Responding to the Prime Ministers’ announcement of £220 million to deploy new technology to boost productivity in the farming sector, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “This announcement from the Prime Minister shows the chasm of difference between the Conservatives and Labour when it comes to supporting our farmers. “While the…
All of our emergency departments, in Royal Glamorgan, Prince Charles and Princess of Wales hospitals, are facing extreme pressure. Please only attend if absolutely necessary. Emergency departments are for life threatening conditions or a serious illness or injury. We are dealing with a large influx of seriously unwell and injured patients and they need to be…
Swansea Council advertised notice of disposal of open space on Kilvey Hill, under section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972, in anticipation of the council granting planning permission for the massive Skyline leisure development on the hill. The Open Spaces Society was among many objectors, arguing that the disposal was contrary to the council’s…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary of nappy recycling this year and it’s been confirmed that the Council has been recycling nappies for longer than any other Local Authority in the World!!! Pura. NappiCycle who have been world leaders in nappy recycling since 2014 has said that residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf have…
Responding to the poll commissioned by the Country Land and Business Association in Wales that has found just 3% of Welsh farmers trust the Welsh Government, Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, Samuel Kurtz MS, said: “This survey result is a damning indictment, yet isn’t all too surprising, given how the Welsh Government has treated farmers…
A blue plaque for Ceridwen Brown (née Thomas) will be unveiled at St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare on 8th March at 2pm. Members of the public are invited to attend. Ceridwen Thomas was born in Aberaman in 1896, the daughter of Morgan and Rachel Thomas of 27 Regent Street Aberdare. An active campaigner from the early…
Responding to a written question answer from Labour’s Education Minister on male teacher recruitment, Laura Anne Jones MS, Shadow Education Minister, said: “Labour claim to be doing all they can to solve the teacher shortage in Wales, yet once again they wash their hands of the responsibility of teacher recruitment. “There is a worrying shortage…
Responding to the publication of Cardiff Airport’s full accounts, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister MS, said: “Labour have sunk nearly £200m into Cardiff airport and this year alone the Airport has lost £9.2m. “We were told Qatar Airways were coming back in December, yet here we are in February and there is no sign…
At the last census, there were 100,000 more Welsh resident patients registered at GP surgeries in Wales than there are people in Wales. As GP surgeries are paid for patients on their lists, this means that nearly £12 million may be going towards ‘ghost patients’. Russell George, Welsh Conservative Health spokesman, said: “People across Wales…
The Labour Health Minister has confirmed for the first time, in response to a Welsh Conservative Written Question, the number of children waiting for NHS treatment in Wales: 53,848, including 1,229 children waiting two years or more. Commenting, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “NHS waiting lists are unacceptably long in Wales,…
