Senedd Rejects Conservative Bid to Scrap Business Rates for Small Firms Amid High Street Concerns
Tory Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to scrap business rates entirely for the smallest businesses to give them “breathing space” amid a record wave of closures. Samuel Kurtz claimed Wales has the “least competitive” business rates in Britain coupled…
Homelessness among Veterans labelled ‘national disgrace’
Veteran homelessness has been labelled a “national disgrace” as the Senedd debated Conservative calls for ex-service personnel to be given priority for social housing. James Evans warned it was unacceptable to have veterans sleeping on the streets, arguing that guaranteeing…
Recent Flooding Across Wales Sparks Renewed Demand for Better Flood Defences
The recent flooding in mid and south west Wales, which was escalated to a ‘major incident’ requiring fire services to rescue people from homes and vehicles, and a ‘threat to life’ has drawn responses from Greenpeace UK who are calling…
“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…
Senedd Hears Calls to Protect Bronglais Stroke Unit Amid Fears of Downgrade
Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 people signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history. Campaigners urged the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately to protect…
Keep Wales Tidy launches ‘Make Memories, not Mess’ Campaign
As the summer heats up, Keep Wales Tidy is urging everyone across people across West Wales to make the most of the season, but without leaving litter behind. The initiative urges everyone in West Wales – residents and visitors alike…
Trade Union warns at least one University in Wales could collapse due to cuts and funding shortfall
There is a real danger a university in Wales could collapse next year, a trade union warned. Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or…
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…
Plaid Cymru criticise Labour Gov for ‘botched’ pilot scheme unfair on teenagers
Plaid Cymru Transport spokesperson, Peredur Owen Griffiths has criticised the Labour Government’s ‘botched’ pilot that leaves 11-15 years old paying more for public transport compared to 16-21 year olds. The pilot scheme, which will introduce £1 capped bus fares for…
Ministers reject calls to intervene on ‘unbearable’ stench at landfill site
Campaigners criticised Welsh ministers for rejecting calls to revoke a permit for a landfill site despite concerns about the “unbearable” stench plaguing people’s lives. More than 1,100 people signed a Senedd petition which warned of an overpowering smell from the landfill…