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.”
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
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.
Ministers set to ‘accelerate’ planning decisions in clean energy push
Wales’ economy secretary vowed to make speeding up planning decisions a top priority as part of a push towards clean energy.
Cross-party calls for targets on tackling child poverty
Senedd members from across the political divide reiterated calls for targets to tackle the scourge of child poverty.
Senedd to hold ‘historic’ debate on assisted dying
An MS has tabled a motion calling on the Welsh Government to support the principle of assisted dying and Westminster proposals for a compassionate change in law.
Welsh Government plans university rescue fund
Wales’ new post-16 education minister revealed plans for an emergency fund for universities amid concerns about an estimated £100m shortfall.
Seven-year delay to tattoo and body piercing reforms ‘unacceptable’
The Senedd’s legislation committee criticised a “wholly unacceptable” delay of more than seven years in implementing reforms to tattooing and body piercing.
Welsh tribunal system ‘under-resourced’
Tribunals in Wales do not have the necessary resources to make sure cases are dealt with quickly, efficiently and justly, a committee heard.
Senedd takes evidence on sacking misbehaving politicians
Graham Simpson, a Member of the Scottish Parliament, gave evidence on his proposed recall bill to the Senedd’s standards committee on October 14.
Senedd debates ‘harrowing’ school funding crisis
Senedd members warned schools face “harrowing” funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children and young people in Wales.