Mair Eluned Morgan, another unelected and controversial figure, is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Government. Her tenure as Health Minister has been marked by record waiting times for treatments, longer waits in A&E, and delayed emergency ambulance call-outs. This raises concerns about Labour’s track record in managing Wales’ critical sectors. Mark…
The Cabinet has agreed to consult on proposals to increase the level of council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and make use of additional intervention powers to tackle properties that have remained empty for several years, for the benefit of communities. An officer report to Cabinet on Wednesday, July 17, proposed the measures as…
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to stay at two-star status but the number of serious pollution events rose during 2023. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today published its 2023 performance reports for the two water companies operating in Wales, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy. It highlights the worst performance from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water…
Police chiefs have outlined the scale of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in England and Wales in a national policing statement bringing together comprehensive data and analysis. Due to the epidemic scale of offending, police leaders are calling for a whole-system approach that brings together criminal justice partners, government bodies and industry, in a…
Proposals to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) for Tonypandy will progress to the next stage following Cabinet’s approval. If agreed, a BID would establish a funding model to support investment and development in the town, led by the input of local businesses. A BID is an area within which traders, linked to their business…
Responding to the news that Cardiff Airport will receive an additional £206 million over the next decade as part of Labour’s ‘long-term strategy’, Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister said: “The people of Wales have been well and truly fleeced with this vanity project, one of Labour’s most costly to date. “The Labour…
Plaid Cymru to challenge the RCT Labour Cabinet’s decision to change waste collections. We will not sit back and ignore the voices of our residents. We have serious concerns about this change and do not accept that one size should fit all. We will be joining other councillors from different parties following the acceptance of…
A brand new bereavement/family room has opened, close to the Children’s Ward at Prince Charles Hospital, thanks to funding from bereavement charity 2Wish. The room will be used by parents and families who have been devastated by the loss of a child, or by families receiving difficult news. Paediatric Ward Manager Emma Probert said: “This…
Rhondda Cynon Taf is home to epic scenery and beautifully maintained green spaces and parks. It’s therefore a huge delight to announce that FOUR public parks in the County Borough have received the internationally renowned Green Flag Award. The four award winners for 2024 are: Aberdare Park Dare Valley Country Park Taff’s Well Park Y…
Work to manage landfill gas emissions which have impacted communities surrounding Withyhedge Landfill must continue with pace, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said today (19 July) as it confirmed that the requirements set out in recent Enforcement Notices served on the site have been met. NRW issued site operator Resources Management UK Ltd (RML) with two…
