Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

The UK government has now produced leaflets on Swine Flu available in 15 languages for local faith communities to be aware of measures to take regarding this outbreak.  This information is available for all to access and download from the Welsh Assembly Government website at http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/protection/communicabledisease/swine/advice/leaflets/info/?lang=en

To order more copies of leaflets on swine flu, either translations or alternative formats, you can send the order form (details can be found on the last page of the English Leaflet) or simply call 08001 513 513 to make an order.

The Climate Change Challenge encourages organisations that are at the centre of the community to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and encourage their customers to do so too.  For more information go to  http://wales.gov.uk/walescarbonfootprint/home/business/challenge/?lang=en

WSSCI are looking for a project assistant, required on a flexible basis for 18 months, to work on a sustainable supply chain project funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. For more information please see www.supplychainwales.org.uk.

The Welsh Assembly Government is issuing daily updates regarding the Swine Flu situation which details the number of cases and their locations throughout the UK.  It summarises the global effects and the figures around the spread of Swine Flu.   It also provides detailed and current information on prevention and precautions and the control measures which the UK government has taken. For more information please go to http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/protection/communicabledisease/swine/news/?lang=en

From the Welsh Assembly Government Website:

The Welsh Assembly Government has published an important research report Barriers to Procurement Opportunity which investigates the barriers that small and medium sized businesses face in accessing public sector contracts. This work was commissioned by Andrew Davies, Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery, through the Business Procurement Task Force that he chairs. To view the report visit http://wales.gov.uk/news/latest/090527barriers/?lang=en.

The consultation on the document “Rural Health Planning - improving service delivery across Wales” has now begun.  The consultation will run for 16 weeks and can be found on the Welsh Assembly Government website. The closing date for responses is 21st August 2009. For more information go to our Consulation Page.

The Welsh Assembly Government has revised the Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector.

Letters were sent by Brian Gibbons, Assembly Minister to local government and public bodies aimed at drawing attention to the Welsh Assembly Government’s revised Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector and reinforcing the principles of collaborative working, particularly under the spirit of the Code.

WCVA are also planning a series of seminars as part of the July policy events to promote the Code and the compliance opportunities.

A Compact between the Welsh Language Board, Welsh Assembly Government and the Third Sector

This consultation seeks views on the draft compact between the Welsh Language Board, Welsh Assembly Government and the Third Sector to work together to strengthen the third sector’s support for the use of Welsh as a community language.

The consultation closes on 31st January 2009.

The Welsh Assembly Government has published a draft Single Equality Scheme and supporting departmental action plans that have been developed following a series of consultation events held earlier this year. 

The consultation closes on 23rd January 2009.

The document can be viewed here.

One Wales:One Planet - Consultation on a new Sustainable Development Scheme for Wales

This document sets out the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposals to promote sustainable development. 

Closing date for responses is 4th February 2009. 

The document can be downloaded here.