Responding to today’s proceedings at the COVID inquiry, Russell George MS, Shadow Minister for Health, said: “As the COVID inquiry turns to death rates, many across Wales will be reminded of how COVID touched their lives. “Wales’ higher COVID death rate is not just a statistic. Each of those people are family members and friends….
The Auditor General for Wales has called for public services in Wales to be streamlined in order to “escape from a spiral of short-term firefighting” and boost financial resilience. In a statement responding to the Welsh Government’s draft 2024-25 budget earlier this month, the Auditor General, Adrian Crompton, said costs would be reduced by tackling…
We are delighted to welcome Rachel Rowlands as a newly appointed Independent Member (community). Rachel is a proud native of Ynysybwl, in Rhondda Cynon Taf. She has worked in the Third Sector for 27 years, predominantly with charities and organisations concerned with improving the quality of life of older people. Since joining Age Connects Morgannwg…
Please be advised about the upcoming traffic arrangements for the Pontypridd bingo hall redevelopment. The current filter lane closure on Sardis Road (right turn to Graig) will be lifted by the end of the day on Friday, March 1. The diversion route for motorists via A470/Sainsbury’s roundabout will therefore end, while the pedestrian island near the…
Responding to the protest outside the Senedd today, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “Today our farmers made themselves perfectly clear. They’re not prepared to take the destruction of our rural communities lying down. “It’s time for Labour and their coalition partners in Plaid Cymru to drop the Sustainable Farming Scheme…
Local businesses are reminded about the grant opportunities that are currently available for them to access. Here, we look at how two businesses in Mountain Ash and Pontypridd have successfully secured funding, having benefitted from the support offered by our Regeneration team. https://www.facebook.com/groups/23988772043/permalink/10161744081567044/ https://archive.rctcbc.gov.uk/quick-search?q=mountail%20ash%20shops%20&WINID=1709125915433 The Council offers local businesses dedicated advice and assistance to help…
Responding to the statement from Labour’s Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “The Labour Government’s anti-car bias is as clear as day for all to see and the Deputy Minister doesn’t try to hide his deep-rooted hatred of motor vehicles. “The Transport Commission has stated that Electric Vehicles will have an ongoing…
Following FMQs, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The First Minister is right that we should take the heat out of discussions around farming. “Farmers are right to be deeply concerned with Labour’s plans, and it does not help when Labour Senedd Members call concerned farmers ‘cranks’. “Instead of throwing around…
Responding to the news that cancer waiting times are longer in Wales, Russell George MS, Shadow Health Minister, said: “It is atrocious that people in Wales have to wait much longer for cancer treatment in Labour-run Wales. “In Wales you barely have a 50/50 chance of receiving cancer treatment on time and there is no…
Thousands of farmers and their families are making plans to stage a mass peaceful protest against Welsh government policies which threaten their livelihoods. Organisers say between 10,000 and 15,000 people could descend on the Senedd, the Welsh Assembly building in Cardiff Bay, from 12.30pm on Wednesday 28 February. Numbers may exceed 15,000 if the wider…
