On the 20th of September the Welsh Government quietly published on its statistics website a paper called: “Evidence review of elasticities relevant to a visitor levy (Tourism Tax) in Wales.” (Please see below for link*) There was on this occasion no press release, it wasn’t published in the Visit Wales newsletters which are sent to…
Commenting on the news that the M4 through Newport has been closed 310 times so far this year as a result of crashes, breakdowns and debris, Welsh Conservatives Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said: “It is painfully clear that Labour ministers have no solutions when it comes to alleviating congestion on the M4. “Three and…
The Labour Government need to support schools facing staffing pressures, say Welsh Conservatives There is little point in spending money building new schools if you don't have the money or staff to run them. According to a NAHT union survey of 670 schools, pressures on school budgets could mean significant staff cuts across Wales. Commenting,…
Gavin and Stacey co-creator made honorary graduate of The Open University in Wales One of UK’s most senior female firefighters also made honorary graduate at ceremony in her native Newport Over 600 students graduate with the OU – many studying alongside work and family responsibilities Welsh actor, comedian, author, writer and producer Ruth Jones was presented with…
Commenting on research surrounding the implementation of 20mph zones in Wales, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said: “Introducing 20mph speed limits should be decided by local councils and for places such as outside of schools and playgrounds. The research is far from conclusive with studies having shown that 20mph limits could…
Today the Minister for Health and Social Services has announced that Maternity Services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB has moved out of Special Measures. Her written statement acknowledging improvements in the service can be found here: Written Statement: Independent Maternity Services Oversight Panel – September 2022 Progress Report (7 November 2022) The Minister’s statement follows the…
Didn’t the leader of the council advise a permanent solution to the ongoing flooding at the Ynys underpass was going to happen? The annual flooding of the Public Right of Way and National Cycle Route 478 has started as usual at the start of the autumn rainy season. Pumps are not the solution as can be…
Ambulance response times have reached life-endangering heights as new data shows just how long Welsh patients are having to wait for one. A Freedom of Information request from Senedd Conservatives uncovered a breakdown in ambulance response times for September 2022, revealing that 73 red-calls for life-threatening emergencies took over half an hour to be reached,…
One of the country's most trusted university data platforms is launching a new interactive tool to help students take the stress out of planning their future – and make the process easier for families, too. Every year the Complete University Guide releases UK university and subject league tables to support prospective students in making informed decisions…
