Vaughan Gething, a Labour member of the petitions committee, expressed concerns about the level of “mischief” from the landfill site.
Tag: Senedd
Disabled children ‘denied’ school support
Senedd Members considered a 1,454-name petition calling for a ban on the term “universal provision” – which refers to the support available to all pupils.
Wales is overhauling its democracy – here’s what’s changing
Bangor University’s Stephen Clear looks at the incoming changes to the Senedd and how we elect Senedd Members.
‘This continued short-changing of Wales should be of concern’
In his monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member for South Wales East, Peredur Owen Griffiths, talks about the UK Government’s recent spending review
Cardiff University cuts ‘could be repeated year on year’
Cuts at Cardiff University will be repeated “year on year” at all universities in Wales unless fundamental reform is brought forward, a committee heard.
‘Barriers need ripping down’: alarm over ‘shameful’ disability employment gap
The gap, which is the difference of employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people, stands at 31% in Wales.
Wales ‘offered crumbs’ from UK spending review
Plaid Cymru claimed Wales has been offered crumbs and told to be grateful, but a Labour backbencher accused the opposition of acting like petulant children.
‘Monstrous’ solar projects ‘taking over farmland’
Senedd Members debated calls for a temporary ban on “monstrous” solar developments, warning the countryside, food security and Welsh farmers could all be compromised.
Incoming NRW chair embroiled in rail funding row
The incoming chair of Natural Resources Wales holds at least six other roles – including heading up a railway company embroiled in a row about Wales being underfunded.
Plans to replace ‘unfair’ council tax still on the cards
Mark Drakeford confirmed plans for a land value tax remain on the table as a potential long-term replacement for council tax and business rates.