A Conservative MS led a debate calling for more powers for the RSPCA with the aim of better protecting animal welfare in Wales.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Welsh Government has ‘washed its hands’ over National Theatre Wales funding cut
The future of National Theatre Wales is at risk due to funding cuts and the Welsh Government has washed its hands of responsibility, the Senedd heard.
Calls for rent freezes and evictions ban this winter
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned this winter as the cost-of-living crisis puts the squeeze on tenants, the Senedd heard.
Dental services across Wales “on their knees”
MSs warned that dental services across Wales are “on their knees” with NHS provision being put at risk by new contracts.
Concerns over plans to scrap council tax newspaper notice requirement
Concerns have been raised about plans to remove a legal requirement for councils to publish public notices in local newspapers across Wales.
TfW bosses quizzed on passenger numbers, new trains, and timetables
The Senedd’s climate change committee took evidence from chief exec James Price as part of its annual scrutiny of Transport for Wales.
New law would reform business rates and lay groundwork for council tax changes
A proposed new law would amount to the most radical and progressive reforms of local government finances in the devolution era, the Senedd has heard.
Could pollution charges be introduced on M4 and major A roads?
Drivers could face pollution charges on the M4 and major A roads in future after a proposed clean air law was backed by the Senedd.
School summer holidays could be cut by a week, with longer autumn half-term
The Welsh Government has announced a consultation on changing the school year, so breaks are more evenly spread out.
Children as young as three involved in racism, Senedd Members told
The Senedd’s equality committee took evidence from Race Council Cymru and Cardiff University as part of an inquiry.