The Welsh Conservatives have today pledged to put food security at the heart of national security policy, warning that Wales has become increasingly reliant on imported food after decades of decline in domestic agricultural production. Andrew RT Davies said Wales needed a long-term plan to reverse the fall in food production, invest in farming and…
The latest NHS statistics for Wales show that A&E performance has fallen to its lowest level on record, while waiting lists and ambulance response times have continued to worsen. In May, just 63% of patients spent less than four hours in Welsh emergency departments, which is the lowest figure on record and significantly below the Welsh Government’s 95% target. The previous comparable low was recorded in…
A temporary shuttle bus will be in operation in Aberdare over the weeks ahead, starting from July 28 – during Wales and West Utilities’ gas main replacement work at Abernant Road. To accommodate these works from July 28 to August 31, the section of road between Abernant Roundabout and the Ynys Roundabout will only support traffic…
Cabinet has approved an updated Flood Action Plan (2026-2028) to operate alongside its existing Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The newly-approved plan sets priorities for the years ahead and ensures the Council’s activity and investment remains focused on the communities most at risk. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority for the…
Widespread wildfires, record-low river flows and the mounting impacts of successive heatwaves on the environment have triggered the declaration of drought status in North Wales and the Upper Severn, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed today (23 July). The areas affected include North Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, South Gwynedd, Dee (Wales), Clwyd and Upper Severn. At the…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has endorsed proposals to formally back the approach taken by schools to restrict mobile phone use during the day, supporting efforts to create calmer, safer and more focused learning environments for pupils. Schools and parents have raised concerns about the impact of excessive mobile phone use on learner wellbeing, behaviour…
