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…
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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…
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…