This is the testimony given by Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan ahead of the discussion on facial recognition technology held at the London School of Economics on the 14 June 2022. “I welcome the opportunity to attend here this evening, to contribute to the debate on whether there is a legitimate role for facial recognition…
Discontent between local and devolved government has been brought to the surface as Wales’ most nationalist council looks to Westminster for funds to construct a by-pass as the Labour Government’s road-building freeze approaches its first anniversary. Following Labour’s decision to withdraw £14m worth of support for the Llanbedr bypass, Plaid Cymru-run Gwynedd Council is going…
Cabinet agreed on June 22nd that the Council will employ a team of Community Wardens. Cabinet agreed proposals for the Council to employ a new team of Community Wardens, to provide a high-profile, visible and reassuring presence in our town centres, parks and communities – while also funding an additional 10 PCSOs to work in…
The family of a former carpenter are trying to track down his former colleagues to find out what could have caused the asbestos-related cancer which led to his death. William Weaver, from Pontypool, died in March 2021, just five months after he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma – a disease which is more prevalent in the…
Child sexual offences Revised sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences in cases where no sexual activity takes place or the targeted child does not exist come into effect on 1 July 2022. The guidelines specify how judges and magistrates should base the sentence they impose on the intended sexual harm to a child, whether or…
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Secretary of State for DEFRA in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in England. OEP said: “The aims of the investigation are to determine whether these authorities have failed to comply with…
Welsh Conservatives have reiterated their call for the Welsh Labour Government to reform the outdated and unfair local government funding formula in the Siambr today (Wednesday 29th). Local Government spokesman Sam Rowlands MS pointed to newly released census results that show there are more people than ever before in the older age groups, with 21%…
The Council has published two Section 19 reports under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 following Storm Dennis, with 15 now published in total. The latest reports focus on Abercwmboi and Fernhill, and Porth, respectively. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council must provide a factual account of what happened during…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding thousands of parents and families in Wales not to miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays. Through Tax-Free Childcare, families can receive up to £2,000 a year per child – or £4,000 if their child is disabled – to…
TARGET OVARIAN CANCER LEAD MARCH TO DOWNING STREET TO DEMAND GOVERNMENT TAKE ACTION ON THE OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS CRISIS “Enough is enough.” These are the words etched onto paper by over 20,000 people in an open letter, published by Target Ovarian Cancer, urging the government to take action on the ovarian cancer awareness crisis…
