The Welsh Government’s director-general for economy described the costs as reasonable in terms of trying to get the least-worst outcome for taxpayers.
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Labour’s police commissioner candidate to step down from council role if elected
Jane Mudd, who leads Newport City Council, has been selected as the Labour candidate for next year’s police and crime commissioner election.
Gerwyn Price to begin World Darts Championship campaign on December 18
Gerwyn Price, from Markham, will enter the competition in the second round, where he will meet either Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk.
‘Value for money’ questioned as council spends £2m on consultants
The council’s leader said the “short-term” hiring of consultants for “essential” projects had helped the council save money and avoid making redundancies.
Grassroots clubs are “the lifeblood of Welsh rugby”
Grassroots rugby was debated in the Senedd amid concerns that community clubs could close due to increasing energy costs.
MS calls for outdoor education activities to be more accessible
A Conservative MS has introduced a backbench bill calling for residential outdoor education opportunities to be more accessible.
Fuel poverty warning if Welsh Government’s Warm Homes programme is delayed
Thousands of households could be plunged into fuel poverty this winter after a Welsh Government scheme was plagued by delays, the Senedd heard.
Council backing for veterans impacted by former LGBTQ+ military ban
Councillors have pledged to support current and former LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces, who for years faced discrimination.
Disabled children affected by lack of support in schools, inquiry hears
Disabled children and young people are thinking about and attempting suicide due to a lack of support in Wales’ schools, an inquiry heard.
Steps made towards creation of national care service
Wales’ social services minister told the Senedd that the building blocks are being put in place towards establishing a national care service.