Gething refuses Gilestone Farm questions – “avoidance of scrutiny has become endemic”

Responding to Vaughan Gething’s refusal to answer 12 Written Questions regarding Gilestone Farm, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives said: “The people of Wales deserve answers, especially when it becomes clear that millions of taxpayers’ cash has been wasted on what is effectively the world’s most expensive birds’ nest. “Following Mark Drakeford’s…

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Consultation feedback upon Home to School Transport proposals to be considered

Following an extensive consultation process, a report outlining the feedback received in relation to a proposed new Home to School Transport Policy will be presented for pre-scrutiny by the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week (Monday, March 18). Cabinet will consider whether or not it wishes to progress with implementation of a new Home…

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How much are Taxpayers funding the 8 day Eisteddfod in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

The taxpayer is footing an additional bill of £500,000 for the Rhondda Cynon Taf Eisteddfod and the Eisteddfod Urdd, courtesy of the Welsh Government. This begs the question: is this additional expenditure simply adding to the already substantial sum taxpayers contribute annually to the Eisteddfod? In 2023 alone, taxpayers shelled out £1 million to purportedly…

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