A Bill to simplify and localise Welsh by-laws does not exceed the powers of the National Assembly for Wales, the UK Supreme Court has ruled in a unanimous judgement.The First Minister of…
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First Welsh Act passes into law
The first Welsh bill passed under the National Assembly’s new legislative powers received Royal Assent yesterday and become law.
Apprenticeship schemes in Wales not being exploited to the full
Apprenticeship schemes in Wales are not being exploited to the full, according to a Welsh Assembly committeeA report by the National Assembly’s Enterprise and Business committee concluded that apprenticeships were essential for…
National Assembly to debate report examining Welsh Government’s borrowing powers
The National Assembly for Wales is to debate whether or not the Welsh Government should be allowed extra powers to borrow money.The debate, which will take place later today (October 24), will…
Welsh Assembly committee wants views on public transport
A National Assembly for Wales committee is to look at how well public transport is joined up across the country.The Enterprise and Business Committee is asking for people’s experiences of how well…
Pengam photographer wins Assembly competition
A photographer from Pengam has won a Welsh Assembly photography competition.Newport University photography student Robert Guy won the People’s Choice award in the National Assembly for Wales’ inaugural Democracy in Action competition…
Welsh and English become official languages of Assembly as AMs pass historic Bill
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…
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…