The National Assembly for Wales has passed the Official Languages (Wales) Bill into law, meaning that Welsh and English are its official languages.Once it receives Royal Assent, the Bill will place a…
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Senedd set for Olympian and Paralympian homecoming
The public have been invited to welcome home Wales’ Olympians and Paralympians in a celebration at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 4.30pm on Friday, September 14.As many as 40 stars of…
Residents urged to focus on local issues to capture democracy in action for photography competition
Residents are being urged to think local when entering a competition aimed at encouraging more people to get involved in the political process in Wales.The National Assembly for Wales’ inaugural “Democracy in…
Better communication and strategic planning needed to improve wheelchair access in Wales
Better planning and communication is needed if wheelchair access in Wales is to improve, according to a report by Assembly Members.The National Assembly’s Health and Social Care Committee has made the call…
Welsh Conservatives call for Assembly rename
The Welsh Conservatives have called for the renaming of the National Assembly for Wales to the Welsh Parliament.Andrew RT Davies AM, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said a new name would better…
Welsh Olympic Champions join Gold Meal stamp display in Senedd
Welsh Gold medallists Geraint Thomas and Tom James have been added to the display of Royal Mail stamps, commemorating Team GB’s golden achievements in London 2012.Each time a Team GB member wins…
Welsh Assembly Committee to hold inquiry into stillbirths
The National Assembly for Wales’s Health and Social Care Committee will hold a one-day inquiry into stillbirths in Wales on Thursday June 28.The inquiry will focus on the awareness, implementation and effectiveness…
Step forward for National Assembly of Wales’ law-making powers
The National Assembly for Wales has voted to change its rules to further develop the law-making process in Wales.Assembly Members have voted in favour of changing the National Assembly’s Standing Orders to…
The Assembly Commission’s search for apprentices
The National Assembly for Wales Commission is on the lookout for some new apprentices.The Commission, which is the body responsible for the administration of the National Assembly, is offering four opportunities to…
Caerphilly AM Cuthbert welcomes Assembly Asbestos Bill
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed a proposed to allow the NHS in Wales to recover the cost of treatment for asbestos-related diseases.Fellow Labour AM Mick Antoniw will introduce a draft…