The way the Welsh Government spends public money is restricted because of the way it has to report to the UK Government, according to a report from the the Assembly’s Finance Committee.The…
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Wales well-placed to boost community action
A new report has concluded that Wales has a strong community ethic.The National Assembly for Wales will host the launch of the Hansard Society’s annual report on political engagement on Thursday.The report’s…
Plaid AM calls for life-saving first aid lessons in school
South Wales East AM Jocelyn Davies has backed a campaign by the British Heart Foundation to include life-saving first aid skills on the national curriculumThe Newbridge-based Plaid Cymru politician raised the issue…
Welsh Government promises to act on sexualisation and commercialisation of children
The Welsh Government has promised to act to prevent the early sexualisation and commercialisation of children.The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services Gwenda Thomas made a commitment to develop an “all-encompassing…
Caerphilly’s Labour AM attacks Plaid Cymru rivals for missing Assembly opening
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has attacked his Plaid Cymru rivals for not attending the Queen’s opening of the Assembly on Tuesday.Five Plaid AMs – including the former leader of Caerphilly County…
Jocelyn Davies AM secures Assembly debate on commercialisation and sexualisation of children
Plaid Cymru AM Jocelyn Davies will use the first short debate of the fourth Assembly to highlight concerns about the commercialisation and sexualisation of children.The South Wales East regional AM has in…
Queen officially opens fourth Welsh Assembly
The Queen was in Cardiff yesterday to open the Fourth Assembly.The First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and said: “Today marks a new chapter for Wales. The historic vote…
Plaid AM calls for help for those affected by Newport job losses
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for the South East region, has described the loss of 150 jobs at the Passport Office in Newport as a bitter blow for the city.The UK Government…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 18
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Welsh AssemblyI’ve been gradually getting use to my new surroundings in Cardiff Bay as an…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle steps down
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle has announced he will be stepping down following his election to the Welsh Assembly.Councillor Whittle said: “I have decided to stand down following my election as an…