kept. This is to minimise the risk of virus entry in bird houses, which usually results in high mortality.

These new measures are in addition to those in the Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, which remain crucially important.

Dr Watkins is encouraging bird keepers to prepare for the introduction of the new measures, by making sure housing is suitable, with the housed environment enhanced to protect bird welfare. Keepers should consult their vet for advice where needed.

Housing is effective in protecting birds against avian influenza only if accompanied by rigorous biosecurity to keep the virus out of bird houses. This is best done by completing the biosecurity checklist, which will be compulsory for all keepers.

There has been an unprecedented incursion of avian influenza into Great Britain and Europe in 2022.

Public health advice remains that the risk to human health from the virus is very low and food standards bodies advise that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for UK consumers.

Dr Watkins said:

The latest data suggests a westward spread of avian influenza to Wales in the coming months, and increased risk of birds being infected outside, through increased viral survival times and a possible further spread in the range of wild birds carrying the virus. Having assessed the evidence, we are taking further preventative action to help protect poultry and kept birds. The biosecurity and housing measures we are introducing in Wales will provide additional protection for birds and resilience for our poultry sector. We will continue to keep the situation under constant review.

I want to thank all keepers for the steps they have taken to keep birds in Wales safe from this devastating disease, steps which we know have protected birds. The additional measures announced today will build on that effort. If implemented rigorously, our birds will be protected.

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