Relief for homeowners struggling with costly mortgages
HOMEOWNERS struggling with soaring mortgage bills could receive loans to help them keep their homes, the Welsh Government has announced. Under the £40m Help to Stay scheme, people at risk of losing their home can apply for a loan to…
First Minister calls on UK Government to help make disused high-risk coal tips in Wales safe
THE first minister has called on the UK Government to cough up cash to help make Wales’ high-risk disused coal tips safe. Hefin David asked Mark Drakeford for an update on measures to safely restore coal tips during first minister’s…
Plans to make Wales ‘anti-racist’ by 2030 at risk as due to financial and diversity constraints
PLANS to make Wales an anti-racist country by 2030 are being put at risk by financial constraints and a lack of representation in leadership positions, MSs have heard. The Senedd’s equality committee began taking evidence as part of an inquiry…
Christmas tree farm and reindeer centre refused by Wrexham Council
PLANS for a Christmas tree farm and reindeer centre near the Wrexham / Flintshire border have been narrowly refused. Wrexham Council’s planning committee rejected the partly retrospective proposals to change the use of grazing land near Llay Road in Cefn-y-Bedd,…
Law to protect renters could have devastating impact on survivors of domestic abuse
A law to protect renters could be having a devastating impact on survivors of domestic abuse who are seeking refuge, the Senedd heard. Mark Isherwood raised Welsh Women’s Aid concerns about the impact of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016…
Investment zones could be set up to drive economic growth in Wales
Two investment zones could be set up in Wales to drive economic growth and job creation, the economy minister told the Senedd. Vaughan Gething said the Welsh Government wants to see investment zones in the south east and north east…
MSs set aside differences to pay tribute to armed forces
MSs from across the political divide set aside their differences to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our armed forces. Hannah Blythyn, for the Welsh Government, told the Senedd: “Sadly, today’s debate takes place in the midst of…
Craft market and traders barn backed by planners
A SCHEME to create an indoor craft market/traders barn on the site of a deer farm attraction will be decided by full council after it was backed by planners a second time. Mr and Mrs Evans of Great Wedlock, Gumfreston,…
£6million expansion of holiday park recommended for refusal again by planners
A PROPOSED £6m expansion of a south Pembrokeshire holiday park is again being recommended for refusal at a special meeting of full council, despite r being backed by planners twice in a row. The application for the works at Heritage…
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service want public opinion on Management Plan 2040
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is consulting on its Improvement and Well-being Objectives as part of its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2040. Our Vision is to deliver the best possible Fire and Rescue Service for…