Senedd celebrates ‘best ever’ Eisteddfod
The Senedd celebrated the success of the “best ever” National Eisteddfod, with more than 186,000 people flocking to Pontypridd over the summer. Heledd Fychan, who represents South Wales Central, praised the “hugely successful” 2024 Eisteddfod which was held at…
New measures to reform local tax system in Wales become law
Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act. The new legislation, which was passed by the Senedd in July,…
Jane Dodds MS calls on Eluned Morgan to lobby the Prime Minister to lift Two Child Benefit Cap
Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has called on First Minister Eluned Morgan to lobby her Westminster counterpart Keir Starmer to lift the current two child benefit cap. Introduced in 2017, the cap limits parents from claiming a payment…
Senedd members press officials on Cardiff Airport performance
Senedd members pressed officials about Cardiff Airport’s performance and the Welsh Government plans for a £206m taxpayer-funded subsidy. Natasha Asghar, a Conservative member of the Senedd’s public accounts committee, quizzed officials about the ten-year subsidy plan which was announced in July….
First Minister accused of ‘Passing the buck’ on record-long NHS waiting lists
Opposition Senedd members accused Wales’ new first minister Eluned Morgan of passing the buck as latest statistics showed record-long waiting lists. Mabon ap Gwynfor pointed out that six Labour frontbenchers have held the health portfolio over the past 25…
Committee hears Wales not on course to meet key biodiversity targets
Wales is not on course to meet a key 2030 biodiversity target amid concerns about dwindling funding and an over-reliance on goodwill, a committee heard. Steve Ormerod, a professor in ecology at Cardiff University, warned Wales’ is “nowhere near”…
Cabinet Secretary for Transport sets out next steps for 20mph limits
Ahead of the anniversary of the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, has set out the next steps. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Secretary announced a three phase-plan…
Mental Health Minister vows committal to supporting those affected by suicide
“We are committed to providing compassionate support for all those affected by suicide when they need it,” vows Minister Mental Health Minister Sarah Murphy has pledged to ensure compassionate support services are available for all those affected by suicide and…
Welsh Gov provides further £5million to support Wales’ culture bodies and Cadw
The Welsh Government is providing a further £5 million to support and protect Wales’ culture and sport arm’s length bodies and Cadw. Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip Jane Hutt will make the announcement today on…
Free Welsh Language lessons for young people and teachers
The Welsh Government’s free language lessons continue to transform the lives of young people and teachers. As the new academic year begins, young people aged 16-25 and school staff across Wales have the opportunity to learn Cymraeg for free. The…