The counsel general outlined plans to declutter and simplify Welsh law, with the aim of making legislation accessible at the touch of a button.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Plans to restrict profit in children’s social care move forward
Plans to restrict profit making in the care of looked-after children cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd amid concerns about unintended consequences.
Welsh publishers ‘facing existential crisis’
Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of standstill funding.
Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard.
Senedd member faces ‘trivial’ probe over eBay review
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99.
Senedd rejects call for quarry overhaul
The Senedd rejected calls to overhaul planning processes for quarries despite concerns about public health, the environment and people feeling powerless.
Alarm over 44% fall in additional learning needs numbers
The additional learning needs (ALN) reforms have been replacing the old special educational needs (SEN) system in phases over four school years from 2021.
Calls for pause on council farm sales dismissed
James Evans led the debate calling on the Welsh Government to impose a Wales-wide temporary ban on the sale of council-owned farms.
Welsh councils ‘on the brink’ due to half a billion pound shortfall
Peter Fox, the Tory shadow local government secretary, said: “There are many on the brink … and we cannot continue to ignore the situation – it is very real, it is very much growing.”
Minister ‘optimistic’ Wales will retain water pollution revenue
The Deputy First Minister told the Senedd he is optimistic that revenue generated by UK-led reforms to water pollution regulations will stay in Wales.