North Wales Transport Commission’s final report received by Welsh Government
We have now received the North Wales Transport Commission’s final report and recommendations, along with a separate report into improving the resilience of the Menai crossings. I extend our thanks to Lord Burns, the Commissioners, and the Welsh Government and…
CPT’s Cymru’s reaction to the £120m of support for bus services announced in the Draft Budget
The Welsh Government has today announced that it will protect revenue support for the nation’s bus network as part of its Draft Budget announcement, ensuring that more than £120m of support will be invested in bus services in 2024/25. Responding…
MSs criticise UK Government after recalling representative from COP28 for Rwanda Bill
MSs criticised the “farcical and chaotic’ UK Government after its representative returned home from COP28, leaving Wales with no voice at the crunch climate change talks. Julie James told the Senedd that Graham Stuart was ordered by No 10 to…
Cuts Cuts Cuts in Wales as the Welsh Government grapples with the toughest budget decisions since the dawn of devolution
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Public services in Wales face swingeing cuts as the Welsh Government grapples with the toughest budget decisions since the dawn of devolution. Welsh ministers have announced additional funding for the NHS, schools and social…
‘Sometimes I fear I’ll never truly escape him’ Domestic abuse victims explains the difficulty of leaving an abusive partner
A WOMAN who suffered years of emotional control and physical assaults at the hands of her partner has opened up about the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship. While it can be easy for those on the outside to ask…
Welsh Government issue written statement on Publication of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) financial budget ceiling for 2024 and BPS 2023 balance payments
Welsh Government have issued a Written Statement on the Publication of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) financial budget ceiling for 2024 and BPS 2023 balance payments. The statement by Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd…
NHS and frontline council services at the heart of 2024-25 draft Budget
THE NHS and frontline council services, including schools and social care, will be at the heart of the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 draft Budget, which will be published later today [Tuesday 19 December]. The draft Budget has been developed amidst the…
Welsh Lib Dems react to Welsh Gov budget for upcoming year
TODAY (19th December) the Welsh Liberal Democrats have given their reaction to the recently announced Welsh Government budget for the upcoming financial year. The party have raised concerns over rural Wales being left out of the budget. Whilst the Welsh…
Man disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after dog found in emaciated condition
A MERTHYR Tydfil man has been disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years after his dog was found to be in an emaciated condition. Kristopher Daniel Morgan (d.o.b 02/10/1987) of Brewery Court, Merthyr Tydfil, appeared at Merthyr Magistrate’s Court…
XL Bully owners urged to prepare for ban as time runs out
THE Government has stated it will be a requirement for an XL Bully to be muzzled and on a lead when in a public place from 31 December this year and it will be against the law after this date…