Plaid expresses concern over 10% tree cover proposals in Sustainable Farming Scheme
PLAID Cymru has expressed its continued concern at the 10% tree cover proposals outlined in the latest Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation, which has been launched today. Llyr Gruffydd MS, Plaid Cymru’s Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, welcomed changes to…
Sustainable Farming Scheme aims to make Welsh farmers leaders in sustainable farming
THE final consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme which will be the main support for farmers in Wales from 2025, aiming to make Welsh farmers world leaders in sustainable farming, is published today [Thursday, 14 December]. The Sustainable Farming Scheme…
“While Labour fails to even manage to write a strategy, child poverty remains a national scandal for Wales” says Sioned Williams MS
Sioned Williams MS Plaid Cymru spokesperson for social justice and equalities has today expressed her “deep disappointment” at the lack of a child poverty strategy, despite Welsh Government promises that this would be published before the end of 2023. In…
Carol Singers hit the right Christmas notes in Kidwelly
An enthusiastic group of singers gathered in Kidwelly in the evening of Thursday (Dec 14) and performed at a number of stops around the town. Well wrapped up against the cold night air and with voices perfectly tuned to entertain…
Future Senedd elections could see Votes for parties rather than people
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter MSs grilled Mick Antoniw, Wales’ chief legal officer, about plans to reform the Senedd amid concerns about “no evidence” in support of the proposed closed-list electoral system. Under the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections)…
Council publishes its 2022/23 Annual Report
Carmarthenshire County Council has published its Annual Report on its 2022/23 performance, which outlines how the Local Authority is progressing against its Corporate Strategy 2022/27 -Developing Carmarthenshire Together. One Council, One Vision, One Voice. Click here to read the…
Welsh Government issue written statement on Provisional Police Settlement 2024-25
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on Provisional Police Settlement 2024-25. The statement by Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government reads as follows: Today, I am publishing proposals for the Welsh Government’s component of funding to…
Welsh Lib Dems call for harsher penalties to deter water companies from sewage dumping
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for harsher penalties to deter water companies from dumping untreated raw sewage into Wales waterways. Back in October, A BBC report uncovered that the water supply has been illegally…
Welsh Lib Dems urge Welsh Gov to provide update on Banc Cambria plans
THE Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the Welsh Government to provide an update on the Banc Cambria plans. The community banking offer, which was originally promised in Welsh Labours 2021 election manifesto, has been snagged by the withdrawal of support…
Gwent Police issue appeal to find Newport man
GWENT Police have issued an appeal following the whereabouts of a man from the Newport area: “We’re appealing for information to find Stephen Phillips from the Newport area. “Our officers would like to speak to the 30-year-old in connection with…