Responding to the news that a bus company has been slammed after cutting a pick-up point from its regular route due to the new 20-mph default speed limit, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Every week now we are seeing disastrous consequences of Labour’s blanket 20mph speed limit. “The impact of this policy on…
Brofiscin Quarry, situated in Groesfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, stands as the sole location officially designated as contaminated land. This site, utilized for approximately seven years for the disposal of hazardous waste, notably polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), underwent capping in 2011. Despite these measures, concerns persist regarding the ongoing status of this former waste dump. Residents may…
A record-breaking 11.5 million taxpayers submitted their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2022 to2023 tax year by midnight on 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals. More than 12.1 million taxpayers were expected to file a tax return and pay any tax owed. Of thosethat met their obligations by the deadline, 778,068 beat…
A joint inspectorate review of child protection arrangements in the county of Powys has found that, overall, organizations responsible for safeguarding children have appropriate systems and arrangements in place to safeguard children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. However, in common with many areas across Wales, recruitment and retention of key staff in some sectors…
