Plans to remove legal obligation for councils to publish Public Notices in local papers raises concerns for NUJ
Concerns have been raised about plans to remove a legal requirement for councils to publish public notices in local newspapers across Wales. The changes were proposed earlier this week as the Welsh Government published its Local Government Finance bill. Clause…
Welsh Lib Dems pressure Welsh Government to ensure remediation costs are not forced onto residents
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have pressured the Welsh Government to ensure that residents are not being left out of pocket when it comes to essential safety works on their buildings. The Minister for Climate Change…
Dental services across Wales on their knees Senedd hears
MSs warned that dental services across Wales are “on their knees” with NHS provision being put at risk by new contracts. Peter Fox said a practice in his Monmouth constituency has highlighted that thousands of patients are unable to even…
Families misled over scandal-hit maternity services
Families were misled about a review into scandal-hit maternity services that was never actually carried out, the Senedd heard. Russell George said parents and the press were wrongly told a review of serious incidents and complaints at Swansea Bay health…
Ex Royal Marine from Wales takes on South Pole in historic expedition
Dave Thomas (pictured left/right), a serial adventurer and former Royal Marines Commando from Seven Sisters in South Wales, has arrived in Antarctica at the start of another epic expedition, this time aiming to become the oldest person to ski unsupported…
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned Senedd hears
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned this winter as the cost-of-living crisis puts the squeeze on tenants, causing an increase in homelessness, the Senedd heard. Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on a Plaid Cymru motion, which highlighted a…
Decade of improvements may still be required for troubled Betsi Health Board
A decade of improvements may still be required at the troubled Betsi Cadwaladr health board, which has been in and out of special measures since 2015, a committee heard. MSs on the Senedd health committee grilled newly appointed bosses at…
Petition by campaigners following tragic death debated in the Senedd
THE Senedd debated a petition submitted by campaigners following the tragic death of a young father at an accident black spot in west Wales. The petition, which attracted more than 10,300 signatures in a little over a month, was started after Ashley…
Welsh Lib Dems leader calls for funding of the arts in Wales
This week in the Senedd, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats has called on the Welsh Government to support the arts in Wales. Organisations across Wales such as Theatr Hafren, the Mid Wales Opera and the Impelo have all…
Welsh Government respond to latest NHS Wales performance data
THE pressure on our NHS services has continued to grow as we enter the toughest time of the year. Despite the fact that waiting lists have grown overall, it is encouraging to see that the longest waits are continuing to…