Commenting on the Deputy Minister’s comments in the Climate Committee yesterday, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar MS, said: “We were told repeatedly that no other speed limits in Wales would change following Labour’s blanket 20mph scheme, yet the Labour’s Transport Minister clearly has other ideas. “For Labour to now indicate speed limits on…
Commenting on the much-delayed Storm Overflow Report published by the Welsh Government, Welsh Conservative Shadow Climate Change Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said: “It is unacceptable that it has taken over seven months since Labour promised to publish their latest Storm Overflow Report. After mounting pressure from the Welsh Conservatives, Labour have finally published the report…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging anyone living in Bryncoch / Rhydding area of Neath, who has a domestic oil tank to check it for leaks as a matter of urgency. The Neath Port Talbot Environment Team received reports of a strong fuel smell coming from a tributary of the River Clydach on Friday, October…
Last year, the aggregate fee income of 19 of the 20 largest independent providers, with CareTech excluded, was £1.63bn. Of this income, 19% – a total of £310m – was recorded as profit. The chair of the LGA’s children and young people board, Louise Gittins, said: ‘It is wrong that some providers are making excessive…
Inspectors consistently find that most care services provide good and safe care to those who use them, despite the ongoing difficulties the care sector in Wales faces as a result of increasing demand, pressure to recruit and retain staff, and the increase in the cost of living. This is the conclusion of the Chief Inspector’s…
Work is underway to restore a rare habitat in Hensol forest in the Vale of Glamorgan. Lowland heathland is a rare and threatened habitat mainly found in north-west Europe and characterised by heathers, gorse and grasses. The UK has lost 80% of this important habitat during the last two centuries, but still holds 20% of…
A scheme to repair a wall at Abernant Road will take place next week requiring a local footway closure – scheduled for half term to minimise disruption. The wall (pictured) is located just south of the turn into the former hospital site, and will be repaired using Council revenue funding. The scheme will take place…
In the chamber this afternoon, the Deputy Minister for Transport, Lee Waters said: “We do think there are examples, where, with the benefit of hindsight and experience, the wrong decisions have been made, and I’ve encouraged local authorities to think about how they can use their powers of discretion to make exceptions. They will be…
Bringing 36 more politicians to the Welsh Parliament could cost as much as £17.8m extra a year, new figures suggest. Documents from Labour ministers have estimated the cost of a bigger Senedd for the first time. Costs could reach £19.5m in 2030, on top of the Senedd’s existing budget of £67m. Official accounts by Audit Wales…
Welsh Labour minister: ‘We don’t know what we’re doing on economy Question is do they know what they are doing with everything else? As this post on Twitter sums up devolution and Labour running Wales NHS – worst its ever been. CARE SYSTEM – worst its ever been. HEALTH CARE – worst its ever been…
