More must be done to regenerate Wales’ town centres due to the impact of the pandemic, out-of-town developments and changing shopping habits, the Senedd heard.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Should mobile phones be banned in schools? MS calls for Welsh Government guidance
Three young people helped a Senedd member pen a speech questioning whether mobile phones should be banned in Wales’ schools.
Welsh Government scheme to tackle fuel poverty will go live in April
The Welsh Government confirmed a new £30m programme aimed at tackling fuel poverty will not be in place until after winter ends.
UK trade bill poses ‘threat’ to Wales’ devolution settlement
The Senedd voted to withhold consent to part of a UK trade agreement bill due to the “threat” posed to Wales’ constitutional principles and devolution settlement.
Calls for change amid concerns twice as many women as men avoid public transport due to fear
The Senedd backed a call for legislative change following concerns that twice as many women as men do not use public transport out of fear for their safety.
Senedd Members clash over gender quota plans
Plans to ensure equal representation of women in the Senedd have been described as a waste of time, energy and resources due to the likelihood of legal roadblocks.
Increased council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties raises more than £17m
Julie James said more than £17m additional revenue was raised by councils in 2022/23 to be invested in public services, including addressing homelessness and social housing.
Campaign for Wales-specific gender dysphoria service raised in Senedd
Caerphilly MS Hefin David raised a campaign led by Sean Donovan, a constituent, who is calling for better access to help with gender dysphoria closer to home.
Senedd expansion referendum calls voted down
Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Lib Dems voted down a Conservative amendment for a referendum on plans to increase the size of the Senedd.
UK Government accused of dragging its feet over WASPI campaign
The WASPI campaign was launched amid concerns about the way in which women’s state pension age was increased from 60 to 66 in line with men.