Welsh Conservatives have urged the Welsh Government to join them in pressing for ‘Fan Zones’ to be established throughout Wales during the European Championships this summer. Welsh Conservative Leader, Andrew RT Davies, has tabled a statement of opinion and is urging AMs from all sides of the chamber to back the call. The Welsh Conservatives…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[2.42MB] The overall scope of our work was whether NRW has in place, or is developing, effective governance arrangements that support delivery of its key priorities and outcomes. Our examination covered progress against intended performance; vision and strategic direction; accountability arrangements; management of resources; sponsorship arrangements with the…
The UK's largest research trial of support for carers of people with dementia launches today. Nine in 10 carers for people with dementia experience feelings of stress or anxiety several times a week – and a further 80 per cent find it difficult to talk about the emotional impact of caring, finds an Alzheimer's Society…
In a keynote speech to the Gorwel Think Tank on Thursday Evening, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives – Andrew RT Davies – will unveil a radical programme of reforms to improve public engagement and accessibility with the National Assembly for Wales. The speech will focus on efforts to tackle voter apathy; in particular amongst…
Tracey Gibby has been crowned ‘Queen of the Kitchen’ after making a meal of it to clinch the Welsh School Chef of the Year title. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted that one of its lunchtime staff has won national acclaim for her culinary skills. Tracey, who works at Porth Junior School as part of…
The Labour-run Welsh Government has today launched a free swimming policy for veterans and armed forces personnel, which formed a key plank of the Welsh Conservative ‘Armed Forces Card’ manifesto pledge in 2011. The proposals also include a commitment to priority home adaptation, priority treatment for service-related injuries on the NHS and an expansion of…
The Government will not reimburse a Welsh council the £1m salary costs incurred while three senior officers including its head of legal were suspended on full pay, the Courts Minister has said. In February 2014 Caerphilly’s chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan and its deputy chief executive, Nigel Barnett, were charged by Avon & Somerset Police with…
