UK Gov to Abolish Police and Crime Commissioners by 2028
The UK Government has confirmed that the role of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished at the end of the current term in 2028, marking the most significant change to policing governance in more than a decade. A…
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding” – Ann Davies, MP for Carmarthen
Following the flooding across Carmarthenshire, MP for Carmarthen Ann Davies has issued the following statement in support of those affected by the floods: “My thoughts are with all those affected by the severe flooding across Caerfyrddin. The scale of the…
Carmarthenshire to receive £20m Pride of Place funding for regeneration
A major £20 million regeneration package for Carmarthenshire, delivered by Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith, has been welcomed by Labour councillors as “fairness in action” — but Plaid Cymru leaders have questioned the UK Government’s Pride of Place scheme. The funding,…
Ban on Single Use Vapes comes into force across the UK
This week, a nationwide ban on single use vapes has come into force in a bid to reduce the environmental harm caused by their production and incorrect disposal. Keep Wales Tidy estimates that over just one year, 360,000 single-use vapes…
Police to crack down on off-road biking and e-Scooter related anti-social behaviour
Welsh communities affected by off-road biking and intimidating street racing are set to benefit from new police powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour and deliver safer streets through the Plan for Change. Perpetrators of anti-social driving face having their…
Welsh Labour and UK governments criticised over sewage polluted rivers
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the Welsh Labour & UK governments over new figures showing devastating levels of sewage entering local rivers. According to data published today, the River Teifi, which forms the boundary between Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire,…
UK Gov commits £5m to Newport Transporter Bridge
Today, the UK Government has committed to £5 million of Levelling Up funding for the Newport Transporter Bridge in South Wales. The cash boost will fund vital repair and maintenance works to Newport Transporter Bridge, which plays a crucial role…
Senedd rejects Winter Fuel Motion
Senedd members narrowly rejected Conservative calls to urge the UK Government to reverse its decision to end universal winter fuel payments. Labour voted down the motion while Plaid Cymru joined the Conservatives in backing it, with the final tally…
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,…
Greenpeace spokesperson says Wylfa nuclear development ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’
In response to the government’s announcement that Wylfa in Anglesey is a preferred site for new nuclear development, Dr Doug Parr, Chief Scientist for Greenpeace UK, said : “Government announcements about new reactors have a theatrical quality that doesn’t inspire…