Senedd Members reiterated calls to protect three popular visitor centres, warning of “deeply worrying” cuts at Natural Resources Wales.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Ministers urged to ‘get a grip’ on teaching workforce crisis
Senedd Members accused the Welsh Government of failing to get to grips with a recruitment and retention crisis in the teaching profession.
Warning of ‘massive’ nature loss across Wales
Senedd Members warned of “massive” nature loss in Wales, with one in six species at risk of extinction and wildlife declining by 20% over the past 30 years.
Senedd rubber stamps £7m property tax rise
Mark Drakeford said the rise in land transaction tax makes rates in Wales broadly comparable with the equivalent stamp duty land tax in England and Northern Ireland.
Senedd ‘sidelined’ by Westminster water bill
Llŷr Gruffydd, who chairs the climate change committee, said the Senedd was “at the mercy” of the UK Government, with time for scrutiny curtailed.
Senedd Members criticise ‘chaos’ after up to 100,000 people left without water
Senedd Members criticised the “shambolic and insufficient” response after a burst pipe left up to 40,000 homes and 100,000 people without water for days.
Call for roll-out of family drug and alcohol courts
Julie James, who is counsel general, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, explained that a working group has been set up to advise on the next steps by the summer.
Ex-FM declares interest amid calls for crackdown on political donations
Vaughan Gething declared an interest as the Senedd’s petitions committee discussed calls for a crackdown on donations to politicians.
Concern over ‘poor quality’ private rented sector
Senedd Members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes.
Welsh Government ‘utterly failing’ on waiting lists
A Plaid Cymru MS warned waiting lists have hit record highs in every month since March 2024.