The Welsh Liberal Democrats are today highlighting a manifesto commitment to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for disposable drinks containers. The Welsh Liberal Democrats believe that Wales throws away far too much. We need to make sure we minimise waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling wherever possible and take some decisive action in tackling the…
The Welsh Conservatives will today commit to a consultation on increasing the speed limit of the M4 and A55 from 70 mph to 80mph in a bid to get the Welsh economy “moving”, if elected to government in May. The idea for such a consultation has in recent years been mooted by UK Government ministers…
Actor John Middleton has been nominated for a British Soap Award for his performance of Emmerdale's resident vicar, Ashley Thomas, who has vascular dementia. Alzheimer's Society has been advising on the scripts and visiting the set to ensure Ashley's symptoms, diagnosis and the progression of the condition depicts a realistic representation of someone living with…
Welsh Conservatives announced its commitment to revive an ailing pub industry and bolster support for brewers and small businesses. To mark this commitment, the Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies and prospective AM for the Vale of Glamorgan, Ross England, will visit the Vale of Glamorgan Brewery in Barry. Pursuing a low tax agenda, Welsh…
On Wednesday March 23rd MACS held their Annual Prize Evening to celebrate the academic and sporting achievements of pupils from across all year groups. The Guest Speaker for the night was Ms Elisabeth Jones, a former pupil, and Director of Legal Services for the Welsh Assembly Government. During the evening the audience were treated to a…
Congratulations to the Year 9 rugby team who won 68-26 in the Welsh Schools semi final against a good Cwm Rhymni side. The boys put in a tremendous attacking display and scored some outstanding tries. The boys play in the Welsh Schools Rugby Union semi final next Wednesday also. The winners of that match play…
Households improving their energy efficiency by two bands would receive a £100-a-year council tax cut for 10 years under plans launched by the Welsh Liberal Democrats. The move, which would incentivise green measures such as insulation, is expected to cost £24m over the course of the next Assembly term and improve the energy efficiency of…
Worryingly-low free childcare provision is holding families back, and symptomatic of how Wales is falling behind other UK nations under Labour, according to the Welsh Conservatives. The Party has announced a commitment to treble free childcare provision over the next Assembly term, providing 30 hours-per-week for the parents of three and four-year-olds. Wales has the least generous free…
The National Charity Partnership has launched the Beat the Street challenge in Rhondda Cynon Taff (RCT). Beat the Street is a walking, cycling and running challenge for people who live, work or go to school in RCT. The competition is being delivered on behalf of the National Charity Partnership, a collaboration between Diabetes UK, the…
Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly candidate Mike Powell on the regeneration, or lack of it, of Pontypridd town centre: Millions of pounds have been spent on fancy pavements, works of art and street furniture yet we have seen no real regeneration of what should be the County town of RCT. The lido may be bringing in…
