A Freedom of Information request has revealed the Labour Government spend a million pounds a year of taxpayer money on press officers. The figures, obtained by the Welsh Conservatives, show £1,002,995 of public cash is being spent on staff to communicate what Labour ministers are up to, but did not hold historical information, leaving the…
The Council has also submitted a bid to the UK Government, under its “Levelling Up” Fund, to fund the construction of a 127 space Park and Share (potentially future P&R) facility at Llwydcoed as part of a first phase – this will include complementary elements such as a new Active Travel bridge over the A4059. …
Figures uncovered by the Welsh Conservatives have revealed the crisis at the heart of Welsh A&E departments as every single one failed to meet safe staffing levels. It has led the Party to reiterate calls for safe consultant staffing levels to be put into law in Wales, as has been done for nurses, something the…
At Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s 27th Annual General Meeting, which took place on Wednesday, May 26, 2022, Councillor Andrew Morgan (Mountain Ash) was re-elected as Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Councillor Maureen Webber (Rhydyfelin Central) was also re-elected as Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Cabinet Member for Council Business, as well as…
EMERGENCY workers in Wales are reminding the public to treat them with respect in the face of a continued rise in assaults. The monthly average of emergency worker assaults has increased from 203 in 2019, to 226 in 2020, to 237 in 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.9 per cent. More than 1,440 assaults…
The celebrated poet, playwright and editor Gillian Clarke was presented with an honorary degree from The Open University (OU) in Wales during a graduation ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport earlier today. She was the National Poet of Wales between 2008 and 2016. In 2011, she was honoured as a member…
‘Being Evel for a Good Cause’ – RIDE Capital Knievel charity bikers take on capital challenge to raise money for Macmillan People have an opportunity to spot more than 50 Evel Knievel cape-wearing bikers on Welsh roads on Sunday 5 June. The charity bikers will be heading from Cardiff to Wrexham on the final day…
Chaos at Cardiff Airport? The Welsh Conservatives are shocked and disappointed to see passengers stranded in Cardiff Airport for more than 40 hours following flight disruption. The BBC has described the scenes as chaotic with many passengers frustrated by the lack of information and potential cancellations of their holidays. The Labour Government purchased the airport in 2013…
Outcomes in civil justice would be improved for citizens if early interventions could be made by 'co-locating' legal clinics located in council offices, hospitals or GPS surgeries, according to a new report published by the Social Market Foundation (SMF). The non-partisan think tank's report, Right time, right place: improving access to civil justice, also recommended policymakers…
The endoscopy team at Royal Glamorgan Hospital is taking part in a pilot project aimed at transforming the way that endoscopies are performed, to reduce waiting times and to increase patient comfort. Led by Consultant Hepatologist Dr Dai Samuel, the project is trialling the use of trans nasal endoscopy (TNE) equipment, which means that endoscopy…
