Senedd members scrutinised Wales’ public services watchdog following a row over alleged anti-Conservative comments made by an investigator on social media.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Welsh ministers ‘creating crisis protocol’ for cash-strapped councils
Last year, a report warned Welsh councils could face a funding gap of £744m by 2027/28.
Senedd sounds alarm on fire authorities
Senedd members called for an “urgent and long overdue” overhaul of fire authorities amid concerns about a culture of bullying, misogyny, racism and nepotism.
Transport minister rejects calls for free youth travel
Ken Skates warned that financial pressures make it impossible to both bring buses back under public control and offer free transport for youngsters.
Heritage body ‘working to the bone’ as workforce nearly halves over past decade
A heritage body warned its workforce has almost halved over the past decade due to cuts, with some staff now “doubling up” and doing two jobs.
More cuts could have devastating impact, Sport Wales warns
Sports Wales warned any further cuts to its budget by the Welsh Government next year would have a potentially devastating impact.
Opposition criticise ‘scattergun’ approach to Welsh economy
The Conservatives’ shadow economy secretary warned Welsh workers take home less pay than their counterparts in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Minister sets out vision for Wales’ mental health services
Wales’ new mental health minister set out plans to improve people’s mental health, pledging to focus on reducing waiting times for support and treatment.
Blueprint for ban on lying politicians published
A think tank has set out proposals to ban lying politicians, with the aim of rebuilding public trust and making Wales one of the world’s most advanced democracies.
‘Severe delays’ to disability rights reforms
Disabled people feel “forgotten and left behind” due to severe delays to reforms aimed at advancing their rights in Wales, the UK’s equality watchdog warned.