Cllr Handel Davies elected as new County Council Chair
Cllr Handel Davies, member for the Llandovery Ward, took the chain of office on 22 May 2024. Taking the chair, Cllr Davies paid tribute to the outgoing Chair, Cllr Louvain Roberts and thanked her for her service to the…
Swan put to sleep after being found in tragic condition
X-Rays on the male swan – found on Thursday 23 May in a pond in the Cefn Golau area in Tredegar – discovered a pellet in his head whilst investigating the fishing litter lodged down his neck. He had also…
Plaid MS calls for rural poverty strategy
A Plaid Cymru MS called for a rural poverty strategy, raising an economist’s warning that rural Wales is probably in more trouble than at any point in living memory. Cefin Campbell, who lives in the Tywi Valley, described rural Wales…
Disproportionate investment between North and South Wales says Conservative MS
North Wales receives “crumbs from the table” compared to the Welsh Government’s investment in the south of the country, according to a Conservative MS. Darren Millar, who represents Clwyd West, warned that north Wales is not receiving its fair share…
Foster charities call on Ceredigion residents to consider fostering to support young people in need
This Foster Care Fortnight, Foster Wales Ceredigion is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local young people in need. Recent research by Foster Wales, the national network of local authority fostering services,…
Senedd members set political differences aside to call on UK & Welsh Gov to recognise state of Palestine
Senedd members from Wales’ four main political parties set their differences aside to call on the Welsh and UK Governments to recognise the state of Palestine. Plaid Cymru’s Peredur Owen Griffiths tabled a statement of opinion co-submitted by Labour’s John Griffiths,…
Welsh Gov launches consultation into vision for culture sector
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation setting out its vision for the culture sector between 2024 and 2030. The draft Priorities for Culture: 2024-2030 focus on three main priorities: Culture Brings Us Together A Nation of Culture Culture is…
Ceredigion Actif helps young woman overcome her mental health challenges
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, here is the story of a Ceredigion resident who received support from Ceredigion County Council services to combat her mental health challenges. At the end of 2023, going into 2024, a young…
Senedd votes in favour of proposal for Political Education Bill tabled by Sioned Williams MS
The Senedd has voted in favour of a proposal for a Political Education Bill in schools and colleges, which was tabled by Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd Sioned Williams. Ms Williams said there is a “missed opportunity” in the new…
UK Gov shared prosperity fund put at risk by National Service ‘gimmick’
A UK government fund that has delivered almost £600m to Wales is at risk because of the Tories’ National Service gimmick. The Conservatives’ first big announcement of the General Election campaign drew £1.5bn out of UK Shared prosperity fund,…