Uncertain future for Welsh infrastructure commission
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A commission set up to advise on Wales’ infrastructure needs over the next 80 years does not know its own future beyond 2026, a committee heard. David Clubb, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission…
Last minute tinkering does little to ease pressure of Councils – Plaid Cymru Council leaders
Councils are “in an impossible position”, forced to cut services and increase Council tax, as a result of the Labour Welsh Government’s budget, Plaid Cymru Council leaders have warned. Responding to the final budget, the Leaders of Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Ynys…
Council Warned of £13m Following Storm
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A council chief warned his local authority faced a £13m bill for damage from one storm, with Wales braced for more bad weather this weekend. Andrew Morgan gave evidence to a Senedd inquiry into…
Man from Hereford charged with attempt murder following incident in Merthyr
South Wales Police was called just after 10pm on Monday February 10 with a report that a 28-year-old man had attended a hospital in Merthyr with multiple stab wounds. 23-year-old George Miles-Williams from Hereford has been charged with attempt murder…
Llanelli Rural Council Unveils New Play Areas
Llanelli Rural Council is delighted to announce in time for school half term, the opening of two new play areas in Cilsaig, Dafen and Penygraig, Bynea. The play areas have been developed on previously redundant land parcels, transferred from Carmarthenshire…
IE Hub announces new partnership with Welfare Together
IE Hub, one of the UK’s leading online platforms helping people in financial difficulty, has announced a new partnership with Welfare Together, an organisation focused on supporting individuals and families struggling with debt. As part of the partnership, IE Hub’s…
Ferryside Lifeboat charts a new course
Work is underway to establish a new organisation to continue Ferryside Lifeboat’s search and rescue work in the waters of Carmarthen Bay and the surrounding area. St John Ambulance Cymru and the volunteers at its Ferryside Marine Division have…
£4.4m extra Welsh Labour Government funding for arts, culture and publishing
Today [Friday 21 February], the Welsh Labour Government has announced an extra £4.4 million to support the arts, culture and publishing sectors in Wales. Included in the Final Budget 2025-26, the new Welsh Labour Government funding brings the…
St Helen’s Ground Costs Could top £5m
The cost of redeveloping St Helen’s cricket and rugby ground for the arrival of the Ospreys could top £5m, according to a Swansea Council report. The council’s proposed investment would, subject to conditions, form part of a long-term agreement with…
Merthyr Council Plugging Budget Gap with Reserves
Merthyr Tydfil Council is using £1.5m in reserves to plug its budget gap for next year due to its commitment to protect schools, to have an acceptable level of council tax increase, and avoid significant service cuts, councillors have been…