GP practices serving the most deprived parts of Wales are under-resourced, overworked and facing collapse despite experiencing the greatest patient need, a committee heard.
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Support worker recognised with national award
A support worker from Bargoed has been recognised with a national award for her work supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Wales ‘hurt hardest’ by Brexit trade barriers
Delyth Jewell led an “unprecedented” cross-committee inquiry which found “unanimous” agreement from witnesses that the UK-EU trade deal has not benefited Wales.
New homes approved for second time following boundary error
Applicant Antony James won planning permission for the new properties at a committee meeting in July 2024.
‘Frustration’ over lack of detail on £20m regeneration funding
The UK Government announced in September the borough would receive that sum in Pride in Place Fund cash over a ten-year period.
£1 bus fares for under-15s launched across Wales
A new scheme offering £1 bus travel to anyone aged between five and 15 in Wales has been launched across Wales.
Council could add to calls for review of pension fund’s possible links to Gaza conflict
A cross-party group of councillors, including several cabinet members, has backed a review of the Greater Gwent Pension Fund’s investment portfolio.
Senedd calls for plastic-wrapped veg ban amid health fears
Alarming health warnings that microplastics are being found in human brains, blood and breastmilk sparked calls for a ban on single-use plastic on fresh fruit and vegetables.
Plaid Cymru attacks ‘painfully slow’ progress on national care service
Plaid Cymru has accused the Labour Welsh Government of allowing plans for a national care service to become “painfully slow” and “drag on without direction”.
Calls for government to look into reopening railway line through Nelson
The UK Government should look into reopening the railway line through Nelson to passengers, according to Plaid Cymru Senedd Members.