Rushing through a law to regulate tourism accommodation in Wales risks curtailing vital scrutiny and denying the £1bn industry a voice, a Senedd committee warned.
Category: News
Blackwood councillor raises thousands in marathon charity walk for St David’s Hospice
Cllr Farina-Childs is walking the distance of a marathon each week throughout September in memory of his sister-in-law, Annmarie Farina-Bray
Health secretary to step down as Senedd Member at next year’s election
Health secretary Jeremy Miles, who last year stood to be Wales’ First Minister, has announced he will not be seeking re-election at next year’s Senedd election.
Council secures six-figure grant for Blackwood Miners’ Institute improvements
The venue’s future had previously been under threat as part of council cost-cutting measures – but now a £220,000 grant will help fund a string of improvements.
First Minister tells scrutiny committees to cool it with recommendations
Baroness Morgan wrote to Elin Jones – the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd – over the summer, expressing concerns about the volume of committee recommendations.
Community councillor to contest Senedd by-election for Lib Dems
Steve Aicheler, who sits on Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Community Council, is the sixth confirmed candidate.
Eleven borough businesses nominated for Food Awards Wales 2025
he awards, organised by Oceanic Events, take place at a ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on October 6.
Cwrt Rawlin FC Under-16s score new kit thanks to sponsor
Cwrt Rawlin FC’s Under-16 team are proudly sporting a brand-new match kit this season thanks to the generous support of Express Take Away on Caerphilly’s Castle View.
Royal approval for Welsh Government’s tourism tax plans
Plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027 have been given Royal Assent from King Charles III.
‘We are alone’ – Cladding scandal victims receive ‘zero’ support
People affected by the cladding scandal have received “zero” support from the Welsh Government while being “ripped off” by a combined £13,000 a week, a committee heard.