Labour’s claims of financial savings from their forced council mergers across Wales have been labelled ‘more empty promises’ by Welsh Conservatives. The Shadow Minister for Local Government has questioned Labour’s figure of 650 million – published today – and reaffirmed calls for local people to have a say in the process. Janet Finch-Saunders AM…
Rhondda Cynon Taf is interested to find out your views on childcare currently available in your local area. Your opinions are important to us and will help us to develop childcare where, and when, it is needed. Feedback from this questionnaire will be used to inform the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2016 update report. Your feedback…
Following Cabinet’s decision to seek the views of residents regarding proposed changes to Library services, Youth Engagement and Participation Services and Supported Bus Routes, an eight week consultation will begin on Monday 23rd November. A targeted eight week consultation will also be undertaken with anyone potentially affected by Day Nursery service change proposals. A short…
A former South Wales Police officer has been charged with two counts of rape of women. Jeffrey Davies, 44, is to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on 23 November 2015. The alleged offences took place during 2002 and 2003 when Mr Davies was a detective constable in the force. An investigation into the allegations was carried out by South…
The ICO will this week write to more than 1,000 companies involved in buying and selling people’s names and numbers, as part of its ongoing crackdown on nuisance calls. The companies are all believed to play some role in the compiling and trading of lists of names and numbers used by cold callers. The ICO…
The Welsh Government has launched a new parenting campaign giving advice on how to manage children’s behaviour in a positive way, and tips on how to reduce the stress out of everyday family activities. Parenting: Give it time is encouraging parents to use praise and rewards rather than harsh punishments, as this is more likely to have…
Commenting on the Labour government’s launch of ‘Rent Smart Wales’ – a licensing scheme for landlords – Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing, Mark Isherwood AM, said: “Far from ‘smart’, this flawed scheme simply waves a stick at landlords and will needlessly penalise those who do a good job. “Labour ministers have completely refused…
Carers UK and Carers Wales call on the public to help carers get the support they’re entitled to this Carers Rights Day – with the launch of Upfront, our new online guide for carers. Hundreds of events are taking place in communities throughout the UK today to mark Carers Rights Day and help carers find out…
"All that matters is whether or not kids are breathing in asbestos and, until you find that out, everything else is hot air" Professor Julian Peto, Head of Epidemiology at the Institute of Cancer Research in London – Education Select Committee Right to Know: Asbestos in Schools Wales campaign, is calling for the creation of a…
Welsh Conservatives have called on the Wales Audit Office to undertake a review of the use of company credit cards by Welsh Government employees. The calls come after the Welsh Labour Government refused to publish the findings of an internal report into their use. Millions of pounds are being spent on ‘procurement cards’ by…
